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News September 19, 2007
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Candidates say how they plan to vote on referendum
By Bill Rea
      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.
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Slokker subdivision agreement passes at Township council
By Bill Rea
      After a lengthy and technical discussion, Township councillors Monday night gave their approval to the subdivision agreement for the Noble Ridge development in the northeast quadrant of Nobleton. The development calls for 698 homes to be built by Slokker Canada.
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SMITHERMAN BOOSTS LOCAL CAMPAIGN
     The campaign of Liberal John Gilbank in York - Simcoe received a boost Thursday as Health Minister and Deputy Premier George Smitherman paid a call on his Bradford campaign office. Smitherman was on hand to address education issues, stressing they tie in with the need to have a strong public servic...
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Candidates agree Ontario's drinking water is safe
By Bill Rea
      The candidates seeking to represent York - Simcoe at Queen's Park after the Oct. 10 provincial election were contacted again last week for spontaneous reactions to specific questions. The replies are presented here in alphabetical order.
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Hampton pledges new resources for children with autism
      Autism is a subject close to the heart of Nancy Morrison, New Democratic candidate in York - Simcoe in the upcoming provincial elections. So she and her supporters were happy to welcome NDP Leader Howard Hampton to the riding Saturday to announce the party's Ontario Autism Strategy.
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Your plan for the family vacation property
      Designing your plan for future ownership of the family cottage/cabin can be challenging. Here are some things to consider. Get Input From Your Family Parents may agonize over a complex plan only to learn later that it isn't necessary because children have no interest in ownership once the par...
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Allstone's inukshuk reputed to be biggest in the world
By Bill Rea
      Check out the inukshuk at Allstone Quarry Products on Highway 27 near Schomberg, because you won't see a bigger one. Surveyor Zbigniew Zak or MMM Group went aloft in a basket crane (cherry picker) Thursday and verified its height at 11.377 metres at ceremonies marking the effort to get the struct...
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