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.
Annual Report on Drinking Water Systems
On Council agenda for Feb. 16 there is the annual report for the 4 municipal drinking water systems as required. Each year when receive this report I am so grateful to be in a municipality which is managing the water systems for the 4 villages so well. The report is...
Naming Rights for the TWRC
On the Council agenda there is report recommending next steps for negotiating the naming rights for the building exterior and various large interior elements of the Township Wide Recreation Centre. As reviewed to date there are proposals valued at $2.7 million. I am...
Volunteer Appreciation
Each year, the Township of King hosts a Volunteer Appreciation Night to honour and celebrate one of the Township’s most important resources: its volunteers. The nomination period for 2024 has now opened. Shine a spotlight on the unsung hero in your life who embodies...
Meet The Mayor & Councillors
Over the next few months there will be four separate "Meet the Mayor and Councillors" meetings. The first one is on Tuesday, February 27 6:30-8pm at the King City Library where Councillor Cescolini, Mayor Pellegrini and I will be there to meet with residents of Ward...
Youth Opportunity Fair
I am pretty sure that most of my readers would not include themselves in the demographic of youth. But, as I am equally sure that many of my readers are acquainted with youth I want to ensure that you know about this job fair so you encourage participation. Its a...
Online Services
King Township residents and business owners can now pay for over 35 different municipal services by credit card on the Township’s online services portal at king.ca/onlineservices. The secure portal can be conveniently accessed seven days a week at any time, and...
Street Names in Nobleton
On January 29 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending street names for a development south 15thSDRD and east of Hwy 27. I really like our policy for street names: first the technical aspect, so to speak, such as whether there is same name in the...
Parking Restrictions in Schomberg
On January 29 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending on street parking restrictions in two areas of Schomberg. As reviewed the changes are being made to improve public safety.
Annual Pancake Breakfast
A breakfast of (winter sports) champions! Join Mayor Pellegrini and members of Council for the annual King Township Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9-11a.m. at the Trisan Centre in Schomberg. Feast on pancakes with maple syrup, sausages, bacon, and other...
Stoop and Scoop
Stoop and scoop! Cleaning up after your pet when you are out for a walk is the neighbourly thing to do. There are also many health considerations: excrement may contain bacteria and parasites that can be transmitted to other pets and humans, and even attract wildlife,...
Mackenzie Health Townhall
If you think of Mackenzie Health as "your hospital" you may be interested to participate in the upcoming townhall on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7pm. .an opportunity to receive updates and ask questions of hospital leadership about operations, the programs and services we...
Severance on Banner
One of the two Council statutory public meetings on Monday January 8 is for an application to amend both the Zoning Bylaw and the Official Plan to enable a severance application on Banner Road just south of the 6 storey condominium development on King Road. ...
Recent Comments
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Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…