July 30, 2008 / News

King being judged in Communities in Bloom this entire week

This is the week when King Township is being explored and studied by two judges from the national Communities in Bloom competition. More...

Congregation says farewell to the Dayfoots as they move on

It's been said that all good things have to come to an end, and that was the reality Sunday for people attending Nobleton and Kleinburg United Churches. It was the last Sunday for Rev. Tim Dayfoot at the two churches. More...

Police are investigating in diesel thefts, which lead to fuel spill

York Regional Police are investigating an attempted theft of diesel fuel which resulted in a spill in King. Police report two suspects were observed filling a fuel truck from tanks at Jane St. company at about 11:40 p.m. last Wednesday. More...

Dental hygiene in 'casual country atmosphere' for almost a year now

For almost a year, dental hygienists have been allowed to practice independently of dentists. This has opened up more options for people when considering their dental care, and Susan Stephens has stepped up to provide some. More...

Beat the summer heat and stay safe

It's hot these days, and the Canadian Red Cross is reminding everyone about tips to stay cool, healthy and safe during hot spells. More...

New species on the Oak Ridges Moraine; The Mo-Rangers

Conservation groups working on the Oak Ridges Moraine have access to a new hive of workers to assist them with environmental protection and restoration projects. More...

Community tries out the new equipment at Cold Creek

People using the new equipment at Cold Creek Conservation Area definitely get the chance to go up in the world. The facility was the scene of a public open house Monday evening, which saw the grand opening of the ropes course and climbing wall. More...

Laurier wanted for more water allocation than planners suggested

Laurier Homes officials said they are disappointed with King's planning department, believing they had been delivered a bad hand with regard to working conditions specified in the staff report considered by Township council recently. More...

Register for museum camps

Registration is still open for Puppet Theatre Camp and Time Machine Camp at the King Township Museum. Space is limited. The museum is committed to providing Arts and Heritage based programming in a fun environment. More...

Smiles abound as feds and province sign infrastructure agreement

There were plenty of smiles to go around last week as the federal and Ontario governments signed an agreement that will see more than $6.2 billion in spending on infrastructure. More...

Protecting environment has financial benefits for us all

A free environmental conservation workshop was held at Koffler Scientific Reserve, recently, which offered incentives for guests. More...

Step Back in King at museum

The King Township Museum is inviting visitors to view the current exhibit, entitled Step Back in King. More...

Report reveals 3.5 per cent employment increase since 2006

York's employment rate remains strong

York Region recently released the York Region Employment and Industry Report 2007, which provides a detailed analysis of industry and employment. More...

Raspberry Social brings out crowds to Laskay

Laskay Hall hosted its annual Raspberry Social last Tuesday night and the place was packed with people enjoying the excellent food and drink. These young folks were having a great time eating their dessert. More...

Kids have a ball at the Township-run camps

Joseph Genitori, 11, Brian Kurtzon, 10, enjoy a fun day at the King Kids Day Camp, which will run for the entire summer. The first week of camp began after school ended. The ages of kids are between three and 14. More...

Regional cancer program gets $400,000 closer with donation from RBC

The campaign to build the Regional Cancer Program at Southlake Regional Health Centre just got $400,000 closer with a gift from RBC. More...