June 2022 Archive

Community raises $51k in honour of late soccer star

Aurora, Ont., residents Shannon Bell and Cindy Leung on behalf of Amy Beecham, have raised $51,500 through GoFundMe in honour of the late St. Andrew’s College soccer star, Ali Abubakar Gharib.

Resident and Country Day School student awarded largest Canadian STEM scholarship

Marianna Speranza received the exciting news while driving home from rep volleyball practice with her parents last month. She had won a coveted $80,000 Schulich ...

King secures $225,000 in costs in illegal dumping case

The Township of King has secured $225,000 in costs in a recent case in Superior Court involving a property on the Oak Ridges Moraine near ...

King finances in good shape

King’s assets and cash flow are in very good shape, according to a recent audit. Councillors received a report recently on its consolidated financial statements, required under provincial mandate. King Township is asset rich, with more than $434 million of non-financial assets. Cash on hand totals $63.6 million, with another $22 million in receivables.

GTA’s premier EV maker Daymak riding the wave

Electric vehicles, from standup scooters to elaborate e-bikes, are now common across the landscape. They’re here to say, and they’re definitely helping residents and communities achieve their zero emission goals. Ebikes are definitely popular in Ontario, and it would be hard to not see one walking in a downtown area such as someone on a stand-up scooter, or a delivery driver using an ebike.

Exhibition marks strong ties, showcases local artist

An Austrian exhibit by a King artist aims to showcase Canada and further strengthen international relations. Ernestine Tahedl is marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between her home country of Austria and her new home of Canada. The show is being held in a gallery in Vienna and is running throughout the summer. Austrian officials were on hand to launch the exhibit and praise Tahedl for her ongoing work and accomplishments.

Community Report showcases King’s accomplishments

The Township of King has published a Community Report highlighting King’s accomplishments over the past four years, including achievements in transportation networks, digital connectivity, long-term ...

Lecce, Mulroney re-elected with large margins

King’s two MPPs were given a very strong vote of confidence by voters in last Thursday’s election. Lecce was re-elected in King-Vaughan with an impressive 23,430 votes, or 57% of the vote. He held an 11,951-vote margin over Liberal Gillian Vivona, who earned 11,488 votes or 28.21%

DEWALT proves going green doesn’t mean losing power

Canadians see climate change and our environment as top-of-mind issues. Many wonder what they can to help. Well, one answer is literally in your hands, in your own back yard. Go electric when it comes to lawn equipment. It’s that simple.

Lecce re-elected in PC majority

Stephen Lecce was given a very strong vote of confidence by electors in King-Vaughan Thursday night.Lecce was re-elected with an impressive 23,430 votes, or 57% ...

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