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.
Steps Towards Connectivity
Important steps have been taken to improve connectivity (i.e. reliable access to broadband) in King. In January there was the funding announcement of $1.68 million (Federal/Provincial 50/50) to support the plan by Vianet to deliver services to residents and...
Do You Have Feedback for YRT?
Thursday 3/23 York Region Transit (YRT) and VIVA are hosting their annual public information session at the Township Office from 4-8PM. This is your opportunity to provide feedback to YRT/VIVA on either current service or on what you would like to see in the future. ...
Living well with the Wildlife in your backyard
Good opportunity to learn about the wildlife living in your backyard. Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) is hosting a free workshop on Thursday 3/30 6:30-8pm at the Nobleton Arena. TWC has conducted this session previously; having attended one I can honestly say that...
Keele/Clearview Development Proposal
Wednesday, March 8 from 6-8PM there is a information session hosted by a developer with property on east side of Keele at corner of Clearview Crescent in King City. This is an opportunity for the public to learn about the application and ask questions, make comments...
Nominations for Volunteer Awards
Only 10 days left to submit your nomination for someone to be honoured for his or her contributions to your community. As I announced earlier the annual celebration of all Volunteers is Thursday, April 20th. The deadline for nominating the volunteers who really...
Walk Run for Southlake
We want to win the Mayor's Cup Challenge at this year's annual Run Walk for Southlake. You can help make that happen by signing up to participate in this annual event as a member of the King Marsh Muckers. The Run Walk is Sunday, April 30th. You can sign up here....
Mary Lake Subdivision: questions answered
As reviewed in an earlier post the development of the Marys Lake subdivision is progressing. In that post I voiced uncertainty on my part as to what is happening at the far north western sections. Having got answers to my questions I am satisfied that the issues...
Crossing Eaton Hall Creek
The public information session (PIC) held on 2/19 to review options for crossing Eaton Hall Creek in the King City East development has generated some good questions. Specifically, questions/concerns about inclusion of options involving connection to Tawes Trail for...
Mary Lake Subdivision: moving forward
There is recommendation on 2/27 Council which will move forward the Mary Lake subdivision; specifically, the issuance of building permits will soon be occurring. I will be asking a couple questions about the most westerly portion of the subdivision (Block 88).
Getting Down to Business
An impressive new tool from Economic Development is being presented at 2/27 Council: Getting Down to Business-A Guide to starting or expanding a business in King. This will surely be a very useful guide for those considering opening up in King OR those assessing how...
Becoming More Accessible
The 2016 Accessibility Status Report is on 2/27 Council agenda. This results reported herein is the result of a very productive team, the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The report documents measures undertaken in King to improve accessibility in the community and...
Finally finishing Collard, Scott & Winter
There is recommendation for awarding the tender for the top coat for Collard Drive, Scott and Winter. With the subsequent execution of the project this lengthy road reconstruction will be completed. Residents have been extremely patient.
Recent Comments
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…
Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…
thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.
Hi Nancy, Working sessions are really education type meeting for Council members. There isa Council report in the agenda and…
This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…
Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…
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…