October 15, 2008 / Front Page

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CALANDRA ELECTED IN OAK RIDGES — MARKHAM

Conservative candidate Paul Calandra spent his Thanksgiving out on the hustings, seeking support in his bid to be the new MP for Oak Ridges — Markham in Tuesdays federal election. More...

News

Volunteers make political campaigns successful for Candidates

By Bill Rea

A political campaign needs a good candidate to be successful. But the best candidate in the world is going to have trouble drawing votes without the backing of dedicated campaign workers. More...

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Community

KIDS COUNTRY REOPENS IN KING CITY

Mayor Margaret Black was on hand recently to help officially reopen Kids Country on Keele Street in King City. More...

Haunted Halloween Evenings at Puck's Farm

It's Fun Friday and Saturday every week until Nov. 1 at Puck's Farm. Ride the haunted hayride, get lost in the scary maze, or freak out in the spooky barn. More...

Nominations open for Ontario's Outstanding Young Farmer

Nominations are now open for the 2009 Outstanding Young Farmers' Program within the Ontario region. Nominees may be an individual, couple or managing partner/shareholder of a farm group. More...

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Letters

Letter to the Editor

Noble Ridge topsoil relocation project outlined

The following is a summary of the proposal for Hamleys Developments Inc.'s (Metrus) to place and grade surplus topsoil from their Noble Ridge Project onto lands known as Part of Lots 8, 9, 10, Concession 8, Township of King, Regional Municipality o More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Blackhorse celebrates 38 years with comedic season opener

Blackhorse Village Players opens their 38th season next Friday (Oct. 24) with the Neil Simon comedy I Ought to be in Pictures. This show is anything but an ordinary season opener for Blackhorse. More...

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Sports Beat

Wild scrape together two one-goal victories

By Jon Yaneff Sports Reporter

On the strength of scoring 11 goals in third periods last week, the King Wild catapulted to two victories over the Ontario Lightning Rams and the Toronto Canada Moose. More...

Newly acquired Leggieri has big second game

In the off-season, the Wild swung a trade with the Innisfil Lakers that sent the rights of Australian forward David Manning and the Wild's fifth-round 2008 GMHL draft pick, Michael Gambacorta (62nd overall), in exchange for the Lakers' Nick Leggier More...

KING ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

By Jon Yaneff

King City Kevin Teskey Teskey, 16, has helped the boys' senior volleyball team (3- 2) to three straight wins, including against the Tier West Division first-place Toronto District Christian (6-2). More...

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Assessment notices cause few concerns

By Bill Rea

Many home owners in King will have received their 2008 property assessment notices, and those who haven't yet should be getting them soon. The notices have been issued by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). More...

Kingfest bringing music to Newmarket Theatre

The Toronto Mass Choir and the York Highland chorus will be appearing at the Newmarket Theatre this Sunday (Oct. 19). The performances are being presented by Kingfest Music, and they will start at 2 p.m. More...

Columns

Bill's Bulletin Board

By Bill Rea

By the time this community newspaper hits the streets, the federal election will probably be history. I hedge a bit on that prediction, aware of the possibility that some vote counting might still be going on as some of you read. More...

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Editorial

Editorial

Read the material from MPAC carefully

Many of you property owners would have received a letter in the mail from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) by now. If you haven't yet, you probably will be soon. More...

Seeking public comment

Metrolinx launches public consultations on The Big Move

Metrolinx is seeking public comment on The Big Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. More...

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Schools

Township to consider a Student mayor program

By David Anderson

King Township staff will be preparing a report on the notion of setting up a Student Mayor program. This was in response to a motion, put forth last week by Councillor Cleve Mortelliti. Councillor Jane Underhill seconded the motion. More...

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King's Corners

King's Corners

King City United Church to discuss why it's good to get on track

King City United Church Submitted by Shirley Burton Next week's reflection will be The Importance of Getting Back on Course, based on Genesis 6:11-22; 7:11-24 and 8:13-19. More...

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Nobleton Notes

Nobleton Notes

United Church marking its anniversary
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174

10th annual tea/bazaar The St. Mary's Catholic Women's League will be holding their annual fall tea/bazaar this Sunday (Oct. 19), starting at noon and running to 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. More...

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