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.
19 Old King Road Re-Zoning
On September 29 there is a report on Council agenda recommending that where the lands of 19 Old King Rd. (the Nobleton Community Hall) be rezoned. Currently the zoning is “institutional.” The new zoning is “core area” which will enable the building to be repurposed...
Easement on Patricia
On September 29 there is a report on Council agenda regarding an easement agreement at 365 Patricia Ave. This was a most unusual situation: it was discovered that a 750mm storm water pipe outlet was located outside of an existing easement within the established...
Street Names
On September 29 there is a report on Council agenda recommending names in for the two streets in the new subdivision which has been referred to as Mansions of King. I like very much the process we follow for naming new streets. There is the...
Reminder: TMP Open House on Thursday
Drop into the Public Open House on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 6–8 p.m. at Zancor Centre to learn about the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) updates, draft recommendations, and future plans. No formal presentations—just open conversation. At this third Public Open House...
OP Discussion Papers and Open Houses
Discussion papers and one page summaries of the 13 topics are now published on speaking. Its a great deal of reading; I suggest starting with topics which are of specific interest to you. Reminder: Wednesday (9/17) and Thursday (9/18) are the first two open houses...
TMP: PIC #3 and Waste Collection
Share your input on King’s transportation network and waste collection services at the Public Open House on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 6–8 p.m. at Zancor Centre. Drop in to explore Transportation Master Plan (TMP) updates, draft recommendations, and future plans. No...
Age-Friendly Community Public Open House
Share your perspective on aging in place (growing older at home) to help shape King Township’s Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. Join our Age-Friendly Community Steering Committee at an upcoming Public Open House for an in-depth discussion on how King can support...
Transit Initiatives Presentation
Beginning of September 15 Council meeting there will be a presentation by Tamas Hertel, Manager, Service Planning of York Region Transit (YRT). The topic will be the 2026 transit initiatives of YRT,
Demolition Application
On September 15 council agenda there is a report addressing an application to approve demolition of a structure at 342 Kettleby Rd. As reviewed in the report that while the property exhibits construction contextual and design/physical cultural heritage significance...
Marylake Gatehouse Restoration Permit
On September 15 council agenda there is a report addressing an application for a heritage permit to permit restoration work on the Marylake Gatehouse. The report identifies the specifics and reviews the rationale for approving the solutions to be implemented. In...
Nobleton Community Hall.
On September 15 Council agenda there is a report addressing an applicationfor a heritage permit to permit works, funded wholly by the proposed tenants, to the Nobleton Community Hall. The report identifies the specifics and reviews the rationale for approving the...
Stormwater Pond Clean Out
On September 15 council agenda there is a report requesting approval of a single source request for the clean out of two ponds by Toronto Rregion Conservation Authority. Given all of the background provided in the report I am very supportive of the recommendation. As...
Recent Comments
I’m sorry, but I am very skeptical about a development that has requested an extra 5 lots to allow for…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
Thanks for mentioning this. I was thinking that the developer was ignoring the seasonal pond near the 15th Sideroad, so…
Excellent idea to carry forward. I remember Susan Swail, former councillor, mentioning that she was hoping to get this idea…
Wonderful idea. How can our amazing community groups help get this done?
I was fortunate to hear the inspiring, educational talk on the Trail by Mr. Ian Craig. I’m so pleased that…
Thank you for your support Nancy and very importantly thank you for the memory of Susan Susan B.
Excellent plan. I remember the late Susan Beharriell trying to make this happen years ago. Let's hope that it really…
Re: Main & Doctor Kay Drivers already sometimes behave as if it were an all-way stop, so I think it's…