Heavy snowfalls this winter and the spring thaws have increased concerns for flooding in such places as the Holland Marsh. But a joint project between the fire departments in King and the Town of Bradford - West Gwillimbury may offer a simple solution to the fears. More...
Spring is in the air, meaning it's a good time to get out and pick up litter that's been covered by the snow for the last couple of months. Mel VanSickle, of War Against Litter in King (WALK) has announced the spring litter pick-up will take place this Saturday (April 19) at the car park at the i... More...
Danielle Sooley of Kettleby was showing the new cocktail hat she created Saturday at the hat-making workshop held at the King Township Museum. Turn to page 19 for more on the workshop. More...
York Region will be celebrating Earth Week with a number of events, including an invitation to the Spring Forest Festival next Saturday (April 26). It will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...
I make no bones about the fact that I'm a workaholic. I have been for many years, and I anticipate I will be as long as my body, mind and wife permit it. It's part of who I am, and apart from occasional bouts with fatigue (which have been getting more frequent with the passage of time), I have n... More...
There is a definite possibility that a parcel of land in King Township, potentially in the area of the Holland Marsh, might be chosen as the prime spot for a natural gas-fired power generating station. It's also true that a number of King Township residents have also raised their voices in opposit... More...
The Fashion Show Committee of King Blooms wants to thank all who participated in making the King Blooms Fashion Show, Spring . . . at last!!, a resounding success. Prompt and generous response from businesses and individuals across King Township created a memorable evening. More...
St. Thomas of Villanova College's senior girls' soccer team won the York University showcase indoor tournament, beating Sacred Heart Catholic High School (Newmarket) 1-0 in the final March 20. It is the largest six versus six high school indoor tournament in Ontario. More...
Happy Times Euchre Club Submitted by Shirley Stonehouse The top player among the ladies at the April 4 session of the Happy Times Euchre Club was Greta Graham, followed by Colleen Coulter, Helen Groombridge and Margaret Mulgrew. The lucky draw winner was Lillian Rankine and the carrying priz... More...
All Saints' Anglican Church Submitted by Claire Alexander Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost, 1915, "The Road Not Taken. More...
Nobleton United Church All are welcome to the service at Nobleton United Church this Sunday (April 20). It starts at 11:15 a.m. every Sunday. Our spring luncheon is May 7 at 12:30 p.m. This year, we welcome Dr. Lois Wilson, former moderator of the United Church of Canada. Dr. More...
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