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.
Spring Cleaning Season Blooms!
Spring cleaning season blooms in King Township! Join us in preserving our green spaces this spring by bringing the spirit of community engagement and environmental stewardship to life. Many activities are planned to welcome the warmer season; You can do them alone...
Motion To Support OEB Decision
At the March 18 council agenda my motion that the Council support the Ontario Energy Board’s decision to end the gas pipeline subsidy and request that the Ontario Government allow that decision to stand will be considered. I have tabled this motion as the province’s...
Council Remuneration and Expenses
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report presenting the 2023 Council remuneration and expenses. As always you can participate in the Council and make a deputation on this in person or virtually. For details on how to do please see Council agenda. Or you can...
Steps To Re-purpose A Heritage Building
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report addressing two necessary steps to enable moving forward with plans to execute some renovations to the Immanuel Baptist Church located at the Heritage and Cultural Centre. Specifically it's recommended to approve a...
Street Name In Nobleton
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report recommending a street name for the Tribute subdivision in Nobleton. As I have expressed at other times I like very much how new street names are selected. "Herbert Watson Way" is proposed for Street 'A" in the...
Artsy Fun For All
Buildings In Face Of Climate Change
How to mitigate climate change? Much of the time attention is paid to reducing greenhouse gases as I am doing in my motion being considered at Council on March 18. But the answer to building the best houses and other structures in response to climate change...
Edward Pottage House
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report recommending that Council proceed with designating the property on the Lloydtowntown Aurora Rd associated with the founder of the hamlet of Pottageville, Edward Pottage. I am thrilled to see this designation being...
Concession 7: changing boundaries
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to facilitate boundary adjustments on the 7th concession South of 16th side Rd. At the January public meeting numerous questions were asked by council about the...
Countryside Zoning Bylaw Amendments
On the agenda for the March 6 council meeting there is a staff report presenting amendments to to the Township's Countryside Zoning Bylaw 2022-053. As indicated approval is not being requested; feedback from public and others is still to be reviewed. The changes are...
Nobleton Community Hall
On the agenda for the February 26 council meeting there is a staff report on the Nobleton Community Hall (NCH) presenting an extremely difficult choice for Council. There are two options but both of them are the debate between "one’s head and one’s heart". There is...
Using AMPS for Site Alteration Penalties
On the agenda for the February 26 council meeting there is a staff report recommending that penalties for Site Alteration be administered through the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). As reviewed in the report AMPS was initially launched in King in 2023...
Recent Comments
I have to respond to your comments. First, glad you are participating Thursday. I agree the GO train station is…
King City much like many rural communities may not have been trendy, up and coming, the next Rosedale but it…
Hi Sheila, I really hope that you are going to participate in the Thursday sessions about the initiative to create…
It should not come as any surprise to anyone in King City that everything appears to be a DONE deal.…
Thank you for explaining the process involved in reviewing and providing feedback regarding the KCCAP Debbie.
Hello Stephen, heat pumps "run" on electricity. As the Ontario grid is mainly supplied by water power and nuclear switching…
Sounds interesting! What do heat pumps require to heat a home? Does it take any natural gas or strictly electrical?
No I can't. I have asked about it other years and have been told and didn't retain the answer. Need…
Thank you nancy. Deputations or emails expressing support would be great.
I do know that there is a process for making concrete which produces less GHG...I looked into it several years…