April 2, 2008 / News

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The judging starts, and Schomberg Idol field begins to shrink

The field is down from six to five to see who will be the 2008 Schomberg Idol. The contestants in the second year of this event took part in their second showcase Saturday at Schomberg United Church. More...

Community group opposes power generator in King Township

By Anneleen Naudts

Township councillors recently heard both sides of the hydro generation issue: from the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), proposing a generating station for King, and from Concerned Citizens of King Township (CCKT), opposing it. More...

Al-Anon and Alateen support groups meet in King City

Has your life been affected by someone else's drinking? If so, Al-Anon or Alateen is for you! Al-Anon Support Group meets in King City Thursdays at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 13190 Keele St.; and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. More...

King to continue Swim to Survive Joint Venture with the Region of York

By Anneleen Naudts

King Township council recently authorized the Parks, Recreation and Culture department to continue providing a basic swim survival program. The program, in conjunction with the Region of York, is targeted at Grade 3 students. More...

gazing on the marsh

The Dufferin Marsh Committee chose Earth Hour to hold another evening of star gazing, and this time the conditions were perfect. Numerous people brought out their telescopes to gaze at the bodies in the night sky. More...

Bradford Bypass urgently required to support forecasted growth, Region says

York Region will be asking the province to include the Bradford Bypass in its plans as a critical infrastructure investment. The Region wants it included within the 2031 timeframe of the Growth Plan, which had omittedit. More...

Region looking at 2010 for reconnecting Bathurst

By Bill Rea

There are still plenty of concerns, and questions as to whether it's really needed, but York Region seems ready to press ahead with the reopening of the closed road allowance on Bathurst Street. More...

Community gearing up to fight possible generating facility in King

By Bill Rea

A gas-powered hydro generating plant might be in the works for King Township, or it might not. But residents are not delaying when it comes to voicing their opposition. More...

Peaking your interest in northern York Region's electricity needs

Residents and businesses are encouraged to visit the "What's New!" section of the King Township Web site (www.king. More...

York Region receives provincial grant for public transit capital

By Jon Yaneff

York Region received a letter from the Minister of Transportation March 3, indicating they would be receiving a grant of $7,852,638 for public transit capital. More...

A big thanks for a successful farm tourThe

Schomberg Agricultural Society and the Farm Tour Committee want to sincerely thank the three farms that allowed us to visit them on March 8th, for our annual Farm Tour, who's Theme was "Sheep and Goats". More...

Acrylic painting workshop at King Museum

King City artist Nancy Jones will be teaching a sixweek acrylic painting workshop at the King Township Museum. Classes will run Monday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m., from April 7 through to May 12. More...

Crackdown on commercial vehicles a success

OPP and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) spent February cracking down on commercial vehicles, and they are reporting success. Police report they checked 8,693 commercial vehicles in February. More...

Sylvia is something to 'Arf!' about

By Anne Ritchie

Every dog has its day, and currently, Sylvia is making a star performance at Blackhorse Village Players, playing to April 12. Blackhorse puts on the dog with a comedy that will leave you laughing and begging for more. More...