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News August 30, 2006
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Necessity of a firearms bylaw questioned by some people at meeting
     The bylaw would also allow for exemptions, including shooting within the defined areas on properties 10 acres or larger that are zoned rural if it is done in protection of property from wildlife nuisances and shooting a bow for hunting on properties of at least five acres.
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WISHES GRANTED, THANKS TO COSIMO
     Nobleton resident Cosimo Figliomeni (second from right) headed a walk to Niagara-on-the-Lake in July to raise money for a Make-A-Wish Foundation. The result was about $15,000 being raised, with money still coming in; good for the granting of about three wishes. Steven Presser, special events and mar...
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Judges send thanks
     King Township must have really made an impression in the Communities in Bloom judges.
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Government announces 'modest surplus' in the provincial books
By Bill Rea
     The province's books are in better shape than anyone was expecting, including the government.
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Hanoun gained great experiences in Miss Canada International contest
By Bill Rea
     King City's Lorraine Hanoun wasn't in the winner's circle Saturday night at the Miss Canada International competition in Mississauga, but she was still enthused about the experience afterwards.
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Police board will hear about multicultural issues
     The York Regional Police Services Board will be looking into new and creative ways of increasing understanding and good will between the police and the citizens they serve.
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Province being lobbied for more public library funding
     It's time for Queen's Park to increase the funding it provides public libraries.
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Police unveil wall in memory of fallen officers
By Bill Rea
     Eight police officers from York Region have been killed in the line of duty over the years, and there is now a wall to commemorate their sacrifices.
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King supports additional protections for its volunteer firefighters
By Bill Rea
     Volunteer firefighters should be covered for occupations diseases and injuries under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
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