February 2025 Archive

Large win margins for King’s incumbent MPPs

Both of King’s MPPs were re-elected by large margins over their opponents, in Thursday’s provincial election. The majority victory for Doug Ford’s Conservatives saw voter confidence grow locally, giving both Conservative politicians a renewed mandate.

Are we all more closely connected than we think?

tuck in our own heads, it’s easy to get distracted by our self-centredness. To us, and our brains, we are all that really matters. Everything else is just a bonus.

New service provides direct access to zoning staff for personalized support

Have you ever wondered about the zoning processes and regulations of King Township?Now, you can get all your questions answered with the launch of the ...

Are we accidental-like or is there more to this?

“By the grace of God, I am what I am.” Think about this for a moment. The odds of any one of us being here today is roughy one in 400 quadrillion. Sheer chance, or by the grace of a supreme deity?

King City library, seniors centre recognized with design award

King City’s library and seniors centre has been recognized for its stunning architecture. The facility was awarded Canada’s top architecture award by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, at a ceremony at Rideau Hall last week.

Second-degree murder charge following arson in King

Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit have charged a 22-year-old man and are seeking witnesses following an arson at a restaurant in the ...

Why ‘doing nothing’ just isn’t an option

We are reminded, time and again, to use our time wisely while we’re running around on this planet. We should make the most out of every day, every hour in fact. And yet, there are days, maybe even weeks, when we are struggling, and resort to just doing nothing at all.

Suspects facing multiple charges after failed carjacking in King

nvestigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have laid multiple charges against three men after a failed carjacking in the Township of King. On Jan. 9, at 8:22 p.m., police responded to an attempted carjacking in the area of King Road and Highway 27. The victim was travelling on King Road when their vehicle was rear ended by the suspect vehicle. As the victim exited, two suspects approached wearing face coverings and at least one was armed with a firearm.

King maintains top water quality in villages

King’s water quality meets, even exceeds government standards. Staff presented the 2024 Water Annual Summary Report to councillors recently, outlining the service and quality in local towns and villages. Staff noted the Township of King consistently provides safe drinking water to residents, businesses, and visitors through the Ansnorveldt, King City, Nobleton, and Schomberg municipal water distribution systems.

We should celebrate our very existence

I have a good story to tell. It’s not just my story. It may not be impressive, but it’s like many others out there – all of us in fact. Experts estimate that the odds of my (our) existence today is roughly one in 400 quadrillion. Yes, that’s a huge number – approximately the volume in cubic metres of the Atlantic Ocean. A Buddhist version of our existence notes that if there was just one life preserver floating around the ocean and only one turtle in the water, our odds would be the same as that turtle sticking its head out in exactly the centre of that preserver.

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