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.
All Candidates Meeting
One important date to mark on your calendar is the evening of Thursday, October 8th. The King Chamber is pleased to be partnering with the Concerned Citizens of King Township (CCKT) to host an All Candidates Meeting at The Country Day School. Here are the details; as...
Motion Re: Street Name
On the September 28 Council agenda there is a motion tabled byCouncillor Cescolini and seconded by Mayor Pellegrini. Once you read it I am sure you will understand why I am uncomfortable to comment on the motion except to say that I am deeply honoured and gratified...
Motion Re: Retention Limit of Council Recordings
On the September 28 Council agenda there is a motion I have put forward, seconded by Mayor Pellegrini, regarding the retention period for Council meeting recordings. It is very satisfying to me to bring this forward to my Council colleagues. I am anticipate unanimous...
Volunteer Appreciation Award Process Change
On the September 28 Council agenda there is a memo from Community Services advising of a change in the nomination time period for the Volunteer Appreciation Awards. As reviewed in the report the current timeline for the period of nomination and assessment of 4 weeks...
Motion Re: OCIF Funding
On the September 28 Council agenda there is a motion tabled by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by me regarding The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). Specifically the motion is to support a request made by the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario...
Dennison Street: no parking
On the September 28 Council agenda there is a request that Council enact a bylaw to restrict on street parking on both sides of Denison St. between Valley Crest Drive and Keele St. The report on the bylaw and the bylaw itself were on the September 14th agenda and was...
Lapsing Provision For Gougoulias
On the September 28 Council agenda there is a report recommending that the draft plan approval lapsing provision for the Gougoulias project be extended to December 31, 2030. As reviewed in the report Staff consider that there is adequate progress underway and that...
Terry Fox Run
Join the annual King Township Terry Fox Run in King City and help continue Terry's dream of a world without cancer. Choose from 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km routes, all of which are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Its this Sunday (September 20) at Wellesley Park. Start...
Welcome To Your Neighbourhood
The historic buildings of the King Heritage & Cultural Centre are open for residents to explore while discovering information the programs, services, and resources offered by the Township of King. Meet staff and community partners, and learn more about what makes...
Truth and Reconciliation Gathering
Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, musicians, writers, poets and community members are invited to the annual Truth and Reconciliation Gathering at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Its taking place to commemorate...
Manitou Drive Project
King Township is replacing aging water infrastructure and reconstructing the roadway on Manitou Drive in King City. There is a Public Open House on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Municipal Centre to learn more about the project. For more information as to...
Process For Assessing New Cell Towers
On September 14 Council agenda there is a report requesting endorsement of a proposed response to the federal department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. It is a response to proposed amendments to the federal consultation process for...
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