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.
Avoid Surprises On Your Water Bill
For those on municipal water services the municipal water bill can sometimes be a shock as it shows an unusual volume of water consumed in last quarter. The surprise element can be avoided by accessing the on line portal. Once registered you can access your daily...
Go Electric
Go Electric on September 10 is an easy, pleasant way to learn about the products now available as alternatives to the traditional ones fuelled by fossil fuels. And what you will learn is that the all electric ones are superior in performance. You can talk to...
Zoning Bylaw Amendment on the 10th Concession
At the Council Planning Meeting on September 5 there is report on a zoning bylaw amendment application to enable the construction of a secondary dwelling unit for the purpose of farm help accommodation. I assume that there is no need to justify a second house as I...
Ways To Know What IS Happening In King
If you haven't done so I strongly recommend that you subscribe to the King Bulletin. It will land in your inbox at the beginning of each month with an extensive list of activities and events in the Township. And I also recommend signing up for the weekly eblast from...
Go Electric
This is the 3rd event hosted by Climate Action King. Previous ones got high marks from attendees. This event featuring more vendors showcasing products powered by electric promises to be even better. As evident from the products shown at event replacing gas powered...
September Council Meetings
After a summer hiatus regular Council meetings are resuming. As it has been awhile I am providing below summary of the September Council meetings. Tuesday, Sept 6 the there will be a Public Planning Council meeting at 6 pm. (The Council meetings are usually Monday...
Marylake: LTC Update
On August 17 the building permit for a 160 bed longterm care facility at Marylake has been given. This follows the approval of the site plan application by the Director of Growth Management Services. I have expressed many times since February 2021 concerns about...
Earthworks at Jane/King
Preparation for earthworks , including pre-grading, at the Blackwood site at southeast corner of Jane/KingbRoad has begun. The Blackwood site is a portion of the larger subdivision called King Jane Industrial Holdings; the draft plan for the latter was approved...
Exciting September in King
September is going to be an exciting month in King: informative speakers, laughter, delights for the eye and opportunities to learn about and try the electronic tools replacing combustion engines. Two interesting speakers : Sept 9 11-12pm Asha Frost: an Indigenous...
Schomberg Garden Tour June 25
Canada Day in Kettleby
Its time to celebrate Canada! Come to Kettleby on Saturday, July 1 with friends and family. Bring your own picnic or enjoy the dependable burgers and hot dogs from King City Lions or the now famous "secret recipe" grilled corn on the cob; and of course there is the...
Community Planning Permit Systems
On June 15 council agenda there is a very interesting report recommending that Staff develop Community Planning Permit Systems for identified block plan areas in King Cty and Nobleton. As reviewed in the report the CPPS for each village will clearly be different but...
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…