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.
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...
Corporate Strategic Plan 2023-2026
A final draft of the Corporate Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 is on the June 15 agenda for approval. Given feedback from Council in the previous meeting some small modifications have been made. Below are our priorities; to understand the Objectives for each and how we...
Recent Comments
Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
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…