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.
Earth Day Teach In and Discussions
Climate Action Plan: engagement strategy
On April 11 council agenda there is a report presenting an engagement strategy for the King Climate Action Plan. Like many I am disappointed that it has taken this long to have this plan as the Council direction to develop it was given when the Action Plan was tabled...
Survey on King Climate Action Plan
In case you missed seeing this in the KWS April 6th here is a survey on cliamte action plan.
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...
Recent Comments
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