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.
Celebrate Canada Day
Celebrate Canada’s birthd’eh at Memorial Park, 25 Doctor’s Lane in King City, on Wednesday, July1 from 5 p.m. to dusk at a free, family-friendly Canada Day event hosted by King Township. With a grand finale of a spectacular 190-drone show lighting up the night sky....
55+ Fitness Class
Nobleton Park Revitalization
On June 15 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the naming rights for the new community features at the Nobleton Lions Community Park. The report includes authorizing the Director of Community Services to negotiate with the proponents. And very importantly the...
Water and Wastewater Masterplan
On June 15 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the Master Plan for water and wastewater in King Township. It is used to guide development review and servicing discussions with York Region and provides updates to the Township’s asset management plans, capital...
Community Report
On June 15 Council agenda there is a report which is a comprehensive review of the Township's accomplishments achieved during the current term of council. In addition to the report there will be a presentation. Also here is an appendix with all the details.
Winter Maintenance
On June 15 Council agenda there is a report on winter maintenance level of service review. Without question in the middle of June one doesn't really want to think about winter maintenance but as reviewed in this report there are gaps in what is being provided. I agree...
DC Bylaw
At June 1 council meeting Watson & Associates presented an update to the Development Charges background study. At the June 15 council Bylaw 2026-050 will be approved which will enact it as of June 15, 2026.
Nobleton United Church
On June 15 Council agenda there is a recommendation to include the property known as the Nobleton United Church at 6076 King Rd. to be included in the Municipal Heritage Register. As reviewed in the report the recommendation is based on its cultural heritage value. At...
Restorative Work at Edward Pottage House
On June 15 Council agenda there is a recommendation to approve works outlined in the heritage permit application for the property located on Lloydtown Aurora Rd. which contains the Edward Pottage House, a brick farmhouse built circa 1876. The property is designated...
Scouli Development
On June 15 Council agenda there is a recommendation to approve applications relevant to the Scouli Development. The latter is part of the King City East development area which includes a total of 1,029 residential units. The proponent has proposed reduced lot sizes...
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...
Recent Comments
I’m sorry, but I am very skeptical about a development that has requested an extra 5 lots to allow for…
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…