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.
Approving Community Improvement Plan
The Staff report for Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for our 3 villages is on the agenda for Council 9/22; it recommends approval of the plan. I am thrilled to see this report and to see us reach this stage as I believe that this program is a key enabler for the...
Finding Our Local Agricultural Businesses
It has come to Council's attention that our efforts to curb the proliferation of signs across the Township with our new by-law and enforcement of that by-law has had some unintended consequences. Specifically our agricultural businesses in the rural areas of the...
Have Fun and Help Restore Kettleby Historic Church
Community Improvement Plan–public meeting
Throughout the last few months there have been a series of meeting in our 3 villages to develop a Community Improvement Plan (CIP); there is now a proposed plan. The public meeting for the plan is Monday, September 8th at 6 PM in the Council Chamber. For those...
Seneca College–zoning amendment for more height
At 8/25 Council there was a public meeting to receive a report for a zoning amendment application submitted by Seneca College. The need has been triggered by Seneca's plans to execute a significant expansion at the King Campus. They are now ready to start...
Himalayan Balsalm…invasive species
Have you seen this flower? Have you marvelled at some soft beautiful purple snap dragon like flowers waving in the late summer breezes? Its the Himalayan Balsalm; unfortunately its an invasive species. Earlier in the summer Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority...
End of a great tradition
As reported in our local papers the wonderful tradition of our small town fair, the first Saturday after Labour Day, is no more. I was truly sad to read the press release announcing cancellation of Kettleby Fair. Even though my exposure to this wonderful tradition...
Greenhouse Gas–report from Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
Reading the Environmental Commissioner’s 2014 report on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions is a very sobering task: Ontario's actions have been so inadequate. Ontario was once so courageous and innovative: since 1990 GHG emissions from our electricity grid have gone down...
Community Improvement Plan–King City
In early July a public meeting was held to discuss the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for King City. I am glad some residents and business owners were able to attend as there was opportunity for them to express their ideas about priorities in terms of which...
Modifying Kingscross Speed Humps
Speed humps have been installed on Kingscross Drive. The friction ignited in the community by the decision to install them is most unfortunate; hence it is truly unfortunate that the installation was not as good as it should have been. Corrections will be made week...
August Nature Walks in King City
In August you can explore the King City Trails with a Toronto Region Conservation Area guide. Its an opportunity to learn about the creatures who live in the area and the vegetation which thrives there. The walks are free but you need to register with TRCA. The...
Community Improvement Plans–2nd workshop & meeting
As I commented on earlier we are embarking on development of Community Improvement Plans (CIP) for our 3 villages. The second round of meetings for each village is now occurring. Meeting for King City is Tuesday, July 15 6-8:30 PM in the Council Chamber room. ...
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…