Horticultural Society presents annual Garden Tour June 28

The Schomberg Horticultural Society is pleased to once again host the bi-annual Garden Tour on June 28.Fabulous and interesting gardens in rural, residential and public properties will surely inspire anyone with a green (and even a brown) thumb. The Tour ...

Council extends waste contract with GFL

GFL will continue to provide waste collection for King, through 2029. Council approved an extension to the contraction for an additional maximum period of one year and 9 months (January 1, 2028, to September 30, 2029) at a total maximum cost of $179,639 above the base budget.

King has $1-million surplus in DC reserves

While changes to development charge legislation continue to challenge municipal staff, King has a Development Charge surplus. The current balance of DC Reserve Funds is $4.5 million, of which the Township has $3.5 million of commitments, resulting in a $1 million surplus.

Proposed changes would allow municipalities to impose fines for misuse of lands

Legislative changes aimed at preventing illegal land uses, especially illegal truck yards, come as good news to municipalities who have been struggling with the issue for years. The amendments would enable municipalities to impose administrative monetary penalties for illegal land uses, including illegal truck yards that are frequently established on rural, agricultural or residential properties.

Monarch sighting in Schomberg

This fantastic display is brought to the community by the incredibly artistic volunteers of the Schomberg Horticultural Society, Carol Rettinger and Eleonora Schmied. It was possible because of fundraising efforts, a private donor and the support of King Township. Thank you Zander Sod for the soil. The Monarch, planted with marigolds, is meant to bring awareness of the blight of pollinators and their loss of habitat. Many pollinator populations are threatened by habitat degradation and fragmentation. Pollution, pesticides, pests, pathogens, and changes in land use. The native swamp milkweed in the display (Asclepias incarnata), was donated by Devra Ranieri, she is a ranger with the David Suzuki Butterfly project. The public is invited to visit the pollinator habitat garden behind this display which features yarrow (Achillea millefolium), butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), black-eyed Susan’s (Rudbeckia hirta), purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) and many more pollinator friendly plants. Name the Monarch – we would like to give the monarch a name, please send your suggestions to schomberghortsociety@gmail.com

The heart of St. Mary’s: A retirement tribute to Principal Linda D’Andrea

As we continue to face increasing discriminatory barriers, financial insecurity, job loss, and fractured legal, educational, and healthcare systems, it becomes difficult not to withdraw and navigate these disparities in isolation. It is even more challenging to cultivate trust and a genuine sense of belonging within the people and places that shape our communities. For parents today, this reality can feel especially heavy as they long for their children to experience the same collective happiness and hope they once knew in their own childhoods.

Bid for six-storey building in King City

Township staff are continuing to review plans for a six-storey residential building in King City. Details were presented during a planning information meeting recently for the 190-unit apartment complex. The units will include 1-bedroom/1-bedroom and den; 2-bedroom/2-bedroom and den; and, 3-bedroom models.

Campaign on to help feed local families

Give Where You Live King Township has always been a community that looks after its neighbours.Whether through volunteerism, fundraising, community events, or simply lending a ...

Mulroney resigns as MPP, wants to concentrate on family

York-Simcoe will lose its dedicated MPP. Caroline Mulroney announced Monday she’s resigning her seat in the Legislature, effective June 5. In a letter to constituents, Mulroney said serving as MPP for York-Simcoe for the past eight years has “been one of the greatest privileges of my life. It is not a decision I have made lightly.”

Pellegrini seeks another term, says it’s a ‘calling’

Steve Pellegrini is hoping to continue his “calling,” and will seek re-election as King Township mayor in this fall’s election. Pellegrini was acclaimed in the past three municipal elections.

Local volunteers recognized for their efforts

The foundation of the community – the strength of King’s dedicated volunteers – was recognized during last week’s Volunteer Appreciation Night. The one night of the year dedicated to King’s givers shone the spotlight on the vast array of special individuals. Mayor Steve Pellegrini noted volunteers have a profound impact on our community. “They are the backbone of a strong, resilient and inclusive King; giving their most valuable resources – time and energy – to make our community a better place for all,” he said.

Community Petition gains momentum for performing arts centre in King Township

Residents in King Township are rallying behind a growing petition calling for the development of a dedicated Performing Arts Centre through a public-private partnership.Visitors attending ...

King unveils inauguarl Sports Hall of Fame

Members of the community gathered to celebrate local athletic excellence during the unveiling of the Sports Hall of Fame exhibition at the Zancor Centre.Attendees opportunity ...

Local firefighter conquers gruelling 300-mile Ultramarathon in Arizona

“Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night” was once used by the United States Postal Service to describe the dedication of its ...

Province consolidating 36 CAs into nine to deliver more consistent services, strengthen watershed management and better protect communities

The consolidation of provincial conservation authorities has moved forward. The Ontario government is taking the next step to improve the province’s conservation authority system with our plan to create nine regional conservation authorities. This follows extensive consultation on how conservation authorities can help get shovels in the ground faster on homes and other local infrastructure projects, while strengthening their vital role in managing watersheds and protecting communities from floods and natural hazards.

Township updates ice policy for user groups

To ensure a fair distribution of arena ice time, King Township has updated its Ice Allocation Policy. Staff said the revamped policy is transparent, and provides an equitable distribution of limited arena ice time in response to continued growth in demand across the Township.

Rice earns title of national body transformation champ

It’s a dream come true for Schomberg’s James Rice. A baseball lifer, Rice has been promoted to “Manager for a Day” by the Minnesota Twins for his ongoing work with the Little League Disaster Relief Fund Charity. The US-based organization rebuilds ball diamonds that have been destroyed by natural or human disasters.

King’s U10AA Rebellion crowned tournament champs

Congratulations to King Township Minor Hockey Association, who organized the largest tournament of its storied history this past weekend Jan. 30, 31 & Feb. 1. The tournament spanned over 9 ice pads throughout King Township and the GTA, it included 78 teams throughout Ontario in the U10AA-U18AA age groups and over 500 hours of game time.

Lindsay extends King’s winless streak to seven with 5-1 win at Zancor

Kaden Koutroulides fired two goals and George Cote turned aside 34 of 35 shots to lead the Lindsay Muskies to a 5-1 win over the slumping King Junior A Rebellion on Sunday afternoon at the Zancor Centre. Koutroulides credited Cote’s stellar play for his club’s big road win: “He’s an unbelievable goalie for us. Best pickup we made as a team this year. It’s on us that he didn’t get the shutout. He made big saves for us all game.”

King Proud Charity Golf Challenge raises $20K for Easter Seals, Morning Youth Grants, and Lions Clubs

It was Shakespeare’s victorious Macbeth who uttered the famous words “So fair and foul a day I have not seen” as he peered over the misty battlefield – a civil war won in daunting conditions. The Scottish King would have been right at home at Cardinal West at the King Proud Charity Golf Challenge on Thursday. With Piper Katherine McManus atop misty Cardinal West, one could imagine playing an ancestor’s home course at the base of The Highlands. McManus called the assembly to order with a stirring version of “Scotland the Brave” and piped the intrepid players on to the course to take their places at the eighteen Scramble Shotgun tee blocks.

U9 NobleKing Knights complete perfect season with championship win

The U9 Nobleking Knights capped off a dream season with a commanding three-game sweep of the Innisfil Winterhawks (Team 3) to win the Simcoe Region ...

Rebellion U9 captures York-Simcoe title

For the 2024/2025 season the U9MD King Rebellion went undefeated during the regular season and playoffs, with the lowest GAA average in all of York Simcoe Minor Hockey League. They took to the ice on April 5 at the new Zancor Centre for their Championship game against the Barrie Colts White. With a packed house of fans cheering them on, they were victorious, winning the game 6-3 for the first-ever York-Simcoe U9MD Tier 1 Championship for the King Rebellion.

U15 Nobleking Knights go from worst in 2024 to first in 2025 to win the Simcoe Region Local League Title

The U15 Nobleking Knights captured the Simcoe Region Local League Championship with a 7-0 shellacking of the Lefroy Ice Breakers at the Nobleton Community Centre last Sunday. Winning the championship with seven consecutive playoff wins completed a remarkable metamorphosis by the hockey club.

Erik Powers’s 42-save performance leads King Junior A Rebellion to 5-0 Home Opener win over Aurora Tigers

Erik Powers’s first start of the OJHL season was an auspicious one. The King Rebellion goaltender, who hails from Edgewater, British Columbia, got the nod from Head Coach Mark Joslin to backstop his hockey club in a historical game for the transplanted Brantford 99ers franchise.

We Care tourney sets new record

Close to 200 friends, family, sponsors, golfers and volunteers stepped up to raise $28,316 this year at the annual We Care golf tournament,This brings the ...

Tapo has ‘eyes’ on everything around your home

Home security has become an increasingly important issue for homeowners. An extra set of eyes can be extremely beneficial in terms of home security. It’s also an added level of comfort for residents. There are many capable cameras on the market, but a few stand out. The Tapo C246D looks like something out of a science-fiction film. But it’s not. It’s real, modern technology, specifically designed for consumers.

Orbit D220 dashcam a must for drivers

Dashcams have gone from a novelty to an essential automobile accessory. It’s estimated that roughly 11% of drivers use dashcams in Canada and 63% of trucking companies use dashcams to monitor driver behaviour (madeincanada.ca). Dashboard cameras have gained significant popularity in recent years due to increasing vehicle accidents and thefts. Auto thefts in the GTA have reached epic proportions and any tool drivers have is one more advantage.

Add Rocky Talkies to your adventure packs

As you prepare your adventure packs for a summer of trekking or exploring, you will want to add one component. To ensure your safety and connectivity, you just have to have a set of good, old-fashioned walkie talkies.

Miele’s DuoFlex offers power and convenience

Cordless vacuum cleaners are the mainstay of today’s household cleaning devices. They’ve come a long way in just a few years and that’s due to the commitment and ingenuity of producers and developers. Miele quite easily leads the pack.

PuroAir delivers smart, portable cleaner

Most of us can’t wait for summer, and getting outside for some fresh air. But we can start on the inside, by purifying our living and work spaces. PuroAir’s 100i Hepa Smart air purifier is a compact beauty that offers great features for a small, portable device.

Aegis 400 offers another layer of personal security

Staying safe in this world has become a new priority. We need all the help we can get. One perfect device – for security people and average citizens – is a personal body camera. And the Aegis 400 Body Cam by MyGekoGear (an Adesso company) fits the bill.

AirFlux takes the stress away from daily driving

Commuting is stressful enough, for new and veteran motorists alike. Anything that can ease our travels is a godsend. Gekogear has created a roadside companion that no one should be without. Their AirFlux 300 is a portable, two-in-one air pump and jump starter.

Quesada launches ‘Holy Mole Enchilada’

Consumers are always searching for better value for their money. And they want the real deal. Inspired by traditional Oaxacan cuisine, Quesada has launched its new Holy Mole Enchilada, a new limited-time menu item.

Briden offers healthy food for the outdoors, safety plans for Canadians

Today’s outdoor enthusiasts are reuniting with Nature. And they want the best nutritional foods for their journeys. Family-run, Alberta-based Briden Solutions has you covered, literally from the inside out. Their Peak Refuel line of ready to serve meals is second to none. Just looking at the packaging, they rival any quality retail product. This is by no means “emergency rations” or “camp food” in the typical sense. This is food you can serve your family at the cottage at end of a busy day.

NIXY parka shields you from the elements

Enjoying the outdoors means defying Mother Nature. It means operating at your peak, no matter what the weather throws at you. While consumers are given a huge variety of outer wear for the warmer months, the winter presents a host of challenges.

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