No Soupfest

As the annual Holland Marsh Soupfest is a much loved annual event it is sad news that it is cancelled for 2022 due to a soup maker shortage.  I am posting this sad news as I know that many had it marked on their calendars.

Trees: presentation about our canopy

Trees are starting to get attention at the Council!  At the beginning of the September 26 council meeting there is a deputation regarding King Tree Canopy and Woodland Cover. It is being given by James Lane, a manager from Natural Heritage and Forestry York Region.  I...

Final draft of Zoning Bylaw for Countryside

At the September 26 Council meeting the final version of the new Zoning Bylaw for the Countryside area of King Township is presented with a recommendation for approval. This new bylaw is very much needed as it is replacing the current 48 year old bylaw and its...

Exemption to Permit OPA Application on Hwy 27

On September 26 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending  that an exemption to the moratorium restricting Official Plan Amendments (OPA) applications be granted.  Unlike a similar request for an exemption about which I have written  previously regarding a...

Hybrid Council Meetings

On September 26 council agenda there is a staff report about council meetings in the future: the 2023 schedule and the format. I am very enthusiastic about the plan to move to hybrid meetings whereby members of the public can choose to watch and participate either by...