Police reminding drivers of the 'ABCs' around schools
      The arrival of fall brings with it an increase in activity in and around all schools. Students will be walking and cycling, school buses will be dropping and picking up children and there will be an increase in traffic in and around school zones that will all require extra attention by motorists o...
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York lifts voluntary Stage 1 Outdoor Water Use Advisory
Residents thanked for cooperation
      York Region lifted the voluntary Stage 1 Outdoor Water Use Advisory Thursday that had been in effect in the area municipalities (including King) for much of July and August. Recent cooler weather and increased rainfall, along with ongoing conservation by residents, has allowed water reserves to i...
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Jim Reeves planning to run for Green party in York - Simcoe
By Bill Rea
      Promoting the local riding association for the Green party is one of the factors that has prompted Jim Reeves to offer to carry the party's colours in York - Simcoe in next month's provincial election. Reeves, 64, the retired owner of a Canadian Tire franchise, lives in Sutton.
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Victor Carvalho to carry Family Coalition flag in York - Simcoe
By Bill Rea
      Victor Carvalho said he's a candidate in next month's provincial election because he wants people to have the chance to vote according to what they believe. The 61-year-old operator of Stella Maris Marina north of Newmarket will be running for the Family Coalition Party in York - Simcoe.
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Fisch elected to AMO board
      York Region Chair Bill Fisch has been elected to the board of directors of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). "AMO's board of directors benefits from membership from across the province, reflecting the diversity of Ontario's municipal governments," commented AMO President Doug Re...
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Two beers from King Breweries will be at festival in Sweden
By Bill Rea
      Canada promises to be well-represented later this month at the Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival, thanks in part to King Breweries. Ten breweries from across the country have been selected to have some of their creations taken to Sweden, including the King Pilsner and King Dark Lager.
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York park and ride strategy gets go ahead at council
      York Regional council recently endorsed the development of a comprehensive park and ride strategy and implementation plan for the area.
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