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.
King Community Climate Action Plan
A draft of the long awaited climate action plan for the community is now available. On Monday April 15 there is a Council working session where it will be presented and Council will have opportunity to ask questions. The last paragraph of the executive summary states...
Neighbourhood Plan Studies
Studies are starting for two areas, one in Nobleton and one in King City, to develop a vision for how we want these areas to evolve. I posted about these studies earlier and provided incorrect dates; the errors have now been corrected. The events for the Nobleton one...
Gardening Workshops
A 3 part gardening series is being held at Cold creek Conservation Area. The series is being offered by Community services. I apologize for not posting earlier as the first one, "Pollinators in Crisis" has already occurred. The subsequent sessions are about...
Buildings In Face of Climate Change
Reminder: Wednesday, March 27 7PM at Heritage and Cultural Centre hear Chris Ballard, CEO passive House Canada; good chance to ask your questions. His talk will follow the annual general meeting of Climate action King. .
Neighbourhood Plan Studies: Open Houses
King Township is launching a community-driven planning exercise to shape the future of priority core areas in the villages of King City and Nobleton. This initiative aims to establish a vision, plan and implement land-use regulations for Doctors Lane in King City and...
Spring Cleaning Season Blooms!
Spring cleaning season blooms in King Township! Join us in preserving our green spaces this spring by bringing the spirit of community engagement and environmental stewardship to life. Many activities are planned to welcome the warmer season; You can do them alone...
Motion To Support OEB Decision
At the March 18 council agenda my motion that the Council support the Ontario Energy Board’s decision to end the gas pipeline subsidy and request that the Ontario Government allow that decision to stand will be considered. I have tabled this motion as the province’s...
Council Remuneration and Expenses
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report presenting the 2023 Council remuneration and expenses. As always you can participate in the Council and make a deputation on this in person or virtually. For details on how to do please see Council agenda. Or you can...
Steps To Re-purpose A Heritage Building
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report addressing two necessary steps to enable moving forward with plans to execute some renovations to the Immanuel Baptist Church located at the Heritage and Cultural Centre. Specifically it's recommended to approve a...
Street Name In Nobleton
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report recommending a street name for the Tribute subdivision in Nobleton. As I have expressed at other times I like very much how new street names are selected. "Herbert Watson Way" is proposed for Street 'A" in the...
Artsy Fun For All
Buildings In Face Of Climate Change
How to mitigate climate change? Much of the time attention is paid to reducing greenhouse gases as I am doing in my motion being considered at Council on March 18. But the answer to building the best houses and other structures in response to climate change...
Recent Comments
Hello Sheila, I do not anticipate that this Policy is going to need to less “colourful deputations” at Council. Your…
Inappropriate public negative behaviour is generally routed in prior events or encounters with someone or something. A child’s or adult’s…
Hi Nancy, I really appreciate your comment as I had noticed the comment that examples were recommended by Ombudsman and…
Hi Ian, interesting...good question. I will ask this evening.
Debbie: Would the policy cover the use of drones by the Township?
I do not see any examples of “frivolous or vexatious” behaviour. The report mentions that the Ombudsman suggests that there…
Hello Mary, There is no gym. In the artificial turf fieldhouse with running track, and a multi-use community space where…
Hello Debbie. I don’t see any mention of a gym at this new recreation centre. Is there to be no…
Hello Mary, 1st you submitted your comment at the post re Zancor Centre update. I have copied the comment to…
what does “a new hospital currently in the planning stages” mean?? I don’t think I ever saw it any more…