March 11, 2009 / Front Page

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AUDIENCE TURNED OUT TO HEAR MARION SINGERS

There was a good crowd out Saturday night to be entertained by the a cappella sounds of the 16-voice Marion Singers at All Saints' Anglican Church in King City. More...

News

A 3.75 per cent tax hike is better than what had been proposed

By David Anderson

A few King councillors seem resigned to a possible 3.75 per cent tax hike in the Township's 2009 budget. More...

Region receives award from United Way

For the second year straight, York Region has been awarded the Community Fund Spirit Award at the recent 2008 United Way Campaign Celebration Ceremony. More...

York Region issues inspection warning to local restaurants

Businesses warned about unauthorized food and water safety inspections

York Region is advising local restaurant owners and food premise operators that unauthorized food and water safety inspections have recently been offered to restaurants and other eating establishments in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). More...

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Columns

Bill's Bulletin Board

By Bill Rea

Carleton - Mississippi Mills Progressive Conservative MPP Norm Sterling put forth a resolution at Queen's Park last week, calling for the creation of a select committee to look at reforming municipal governance in Ontario's largest cities. More...

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Editorial

There is a need for people like John Tory

It has been said of the late Robert Stanfield that he was "the greatest prime minister Canada never had." We can't help but think when the the account of this period of the province's history is written some years in the future, John Tory will be More...

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Letters

Growth does not pay for itself

Regarding the editorial, Remember environmental protection comes at a cost (March 4): In a general comparison of tax rates in Vaughan and King, the editor wrote, ". . . More...

Councillor has concerns on curling facility

As reported in the King Sentinel March 4, I have a number of concerns and questions pertaining to the active plans to replace the Schomberg Arena. I would like to take this opportunity to express those concerns in my own words. More...

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King's Corners

King's Corners

Irish celebration this Saturday at King City United Church

All Saints' Anglican Church Submitted by Claire Alexander Our thanks to King City United Church for inviting the community to the World Day of Prayer Friday. The theme, "In Christ there are many members but one body," proved itself true. More...

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Nobleton Notes

Nobleton Notes

Local swimming star is piling up the honours down in Mississippi
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Want your marriage to sizzle? Mark your calendars for St. Paul's showing of the popular movie Fire Proof, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. The message of this movie will improve all relationships. More...

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Federal government not likely to fall over latest dispute

By Bill Rea

There is dispute over how some $3 billion in the federal government's emergency stimulus fund for the economy should be spent. More...

IN THE SPIRIT OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Marissa Brown, of Ni Fhearraigh-O'Ceallaigh School was among those offering some traditional irish dancing Saturday night at the celebrations hosted by St. patrick catholic church in Schomberg. turn to page 16 for more on the festivities. More...

New NDP leader gets praise from local MPPs

By Bill Rea

She may not be getting their political support, but the Ontario New Democrats' new leader is drawing positive reactions from the two local MPPs Andrea Horwath won the leadership on the third ballot Saturday, besting three male contenders for the p More...

Community

World Day of Prayer marked in King

The annual World Day of Prayer was marked throughout the world Friday, including services in various parts of King. St. More...

Feast for the Palate in June

The beautiful Caledon Hills will come alive with the pure enjoyment of sumptuous food and drink June 15 at the Feast for the Palate, featuring the Chefs' Challenge, to benefit Family Transition Place. More...

Farm safety week: PPE only works if you use it!

Ottawa- "PPE only works if you use it!" is the theme of this year's Canadian Agricultural Safety campaign with a focus on the use, fit and access of personal protective equipment (PPE) in agriculture. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Open auditions for upcoming Blackhorse play

The Blackhorse Village Players will be having open auditions for its June show, entitled I Take This Man, a farce by Jack Sharkey and directed by James McFarlane. More...

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Sports Beat

NobleKing major novice A Knights win Chris Knott Memorial Tournament

The NobleKing novice rep team recently traveled to Port Elgin and Southampton for the Chris Knott Memorial Tournament hosted by the Saugeen Shores Minor Hockey Association. More...

NOBLETON CURLING CLUB: SCORE SHEET (JAN. 29)

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KING ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

By Jon Yaneff

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