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.
Asset Management Plan
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report presenting the Township’s 2026 asset management progress report which the Council is asked to approve. The report also requests that Council endorse the inclusion of sufficient capital funding in the 2027 budget to implement...
Sign Request by Vivo Avanti
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending denial of a sign variance request at Vivo Avanti (2124 King Road). The report provides good background as to why we have a sign by law dating from 2018-03 and why we do not want to deviate from this. I am...
Hwy27/15th SDRD
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval to enter into a subdivision agreement with Nobleton 2715 Developments. This is a property located at the southeast corner of Hwy. 27 and the 15th Side Rd. An interesting “engineering” aspect of this...
Dufferin Street Development
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment and draft plan approval for the property where Somerville and Alpha Lumbar is located (13130 and 13176 Dufferin St.) The approvals are required to develop 353 residential...
Interesting Presentations at Council June 1
At June 1 Council there are several presentations. Its definitely a Council meeting to tune in to hear what's happening in King! Some are very community oriented; specifically a report from CHATS which is truly one of my favourite service providers And we are going to...
Swing Beam Barn Designation
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending designation of 8580 19th Rd. For anyone who is interested in our rural history, specifically the early settlers, this designation will be of great interest. It is for the designation of a rare surviving example...
Fandor at Keele and 15th SDRD
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of applications for Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision approval for the property south of 15th sideroad and east of Keel St. by Fandor Homes. These applications are to enable...
GFL Contract Extension
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending a non- competitive extension of the current waste collection agreement with GFL for an additional maximum period of one year and nine months. As noted this does represent a total maximum cost increase of $179,639...
Several Financial Reports
On June 1 Council agenda there several reports which are annual reports required and for each of them Council has been asked to accept and approve them. I do not have time to read them and provide any post about them so if you are interested in the report please go to...
New Grocery Store in King City & Other Change
In addition to above I have noticed that the King City x-ray,ultrasound & vascular Lab (originally located by Coppa's) has moved to other side of same plaza, closer to King Road. Its in vicinity on the Bank of Nova Scotia. I thinks its great news as it is much...
YRT Transit Plans 2027: your input wanted
York Region Transit (YRT)is planning changes for 2027 including changes to on request North Central. Your response to the proposals and ideas as to how to improve is requested by May 31. Personally I did not go to any of the presentations but I have been looking at...
Royal Rd and King Rd in Nobleton
On May 25 Council agenda there is a report covering a report an an application for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for a Development at the northwest corner of King Rd. and Royal Ave. in Nobleton. The application is to facilitate the construction of a 5 storey apartment...
Recent Comments
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
Thanks for mentioning this. I was thinking that the developer was ignoring the seasonal pond near the 15th Sideroad, so…
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…