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.

Concert in King April 22nd

Canadian award winning folk musician, Ryan Cook King City at Kingbridge  Centre  (12750 Jane St.) Friday April 22 7:30 Special guests, Waleed Abdulhamid - John Ebata Duo will also perform. Tickets:  donation of $35  per adult and $20  per student to King for Refugees...

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Animal Services

On April 4 agenda there is Staff report about Animal Services; specifically it recommends new contract with Vaughan to continue providing services.  Those services include investigating complaints about domestic dogs (running at large, nuisance barking), emergency...

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Project MOVE

In case you have forgot:  Project MOVE is the initiative to move the Township office to the former Holy Name school site.   On 4/4 Council agenda there is recommendation for to critcial decisions:  selection of Prime consultant and architectural services; and...

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More Pavement in King

At March 7 Council York Region presented an update of their Transportation Plan.  You can see here their presentation.   Recommendations are scheduled to be made to York Region Council in June 2016; at that time I believe budget requirements and timelines are...

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First Newcomer Family is in King

I am thrilled that we, as citizens living and working in King, are doing our small bit to respond to the humanitarian crisis  of thousands of families living in refugee camps after having escaped Syria.  As I mentioned earlier, King for Refugees has been formed to...

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King City East Development: story boards from open house

King City East Landowners gave the public an opportunity to understand their application to develop the southwest quadrant of 15th Sideroad/Dufferin.  This application has not been approved; in fact, the approval process is just beginning.  This development is...

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By-laws on the CCKT agenda

The topic at the upcoming general meeting of Concerned Citizens of King Township (CCKT)  on Wednesday March 9 is By-laws. The  guest speaker is Susan Plamondon, the Township's  Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).  Following her presentation about the by-laws...

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Spring & Summer Community Guide 2016

Spring & Summer Community Guide is not available.  So many choices for all ages.  If you did not receive yours at the King Sentinel Weekly on 2/25, you can pick up a copy at any of the arenas or at Township Offices.

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Appreciating Our Volunteers

Now is your opportunity to give a public "thank you" to individuals who have contributed to your community and who made a difference to the quality of life in King.  Nominations are being accepted until March 15 for individuals to be celebrated.  To see the criteria...

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What New Business Do You Want?

There is less than 2 weeks left to fill out the survey on what services and shops you would like to see in King.  Data from the survey will help attracting the "right" new businesses to King i.e. the ones who will provide what you want.  And in case you need some...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…

  2. thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.

  3. This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…

  4. Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…

  5. Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…