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.
A new Community Grant Policy
On the Oct. 30 Council agenda there is a report recommending a new community grant policy. The current policy provides funding to assist community organizations to deliver programs and services and to complete special projects. Staff believe the new policy will...
King Environmental Action Team (KEAT)
On the Oct. 30 Council agenda there is report reviewing a new team: King Environmental Action Team (KEAT). As indicated the members of KEAT will be implementing actions which will enhance and conserve the natural environment and support climate change mitigation...
Community Electronic Recycling Event
Free disposal of your electronic gadgets and tools on Saturday Oct. 21 and Sunday Oct. 22 9-4 at Cold Creek. Items Accepted at Community Electronic Recycling Events: Televisions, monitors, desk tops, phones, printing, copying and scanning equipment, stereos,...
Survey on Environmental Action Team
I hope you will take a few minutes to respond to this survey. A new team is being created and priorities need to be determined as there are so many possible projects; perspective of the community is very much needed. In addition its an opportunity to indicate whether...
Contest For A Free LILA Kitchen Composter
The Township of King has partnered with LILA to offer one lucky household a free LILA Kitchen Composter during Circular Economy Month (October 1- 31). The Lila kitchen composter allows you to turn your food scraps into high quality organic compost with minimal energy...
Redeveloping Nobleton Lions Community Park
On Council October 16 agenda there is a report recommending a strategy for the redevelopment of Nobleton Lions Community Park. Its bold and exciting and includes enhancements to the park with new amenities, moving the library and possibly moving the historic and...
Resolution To Reduce Phosphorous in Lake Simcoe
On October 16 Council agenda there is a motion tabled by Councillor Eek seconded by Councillor Anesty to approve a resolution asking the Government of Ontario i) to update the Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy and ii) to develop and fund implementation of a...
Financial Reports
On the October 16 Council agenda there are a couple financial reports. I am very satisfied to see these quarterly reports as it is a good indicator that we are managing our funds well and is a good review of projects underway across the whole Township. Here is one...
STOP 413!
Last year's Harvest Ontario Walk to Stop the 413 was a huge success and also a lovely day out in sunny, autumn weather. This event is organized by a large coalition of environmental groups and local residents including Grandmothers Act to Save the Planet, EcoCaledon,...
Beharriell Briefings
There is a new event scheduled for Sunday, Oct.29 4pm: the Beharriell Briefings. Everyone is invited to participate either as an attendee or to make a 3-5 minute "briefing" which presents a solution to one of the four (4) problems identified below. There is no age...
Traffic Calming in King City
Throughout the 2022 municipal election campaign every candidate heard that there was a need for traffic calming. In 2023 in Ward 5 work has been done to address the issue in 2 areas: the network of streets leading to the GO train station and the neighbourhood west...
Road improvements in Ward 5
Five (5) Projects to improve roads are being implemented over the next couple months; two are in Ward 5. Keele Street from Lloydtown Aurora Road to Kettleby Road for rehabilitation. The other project is the 18th Sideroad,Jane west to Hwy 400 which will be converted...
Recent Comments
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…
So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…
I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…