May 2019 Archive

Dog rescue goes international in Season 2 of Dog Tales Rescue

A King facility will once again extend its helping hand, but this time the reach is much larger. King’s Dog Tales sanctuary is once again in the spotlight, showcasing their work in Dog Tales Rescue, second season, which premiered May 7 on Gusto.

King Township buys former Nobleton Jr. school site for $5.5 million

King Township has added an 8.4-acre property in Nobleton to its valuable inventory. Councillors voted to purchase the former Nobleton Junior Public School site from the York Region District School Board for $5.5 million.

Residents call for protection of Kingscross estates from intensification

Residents of Kingscross Estates gathered Sunday evening to object and protest the potential opening of a road linking Manitou Drive and two proposed new subdivisions ...

Where is the milk and honey in this land?

It seems our species is forever seeking the proverbial land of “milk and honey.” The phrase, “land of milk and honey,” referring to a place of plenty, comes from the Biblical description of the land promised to the Israelites. Our country definitely has an abundance of food and resources, where people can live equally in a democracy, make money and have decent lives. Abundance and choice aside, being able to afford it all can be quite a task. Recent studies show most working Canadians can’t afford to miss a single pay cheque.

CDS graduate Goodrow plays hero in Sharks’ series win

Only seven minutes of ice time, but a memory to last a lifetime. Country Day School graduate and ex-Cyclone varsity player Barclay Goodrow put the icing on the cake in the NHL’s San Jose Sharks’ first round series with the Vegas Golden Knights late last week, burying the overtime winner that marked an incredible late-game comeback for the Sharks to move on to round two.

King Chamber, Township roll out the red carpet

New and existing businesses always get the red carpet treatment in King Township. That was the message delivered by King’s business brass at the annual Mayor’s Lunch, held at Nobleton Lakes. The King Chamber of Commerce, and its new president Angelo Santorelli, welcomed Mayor Steve Pellegrini and a sold-out crowd of local business owners.

Best night of the year honours King’s volunteers

The atmosphere was electric as King celebrated the most important night of the year – the annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. The event lit up the new municipal centre and residents packed the venue to show their support our cherished citizens who give back.

Roberts runs for PCs in federal election

A local volunteer, engaged in her community, is carrying the PC banner in the upcoming federal election in King-Vaughan. Anna Roberts has spent the majority of her adult life giving back to the community and helping to affect change in a positive way.

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