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.
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...
Official Plan Review: process begins
The Special Council meeting September 26 is an introduction to the Official Plan Review There will be a presentation and then comments and questions from public and Council members. As explained upfront the review (which to be clear is a review in order to update...
Protecting the GB one more time!
I say well done to all those who have voiced their opposition to carving out the Greenbelt. Its our opposition as shown in rallies & protests, in letters and on petitions which has caused premier Ford to back pedal. Victory celebrations are entirely appropriate;...
Corporate Service Inventory
On Sept. 25 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the Inventory of services provided to the community including the standards to be achieved. For example, how often is the grass cut at the baseball diamonds, what programs are to be offered at Cold Creek. ...
Extensions to draft plans of subdivision
On September 25 Council agenda there is a report recommending the extension of lapsing provisions for the 7 developers involved with the King City East developments. The concept of lapsing provisions and the details for each of the 7 are covered in the report. In...
Maintenance on Important Heritage Asset
On Sept. 25 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of several actions to support maintenance of the Eversley Church on Dufferin St. The actions include approval of a heritage permit, awarding heritage grants. As explained in the report one...
Snow Removal Program For Seniors
Through to October 31 application can be made for the Seniors Snow Removal Program. Applicants can apply in-person, by mail, or online through an online form. The objective of the program is to provide a service to senior citizens (i.e. 65 years and older) and...
Special Council Meeting: updating the OP
Tuesday, September 26 there is a special Council meeting for the introduction of a the review and update of "our King", our official plan. Issue and scope will be presented. At time of writing I have not had opportunity read the report in the agenda. It will be...
Village Design Guidelines
At September 25 council there will be a presentation on the draft Village Design guidelines and there will be review of the Staff report. The scope of the guidelines is very wide as it includes built structures, street scaping and its elements, parks and trails which...
Recent Comments
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
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.…