October 1, 2008 / Front Page

News

Small turnout Monday night at OPA information session

The Ontario Power Authority hosted a public information centre Monday night in King City, but they didn't have many people to distribute information too. One a couple of people signed in. More...

Community has shown that cancer care is a big priority in York Region

Residents in York Region are resolute that there must have cancer care close to home, and they are making it happen. More...

King councillors approved contract road work

King councillors recently approved without comment awarding the contract for the pulverizing and reshaping of the 16th Sideroad, a little more than half a kilometre west of Jane Street. In 2008, nine roads were identified for resurfacing. More...

Columns

Bill's Bulletin Board

This is one of those times when I should put a few points up front. I am not an economist, a financial planner or any kind of expert on finances. More...

Editorial

Editorial

Chill out and enjoy the fall colours for the period of time that they last

The times we live in often provide challenges, as is currently the case for a lot of people. More...

Letters

Corn Roast was a 'huge success'

On behalf of the King Chamber of Commerce, I would like to thank the residents of King for making the first ever King City Corn Roast/Family Day a huge success. More...

Another Shoppers Drug is 'overkill'

Regarding the letter "Seniors could be housed where Shoppers is to go" (Sentinel, Sept. 24): Quite frankly, I am somewhat in agreement. More...

King's Corners

Choir singers needed for the King City United Church

King City United Church Submitted by Shirley Burton Next week's reflection will be Where is Christ Jesus Today and Where is He Leading, based on Philippians 3:4-14. Bible Challenge 2 is coming. More...

Nobleton Notes

Anger Resolution seminar taking place Oct. 24

By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174 St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Please mark your calendars for the following seminars and youth rally. An Anger Resolution seminar will be taking place Oct. 24, from 7 to 10 p.m. and Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. More...

Talks resume today in effort to settle Viva transit strike

Both sides are ready to sit down and resume negotiations today (Wednesday) to try and settle that halted york Region's Viva transit service last week. More...

All-candidates' meeting tonight

Voters in Oak Ridges — Markham will have the chance to see their candidates in the Oct. 14 federal election in action tonight (Wednesday). More...

Community

Rebel Statue turns five

Pictured here are.Brian Beatty, member of Lloydtown Rebel Assocation, Brett Davis local sculptor and creator of the Rebel statue in Lloydtown, Mayor Margaret Black and Jeff Bowen, president of the Lloydtown Rebel Assocation celebrating the fifth anni More...

THANKSGIVING'S COMING

Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away, and the local public libraries are already marking the occasion with special events for the local youngsters. The Schomberg branch hosted its activities Saturday, and the fun included some art work. More...

Chamber is progressing through merger smoothly

It's taking some time, but the newly merged King Chamber of Commerce is coming together. The Chamber held an annual general meeting Friday at Cardinal Golf Club, and members were given updates on what has been going on. More...

Sports Beat

Settling the Storm: King double up Deseronto, Minden forfeit

Another weekend, and another four points in the Greater Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League standing for the South Division firstplace King Wild. Saturday had the Wild double up the Deseronto Storm, 6-3, at the Dr. More...

KING ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

King City Alex Alguire As quarterback for the senior boys' football team, the 16-year-old Alguire is leading the Lions to a 2-0 record early this season, most recently beating Maple 49-0 last Wednesday. More...

NobleKing bantam Knights faced Aurora and Orillia

The NobleKing major bantam Knights were back on their home ice in Nobleton against the Aurora Tigers this past Friday. More...