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.
Remembrance Day Services in King
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Nobleton Community Hall Survey
At the October 14 council meeting a strategy was approved for the Nobleton Community Park Revitalization Strategy. The Staff report was not approved as presented in the report; one of the changes was direction to Staff to "to undertake a community survey, with an...
Why & How of Heritage Conservation
Interested in learning about cultural heritage conservation in King? Attend one of three upcoming cultural heritage protection workshops led by the King Heritage Advisory Committee in partnership with the Township’s Heritage team. The information sessions are free and...
2024 Budget Begins
The draft 2024 budget will be available to the public on November 1, 2023, on King website or the SpeaKing portal. On Wednesday, November 15 at 6PM there will be public open house at the Municipal Centre.
Feasibility of HCD in Schomberg
On October 30 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the feasibility, process an cost to embark on a study for a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) in Schomberg; this report was requested by Council in September in response to a motion by Councillor...
A new Community Grant Policy
On the Oct. 30 Council agenda there is a report recommending a new community grant policy. The current policy provides funding to assist community organizations to deliver programs and services and to complete special projects. Staff believe the new policy will...
King Environmental Action Team (KEAT)
On the Oct. 30 Council agenda there is report reviewing a new team: King Environmental Action Team (KEAT). As indicated the members of KEAT will be implementing actions which will enhance and conserve the natural environment and support climate change mitigation...
Community Electronic Recycling Event
Free disposal of your electronic gadgets and tools on Saturday Oct. 21 and Sunday Oct. 22 9-4 at Cold Creek. Items Accepted at Community Electronic Recycling Events: Televisions, monitors, desk tops, phones, printing, copying and scanning equipment, stereos,...
Survey on Environmental Action Team
I hope you will take a few minutes to respond to this survey. A new team is being created and priorities need to be determined as there are so many possible projects; perspective of the community is very much needed. In addition its an opportunity to indicate whether...
Contest For A Free LILA Kitchen Composter
The Township of King has partnered with LILA to offer one lucky household a free LILA Kitchen Composter during Circular Economy Month (October 1- 31). The Lila kitchen composter allows you to turn your food scraps into high quality organic compost with minimal energy...
Redeveloping Nobleton Lions Community Park
On Council October 16 agenda there is a report recommending a strategy for the redevelopment of Nobleton Lions Community Park. Its bold and exciting and includes enhancements to the park with new amenities, moving the library and possibly moving the historic and...
Resolution To Reduce Phosphorous in Lake Simcoe
On October 16 Council agenda there is a motion tabled by Councillor Eek seconded by Councillor Anesty to approve a resolution asking the Government of Ontario i) to update the Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy and ii) to develop and fund implementation of a...
Recent Comments
Hello Sheila, I do not anticipate that this Policy is going to need to less “colourful deputations” at Council. Your…
Inappropriate public negative behaviour is generally routed in prior events or encounters with someone or something. A child’s or adult’s…
Hi Nancy, I really appreciate your comment as I had noticed the comment that examples were recommended by Ombudsman and…
Hi Ian, interesting...good question. I will ask this evening.
Debbie: Would the policy cover the use of drones by the Township?
I do not see any examples of “frivolous or vexatious” behaviour. The report mentions that the Ombudsman suggests that there…
Hello Mary, There is no gym. In the artificial turf fieldhouse with running track, and a multi-use community space where…
Hello Debbie. I don’t see any mention of a gym at this new recreation centre. Is there to be no…
Hello Mary, 1st you submitted your comment at the post re Zancor Centre update. I have copied the comment to…
what does “a new hospital currently in the planning stages” mean?? I don’t think I ever saw it any more…