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.
Workshop: how to heat and cool your home smarter
Time to replace your forced air furnace or your air conditioner? Learn about the heat pumps available today which will keep your home comfortable even in our cold winters. Great way to reduce your carbon footprint by eliminating greenhouse gases.
Green Your Yard!
Citizen Survey Results
On April 24 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the learnings and results of the 2023 King citizen survey which was conducted in February 2023. This is the first time that such a survey has been conducted. As noted in the report the results of the random...
Several Reports
On April 24 Council agenda there are several reports reviewing decisions being made to ensure protection of our water and making procurement decisions to provide value. Award of 2023-T03 King City Southeast Watermain Replacement Supervisory Control and Data...
Longterm Care at Marylake on ORM: watch the CofA
Today, April 19 at 6PM there is a Committee of Adjustment (CofA) hearing. The first agenda item is regarding a very significant application by the Augustinian Fathers for approvals of minor variances to enable the construction of a longterm care home with 160 beds...
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...
Recent Comments
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…
Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…
thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.
Hi Nancy, Working sessions are really education type meeting for Council members. There isa Council report in the agenda and…
This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…
Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…
Hi Bruce, just yesterday somebody was telling me about Simcoe and the choices they had.
Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…
Hello John, good question. I cannot answer at this point; you can be sure I’m going to be finding out.
Since the township is saving on the recycling expense, will this savings be passed on to us the tax payers…