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Her acrylics and watercolours depict floral and landscapes of the heart of King Township to perfection. Marianne Broome is an award-winning artist from King and will feature her artwork for the third annual Studio Tour King 2008, which takes place April 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More ... The Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust (ORMLT), together with York Region artists, will be creating an art book to promote awareness of the moraine and showcase outstanding work by local artists. The book will be released in October, to coincide with the Richmond Hill Studio Tour and Art Sale. More ... The province promised money for the work on the Holland Marsh Drainage system, and it's been delivered. Mayor Margaret Black made the announcement last Wednesday at a press conference in Bradford, celebrating the contribution from Queen's Park. More ... York Region has released the 2008 edition of YorkLink: A Community Services Directory, a comprehensive guide to more than 700 community service providers and related government agencies. This directory enables residents to quickly find information about the community services that are available in York. More ... Despite the cracks that are sometimes made about public sector employees, the fact is for the most part, they work hard in demanding jobs. In fact, society as we know it probably could not run without them. Another fact is they get paid well, especially if they've been on the job a long time and are in the upper echelons of their organization. More ... Brewing has a long and popular history in southern Ontario. Since 2002, King Brewery in Nobleton has been producing award-winning, ultra-premium European-style beers. Next Sunday (April 13) at 1 p.m., owner and brewmaster Philip DiFonzo and the King Township Historical Society are hosting a free public tour and tasting at the King Brewery, 5645 King Rd. More ... With temperatures rising and energy costs soaring, there are a variety of steps you can take to cut the expenses of cooling your home. "Cooling and heating equipment use more energy than any other appliance," said Paul Greco, service manager of Schomberg Sheet Metal. More ... This year, more than most, it would seem that everyone is anxiously awaiting spring. A couple of warm days over the weekend brought everyone out of hibernation and into their backyards for some spring "clean up. More ... Renovations of any kind, especially those involving the kitchen, are complex and can be extremely trying. To all our clients, we encourage participation in the process. We also encourage a visit to our shop, where we will set up their kitchen to match the layout and design. We find the process satisfying to our clients, as it heightens the excitement. More ... You have probably noticed that your garage is not just a place to park your car, but multifunctional. The once-boring storage space has now become integrated into the overall home. Homeowners are spending more money to customize their garages. More ... (MS) - Most do-it-yourselfers know that safety is paramount when starting projects in and around the house. Still, many do not take the proper precautions with safety gear. One piece of equipment that may go overlooked is safety footwear. More ... For many people, time spent in the garden is some of the most enjoyable time spent; a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. However, pests such as ivy, ragweed, thistles, and slugs cause substantial damage to gardens across Canada every year, and can very easily ruin your plants, devour your vegetables, and kill your shrubs. More ... Too many people think it makes sense to pour hot cooking grease down a sink or toilet. After all, you cannot pour it in the garbage bag. But when that grease cools, it solidifies and sticks to the insides of your pipes. Over time, it will build up and block the entire pipe. More ... The York Region public health branch encourages residents who receive their water from a private well to take additional precautions during and after a flood. During a flood, water leaves the normal course of streambeds and washes over the countryside. More ... Some of you may be asking yourself, "Does my insurance coverage fit my needs?" "Do I have enough coverage to replace my home in the event of as serious loss?" "What affects my premium?" These questions create a need for you to regularly review your Homeowners Insurance and to consider other questions such as: "Have you recently remodeled or improved your home? More ... King Township Interior Design firm, Valerie Rowley Interiors was been awarded first place for a kitchen renovation at the prestigious 2008 Canadian Decorator's Association (CDECA) Industry Awards Ceremony, recently held in Toronto at the Interior Design Show. More ... With the home renovation season upon us, you might be thinking of hiring a contractor. There are many reputable contractors in your community ready to do the work and willing to sign a contract to make sure both parties are satisfied when the job is done, and protected if something goes wrong. More ... In decades past, a family pool was divine merely if it existed as a simple swimming hole with a pump and a filter to clear it up, with a simple deck on four sides. In fact, the farm pond was just as good. A haven where family could escape the heat of summer and imbibe in the joy of the cool weightlessness of water and family. More ... Spring is notorious for unearthing the dirt that has been held captive in your home all winter. Tackle those often-neglected appliances and essential items in your home. More ... According to the Canadian Safety Council, about 400 Canadians lose their lives in accidental household fires annually. Patrice De Luca, VP of marketing and business development for Reliance Protectron Security Services, said one of the major reasons for this is windblown sparks from wood burning fireplaces, stoves and outdoor fire pits. More ... You may or may not engage in many of the typical activities of "spring cleaning" - de-cluttering the attic, reorganizing your closets, touching up the paint, etc. - but you can almost certainly benefit from "sprucing up" your financial situation. More ... The RightMortgage® is a new product designed to simplify mortgage pricing. Consumers can select the terms and privileges that fit their needs and discover how that impacts their mortgage rates. They could save thousands of dollars in unnecessary extras over the term of their mortgage! More ... It was a perfect day for getting out to enjoy the winter landscape recently, while there was still snow on the ground. That's what the students at the Montessori Country School did as they took part in their annual winter carnival. The day featured a whole host of fun activities. Teacher Stephanie Swaine and Casa student Hayley Nyman were able to take a quick trip around the site, courtesy of this dog team from Windlift Kennel in Moonstone. Scott Nutt was driving the team. More ... John and Jean Kell once again hosted young and old from the congregation of King City United Church for an afternoon of fun in the snow recently. Karen Edmunds cleared this jump without too much difficulty. More ... |
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