Election Accessibility

  As you would expect all voting locations will be accessible, and entrances will be well marked with the universal access symbol and be within close proximity of the parking lot.  In addition The Township of King is providing an option for homebound voters in...

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...