October 10, 2007 / Front Page

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ANIMALS NEED BLESSING TOO

Thursday was the Feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. All Saints' Anglican Church in King City marked the occasion with a Blessing of Animals Liturgy. Rev. More...

News

Kingfest launches concert series with top Canadian Music Artists

Riding on the success of the June outdoor festival, organizers of Kingfest have announced three concerts at Newmarket Theatre over the coming months. The first takes place Oct. More...

Candidates discuss environmental issues at Seneca

By Bill Rea

The King City sewer issues is still alive and kicking, at least in provincial politics. More...

Suspected racist incidents spark response from provincial candidates

Ethnic motivation appears to be behind a number of assaults this year in Georgina, and candidates taking part in the Oak Ridges - Markham all candidates' meeting at the King campus of Seneca College last Wednesday have come out against these incid More...

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Columns

Bill's Bulletin Board

By Bill Rea

I guess I have a problem that's commonly held by a lot of other people. I don't perform very well when heights are involved. More...

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Editorial

No matter who you vote for, candidates deserve credit and thanks

Editorial

Well, the day has arrived. Unless you have taken advantage of the advance polls and already voted in the provincial election, then today is the day for you to get up and make your opinion count. More...

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Sports Beat

Wild down Tamworth Monday to end their four-game skid

By Bill Rea

It's not much fun watching the King Wild endure a losing streak, but one has to give the guys credit for ending these slumps in impressive fashion. More...

More frustration for the Cougars, as they notch two tough losses

By Bill Rea

The Schomberg Cougars played well last week - they just don't have any wins to show for it. More...

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Schools

SHOT AT WORLD RECORD

Staff and students at Kettleby Public School were among thousands of Ontarians taking part in last Wednesday's effort to set a world's record for the number of people taking a one-kilometre walk at the same time. More...

SCHOOL MARKED THANKSGIVING

These Grade 1 and 2 students at Holland Marsh District Christian School were taking part in the assembly Thursday morning in celebration of the upcoming Thanksgiving festivities. More...

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Jaczek cruises to victory in Oak Ridges — Markham

The second time was the charm for Helena Jaczek. The former medical officer of health for York Region recovered from her 2003 defeat to take Oak Ridges More...

York staff will look into Highway 9 traffic woes

By Bill Rea

It didn't take long to get some action started on the traffic situation on Highway 9 on top of King. More...

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Community

Rebellion association to hold AGM

The annual general meeting of the Lloydtown Rebellion Association is scheduled for for this Sunday (Oct. 14). It will start at 2 p.m. at Schomberg Public Library. This will be a business meeting only, and all members are asked to attend. More...

PALS to meet next Thursday

Schomberg and area community groups are invited to attend a PALS (Pottageville and Lloydtown, Schomberg) forum next Thursday (Oct. 18) at 7 p.m. at Schomberg Community Hall on Main Street. More...

Photo contest deadline is fast approaching

The deadline for submissions to the Moraine in Focus photo contest is Oct. 15. More...

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Health

Make sure your hearth is healthy

Gas fireplaces • No glass, no gas: Do not use your gas fireplace if the glass panel is removed, cracked or broken. Glass panels and frame assemblies should be replaced only by a qualified service person. More...

Wireless fire warning gives you more time to escape

Add smoke alarms to the wireless device craze. Wireless smoke alarm technology, which is new to Canada, makes advance warning better than ever. More...

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Obituaries

Hannah Luella Dove remembered

Hannah Luella Dove, having reached the advanced age of 88 years, one month and 22 days, passed away at Southlake Regional Health Care Centre in Newmarket Sept. 18. More...

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King's Corners

There will be lots of bargains and fun as Lions host annual auction

King's Corners

Annual Lions auction The King City Lions 55th annual auction will be this Saturday (Oct. 13) at 10 a.m. Viewing will begin at 8 a.m. The auction will be held in the parking lot of the arena in King City, at 25 Doctor's Lane. More...

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Nobleton Notes

Nobleton United holding bazaar Oct. 27

Nobleton Notes
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174

Nobleton United Church bazaar Please join us at our annual Nobleton United Church bazaar Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. There you will find home baking, quilts, gourmet foods, preserves, plants, a Christmas table and much more. More...

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