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.
Kettleby Road Reconstruction
On Sept. 9 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the award of tender for reconstructing Kettleby Road to Graham Bros. The project is much greater than envisioned back 10 years ago when the need to repair the road was first identified. Complete road...
10th and 15th Road Reconstruction
On Sept. 9 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the award of tender for reconstructing 10th concession and 15th SDRD. The 2020 Transportation Master Plan recommends several corridors that should be improved to support a Goods Movement Network throughout the...
Enforcing Our Bylaws with AMPS
On September 9 council agenda there is report recommending expanding the use of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) to include the following Bylaws: Clean Yards, Fence, Fireworks, Road Occupancy, Noise, Parks, Property Standards and Sign. Our first...
King Community Climate Action Plan…final draft
On September 9 council agenda there is a report which includes as an attachment the final draft of the King Community Climate Action Plan (KCCAP). Developing it has been a long process but given the complexity of the issues and the need to engage & connect with...
Community Neighbourhood Plans
In the spring there were community open houses to initiate developing the vision for how we would like two neighbourhoods, one in King city and one in Nobleton to evolve. It's now time to move to the next step. Come to the open houses on Sept 10 and Sept. 12; the...
Renewing The Old
Construction on two designated heritage properties located at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre has begun in July. Heating and electrical lighting are being installed at both the church and the train station; also the interior walls and exterior wood panelling is...
Theatre in the heart of King
SALT-WATER MOON, a play by David French presented by King Theatre Company & Pine Farms Orchard August 14-24 at 7PM at Pine Farms Orchard, 2700 16th Sideroad, King City purchase tickets
Traffic Calming
Across the Township a common complaint is traffic travelling too fast on the local road going through the neighbourhoods. In Ward 5 traffic calming has been installed in 2 different areas (GO train station area and quadrant north of King Road and west of Keele.) The...
announcing the Zancor Centre
King Township secures total of $2.7 million in naming rights for the new, multi-use recreation facility, slated to open in September which will go towards future needs and maintenance of the facility. The new multi-use recreation facility will now be known as the...
Canada Day!
As it has been a long beloved tradition I want to confirm that the Kettleby Village Association (KVA) in partnership with the Township of King is not hosting a Canada Day celebration in 2024. I hope that its absence this year will be only a one year phenomenon....
Fireworks Regulations
King Township Bylaw Services will be patrolling over the Canada Day weekend to ensure community safety and prevent the use of private fireworks on public property. Officers will also educate the public on King’s fireworks bylaw, which regulates how, when and where...
Prestigious Architectural Award
The King City Public Library and Seniors Centre has been honoured with a national award for its architectural excellence. Designed by Kongats Architects, the building was one of 12 recipients of this year’s Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. These awards...
Recent Comments
Hi Nancy, As you have the concern which you have articulated I am glad that you have raised it. There…
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The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…
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In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
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