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.
Official Plan Open Houses
Work has started to update the Official Plan (OP) of King Township. Whether you have lived in King for your whole life or if just moved here, your input is wanted. The OP is the overarching policy on how King will evolve as we grow to a population of 50,000 by...
Celebrate Official Opening of Zancor Centre
Many reasons for you and all the family to come to the official opening of the Zancor Centre on Sunday, January 26 enjoy pancakes, breakfast meats, real maple syrup at the annual Mayor's Pancake Breakfast watch the 1st game of the King Rebellion Jr. A in their new...
What a Deal: the RecPass!
One pass—countless opportunities for you and your family to play! A monthly RecPass gets residents unlimited access to drop-in recreational programming—including swimming, aquafit, skating, shinny hockey, sports and access to fitness equipment and classes. The RecPass...
Application For An Event Venue
At the Monday January 13 public planning meeting an application for a zoning bylaw amendment is presented. The proposed amendment is to enable an Event Venue at 14855 Hwy. 27 (north of 16th SDRD). The basis for the application is that this would be an on farm...
Official Plan Update: your help is needed!
Your help is needed to shape the future of King Township. Come to one of the open houses in January to share your thoughts on living, working, and moving in King. These themes are part of the review of ‘Our King,' our Official Plan. The format of the meetings is as...
Zancor Centre Opening Details
I hope this holiday time is giving everyone time to enjoy family and friends and doing activities which always seem to get put to the bottom of the priority list. Don't forget...one week from today (Saturday) the new Zancor Centre will be open!! It will open its...
Financial Reports
On December 9 council agenda there are a couple Financial; reports with recommendations which I support. Interim Tax Levy which allows for the Township to levy an interim tax billing to provide sufficient cash flow to meet the Township’s financial obligations, as...
2023 Accessibility Status Report
On December 9 council agenda there is a report on the 2023 accessibility status report. Reviewed in the report the format and the fact that it is being presented to Council is all in keeping with the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. I...
Clean Electricity Regulation Motion
On December 9 Council agenda a motion about Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) which I tabled originally in the October 15 Council meeting will be debated.The motion presented in the agenda for Dec. 9 Council meeting is the same as the one tabled in Oct. 15 except...
12734 and 12750 Keele Street: 1st step in development approval process
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report to implement a site specific core area King City exception zone to facilitate the development of a six storey residential apartment building. As evident from reading the report Council will be receiving several...
20 Doctors Lane
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report to implement a zoning bylaw amendment for 20 Doctors Lane. This is the site where a number of our local doctors work. Accordingly I really hope we can get this application moving more quickly. The plan merits...
Excellent Street Names for 66 Main Street
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending two street names in the condominium development being created at 66 Main St. in Schomberg. I love this process for naming new streets and I can't imagine that there has ever been 2 new street names...
Recent Comments
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.
Stops signs and excellent idea. Sixty km seems enough IMO, owing to the hills and driveways.
There have been numerous accidents at the 10th Concession and the 17th Sideroad. One accident recently was fatal. Surely that…
Thank you Debbie, What an important day to celebrate! I know in our lifetime, we have come a long way…
Hi Nancy, It is so easy to be cynical, particularly these days. It is correct that every nomination does not…