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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. A statement from Chief Bryan Burbidge said Mr. Jackson had been at a call only two hours before his death. More ... King Blooms invites residents to tell them about the beautiful front yard gardens in their neighbourhoods; or anywhere in King, for that matter. All nominated gardens will receive a King Blooms lawn sign, which will installed, with permission from the owner. More ... 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 ... Severe storms battered the King/Vaughan Road area Sunday night, and after a weekend of some unbearable weather, an area couple spent most of Monday morning examining the damage to their property in the scorching heat. Doug Fry, who has been living in the area for 28 years, said it wasn't the first time that his wife Eleanor and he were hit by winds that strong. More ... The U.S.A. suffers yet another outbreak of salmonella contamination, evident even by the signs at Ontario McDonalds advertising "no fresh tomatoes." Meanwhile, Van Harts All Organic farms in Holland Marsh are growing a record number dozens of varieties of tomatoes, which are already available at farmers markets in the GTA this season. More ... 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 parents have passed away. More ... |
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