June 2020 Archive
King mural speaks volumes
Current events led a Vaughan man to create something special in King City. Mahyar Amiri painted a large mural near the King City GO station, reflecting both the pandemic and racism – two issues on everyone’s mind lately.
How will white collar office jobs transform?
It’s difficult to predict the future of our white collar workforce, when every day has been “casual Friday.” More often than not, those working from home have adopted, shall we say, more leisurely attire.
Ontario’s new Broadband program will better connect residents & businesses to high-speed internet
Hot on the heels of a plea by Ontario MPPs asking Ottawa to boost broadband internet, the provincial government announced additional funding. Queen’s Park last week announced an investment of $150 million to address much needed broadband infrastructure across unserved and underserved regions of the province.
King cancels summer camps for kids
King Township has made the difficult decision that, given the current and uncertain health climate related to COVID-19, offering a traditional, in-person camp experience for ...
Living in a world of “no longers”
We’re all hearing about the “new normal.” While catchy, I don’t think it’s a thing. Our behaviour now, and in post-COVID-19 Canada, will definitely be “new.”
Cardinal Golf Club celebrates 30th anniversary in style
Since this year’s opening on Victoria Day, it hasn’t been the most picturesque moment to begin the 30th anniversary for Cardinal Golf Club. Remaining patient through this difficult time has finally turned into a grateful reward. Not only has the club made booking your tee-times simple through their app the golf course is ensuring the safety of its players more than ever before. Also, players can enjoy and the opportunity to play “foot-golf” beginning this Friday.
King joins Digital Main Street’s ShopHERE to support local businesses
To help support local small businesses, King Township is joining the ShopHERE program, with a goal of helping local businesses sell online this year.ShopHERE, powered ...
Lecce, Scott call on Ottawa to improve internet
A move by two high-profile MPPs is putting pressure on Ottawa to up the ante in improving internet access in the province. King-Vaughan MPP and Education Minister Stephen Lecce, and Minister of Infrastructure Laurie Scott sent a letter to federal minsters Sunday, calling for further collaboration on broadband between the Province and Ottawa. The MPPs point out the future success of Ontario’s students, and ultimately the prosperity of Ontario’s economy, depends on achieving the required internet connectivity in all areas of the province.
Witnesses sought following home invasion in King
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking witnesses following a morning home invasion robbery that occurred in the Township of King.Police report ...
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