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.
Illegal Land Use
On January 27 Council meeting there is a motion by Councillor Anstey and seconded by Mayor Pellegrini asking the Province to strengthen our enforcement capability against illegal land use. I am very supportive of this resolution. In the resolution the numerous reasons...
Heritage Designations
On January 27 Council 3 bylaws are on the agenda to approve; each is to designate a specific building to be of cultural heritage or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act. The 3 properties are : George Pringle House at 13092 Hwy 27, Crawford...
Official Plan Open Houses
Work has started to update the Official Plan (OP) of King Township. Whether you have lived in King for your whole life or if just moved here, your input is wanted. The OP is the overarching policy on how King will evolve as we grow to a population of 50,000 by...
Celebrate Official Opening of Zancor Centre
Many reasons for you and all the family to come to the official opening of the Zancor Centre on Sunday, January 26 enjoy pancakes, breakfast meats, real maple syrup at the annual Mayor's Pancake Breakfast watch the 1st game of the King Rebellion Jr. A in their new...
What a Deal: the RecPass!
One pass—countless opportunities for you and your family to play! A monthly RecPass gets residents unlimited access to drop-in recreational programming—including swimming, aquafit, skating, shinny hockey, sports and access to fitness equipment and classes. The RecPass...
Application For An Event Venue
At the Monday January 13 public planning meeting an application for a zoning bylaw amendment is presented. The proposed amendment is to enable an Event Venue at 14855 Hwy. 27 (north of 16th SDRD). The basis for the application is that this would be an on farm...
Official Plan Update: your help is needed!
Your help is needed to shape the future of King Township. Come to one of the open houses in January to share your thoughts on living, working, and moving in King. These themes are part of the review of ‘Our King,' our Official Plan. The format of the meetings is as...
Zancor Centre Opening Details
I hope this holiday time is giving everyone time to enjoy family and friends and doing activities which always seem to get put to the bottom of the priority list. Don't forget...one week from today (Saturday) the new Zancor Centre will be open!! It will open its...
Financial Reports
On December 9 council agenda there are a couple Financial; reports with recommendations which I support. Interim Tax Levy which allows for the Township to levy an interim tax billing to provide sufficient cash flow to meet the Township’s financial obligations, as...
2023 Accessibility Status Report
On December 9 council agenda there is a report on the 2023 accessibility status report. Reviewed in the report the format and the fact that it is being presented to Council is all in keeping with the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. I...
Clean Electricity Regulation Motion
On December 9 Council agenda a motion about Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) which I tabled originally in the October 15 Council meeting will be debated.The motion presented in the agenda for Dec. 9 Council meeting is the same as the one tabled in Oct. 15 except...
12734 and 12750 Keele Street: 1st step in development approval process
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report to implement a site specific core area King City exception zone to facilitate the development of a six storey residential apartment building. As evident from reading the report Council will be receiving several...
Recent Comments
I’m sorry, but I am very skeptical about a development that has requested an extra 5 lots to allow for…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
Thanks for mentioning this. I was thinking that the developer was ignoring the seasonal pond near the 15th Sideroad, so…
Excellent idea to carry forward. I remember Susan Swail, former councillor, mentioning that she was hoping to get this idea…
Wonderful idea. How can our amazing community groups help get this done?
I was fortunate to hear the inspiring, educational talk on the Trail by Mr. Ian Craig. I’m so pleased that…
Thank you for your support Nancy and very importantly thank you for the memory of Susan Susan B.
Excellent plan. I remember the late Susan Beharriell trying to make this happen years ago. Let's hope that it really…
Re: Main & Doctor Kay Drivers already sometimes behave as if it were an all-way stop, so I think it's…