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.

Street Names in Nobleton

On January 29 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending street names for a development south 15thSDRD and east  of Hwy 27.  I really like our policy for street names:  first the technical aspect, so to speak, such as whether there is same name in the...

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Parking Restrictions in Schomberg

On January 29 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending on street parking restrictions in two areas of Schomberg.  As reviewed the changes are being made to improve public safety.

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Annual Pancake Breakfast

Annual Pancake Breakfast

A breakfast of (winter sports) champions! Join Mayor Pellegrini and members of Council for the annual King Township Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9-11a.m. at the Trisan Centre in Schomberg. Feast on pancakes with maple syrup, sausages, bacon, and other...

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Stoop and Scoop

Stoop and Scoop

Stoop and scoop! Cleaning up after your pet when you are out for a walk is the neighbourly thing to do. There are also many health considerations: excrement may contain bacteria and parasites that can be transmitted to other pets and humans, and even attract wildlife,...

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Mackenzie Health Townhall

Mackenzie Health Townhall

If you think of Mackenzie Health as "your hospital" you may be interested to participate in the upcoming townhall on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7pm.  .an opportunity to receive updates and ask questions  of hospital leadership about operations, the programs and services we...

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Severance on Banner

One of the two Council statutory public meetings on Monday January 8 is for an application to amend both the Zoning Bylaw and the Official Plan to enable a severance application on Banner Road just south of the 6 storey condominium development on King Road. ...

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Changing 3 Lots on 7th Concession

One of the two Council statutory public meetings on Monday January 8 is for a zoning bylaw amendment application involving 3 properties on east side of 7th concession south of 16th Sideroad.  The proposal is to adjust boundaries and for 2 instances sever and convey...

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Christmas and Season Greetings

Christmas and Season Greetings

.   I wish everyone safe and festive holidays.   May we each have time for friends and family and time to enjoy our beautiful world in which ever way each chooses.

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Last Minute Ice Bookings:  pilot program

Last Minute Ice Bookings: pilot program

Community Services is launching a pilot program allowing residents to book last-minute ice rentals at the Trisan Centre online at king.ca/bookafacility. The program will launch at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19 just in time for the holiday break. Renters will be offered...

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Holiday Closures

Holiday closures: The #KingTownship Municipal Centre will be closed effective 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Essential services, such as fire and emergency response and by-law and enforcement services, will continue...

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Budget & Business Plan 2024 final

On December 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of budget and business plan for 2024.  Given the approved York Region budget the blended rate in King Township increases about 3.54%; for a property assessed at $1 million this is an increase of...

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Fees in 2024

On December 11 council agenda there is a report recommending a new bylaw for fees and charges in 2024.  Fees and charges are set to recover costs to provide the services which the Township provides which is everything from renting a room, accessing a rink to skate and...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Sounds interesting! What do heat pumps require to heat a home? Does it take any natural gas or strictly electrical?

  2. Can you explain all the discrepancies in the salaries of the Councillors and all the other details? I find it…

  3. No problem with the street name 'Herbert Watson', but where are the streets in King Township named after women! It's…

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