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.
King Road/William Street
On May 25 Council agenda there is a report covering a report an an application for an Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for a property at the corner of King Rd. and William St. in King City. The amendments are proposed to facilitate 6 storey building...
Garden Centre on Bathurst Street
On May 25 Council agenda there is a report covering a zoning bylaw amendment application for a property at 16230 Bathurst St. The purpose of the application is to develop a commercial greenhouse, garden centre, farm produce outlet, farm help accommodation and open...
Affordable Housing in King
.May 26 7PM at King Bible Church ( 155 King Road) there is a documentary film reviewing what affordable housing is i.e. what it looks like. Why I am interested and hope that you are too. Its about ensuring that people who work in King, raise their families in...
Tree Survey
As my readers know I am passionate about our natural heritage, particularly our trees. Share your thoughts and ideas on how King Township can further protect, enhance and grow its urban forest and natural heritage system by completing the King Community Tree Survey....
Motion for new Toronto Carrying Place Trail
On Council agenda May 11 there is motion by myself and seconded by Councillor Asselstine including the following: asking council to endorse in principle a concept to expand and or formalize a recreational multi use trail connection from Toronto through Vaughan, King...
Ice Allocation Policy
On Council agenda May 11 a new ice allocation policy is presented. Given the ever increasing demand for this scarce asset i.e. It is truly critical that there be a policy that endeavors to be fair, transparent, with equitable distribution of limited arena ice time....
Zancor Year One Review and Parks & Rec Month
On Council agenda May 11 Community services will be making two presentations. Year One Review of Zancor Parks and recreation Month
Mackenzie Health and YR Housing
On Council agenda May 11 there are two presentations about social and health services: one will be by Mackenzie Health and another from York Region Housing Services. Specifically there will be a presentation from Carmine Stumpo regarding annual health and operations...
Animal service Agreement
On Monday April 27 There is a staff report recommending that Council authorize execution of a service agreement between Township of King and the City of Vaughan for the provision of Animal Services effective May 1 2026 for a period of five years. Currently the...
Motion About Insurance and Heritage Properties
On Monday April 27 there is a motion by Councillor Asselstine and seconded by Mayor Pellegrini requesting that the Province of Ontario provide authority to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario to ensure that agents and businesses that sell property...
Future Joint Operations Centre: appropriation process
On Monday April 27 there is a staff report about the future new Joint Operations Centre( (JOC). This report reviews the process for expropriation of necessary land for such. As reviewed in the report there is a need to initiate the process although negotiations with...
Clean Up Beautiful King
Roll up your sleeves, grab a pair of gloves and take part in the annual King Community Clean Up on Saturday, Apr. 25. But if you busy that day do it another day. Its a great way to celebrate Earth Day by picking up litter in our parks, streets, ditches, and...
Recent Comments
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…
Yes, I can attest that a four way stop is necessary for safety at the 15th and 7th. With the…