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MTO just looking north to Major Mack for 427 extension By Bill Rea Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) staff looking into the proposed extension of Highway 427 are suggesting the current study terminate at Major Mackenzie Drive. More ... McGuinty policies drawing Ontario closer to 'have-not' status, York - Simcoe MPP Julia Munro charges York - Simcoe MPP Julia Munro last week slammed the Liberals government of Premier Dalton McGuinty, saying their failure to implement long-range planning has delivered a severe blow to Ontario's already ailing economy. "It is completely shocking that under the watch of the McGuinty Liberals, Ont... More ... King Township Museum's annual trunk and bake sale The King Township Museum welcomes all treasure seekers and curio collectors to their annual trunk sale. It will be May 3, starting at 8 a.m. on the museum grounds. The finds are great and the prices even better. Baked goods will also be available to purchase with the proceeds going to the Alzhe... More ... King Township budget passes with a 5.94 per cent tax increase By Anneleen Naudts In a split vote last Monday, King Township councillors approved the 2008 budget and a 5.94 per cent tax increase. A bylaw now has to be passed at the next council meeting to make it official. While the Township's tax increase is 5.94 per cent, people will likely see a tax hike of approximately 3... More ...
KCSS Senior concert band, under the direction of Tom Walker (far right) won gold at the York Region Music Alive Festival April 7. The band is made up of students in Grades 10 to 12. The whole music department will be performing at Newmarket Theatre May 22 at 7 p.m. More ...
By Adeeba Alam and Shea McKeown King City Secondary School (KCSS) is well known for many things, like its incredible spirit, passionate football team and its warm and caring reputation. However, as of April 19, KCSS is now known for its charitable heart. KCSS was privileged to participate in the 30-Hour Famine. The famine last... More ... Tour the studios of some of King's finest creative artists It should surprise no one that King Township is home to some supremely talented artists. This weekend (Saturday and Sunday) will offer people the chance to see the creations of many of these people, as well as meet the artists themselves, in many cases in their own studios. More ... Annual plant and bake sale and clean-up coming to Laskay Hall You won't want to miss this year's Laskay Hall's plant and bake sale (with an eco-twist). This year the sale will coincide with the Weston Road clean-up, May 10. The plant sale will run from 9 a.m. until noon, and will include a wide variety of field-grown perennials at very reasonable prices. More ... Food bank will operate Saturday The King Township Food Bank will be open for business this Saturday (April 26) from 9 until 11 a.m. Depots will run out of St. Mary Magdalene's Anglican Church in Schomberg, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Nobleton and All Saints' Anglican Church in King City. More ... Childhood Cancer in Canada Canadian Cancer Society Fast Facts - Overall incidence of childhood cancer has remained relatively stable since 1985 (varying from 144 to 159 per one million- children). - Overall cancer incidence rates are highest among young children (birth to four years of age). Incidence rates are lower and similar for children aged five to nin... More ... Fraser Institute not a concern for KCSS By Jon Yaneff King City Secondary School did well while being evaluated recently by The Fraser Institute Report. Although KCSS principal Teresa Micone liked the recognition, she said the school views different data when setting its values. More ...
By Jon Yaneff King Brewery has been in King for about eight years and as an organization it strives to become more involved within the community. The King Township Historical Society had the opportunity to tour and explore the Nobleton facility last Sunday. They learned about the brewery's different brands of ... More ...
The War Against Litter in King (WALK) resumed Saturday, as about 35 people showed up at the parking lot at the interchange of Highways 9 and 400 for the community clean-up. Organizer Mel VanSickle said it was the best turn-out in three years, and that was fitting, because there was a lot of litter t... More ... Eating Ethically at York Pines United Kettleby Happenings Tea at Christ Church Christ Church, at 292 Kettleby Rd, is having a spring tea May 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be afternoon tea, a bake sale, crafts, baby quilts, Kim's Pickles and white elephant treasures. Everyone is welcome! More ... |
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