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.
Holland Landing: learn its history
Learn about a fascinating historic, cultural heritage site, its spiritual connection to First Nations, its central role in Indigenous and colonial activities between the Lower and Upper Great Lakes, and its critical role in the survival of a nation. On the East...
In Person Council meetings again!
The Council Chambers are finally open to the public! You can participate in the council meeting by either coming to the Municipal Centre OR by tuning into the live stream. Procedural bylaw for the hybrid meetings was discussed at the March 20 Council meeting. ...
Severance on Martin Street
On Council agenda for Monday April 3rd there is a staff report reviewing an application for a severance on Martin St. (see here for the meeting agenda and links to Staff report and the presentations by Staff and the proponent.) Severances within King City urban...
Reducing Permeable (soft landscaping) Permit Process
On Council agenda for Monday April 3rd there is a staff report proposing a significant process change for assessing applications from property owners in the three villages to implement projects on their property which would result in increasing the amount of...
New Community Spaces in Nobleton
On Monday, March 20 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting a redevelopment strategy for the Nobleton Lions Community Park and area. It includes a new library, a refrigerated outdoor ice surface, enhancements to soccer fields, creation of pickle ball...
Drinking Water Systems Annual Report
On Monday, March 20 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that Council receive the Annual Report for each of the 4 municipal drinking water systems. As has been case other years, when I read these reports I am grateful to be living in a municipality...
Stateview
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of the draft plan of condominium application for the Stateview development on Keele north of King Rd. as reviewed the report. This is the “tool” in of the development process whereby...
Council Remuneration
On Monday, March 20 Council agenda there is a staff report reviewing Council members' remuneration in calendar 2022. For any questions or comments please submit by noon on March 20 to clerks@king.ca.
Changes to SAC and ICSP
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report recommending the transition of the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) to an Environmental Action Team and to not pursue the refresh of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). I agree with...
Emergency Management Plan
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report presenting the updated Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan. Hopefully many people think about an emergency plan if there was a fire at their own house but I doubt that there are many who think...
Council Time and Format Changes
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a very important report proposing significant modifications to how council meetings will be managed. Many are procedural details but there are two which are significant which will have a clear impact on the public in terms...
Volunteer Appreciation Awards
For most, if not all, the quality of their life or of their family's life is enhanced by volunteers. Here is your opportunity to nominate someone who merits special recognition. Final day for nominations for a Volunteer Appreciation award is March 13. See here for...
Recent Comments
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…
It appears there is a gross contradiction about 15th Sideroad/Bloomington future uses. Residential development on the south side was years…
Hi Nancy, Interesting idea...particularly the angle about training. Do you have an idea of specific parks? Hope you will come…
Hi Nancy, Location will never satisfy. I think your point about running it 2 different nights is very valid. thank…
Perhaps dog parks might be something to be considered in some of the parks. Most areas have large park areas…
I wish that the location of these Open Houses was more central to King Township. Couldn’t they at least be…
The details for maintaining our infrastructure are amazing.
The management efforts are most impressive...I had no idea.