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York council accepts energy-from-waste facility preferred site recommendation York Regional Council last week accepted the consultants' recommendation to select the site known as Clarington 01 as the preferred location for a proposed energy-fromwaste facility, as part of the Durham-York Residual Waste Environmental Assessment (EA) Study process. More ... MPs wait to see how Parliament debates Manley report By Bill Rea There is going to be a debate soon in the House of Commons on Canada's future role in Afghanistan. But the report of the independent panel studying the matter is sure to add a new wrinkle to those discussions. The panel, chaired by former Liberal cabinet minister John Manley, released its report... More ...
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of York kicked off this year's Bowl for Kids Sake campaign at the York Regional offices last Thursday. The goal for this year's fund-raising event is $250,000, which will be achieved through sponsorship, donations and pledges brought in by bowlers. More ... The Trouble With Richard is an untroubled success at Blackhorse By Anne Ritchie When a very funny actor (Harry Lavigne) joins a most expressive actress (Chandra Mulder) in a comedy written by a talented author (Larry Hines), we have the makings of a wild success. More ... Prompt action for Hwy. 9, Traffic signals studied By Anneleen Naudts York Region is taking immediate action to address excessive speeds on Highway 9. Township councillors recently reviewed the report from the Region stating they had approved the installation of signage advising of applicable penalties for speeding, placing radar message boards to advise motorists ... More ... Viva proof-of-payment fare system is working, Regional council told York Regional Council recently received two reports showing the positive performance of the Viva Proofof Payment (POP) system and YRT/Viva Fare Enforcement staff. More ...
The annual Robbie Burns Supper attracted a full house Friday night at Daniel's of Nobleton. Jim Crawford of Markham was a hit as he delivered the traditional Address to the Haggis. More ... Patriot rebels made good impressions in Van Dieman's Land By Bill Rea Rebels who took up arms against the British didn't do much to impress the authorities locally, but it was a different story for a lot of them, after they were exiled to Van Dieman's Land. In fact the conduct and deportment of many of these Patriot rebels drew the attention and praise of several h... More ...
The King Township Museum had its first Robbie Burns dinner Saturday, featuring a sampling of the Haggis and Scottish shortbread. In keeping with the Scottish theme, it was the last day people had to view the Immigrants' Kist, a Scottish chest which tells the story of the Scottish emigrant during t... More ... Call for artists to take part in Studio Tour King Arts Society King is planning its third annual artist's Studio Tour for April this year, and organizers are looking for artists to take part. Professional artists residing in King are invited to apply to the Studio Tour Committee to be considered for the 2008 tour. More ... |
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