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.

Hwy Corridor 11

At the October 7 council meeting there is a statutory public meeting for amendments to our Official Plan, ”Our King, and the countryside zoning bylaw which will enable the establishment of a planning framework for the Hwy. 11 corridor. This is a very complex...

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Apartments on Banner Lane

At the October 7 Council meeting there is a statutory public meeting for an application regarding 24 Banner Lane  to amend the zoning bylaw to permit development of a four story apartment building. The report reviews in detail how the application is in conformity with...

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PowerKing:  EV Event

PowerKing: EV Event

Is an EV right for you? Find out at King’s ‘PowerKing: Electric Vehicle event Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10a.m. to 4p.m. at the King Township Municipal Centre Test drive an electric vehicle with Plug’n Drive, check out e-bikes, speak with EV owners.  There will...

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Invasive Species

Invasive Species

Take Community Services' survey about invasive  species. The data collected from it will inform Community Services educational efforts moving forward in relation to invasive species, such as fact sheets, workshops and hands-on removal/mitigation efforts. Community...

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Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration on Monday

Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration on Monday

In partnership with the Indigenous Action Committee, King is commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a community gathering on Monday, Sept. 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre This evening will honour residential school...

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Land Acknowlegement

Township staff have created a land acknowledgement for the Township. I am very pleased that one has been created; and I am very satisfied that such a respectful process has been used to create one. At the September 23rd council meeting Council is asked to approve it. ...

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Bylaw Enforcement Review

On Monday September 23rd at 5pm there will be a presentation to review Bylaw Enforcement.  The presentation is being done in a Council Workings session; public can listen to it but deputations are not permitted.  Like our Council meetings you can watch it live stream.

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Neigbourhood Plans

he September 23rd council agenda includes a report on the draft conceptual plans for the Doctors Lane and Old King Rd. neighbourhoods. There will be a presentation on this at the beginning. This exercise is very challenging for most of us as we are being asked what we...

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Population, Housing and Employment Forecast

The September 23rd Council agenda includes a report about population, housing and employment forecasts through to 2051.  There will be a presentation of this report. Those forecasts are yet to be finalized, but pending Council approval  on 9/23 Staff is going to...

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Hwy 27 and Wellington st. Development

At the September 23rd Council there is a recommendation to approve  the zoning bylaw amendment application and it's implementing bylaw  for the development including several properties on Hwy. 27 and at 15 Wellington St. The application proposes a development of a 160...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. I don't. Fall is sad. It marks the last moments for much of the wild, free world of summer. There…

  2. Hello Sheila, I believe strongly that intensification must occur given the growth that has been assigned to the Township and…

  3. As it stands right now the under construction condo is a stand alone structure. Obnoxious to say the least especially…

  4. This is a very positive and timely initiative by King Township. I'm glad to see this featured in the King…

  5. I agree...we need heritage expertise; if we cannot recruit immediately we need to get a Consultant. Just to clarify...Colin resigned…

  6. There was a pre-construction meeting with residents 9/19 to which there was very good attendance. From the tone of the…

  7. It is hoped that the plans comply with the wishes of the citizens/residents of Kettleby

  8. We are also very supportive of the recommendations but are unable to make a deputation or make comments to Council…

  9. I was surprised to learn that we no longer have a qualified heritage person hired by King Township. Heritage is…