The second time was the charm for Dr. Helena Jaczek. The former medical officer of health for York Region recovered from her 2003 defeat to take Oak Ridges - Markham for the Liberals in Wednesday's provincial election. According to results posted by Elections Ontario, Jaczek collected 28,382 v... More...
Dr. Bill Laceby made numerous contributions to the King community, and Councillor Linda Pabst is calling for them to be recognized. She raised the issue at Monday night's council meeting, moving that the arena in Nobleton be renamed after Dr. William Laceby in his honour. More...
Who owns the road allowance on the west side of Bathurst Street, north of Green Lane? If King township owns it, that could spell the end of a proposal to re-open the stretch. More...
The collection of the King Township Public Library was augmented last week, courtesy of the King Township Historical Society. Their contribution was the Museum of Modern Art's (MOMA) volume on the recent show of American sculptor Richard Serra's works, which include King Township's farm-field scu... More...
Like most people, I have a certain fondness of animals. That especially goes for the cute kind of critters, but even the uncute ones can work their way into my affections. Many men have pictures of wives or girlfriends on the screen savers of their computers at work. Me, I have a picture of a r... More...
First, we have to offer our congratulations to Dr. Helena Jaczek and Julia Munro. They have both earned the right to be the spokespeople for King Township in the provincial legislature at Queen's Park for the next four years. And at the same time, we offer compliments to the worthy citizens who r... More...
The King Township Museum welcomes people of all ages to the annual Halloween Harvest. It will be Oct, 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. People will have the opportunity to tour the haunted Railway Station, visit a psychic, eat seasonal treats and make crafts. More...
The slump continues for the Schomberg Cougars, as they were handed three more defeats last week. They turned in a very credible effort Thursday, hosting the Fergus Devils, but an ineffective power play and some questionable calls by the officials left them feeling more frustration, as they wer... More...
Hospice King-Aurora is going to be hosting a seminar series on issues related to family caregiving and family finances. The topic Oct. 25 will be managing stress and change in the family, and the Nov. More...
Happy Times Euchre Club Oct. 3 was the first day of the new season for the Happy Times Euchre Club. The top player for the day, among the ladies, was Mary Duggan, followed by Mary Hammett, Irene Palmer and Peggy Johnston and Lillian Rankin (tied). The lucky draw winner was Ethel Wilson. More...
Kingcrafts Arts Guild The 53rd annual Kingcrafts studio sale will be Nov. 17, 18, 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be many unique, hand-made articles are for sale, including jewelry, pottery, stained glass, needlework and paintings, plus much much more. More...
Nobleton United Church The 111th anniversary of Nobleton United Church will be celebrated Oct. 21, and we invite you to the birthday party we are having for our church. There will be music and stories and all the fun and fellowship you can imagine. We look forward to welcoming you at 11:15 a.m.... More...
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