September 24, 2008 / News

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CCKT hears about renewable energy systems from OSEA speaker

Small community groups, including Concerned Citizens of King Township (CCKT), could get together to come up with a system for an alternative form of sustainable energy. More...

CWL HOLDS SALE FOR ROSE OF SHARON

Kathy McDonald and Virginia Kelly were seated around this nice table, which happened to be part of the inventory at the recent garage sale held by the St. Patrick Catholic Women's League in Schomberg in support of Rose of Sharon. More...

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign to support King library

There's nothing like a Tim Hortons chocolate chunk cookie, unless it's smiling! Tim Hortons Smile Cookies will be on sale for $1 (tax excluded) at Nobleton store until Sunday (Sept. 28). More...

Cancer society needs volunteers

The Canadian Cancer Society, Holland River Unit, is looking for volunteers to sell Pink Ribbons Oct. 4 and 5 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at local businesses in the Schomberg area. More...

Differing views on whether this election was necessary

By Bill Rea

The candidates in the running in Oak Ridges - Markham in the Oct. 14 federal election were contacted over the last week for their spontaneous responses to some predetermined questions. Their replies are presented here in alphabetical order. More...

Moses looking forward to taking Liberal platform to voters

By Bill Rea

Federal Liberal Leader Stephane Dion unveiled his party's election platform Monday, and York — Simcoe candidate Judith Moses said she is ready to take it before the local electorate. "I am really proud of the platform," she declared. More...

Aurora gets 2008 Prince of Wales Prize

The Heritage Canada Foundation has announced the Town of Aurora is the 2008 recipient of the Prince of Wales Prize. More...

HarvestFest is coming to HMDCS

All are invited to HarvestFest 2008 at Holland Marsh District Christian School. It will be Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (rain or shine) at the school, located on Dufferin Street in Ansnorveldt. More...

Lots of fun had as KARS officially opened in Nobleton

By Bill Rea

There was the usual ribbon cutting (actually a chain cutitng), but a lot more was going on in Nobleton Saturday as King Automotive Repair Service (KARS) was officially opened. More...

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Jim Kassam and his wife Nola and James Monteath watched as Mayor Margaret Black, accompanied by Councillor Jeff Laidlaw, cut the chain Saturday to officially open King Automotive Repair Service (KARS).The event also saw a display of classic cars, suc More...

Community spirit and bon fire in Schomberg Saturday

The Schomberg Agricultural Society will be hosting the annual community spirit and bon fire night at the fairgrounds Saturday. More...

York receives up to $375,000 to reduce EMS off-load delays

York Regional council last week approved the use of up to $375,000 in provincial funding to secure dedicated emergency room (ER) nurses to address York Region Emergency Medical Services (EMS) patient offloading delays at its hospitals. More...

Paul Pisani running under Progressive Canadian banner

By Bill Rea

Holland Landing resident Paul Pisani is fearful that Canadian prosperity is dwindling fast. For that reason, he is running in York — Simcoe in the Oct. 14 federal election, under the banner of the Progressive Canadian party. More...