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.
What a Deal: the RecPass!
One pass—countless opportunities for you and your family to play! A monthly RecPass gets residents unlimited access to drop-in recreational programming—including swimming, aquafit, skating, shinny hockey, sports and access to fitness equipment and classes. The RecPass...
Application For An Event Venue
At the Monday January 13 public planning meeting an application for a zoning bylaw amendment is presented. The proposed amendment is to enable an Event Venue at 14855 Hwy. 27 (north of 16th SDRD). The basis for the application is that this would be an on farm...
Official Plan Update: your help is needed!
Your help is needed to shape the future of King Township. Come to one of the open houses in January to share your thoughts on living, working, and moving in King. These themes are part of the review of ‘Our King,' our Official Plan. The format of the meetings is as...
Zancor Centre Opening Details
I hope this holiday time is giving everyone time to enjoy family and friends and doing activities which always seem to get put to the bottom of the priority list. Don't forget...one week from today (Saturday) the new Zancor Centre will be open!! It will open its...
Financial Reports
On December 9 council agenda there are a couple Financial; reports with recommendations which I support. Interim Tax Levy which allows for the Township to levy an interim tax billing to provide sufficient cash flow to meet the Township’s financial obligations, as...
2023 Accessibility Status Report
On December 9 council agenda there is a report on the 2023 accessibility status report. Reviewed in the report the format and the fact that it is being presented to Council is all in keeping with the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. I...
Clean Electricity Regulation Motion
On December 9 Council agenda a motion about Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) which I tabled originally in the October 15 Council meeting will be debated.The motion presented in the agenda for Dec. 9 Council meeting is the same as the one tabled in Oct. 15 except...
12734 and 12750 Keele Street: 1st step in development approval process
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report to implement a site specific core area King City exception zone to facilitate the development of a six storey residential apartment building. As evident from reading the report Council will be receiving several...
20 Doctors Lane
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report to implement a zoning bylaw amendment for 20 Doctors Lane. This is the site where a number of our local doctors work. Accordingly I really hope we can get this application moving more quickly. The plan merits...
Excellent Street Names for 66 Main Street
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending two street names in the condominium development being created at 66 Main St. in Schomberg. I love this process for naming new streets and I can't imagine that there has ever been 2 new street names...
Policies For Public Conduct and Video Surveillance
On December 9 Council agenda There is a staff report addressing public conduct and video surveillance policies. The staff report and its appendices our comprehensive reviewing why such policies are necessary and how they will be implemented. I think it's unfortunate...
Winter Recreation Programs (with swimming) Now Available
Registration for all recreation programs including swim lessons opens at 7 a.m. on December 9. Programming for the Zancor Centre begins week of January 27 following the official opening on Sunday January 26. All other programming begins week of January 13. The full...
Recent Comments
Hi Bruce, just yesterday somebody was telling me about Simcoe and the choices they had.
Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…
Hello John, good question. I cannot answer at this point; you can be sure I’m going to be finding out.
Since the township is saving on the recycling expense, will this savings be passed on to us the tax payers…
Such a timely missive! Those bins are the talk of the community. While I appreciate the cost benefits, I did…
Hi Nancy, As you have the concern which you have articulated I am glad that you have raised it. There…
Your dedication and super powers are much appreciated, Debbie. Now as we take our partners to task, best wishes for…
Hi Debbie, While I am glad that you got the essence of your Greenbelt motion passed, I was not pleased…
Congratulations, Debbie - and thank you for your leadership on this important motion. It’s great to see Council speak with…
The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…