June 11, 2008 / Front Page

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BIKE RODEO AT COLD CREEK

Cold Creek Conservation Area on the 11th Concession was the scene of a Bike Rodeo Saturday, along with a summer camp open house hosted by the Township. The State Farm Insurance office in King City helped sponsor the Bike Rodeo. More...

News

Community in mourning for Paul Jackson

There is great sadness in the ranks of King Fire and Emergency Services over the unexpected death of Paul Jackson. Mr. Jackson, 56, training officer for the service, died at his Schomberg home Monday evening. More...

King Blooms seeking curb appeal recognition

King Blooms invites residents to tell them about the beautiful front yard gardens in their neighbourhoods; or anywhere in King, for that matter. More...

Cold Creek Conservation Stewardship gets a boost

The York Region Community Foundation and Ian Callahan of Let's Decorate in Bolton last week announced $3,000 in grant funding, as well as a contribution of $750 of Benjamin Moore paint for the Cold Creek Conservation Area. More...

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Columns

Bill's Bulletin Board

By Bill Rea

Let me be up-front about a couple of things here. I like the Hockey Night in Canada theme, and I always have. More...

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Editorial

Sometimes, you just have to listen to experts

King councillors last week voted to let five subdivision proposals for King City advance to draft approval, with conditions. And as Councillor Cleve Mortelliti correctly pointed out, some of those conditions are not going to be satisfied easily. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Hollywood meets Hamlet at Blackhorse Village Players

By Anne Ritchie

At times, an actor may answer Hamlet's query "To be or not to be" with a most decisive "not!" That would explain the resounding laughs of Paul Rudnik's I Hate Hamlet, Blackhorse Village Players current production. More...

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Sports Beat

Maple Leafs legend Wendel Clark

The King of Township as he ages
By Jon Yaneff

His legacy is the blue and white, but he now resides on the green hills and the broad landscape that is King Township. More...

Tile Source chalks up a couple of solid wins in senior rookie action

Senior rookie The Tile Source sponsored senior rookie team played two games last week and were victorious in both. First up, they travelled to Pottageville Park to face Aurora's Home Hardware. More...

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

King City Melissa Nevin Nevin, 17, won the Female Athlete of the Year at the recent athletic banquet, as a three-sport, top athletic performer at KCSS. "I think it's a great achievement," she said. More...

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Sewer installation started in Nobleton

By Bill Rea

There's going to be more than the usual traffic congestion in Nobleton for the next while, but the new sanitary sewers will be in place when it's all done. More...

Community

ASK Festival King July 5 to 18

"Discover the Creative You" workshops are being held all over King from Monday to Friday for two weeks. There is something for everyone - half day, full day, beginning, intermediate arts & crafts workshops. More...

FATHER'S DAY CRAFTS AT LIBRARY

Kids had the opportunity to make Father's Day crafts at the local branches of the public library Saturday, including at Schomberg. They made pencil holders and Father's Day cards. More...

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All Around Schomberg

All around Schomberg

Schomberg garden tour June 29

The Schomberg Horticultural Society is hosting its annual Garden Tour June 29. A variety of beautiful and interesting gardens await your viewing pleasure. More...

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King's Corners

King's Corners

Support Women's Centre of York Region at garage sale later this month

Garage sale is support of Women's Centre of York Region A garage sale is planned for June 28, with all proceeds going to the Women's Centre of York Region. More...

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Nobleton Notes

Nobleton Notes

Time running out to get your tickets for the annual Lions' gala
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174 Nobleton Lions

The Nobleton Lions Club annual Draw and Fund- Raising Gala is being held this Saturday (June 14) and time is running out to get your tickets. Tickets are available from Lions members, now at the plaza during operating hours. More...

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