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.

15 SDRD/Keele (SE corner)

On April 7 the agenda for the public planning meeting includes an application from Fandor Homes  to develop 9 hectares on the southeast corner of the 15th sideroad/ Keele St.  The application is for a zoning bylaw amendment and a draft plan of subdivision to...

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15th SDRD/Keele Development Open House

Tuesday, April 1 there is a developer hosted open house  at King City Library 6:00-7:45 pm.  This in regard to an application for development by Fandor at the southeast corner of Keele and 15th SDRD.  This an opportunity for public to ask questions and make comments...

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Future Plans for Parks, Trails and Facilities

Future Plans for Parks, Trails and Facilities

What are your ideas as to how our parks, trails and facilities can be improved?  What changes do you want to see?  The masterplan for these assets Is now being updated.  Some public input has already been received (e.g. the survey in fall 2024) and now there is a...

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Transportation Masterplan

Transportation Masterplan

The process to update the Transportation Masterplan is underway.  Some public input has already been received (e.g. the survey in fall 2024) and now there is a Public Open House  on Tuesday, Apr. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Zancor Centre.  The project is currently...

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17th SDRD Safety Review

On Council agenda for March 21 there is a staff report recommending changes to speed limit and other changes to the 17th side Rd  from Hwy. 27 to the 12th concession. As indicated in the report Council endorsed a motion.that there be a safety review of this corridor....

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Maintaining Our Stormwater Management System

On Council agenda for March 17th there is a staff report recommending that we contract for two years with Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA) to provide necessary management and maintenance of our stormwater management system. As reviewed in the report,...

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Voting in 2026 Municipal Elections

On Council agenda for March 21 there is a staff report recommending the methods for voting in the 2026 municipal and school board elections. As reviewed in the report the Township clerk, who is responsible for conducting the election, is recommending that the  voting...

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Demolition of Listed Property on Hwy 27

On Council agenda for March 21 there is a staff report recommending that Council approve the demolition of 12958 Hwy. 27.  The house at this property had been proposed to be integrated into a new development to which there was access from both Hwy. 27 and Wellington...

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Hwy 11 Corridor

On Council agenda for March 21 there is a staff report recommending various actions to provide a policy framework to facilitate the revitalization of the HWY 11 corridor and promote opportunities for economic development within it.  The actions include an official...

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Intl Women’s Day Exhibit:  Resist & Persist

Intl Women’s Day Exhibit: Resist & Persist

Saturday, March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD) and the King Heritage & Cultural Centre is celebrating with the opening of Resist & Persist, a new women's art exhibition. For this 4th IWD exhibition at the KHCC, artists were challenged to consider the...

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Dew St. Townhouse Development

On March 3 Public Planning Meeting agenda there is a report regarding a zoning bylaw amendment to enable development of a 34 unit residential townhouse project. The site is on the south side of Dew St., West of William St. I consider the location to be the appropriate...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…

  2. We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…

  3. Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…

  4. Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…

  5. Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…

  6. The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…

  7. So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…

  8. I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…