Mel VanSickle had a big load to bear Saturday in the area of the car park at the interchange of Highways 9 and 400. He was the organizer of the War Against Litter in King (WALK) community clean-up, which brought out 23 participants. Turn to page 11 for more on the efforts to pick up garbage througho... More...
The required rezoning and amendments to King's Official Plan have been approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for the development proposal put forth by Laurier Homes (27) Ltd. in Schomberg. Matters pertaining to the approval of the draft plan of subdivision are still waiting for servicing i... More...
Nancy Bodi, executive director of the Kingfest Music Festival is also King Township's Citizen of the Year. She received the honour last Tuesday night at the Township's annual volunteer recognition evening in Pottageville from Mayor Margaret Black. More...
Nancy Bodi has devoted a lot of effort over the last couple of years making the Kingfest Music Festival into an institution, and King Township has recognized that work. Bodi was named King Township's Citizen of the Year last Tuesday night at the annual volunteer appreciation evening. More...
York Region Emergency Personnel and the Canadian Cancer Society are looking for sponsors for this year's Cops for Cancer event, hosted by York Regional Police, which will take place this Saturday (May 5) in the centre court on the lower level of Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket. More...
Last Wednesday's showing of the film Who killed the Electric Car at the library in Nobleton didn't go exactly as planned. The panel discussion that was to follow the showing was hampered by the fact the panelists didn't show up, owing to scheduling conflicts or being otherwise engaged. More...
It was a fitting occasion last Tuesday night as King Township held its annual evening to thank the many volunteers in the community. The event saw a worthy recipient, Nancy Bodi, being named King Township's Citizen of the Year, while more than 20 others were singled out for special recognition. More...
This past Saturday, 23 people worked very hard to clean the car park area and surrounding ramps at Highways 9 and 400 interchange in the War Against Litter in King (WALK) initiative. I would like to acknowledge the following for their efforts and contributions: The Miller Group (the company with ... More...
In keeping with tradition, another season of hockey action in Schomberg closed out with the older players recently getting in the final word, and goals. The annual Old Sleepers' tournament featured 16 men's teams divided in four divisions from the Schomberg area and beyond. More...
Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket will host an open forum this Friday (May 4) from 10 to 11 a.m. to present information on how the delivery of cancer care services is being transformed across Ontario and close to home. The forum will be held on Level 6 of the Medical Arts Building at 5... More...
Earth Day was last weekend, and the occasion was marked with activities last Saturday at the King campus of Seneca College. There were lots of fun activities for the youngsters. Nina Chin, 8, of Aurora was practising her wall-climbing skills. More...
MCFADDEN, Emily Eileen - On Sunday, April 29th, 2007. Eileen Westlake, in her 82nd year, beloved wife of the late Edison McFadden. Loving mother of Robert, Linda and her husband Elden Abernethy, and Ann and her husband Ken Crawford. Loved gramma of Andrea and Laura McFadden, Brian and David Aberne... More...
Annual plant sale Schomberg Horticultural Society is inviting everyone to get a jump start to their gardening season, or find a great hanging basket for Mother's Day. The society will be holding its annual plant sale May 12, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Schomberg Community Hall. More...
King Bible Church will host an evening of music, food, information and encouragement: Hope for Africa May 12 at 6 p.m. The main purpose of the evening will be to raise funds for the AIDS relief work of Serving in Missions (SIM) in Ethiopia. More...
Annual Spaghetti Night The fourth annual Family Spaghetti Night is to be held by the St. Mary Catholic Women's League May 16 at Nobleton Community Hall on Old King Road, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for families of four; $5 for children and $8 for adults. They are available after the 9:... More...
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