May 23, 2007 / Front Page

002p1_xlg.jpg

IDOL CONTESTANTS PERFORM AND COMPETE

The seven remaining Schomberg Idol contestants were part of the entertainment Monday at the Victoria Day Celebrations in Nobleton. More...

Child care subsidies feeling pressure

Growth in child population and an increase in number of low-income families are putting pressure on funding for child care fee subsidies in York Region. In 2006, an average of 3,264 children were subsidized per month by the Region. More...

News

Community comes out for party to celebrate Victoria Day

The weather couldn't have been better Monday for the annual Victoria Day celebrations in Nobleton. The local Lions organized the parade through the village, and they put together one of the many colourful floats taking part. More...

Red Cross urges public to heed severe weather as a call to action

The Canadian Red Cross is urging residents of York Region to consider recent weather events as a call to action for better personal preparedness. More...

CONTRIBUTING TO THE FAIR

The Schomberg branch of CIBC recently made a donation to the upcoming Schomberg Agricultural Fair, which will be held from May 24 to 27. More...

Click here for all stories

Sports Beat

Dorado Stars conquer team championships

Head coach Brian Kelly along with his coaching staff Jennifer Noodle and Courtney Desjardins accompanied 30 top athletes from the Dorado Stars Swim Club to Sudbury, for Division II Team Championships. More...

Biking to raise money for cancer

The first ever Bikers Ending All Types (BEAT) of cancer ride for the Holland River United of the Canadian Cancer Society is planned for July 8. More...

HE ROLLED UP THE RIM AND WON

There are certain benefits to stopping for a tea on the way to work, especially while Tim Hortons outlets are having their annual Roll Up The Rim contest. Nobleton resident Peter Limanni rolled up his rim and found himself $1,000 richer. More...

Click here for all stories

King's Corners

Annual pork barbecue coiming soon to King City United Church

King's Corners
Submitted by Kathy Patterson

Mark your calendars. Share Your Gift will be June 1 at 7:30 p.m. and is a fun, family-oriented evening for all who would like to take part. More...

Click here for all stories

Nobleton Notes

Did you plant before too early?

Nobleton Notes
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174 Nobleton United Church

This Sunday (May 270, the Nobleton United Church congregation invites you to a celebration of Baptism and the Confirmation of Baptismal faith. The service is at 11:15 a.m. More...

Click here for all stories

Fair goes this weekend

By Bill Rea

The 157th edition of Schomberg Agricultural Fair is set to go this weekend, and people planning to attend are asked to keep their fingers crossed in the interest of good weather. More...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN VICTORIA

Queen Victoria (aka Jean Boynton) was well taken care of at her birthday party in Nobleton Monday. Turn to page 2 for more scenes of the celebration. More...

Food bank will operate Saturday

The King Township Food Bank will be open for business this Saturday (May 26) from 9 until 11 a.m. Depots will be running out of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Nobleton and All Saints' Anglican Church in King City. More...

Community

Busy Blackhorse season ending with The Dover Road

After a busy season of entertaining, fund-raising and collecting donations for local organizations, the Blackhorse Village Players are set to launch their season finale, The Dover Road by A.A. More...

Click here for all stories

Columns

Bill's Bulletin Board

Bill Rea

I attended a talk some years ago in which the speaker pointed out that all through history, it was easy to tell where the power resided. It was in the hands of those who had the most impressive buildings. More...

Click here for all stories

Editorial

See you at Schomberg Fair this weekend

One of, if not the, biggest annual events in King Township goes this weekend. More...

Electoral reform issue is 'under-reported'

Letter to the Editor

Thank you for your coverage of the recommendations of the Ontario Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform and the upcoming referendum on a proportional voting system for Ontario elections (Form of proportional representation proposed for Ontario - Se More...

Click here for all stories

All Around Schomberg

Plenty of fun planned for the 157th Schomberg Agricultural Fair

This weekend all the old favourite events will be featured at the 157th Schomberg Agricultural Spring Fair. More...

Church marking its centennial June 10

All Around Schomberg

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Schomberg will celebrate its 100th anniversary June 10. The service will be held at the usual time of 9:30 a.m., and will include special music. More...

Click here for all stories