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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. "So many of us don't think about preparedness until it's too late," commented Beverly Verwey, disaster management coordinator for the Canadian Red Cross... More ...
The Schomberg branch of CIBC recently made a donation to the upcoming Schomberg Agricultural Fair, which will be held from May 24 to 27. Branch Manager Bonnie Geertsema handed a cheque for $1,500 to branch staffer Donna Church, who is also a director with the Schomberg Agricultural Society. More ...
By Bill Rea The recent ceremonies to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Battle at Vimy Ridge attracted many Canadians, including a local contingent. There were 22 students and three chaperones from St. Thomas of Villanova College near King City. Most of the students selected to go are in Grade 12 histor... More ... Van Loan says he has held recent town hall meetings Halton MP Garth Turner is of the opinion that his York - Simcoe counterpart has not been holding meetings for his constituents to comment on the government's plan to tax income trusts. Not so, says York - Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan. Van Loan was responding to a press release issued by Turner, whi... More ... LSRCA board given review of 2006 accomplishments By Michelle Minnoch Undertaking various projects, including the Assimilative Capacity Study (ACS), updated mapping and completing more work on the Source Water Protection (SWP) program, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) was busy in 2006. "2006 was a challenging and successful year," said outgoing ... More ... People can reduce their 'ecological footprint' By Bill Rea The York Region Environmental Alliance has been making progress in encouraging people to care more for their surroundings. Gloria Marsh of the Alliance outlined some of its progress recently to members of Concerned Citizens of King Township at their annual general meeting. More ...
Herbie Kuhn, of Voices for Life, on-court announcer for the Toronto Raptors was the guest speaker recently at the 49th anniversary service at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Nobleton. He is seen here with Rev. Barry Van Dusen. More ...
Community clean-ups were still going on over the last few weeks, including at King City United Church. Fred Beaton and Don Emmerson were seen hard at work with the rakes. More ... |
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