Former councillors Susan Lloyd-Swail and Steve Pellegrini were among those taking part in Sunday's Terry Fox Run in King City, along with Swail's husband Ron, who was accompanying Pellegrini's dog Blue. Turn to page 8 for more on this year's event. More...
The investigation is continuing into a fire that broke out Friday night on two hay wagons that were being towed in tandem on the 10th Concession, south of King Road. Township Fire Chief Bryan Burbidge said they didn't know the cause yet, adding the man who was driving the tractor that was towing ... More...
There was no official world record for the biggest inukshuk, at least until Thursday. This one, standing at Allstone Quarry Products on Highway 27 was officially measured at 11.377 metres, thus establishing a record. Turn to page 9 for more on the event. More...
Another set of questions was put over the last week to the candidates running in Oak Ridges - Markham in the Oct. 10 provincial election. Their replies are presented here in alphabetical order. More...
The annual Terry Fox Run went ahead as planned in King City Sunday, and organizers are heralding it as a great success. Event coordinator Lisa Barenthin said there were 225 people out to take part in the run, about 20 more than last year, continuing the Marathon of Hope Terry started years ago. More...
Moving is no fun. It's been more than six years since the last time I moved, and nothing has happened to make me change my mind. On that occasion, we had lots of helpers, including my mother, brother and inlaws. My brother and brother in-law somehow managed to drop our TV in the driveway (it sti... More...
York regional Police issued a media release Monday, reminding people that it's against the law to remove, alter or damage any of those numerous election signs that are going to be sprouting until Oct. 10. We're really not surprised the the local police saw the need to issue such a statement, but ... More...
The following letter was read aloud at Aug. 29 meeting of the York Regional Police Services board by Chair Danny Wheeler. It was addressed to Chief Armand LaBarge from King Township Fire Chief Bryan Burbidge, dated Aug. More...
The Schomberg United Church Women are selling tickets to see renowned world-class fiddler Scott Woods Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Schomberg arena auditorium. The price is only $15 for a night of foot stompin' world-class fiddling, so call (905) 939- 2069 or (905) 939-2119 now to book your tickets. More...
Canada's top show jumping riders will make this year's 10th annual Tournament of Champions (Sept. 20 to 23) a spectator's delight. World Cup champions and Olympians will turn the spotlight on the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave for the richest outdoor show jumping event in eastern Canada. More...
Open Doors, the annual opportunity to visit historic local buildings, takes place in King City this Saturday (Sept. 22), and All Saints' Anglican Church is on the route. Do drop around to view the 150-year-old chapel, on the south side of the main church, built of timbers felled right on the site... More...
Horticulture "It's a long long time from August to September . . ." No not really, so here are the results of the Nobleton - King City Horticultural Society's Aug. 27 flower show and meeting. Most points were won by Nancy Hopkinson (Nobleton) with Tina Stone (King City) in second. More...
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