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.

Remembrance Day Services

Remembrance Day Services

Attend a local Remembrance Day service to honour those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.        Each year, on November 11, King Township joins communities across the country in honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served and those...

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Statement To Designate

Statement To Designate

On November 2 Council agenda there is a report recommending that Council state its intention to designate the property at 2220 King Rd.  I am very much in favour of this.  The statement of cultural value makes it very clear that there is no question that this...

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Development West side of Keele

On November 2nd Council meeting there is Statutory Public Meeting for a zoning bylaw amendment application to enable development of properties on west side of Keele St. north of Burton Grove.. Specifically it's for properties currently known as 12882-12894 Keele St....

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Sevrance on McBride

On November 2nd Council meeting there is a  Statutory Public meeting for a zoning bylaw amendment application to enable severance on the property which fronts on the east side of McBride Crescent and is known as 265 McBride Crescent; it also has frontage  on Burton...

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6770 King Road

On November 2nd Council meeting there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment application for 6770 King Rd. The Statutory public meeting for this application was held on September 8.  In the report filed at that meeting staff reviewed carefully...

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Motion on Micromobility

On Nov. 2 Council meeting there is a motion by Councillor Asselstine, seconded by Councillor Boyd.  It requests that the Province of Ontario establish a comprehensive provincial micromobility framework that addresses e-bikes, e-scooters, seated electric scooters,...

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Endorsement for Mayor

I want Steve Pellegrini to continue being the Mayor of King Township. I endorse his re -election. I do so having been on Council with Steve since 2010. I have seen him in action providing strong leadership to ensure all the Council works together when confronted with...

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Next Council Meeting

Upcoming Council Meetings November 2 at 6PM   This will be both a Public Planning meeting and a Council meeting Inauguration of new Council    Details to be announced.  Stay tuned.

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All Candidates Meeting: reservation link

The organizers of the October 8 All Candidates meeting at CDS have asked people to register.  In my earlier email about this important event I did not provide an active link for registering.  My apologies. Here is the link to register.  

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Via Moto Phase 3B

On October 5 there is Council Public Planning meeting for a revised draft plan of subdivision and zoning bylaw amendment. It is to facilitate the last phase of the via Moto development in Nobleton. I am supportive of the proposal as I think the change to construct...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. I adore this building! Just the way it sits high in its location…the recessed front door and its wrap-around windows,…

  2. Very nice to hear from you, Peter. It would be my guess that this announcement of intent to designate would…

  3. I agree with Bruce Craig and I too, support this designation.

  4. I complement the Heritage Committee for their recommendation. It is very important that key parts of King’s history and heritage…

  5. Yes, this building along King Road is a wonderful part of King's built heritage and has had several interesting uses…

  6. That is very promising news, thank you. A place that begs for architectural intervention as commentators alluded condemning its derelict…

  7. Whatever the outcome of this issue, at present the entire property and other properties fenced and boarded up. The entire…