March 2017 Archive

Minor bantam Knights the last hope for YSHL championship

And then there was one. With the elimination of the Minor Midget NobleKing Knights from the York-Simcoe postseason over the weekend, the minor bantams remain the last team standing from the organization.

Vianet well positioned to serve King residents

A commitment by government and strategic private partnerships are making progress in providing residents with high-speed Internet access. Vianet, with a facility in King, has made a major investment in the future.

Earth Hour activities in King Township

There are a couple of interesting ways to mark Earth Hour in King Township this weekend. Do your part this Earth Hour and switch off ...

Red Wings still alive in OMHA finals

A pair of Red Wings teams are still battling it out to determine the top teams in Ontario. The Minor Midget Wings are hoping to keep their hot hand going with just one loss so far in the OMHA playoffs, suffered at the hands of the Pelham Jr. Panthers last weekend in game one of the final at Trisan Centre.

York Region developing Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy to enhance thriving agricultural economy

Agricultural interests in York and King are being brought to the forefront, thanks to work by York Region officials. The Regional Municipality of York, with the support of the York Region Agricultural Advisory Liaison Group, is developing an agriculture and agri-food strategy to provide direction for the long-term growth of the agricultural and food production sector in York Region.

Thanks for fundraiser support

I have to start by saying we have gained some amazing new supporters in the last two years since we are no longer affiliated with ...

How are you ‘living the dream?’

Pinch me, because I’m not “living the dream” and I’d very much like to wake up! We often toss around this sarcastic response about life, but I thought I’d delve deeper into why into this so-called “dream life” we’re living.

York plans to boost local Internet services through federal program

York Region is taking the lead on trying to secure federal funding to boost internet services in rural areas like King Township. York’s Committee of the Whole last week approved a staff report to seek federal funding through the government’s Connect to Innovate Program. The plan in York is to expand the broadband network in King, Georgina, East Gwillimbury and Whitchurch-Stouffville through a massive, 175-kilometre network.

Steady growth for King since 2011

King Township experienced a 23% population increase over the past five years. While King may be outpacing its York Region counterparts, progress is slow and steady.

Two Red Wings teams battling in OMHA finals

Schomberg is looking to bring home a pair of provincial golds this playoff hockey season. Both the Minor Midget and Juvenile Red Wings have kicked off their OMHA championships series, each beginning with a little bit of drama in what should be two long and grueling rounds.

« Previous Page — Next Page »