December 2024 Archive
Santa Claus has along and cherished history
For children and adults around the world, Santa Claus is the epitome of the holiday season. While “Christ is the reason for the season,” Claus is a close second. In his famous response to a letter from a child, Francis P. Church explained in the New York newspaper, The Sun: “Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence.”
Fire Chief Jim Wall retires, leaving a legacy behind in King
Jim Wall is a fighter. And he’s a champion in his own class. Most people know him as King’s Fire Chief and a veteran firefighter. But others see him as fighting for the community, on a daily basis.
Holidays shouldn’t be financially stressful
Harley Pasternak once said that “life is all about balance, and there are certain times of the year … that are meant to be enjoyed without guilt.” They say Christmas is not a season, but a state of mind. Well, the state of mind among our fellow Canadians is a bit depressing this year. According Spring Financial’s annual holiday survey, Canadians are stressed out, in debt and taxed to the limit when it comes to holiday spending.
Internet upgrades will connect homes in King Township
Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, was joined by Steven Del Duca, Mayor of Vaughan and Steve Pellegrini, Mayor of King to announce that YorkNet’s high-speed ...
Council asking governments to move on bail reform
King council is urging provincial and federal governments to get moving on bail reform. Councillor David Boyd tabled a motion at council recently, asking the federal and provincial governments to come together to ensure that all bail reform changes made as part of Bill C-48 are being effectively implemented, resourced, and are meeting the goals and outcomes intended in the legislation.
Just how much can a person bear?
Reggie White once said that “God places the heaviest burden on those who can carry its weight.” When we are burdened, we say we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. Our burdens, both mental and physical, help shape our experiences and make us who were are.
VIBE provides needed boost for your body to heal itself
Miraculously, the human body is capable of healing itself. But it doesn’t hurt to give it a boost now and then. Sometimes modern breakthroughs are, in fact, rocket science. It’s science that backs up the efficacy of VIBE, a portable resonance frequency therapy device. VIBE is designed to help ease a multitude of conditions and ailments.
King Road property receives 2024 King Heritage Award
A story of craftsmanship, community and timeless charm has earned 2145 King Road, King City the prestigious 2024 King Heritage Award.Members of the King Heritage ...
York Region approves 2025 $4.8 billion budget
York Regional Council unanimously approved a $4.8 billion 2025 Budget, the third year of the multi-year budget aligning with this term of council.The budget includes ...
Ontario appoints Eric Jolliffe as new chair of York Region
Eric Jolliffe, former Chief of York Regional Police, will be the next chair of York Region. This provincial appointment is “over-reach,” according to King Mayor Steve Pellegrini, who took issue with the process. While he has great respect for Jolliffe, and even spoke to him about the appointment, Pellegrini pointed out he doesn’t live in York Region and isn’t a politician.
