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.
Prestigious Architectural Award
The King City Public Library and Seniors Centre has been honoured with a national award for its architectural excellence. Designed by Kongats Architects, the building was one of 12 recipients of this year’s Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. These awards...
Managing & Planning Our Non-Core Assets
On June 17 Council agenda there is a complex report about the Township’s asset management plan for non-core assets. Given its complexity I very much appreciated that Staff gave Council members a draft of the plan several days before putting it on the agenda. Further...
2025 Budget Timeline and Plan
On June 17 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of the direction and timelines for developing and approving the 2025 operating budget cycle. And, Council is also requested to endorse the estimated increase of 4-5% pending review and presentation of...
Pumping Station for Mansions of King
On June 17 Council agenda there is a report which recommends authorizing a pre-servicing agreement to enable construction of the sanitary pumping station and associated sanitary servicing for the Mansions of King. The engineering drawings have not been finalized but...
King Jane Pre-Servicing
On June 17 Council agenda there is a report which recommends authorizing a pre-servicing agreement to enable construction of the municipal services to accommodate buildings A and B at the King Jane site at corner of King Rd/Jane. As reviewed in the report these...
Interesting Presentations on June 17
At the beginning of the June 17 council meeting there are three presentations and deputations which will be of interest to the community. Presentation to Doctor Paul Randall in recognition of over 40 years of Health Care Service to the King community An annual update...
Whistle Cessation
On June 17 Council agenda there is a report on whistle cessation which I have been wanting to see for several years. The report recommends the Council to authorize the cessation of train whistles at the three “at grade crossings” in King Township. To support the...
Repairing Laskay Pioneer Cemetery
On June 17 agenda there is a report reviewing actions underway to mitigate damage at the Secessionist Presbyterian cemetery in Laskay. As reviewed in the report the damage occurred as a result of development and construction works at an abutting property owner....
Nano-brewery on Main street
On June 17 agenda there is a report recommending approval of an endorsement request by the Schomberg Brew Works; specifically, to endorse their applications for a“By-The-Glass" and "Retail store" licenses. As reviewed in the report this is to enable the establishment...
reminder: Tuesday June 11 Kettleby Road PIC
The Kettleby Road reconstruction project aims to rehabilitate the deteriorating infrastructure within the Township right-of-way along a 720-metre segment of Kettleby Road, between Kettleby Bridge and the eastern limit of the community. This project is part of the...
Strawberry Social
Do you like strawberries? And does the idea of enjoying them with friends and family appeal to you? York Pines United Church inn Kettleby is hosting a strawberry social on Saturday, June 22 1-5 pm. Here are all the details.
Heritage Award
So much is changing across the Township. I am always thrilled to see a house or a barn built many decades ago which has been well maintained by its various property owners. I like this annual award by the Heritage Advisory Committee. I see it as a very nice way to...
Recent Comments
A splendid idea, Debbie. So gratifying to see you and your legacy honoured like this for generations to see in…
I think this is well earned and deserved for all you have done over the years as a member of…
Well deserved Debbie!
So well deserved after all your dedicated and brilliant service. Thank you Debbie!
Debbie, thank you for your initiative to bring forward this motion. I'm very supportive to have council video recordings available…
I am saddened, frustrated and very disappointed about demolition approval of the historic house at 12650 Highway 27. King Township…
The Gvt provides a process for evaluating applications to install towers.
riina.bray@rogers.com Hi Debbie, what exactly is the Federal gov doing? we can't have towers going up anywhere and everywhere.
I’m sorry, but I am very skeptical about a development that has requested an extra 5 lots to allow for…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…