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.

Renewing The Old

Renewing The Old

Construction on two designated heritage properties located at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre has begun in July.  Heating and electrical lighting are being installed at both the church and the train station; also the interior walls and exterior wood panelling is...

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Theatre in the heart of King

Theatre in the heart of King

SALT-WATER MOON, a play by David French presented by King Theatre Company & Pine Farms Orchard August 14-24 at 7PM at Pine Farms Orchard, 2700 16th Sideroad, King City purchase tickets  

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Traffic Calming

Across the Township a common complaint is traffic travelling too fast on the local road going through the neighbourhoods.  In Ward 5 traffic calming has been installed in 2 different areas (GO train station area and quadrant north of King Road and west of Keele.)  The...

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announcing the Zancor Centre

announcing the Zancor Centre

King Township secures total of $2.7 million in naming rights for the new, multi-use recreation facility, slated to open in September which will go towards future needs and maintenance of the facility. The new multi-use recreation facility will now be known as the...

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Canada Day!

Canada Day!

As it has been a long beloved tradition I want to confirm that the Kettleby Village Association (KVA) in partnership with the Township of King is not hosting a Canada Day celebration in 2024.  I hope that its absence this year will be only a one year phenomenon....

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Fireworks Regulations

King Township Bylaw Services will be patrolling over the Canada Day weekend to ensure community safety and prevent the use of private fireworks on public property. Officers will also educate the public on King’s fireworks bylaw, which regulates how, when and where...

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Prestigious Architectural Award

The King City Public Library and Seniors Centre has been honoured with a national award for its architectural excellence. Designed by Kongats Architects, the building was one of 12 recipients of this year’s Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. These awards...

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Managing & Planning Our Non-Core Assets

On June 17 Council agenda there is a complex report about the Township’s asset management plan for non-core assets. Given its complexity I very much appreciated that Staff gave Council members a draft of the plan several days before putting it on the agenda.  Further...

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2025 Budget Timeline and Plan

On June 17 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of the direction and timelines for developing and approving the 2025 operating budget cycle. And, Council is also requested to endorse the estimated increase of 4-5% pending review and presentation of...

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Pumping Station for Mansions of King

On June 17 Council agenda there is a report which recommends authorizing a pre-servicing agreement to enable construction of the sanitary pumping station and associated sanitary servicing for the Mansions of King.  The engineering drawings have not been finalized but...

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King Jane Pre-Servicing

On June 17 Council agenda there is a report which recommends authorizing a pre-servicing agreement to enable construction of the municipal services to accommodate buildings A and B  at the King Jane site at corner of King Rd/Jane.  As reviewed in the report these...

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Interesting Presentations on June 17

At the beginning of the June 17 council meeting there are three presentations and deputations which will be of interest to the community. Presentation to Doctor Paul Randall in recognition of over 40 years of Health Care Service to the King community An annual update...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. hello John, There are a couple things that you can do to raise awarenss of the issue with both York…

  2. Hello, I understand your point that speed humps and bollards are not going to solve the problem. Like so many…

  3. I would like to add that along Jane street the traffic is moving very fast as well. It is being…

  4. Dear Debbie, While I appreciate, understand and agree with ‘traffic calming’, I have found that municipalities typically implement a ‘speed…

  5. Kingscross Ratepayers Association is concerned that there is a lack of transparency with respect to conditions of LPAT Appeal Decision…

  6. Feels like a very grown-up thing to do. Schomberg's Main Street is such a convivial small town promenade...maybe it's time…