News and Updates in King Township
I use this blog to inform you of issues within the Township which are being assessed at the Council table as well as tell you about events happening in the Township which are of interest.
Motion for new Toronto Carrying Place Trail
On Council agenda May 11 there is motion by myself and seconded by Councillor Asselstine including the following: asking council to endorse in principle a concept to expand and or formalize a recreational multi use trail connection from Toronto through Vaughan, King...
Ice Allocation Policy
On Council agenda May 11 a new ice allocation policy is presented. Given the ever increasing demand for this scarce asset i.e. It is truly critical that there be a policy that endeavors to be fair, transparent, with equitable distribution of limited arena ice time....
Zancor Year One Review and Parks & Rec Month
On Council agenda May 11 Community services will be making two presentations. Year One Review of Zancor Parks and recreation Month
Mackenzie Health and YR Housing
On Council agenda May 11 there are two presentations about social and health services: one will be by Mackenzie Health and another from York Region Housing Services. Specifically there will be a presentation from Carmine Stumpo regarding annual health and operations...
Animal service Agreement
On Monday April 27 There is a staff report recommending that Council authorize execution of a service agreement between Township of King and the City of Vaughan for the provision of Animal Services effective May 1 2026 for a period of five years. Currently the...
Motion About Insurance and Heritage Properties
On Monday April 27 there is a motion by Councillor Asselstine and seconded by Mayor Pellegrini requesting that the Province of Ontario provide authority to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario to ensure that agents and businesses that sell property...
Future Joint Operations Centre: appropriation process
On Monday April 27 there is a staff report about the future new Joint Operations Centre( (JOC). This report reviews the process for expropriation of necessary land for such. As reviewed in the report there is a need to initiate the process although negotiations with...
Clean Up Beautiful King
Roll up your sleeves, grab a pair of gloves and take part in the annual King Community Clean Up on Saturday, Apr. 25. But if you busy that day do it another day. Its a great way to celebrate Earth Day by picking up litter in our parks, streets, ditches, and...
Meet Council Members
Have you made your appointment to meet one or more of the Council members on April 28? You can use the meeting to review an issue of concern. Or you can tell us what you think is working well in the Township these days. We have set up the process of setting...
Kingcrafts Artisan Sale
This is always a very special artisan sale with a variety of crafts. While there you might have the opportunity to talk with the crafts person about techniques for producing his or hers craft. The ambiance is very agreeable.
Designation of 7 Church St.
On April 13 Council agenda there is a report recommending the designation of 7 Church St. Schomberg. Just by its look I have always thought that it was a special building with surely a special history. Now from reading the report I read that it was built in 1860 and...
All-Way Stop Control
On April 13 Council agenda there is a report recommending implementation of all -way stop control (AWSC) at the 15th Side Rd./7th concession and Main Street/Doctor Kay Drive in Schomberg. A recommendation to implement AWSC at the 15th/7th concession was presented...
Recent Comments
Excellent idea to carry forward. I remember Susan Swail, former councillor, mentioning that she was hoping to get this idea…
Wonderful idea. How can our amazing community groups help get this done?
I was fortunate to hear the inspiring, educational talk on the Trail by Mr. Ian Craig. I’m so pleased that…
Thank you for your support Nancy and very importantly thank you for the memory of Susan Susan B.
Excellent plan. I remember the late Susan Beharriell trying to make this happen years ago. Let's hope that it really…
Re: Main & Doctor Kay Drivers already sometimes behave as if it were an all-way stop, so I think it's…
Yes, I can attest that a four way stop is necessary for safety at the 15th and 7th. With the…
Architecturally beautiful old building for sure.
You are right… there is need for residential units for families. I will ask about proponents thinking on the matter.
I appreciate your perspective, Chris, about number of bedrooms.