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King Township Food Bank rallies community for Spring Food Drive

June 11, 2025   ·   0 Comments

As food insecurity continues to rise across York Region, the King Township Food Bank is calling on residents to come together for its Spring Food ...

Local comedian turns tragedy into humour

Live can be funny. It can also be quite tragic. Combine the two and you have a pretty good jumping off point for humorous storytelling. Brent Bowlin of King City is sharing his personal experiences in a positive way. His journey is like many others – he deals with grief by taking viewer on a comedic adventure.

Gary Vogan retires after 20 years with the King Township Food Bank

After two decades of steadfast dedication as Director of Operations for the King Township Food Bank, Gary Vogan is stepping down from his volunteer role, ...

King Township encourages residents to attend Nobleton Victoria Day fireworks for a safe celebration

As the Victoria Day weekend approaches, the Township of King encourages residents to enjoy the spectacular Nobleton Victoria Day fireworks instead of setting off their ...

King Township promotes tree planting and recycling initiatives to combat climate change

Let’s protect our planet by keeping recyclables out of landfills and planting trees to create a greener future! That’s the message King Township is sending in advance of upcoming community tree planting events and several recycling initiatives.

Residents help shape community vision at master plans public open house

King Township residents came together April 15, for a Public Open House that encouraged community input on updated master plans for the Township’s facilities, parks, trails, and transportation. The event, held at the Zancor Centre in King City, drew hundreds of engaged residents, eager to contribute to the future of their community. The open house was designed as a drop-in format, allowing residents to arrive at their convenience, view draft proposals, ask questions, and provide feedback. Township staff, consultants, and representatives from York Region were available to discuss the key elements of each plan, gather input, and explain how public suggestions could shape future improvements.

Home improvement experts shine in ‘Renovation Resort’

Home improvement reality shows have viewers glued to their screens in record numbers. As people decide to stay put and improve their biggest investment, TV shows help inspire creativity. Season 2 of the Corus original Renovation Resort is showcasing some amazing talent. It airs on the Home Network. Led by hosts Scott McGillivray, and Bryan Baeumler, teams are tackling ambitious projects, transforming a waterfront property into a stunning, four-season vacation retreat.

Historic investment will extend McMichael’s lifetime for decades to come

The Ontario government is investing up to $50 million over three years to update and expand the McMichael Canadian Art Collection (McMichael) facility and grounds ...

From Ice Age to present day: A journey through the history of King Township

Three years ago, at the outset of the King Township Historical Society’s 50th anniversary year, local author and King resident Ann Love and King’s retired deputy chief librarian Sharon Bentley, took on the monumental task of writing “The History of King Township: A Community Shaped by the Land.”

King City’s Olivia Forte in the running to be crowned Miss Canada Universe in August

Olivia Forte aspires to be the next Miss Canada Universe and her dream of being a national goodwill ambassador on the international stage got closer to fruition last week.

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