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.
Holiday Greetings To All
I celebrate Christmas and wish all those who also celebrate it a Merry Christmas. I also wish joyful times to those celebrang Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
King Does Not Agree With Changing GB boundaries
In new business at the December 12 Council meeting I received support from Council members, including Councillor Eek as a seconder, to table a resolution expressing the Township's position on the proposed boundary changes to the Greenbelt The motion received unanimous...
Car Theft: tips for avoiding by YRP
At Jan 9 Council York Region Police will make a presentation about car theft: the trends and how to avoid. In the interim see this summary on King's website.
Budget 2023
Dates for events and meetings leading up to approval of 2023 Budget have been identified. Some key ones: January 4 the operating and capital budget book will be released; Tuesday, January 17 is an in person open house. We are targeting for approval February 6.
Find All the Lights in King
Ready to light up your holiday season while helping others? Get your map for the Holiday Light Tour for just $10 to view the festive lights of King Township. All funds raised will help Christmas in King provide nearly 400 people with gifts, hampers of festive foods...
Demolition in Ketttleby
On December 12 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a demolition application to demolish a drive shed at the rear of a listed property in Kettleby. The Heritage Advsiory Committee recommends approval of requested demolition and maintaining the...
Demolition in Ansnorveldt
On December 12 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a demolition application for a dwelling in Ansnorveldt as agreed by the Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC). Council's approval is required as the property is "listed: on the municpal register. ...
Metrolinx Coming to King Council
At Monday, Dec. 12 Council meeting there will be a deputation by Metrolinx to review Metrolinx Projects in King Township. I am expecting to hear details for modifications to the GO train station including parking expansion, access to the station and the status of...
Meeting the Demands of Bill 109
On December 12 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the recommendation as to how the various planning applications will be managed in order to meet the tightened timelines mandated by Bill 109. The latter imposes financial penalties on a municipality if the new...
Comments on Bill 23
On Council agenda for December 12th there is a staff report making comments on Bill 23 with the objective of these remarks being posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) which has a deadline of December 30. Bill 23, (More Homes Built Faster) was...
New Development on Hwy 27: Crisdan Holdings
On December 5 there is a public meeting for application for a zoning bylaw to facilitate the building of a 6 storey building; it includes 169 residential units with commercial at ground level. The development includes demolishing 3 current houses but retaining and...
Public Meeting for draft subdivision on Dufferin
On December 5 there is a public meeting for applications for a zoning bylaw amendment and draft subdivision for property west side of Dufferin north of the rail line. The proposal is for a residential development comprised of two 5 story condominium buildings and...
Recent Comments
Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…