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.
Troubling Legislation-Bill 23
Shocking new legislation has been tabled which will dramatically change how new development will be approved and built. As proposed the magnitude of risk in terms of quality of community and quality of life is very high; hence it is imperative that there is adequate...
Happy To Be Re-elected
I feel very privileged to have been re-elected as the Councillor in ward 5. I want to thank all those who supported me in various ways during the campaign. I appreciate very much the voters who expressed their confidence in me by marking their ballot in favour of...
Advance Voting in King
Monday, October 17 through Friday, October 21 residents in Wards 1,3,4 and 5 can cast their vote for the Councillor for the next four years; advance voting is at the Municipal Centre from 9-8 pm every day. On Saturday October 22 advance voting is at the King City...
Electronics Recycling on Oct. 22
Keep electronics out of the landfill by bringing unwanted electronics to the Schomberg Parks Depot parking lot (251 Western Ave., Schomberg) on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Items accepted include Televisions, monitors, desk tops, phones, printing, copying...
Parking for Visitors to Keele
If you are on Keele south side of King Road you have seen the excavation, in process, at All Saints Anglican Church. Its for the construction of the storm sewer and sidewalk extension from Keele Street to Doctor’s Lane. It really is a win for everyone as the project...
Update on the GO Whistles
About a week ago I answered a comment on my blog requesting an update about whistle cessation. It has occurred to me that not everyone reads questions & answers so I am repeating it here. It is also consistent with what I have been telling people when I have...
Metrolinx Notice of Maintenance
Between now and mid-November, there will be crews doing overnight maintenance work to replace worn out railroad ties (the rectangular supports beneath the rails) along the Barrie rail corridor between Rutherford Road in Vaughan and 15th Sideroad in King Township. Here...
Door Knocking Insights
It's now two weeks until October 24, the Election Day for municipalities in Ontario. The first day of advanced voting in King occurred on Saturday and I am delighted to hear that more than 300 persons visited. You can see here for all the advance voting days over the...
Fire Prevention
A visit to the Fire House with family is always worthwhile: good reminder of how to be safe and often some new tips. Visit the Fire House in King City on Thursday,October 13 4 pm-8pm.
Sip & Savour
Re-drawing the Electoral Map
Many will have read about the exercise underway to redraw the Federal electoral map; but I suspect not many have looked at the proposed mapping. The proposal has significant impact on King Township as it moves the northern boundary of King-Vaughan from Hwy 9 to...
Election: meeting candidates and advance voting
The Municipal Election in King is moving into the next phase: All Candidates Meetings are scheduled and advance voting is beginning. Wednesday 5 7-9 at the Trisan Centre is CCKT’s all candidates meeting for Wards 2 and 4 Thursday Oct. 6 7-9 at the King City Seniors...
Recent Comments
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…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…