December 6, 2006 / Front Page

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TRIUMPHANT WELCOME FOR SANTA IN SCHOMBERG

Santa Claus had a big and enthusiastic crowd when he arrived in Schomberg on the final float of the annual Santa Claus parade Saturday. The parade kicked off the Main Street Christmas festivities. Turn to pages 8 and 9 for more festive scenes. More...

News

Not quite half the voters made it to the polls in last month's election

By Bill Rea

After all the campaigning and speeches and doorknocking over several weeks, the final figures for last month's municipal election, released by King Township, contained little in the way of surprises. More...

Four tonnes of municipal election signs diverted from landfill sites

York Region's recycling program diverted more than four tonnes (4,080 kilograms) of election signs from garbage dumps during a recent public drop-off event. More...

Party Outlet opens in Schomberg

By Bill Rea

Ajmer Singh and his wife Susie have seen a need for a store in Schomberg that caters to people planning parties or celebrations. So they have opened one themselves, calling it Party Outlet. More...

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Columns

Bill's Bulletin Board

By Bill Rea

I have spent most of my life being thought of as a conformist. To a certain extent, I guess that's an accurate assessment. More...

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Editorial

Editorial

This council can work together, councillors and public willing

"We must all put the interests of our community first, keeping in mind that our goal is always to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in our township. This is our mission. More...

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Sports Beat

Hydro keeps Cougars from breaking losing streak

By Bill Rea

Head Coach Gary Waldrum called it a case of "Cougars' luck." The Schomberg Cougars were less than 15 minutes away from ending their fourgame losing streak Friday night. More...

Wild ends skid in 'ugly win'

By Bill Rea

It wasn't a victory that would put a smile on the coach's face, but a win is a win and in the case of the King Wild, it ended their four-game losing streak. More...

Major peewee Knights play in Fort Erie tournament

Submitted by Kevin Burtt

The NobleKing Knights major peewee A team, sponsored by Ottaway Motor Express, Saraben Investments and Perry Transport, participated in the Greater Fort Erie 2006 Invitational "A" tournament this past weekend but could only take away one win. More...

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Council is sworn in

Members pledge to work together
By Bill Rea

Members of the new King Township council were sticking to their commitments to work together as they were sworn into office for the coming four-year term Monday night. Rev. More...

Christmas concert Sunday at York Pines

The William Graham Singers will be the feature entertainment at a Christmas concert planned for this Sunday (Dec. 10) at York Pines United Church at Kettleby. More...

Community

PERFORMANCE AT ST. ANDREW'S

Christian dramatist and soloist Marion Ford presented her performance of Jesus . . . Through a Mother's Eyes to her audience Friday night. She was appearing at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in King City. More...

Blazing Fiddles to perform at St. Andrew's

The Blazing Fiddles trio will be offering a gift of jolly traditional Christmas carols and some toe-tapping feelgood fiddling next Friday (Dec. 8). They will be performing at St. More...

Food Bank needs coffee

With winter here, the King Township Food Bank is in urgent need of items like coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Contributions of these items can be dropped off at any branch of the King Township Public Library or the King City Fire Hall. More...

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Health

Southlake embraces minimally invasive thoracic procedure

As one of only a few hospitals in the country to offer minimally invasive thoracic surgery, Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket recently expanded its regional thoracic program by recruiting Dr. More...

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All Around Schomberg

All Around Schomberg

Winners announced in Lions' draw

Lions draw The Schomberg Lions drew the final winners of their annual cash draw during Main Street Christmas Saturday. More...

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King's Corners

King's Corners

Holy Name School will host Santa Claus for breakfast this Saturday

Santa coming to Holy Name for breakfast The Parent council at Holy Name Catholic School in King City will be hosting a breakfast with Santa this Saturday (Dec. 9) between 9 a.m. and noon. More...

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Nobleton Notes

Nobleton Notes

St. Mary's Christmas family day will go ahead this Sunday
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174

Nobleton Skating Club Nobleton Skating Club is holding registration for the winter skating sessions beginning in January. Registration will be held in the arena lobby today (Wednesday) from 4 to 7:30 p.m., and this Saturday (Dec. More...

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