May 2018 Archive

Former councillor Rupke passes away

The King community lost one of its long-time residents and former councillor. On Saturday, May 5, Jack Rupke unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his Holland ...

Candidates quick off the mark for municipal election

Several residents wasted no time in filing their papers for this fall’s municipal election. On the first day (May 1), four people registered. First out of the gate were Mayor Steve Pellegrini and Ward 6 Councillor Avia Eek.

Suspect sought after attempted bank robbery in King City

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect following an armed robbery in King City. On Wednesday, ...

Under-13 Avengers shoot to Ontario championship

The Under-13 York North Avengers rode a perfect 3-0 record to an Ontario Cup win in Milton last weekend, meeting a fellow York rival in the winner-take-all final on Sunday.

Schomberg resident receives librarian of the year award

Schomberg’s Sandra Kendall has received the CHLA/ABSC Canadian Hospital Librarian of the Year Award for going above and beyond. Kendall, director of library services at Sinai ...

The ‘dash’ that represents our lives

When you read an obituary, it often mentions the person’s birth year and year of their death, separate by a small, seemingly insignificant dash. But this “dash” represents their life and all that it entailed. Not insignificant at all, but rather THE most significant of all.

Township revamps rules prior to fall election

King Township will be enforcing some new rules governing the use of corporate resources during this year’s municipal election campaign. Staff reviewed the existing policies that were updated for the 2010 election. Staff noted the bulk of the policy remains unchanged, but certain parts were updated.

Locke to carry the Green Party banner in election

The Green Party will be represented in the June provincial election. Greg Locke, King resident, local businessman and environmental advocate, has been named the candidate in King-Vaughan.

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