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.
Annual Studio Tour
Different Choices for Crafts and Art April 22, 23
Clean-Up King!
Summary: People in King are being asked to get outside and celebrate Earth Week by taking part in the King Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 22. Participants can help pick up litter to keep King’s parks, streets, ditches and neighbourhoods clean and green....
Working with TRCA after Bill 23
On April 11 council agenda there is a staff report recommending process for working with TRCA to deliver municipally requested projects and programs in the new legislative environment which we are in following Bill 23. As posted earlier Bill 23 significantly reduced...
Affiliation Policy
On April 11 council agenda there is a report presenting the community group affiliation policy and user fee and subsidization policy. It is a lengthy report title but entirely appropriate as the three policies are all connected. Community group affiliation policy is...
Update on Whistle Cessation
On the April11 Council agenda there is a staff report about progress on whistle cessation. There has been excellent progress. But I am dismayed to read that it is not going to be completed until end of 2023. It had been my impression that it would be implemented...
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...
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Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
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