Sep 9, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
The Transition Panel has released their interim report in response to the announcement to end the slots at race track program. Very importantly it concludes that the “right” answer for Ontario’s economic well being is not an out right cancellation of the program...
Aug 1, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
When driving around beautiful King Township my gasps of pleasure at the sight of the rolling hills is seconded only by the pleasure of seeing beautiful horses grazing. I am neither “into horses,” nor do I gamble, but with the announcement by the Province to end the...
Jul 17, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
I have finally taken the time to review the Monitoring the Moraine 2012 Status Report which was published in June. It was well worth the read as it caused me to think beyond the challenges and problems of my own backyard (i.e. King Township), to consider why it is...
Jul 17, 2012 | The Issues
We heard good news from York Region at July 9 Council: the project to improve King Road between Highways 400 and 27 has been substantially scaled back. The EA to widen it has been cancelled. There will be modifications to 5 intersections on King Road to improve...
Jul 17, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
York Region has implemented a pilot program for transit fare subsidies for intellectually challenged people. Under the pilot program, eligible Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) clients will receive a 50-per cent discount on York Region...
