February 2020 Archive

Life happens when you’re making other plans!

Life, according to Confucius, is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Have you ever put the brakes on, stopped and said to yourself “this is my life?”

Cougars knocked out in game 7

The Junior C Schomberg Cougars hockey club were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, in seven games against the Orillia Terriers. It was a well-fought series. Last Thursday, the Cougars returned home to Schomberg to defend their territory in game six.

Group presents first in a series of events

The importance of trees is the first topic up for discussion, at an upcoming event. “Is Every Tree is Important” is the first of many events, organized by a new group of concerned citizens.

Efficiencies achieved through ServiceKing

King Township is running smoothly, thanks in no small part to ServiceKing. The ServiceKing program continues to provide “superior” customer service and “excellent” delivery of municipal services. Most businesses understand the inherent value and importance of customer service and that has been a key aspect of King’s internal operations.

NobleKing peewee Knights win title

They say three times a charm. In the case of the NobleKing Knights peewee team it was definitely true. The Peewee Knights made their way over the border to represent King Township and Canada at the 2020 Buffalo Winter Classic. The team was determined to make a mark after a disappointing loss in the finals at the recent holiday Silver Stick tournament and an early exit in their Ottawa tournament. The Knights were the only Canadian team in the tournament which added to the excitement of the event.

Paying close attention to life-giving water

Ben had a knack for stating the obvious. We take fresh, clean water for granted in the GTA, where we likely have the purest water around.

Progress being made in improving internet services

Efforts by YorkNET and leading internet providers are helping to improve underserviced areas of King Township. Securing broadband services to all of King has been a goal of local politicians and while it’s been a slow process at times, there has been “significant progress.”

King looks to the future with transportation master plan update

In order to keep planning documents current, King council received an update on its revamped Transportation Master Plan recently. Originally adopted in 2015, King’s first Transportation Master Plan set out a strategy regarding roads needs, infrastructure, traffic and future transportation needs.

King gets $608K from province

Stephen Lecce, MPP for King-Vaughan, announced that the Government of Ontario will provide the Township of King with $608,548 through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund ...

King’s wood turtle among most threatened

A long-time King resident is in danger of being wiped out. The wood turtle has been identified as one of the most threatened species in the country. Amphibians and reptiles are facing more threats than other at-risk species, according to a recent study by WWF-Canada.

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