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

April 9, 2025   ·   0 Comments

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.

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 ...

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.

Victims urged to come forward in fraud investigation

Police are asking anyone who has come in contact with a King man to come forward and help them in their investigation.Investigators with the York ...

Nobleton Lions present Pavilons with Helen Keller Fellowship

With the creed, “Service to Others” in mind, the Nobleton Lions Club presented Mark Pavilons with the prestigious Helen Keller Fellowship. The award is given to Lions and community members for “untiring service,” and given “light in the darkness” and compassion to their fellow human beings.

Courtney Allen named new Fire Chief for King Township

Following a competitive recruitment process, King Township is pleased to announce that Courtney Allen has been named the new Fire Chief of King Fire and ...

Trust and respect keys to successful dog training

Our canine family members love us unconditionally. We want them to “behave,” and act, well, like a family member. That takes training, practice and some key fundamental behavioural tweaks.

Schomberg’s Don Dippo appointed to the Order of Canada for founding ‘Borderless Higher Education for Refugees’

Former Schomberg resident Don Dippo is enjoying retirement life in British Columbia where he has rejoined his children on the West Coast. “We moved out to Comox Valley two years ago. All four of our children had relocated to BC so the move made sense to us. It’s great to see our two grandchildren regularly, instead of on Zoom. We’ve seen more of them in two years than we saw in 10 years.”

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