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.
Amending Fence Bylaw
In Council March 23 agenda there is a staff report recommending an amendment to the Township’s bylaw to increase the maximum permitted height of certain front yard fences. Specifically it is for fences which are open type construction and for lots which are zoned...
What Your Council Costs
As required by the Municipal Act the agenda of March 23 includes a report providing a summary of remunerations and expenses paid as of December 31, 2025, for all members of Council and includes salaries, benefits, and expenditures. And here are the details for each...
St. Patrick’s Day Music and Food
Pothole Blitz
Public Works has initiated a Township‑wide pothole blitz focused on repairing roadway defects as quickly as conditions permit, with priority given to higher‑traffic roads and locations with safety concerns. The Township is also leveraging its CityROVER AI pothole...
TRCA Presentation
At Council March 9 meeting there will be a presentation from Toronto Regional Conservation Authority, Peel York Region watersheds. Specifically there will be a presentation by Dr. Victoria Kramkowski, Senior Manager, Government and Community Relations. I am very...
King’s Digital Transformation
At Council March 9 meeting there will be a presentation reviewing the progress on digital transformation in King. The presentation will be by 3 senior staff members. I anticipate hearing how the transformation is changing how their teams work and the impact on...
ZBA on Graham SDRD.
On March 9 Council there is a report recommending approval of a Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA) proposing site specific amendments at one property (962 Graham Sideroad). This will facilitate the creation of a new lot and the development of an additional single detached...
ZBA for Boundary adjustments
On March 9 Council there is a report recommending approval of a of a zoning bylaw amendment application to facilitate a proposed boundary lot line adjustment at Weston Road & Hwy 9 (southwest). Council approved a recommendation earlier which set the provided the...
Smaller Lots To Be Affordable
On Council agenda on March 2 there is the statutory public meeting for an application for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to enable several modifications to lot sizes in the Scouli Development which is part of the development at northeast King City. As reviewed in the...
Townhouses on Station Road
On Council agenda on March 2 there is the statutory public meeting for an application to develop a property on station Rd. Across from the go train station. The proposal is to construct 29 townhouse units all measuring 3 stories with single car garages. As its the...
Keele St. and Patricia Drive Development
Public is invited to a Public Information Session, hosted by the developer, to show their development proposal for a 6-storey, 41 unit apartment building at 12739 Keele, 19 Patricia. Meeting will be at the King City Library on Wednesday March 11 6:30-7:30 pm. Here...
Run For Southlake
Register here to donate and/or to participate on April 26th. You can donate directly or direct your donation to a team of your choice. At time of writing there are two teams from King: Team KING with Councillor Avia Eek leading it and King Curling Club with Karl...
Recent Comments
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…
Architecturally beautiful old building for sure.
You are right… there is need for residential units for families. I will ask about proponents thinking on the matter.
I appreciate your perspective, Chris, about number of bedrooms.
I am also supportive of this kind of development. We need a lot more of it!! And I would suggest…
Thank you, Debbie, for your approach to keeping the community updated on matters before Council!! On this application, I am…
For update on St. Rita at Mary Lake LTC suggest you contact it. As indicated in the Age Friendly Community…
The presentation and content of the aging plan in King is impressive. As a potential beneficiary, I appreciate the housing…
Speaking of age friendly communities, what is the latest update on Mary Lake Long Term Care facility? And, are there…