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.
Last Minute Ice Bookings: pilot program
Community Services is launching a pilot program allowing residents to book last-minute ice rentals at the Trisan Centre online at king.ca/bookafacility. The program will launch at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19 just in time for the holiday break. Renters will be offered...
Holiday Closures
Holiday closures: The #KingTownship Municipal Centre will be closed effective 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Essential services, such as fire and emergency response and by-law and enforcement services, will continue...
Budget & Business Plan 2024 final
On December 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of budget and business plan for 2024. Given the approved York Region budget the blended rate in King Township increases about 3.54%; for a property assessed at $1 million this is an increase of...
Fees in 2024
On December 11 council agenda there is a report recommending a new bylaw for fees and charges in 2024. Fees and charges are set to recover costs to provide the services which the Township provides which is everything from renting a room, accessing a rink to skate and...
Village Design Guidelines: final draft
On December 11th council agenda staff is presenting the final draft of the Village Urban Design Guidelines for Council approval; intent is to replace the guidelines dating from 2006. The guidelines provide design criteria for three key areas: village centres,...
Townhouses West of King City Library
On December 11th council agenda there is staff report recommending draft approval of the draft plan of subdivision immediately west of the King City library/north side of King Rd. This site includes the lots previously identified as 1986, 2000, and 2008 King Rd.; and...
Nobleton Community Hall
On the agenda for Dec. 11 council meeting there is a memo from Director of Community services advising Council that the staff report about the consideration of the repealing bylaw of the heritage designation for the Nobleton Community hall has been deferred till early...
Keele/ King Road Heritage House
On December 11 Council agenda there is zoning bylaw amendment for the property at southeast corner of Keele/King Road where there is a prominent heritage house. As reviewed in the report the proposal is to create a commercial-retail building integrating the heritage...
Concert with Christmas Music
Wonderful way to hear the music! .
Handmade Wooden Toys
Main Street Christmas
A Main Street Christmas will light up Schomberg on Saturday, Dec. 2 starting at 3 p.m. Featuring lively street performers, carolers, fireside readings, children's crafts, a Christmas marketplace, festive treats, Santa’s Parade and a Farmer’s Parade of Lights....
King Bulletin
If you have not done so as of yet I recommend you register to receive the King Bulletin. The December one has just landed in my own inbox this morning; its jammed with information such as the date for registering for winter recreation, holiday closures, survey about...
Recent Comments
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.…
So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…