March 2013 Archive

Local speed skating coach represents Ontario

By Wanda Monague King speed skating coach Alisha Mullings, not only made the Ontario team in competitions held in February in Waterloo but also placed ...

Volunteers sought for this summer’s Special Olympics in York

York Regional Police is seeking volunteers to support the 2013 Special Olympics Summer Games. The event, scheduled from July 11 to 14, will be the ...

Deadline to end slots at tracks arrives March 31

By Jeff Doner As days pass by on the calendar, the lifeline of the horse racing industry hangs in the balance as the slots at ...

Thanks for Farm Tour support

Thank you to all involved in making our 9th annual Farm Tour once again an outstanding success! Thank you to Janet Orr for having the ...

Old, unused private wells in York Region eligible for program

The Rural Clean Water Program (RCWP) offers assistance with upgrading or decommissioning of old and unused private wells that are located in York Region within ...

CDS student talks her way to the podium

While public speaking may be the number one fear for most people, a talented group of students will be flocking to South Africa to quite ...

Designer puts new spin on old growth

By Brock Weir When a black walnut tree, which stood proudly in northwest Aurora for well over a century, was beginning to feel the weight ...

Proposed subdivision well received by community

By Angela Gismondi It’s not every day that a developer and residents work together to create a plan of subdivision that all parties can agree ...

Township staff collect 17,000 pennies for Food Bank

Over the past two weeks King Township held a “Penny Challenge” among staff to celebrate the demise of the penny by making a contribution to ...

Resident launches campaign in aid of epilepsy

By Mark Pavilons Whitney Goulstone is full of life and energy. It’s almost as if she’s holding back an avalanche of joy behind her smile. ...

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