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.

Stopping Bill 23

Stopping Bill 23

Over the last week I have learned more about the consequences, the implications of Bill 23.  More knowledge has only deepened my understanding that it is very bad and regressive. And it has made worse by the announcement to take lands out of the protection of the...

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Bill 23 impact on King

On November 7 council meeting there is a staff report on the subject of Bill 23; specifically It presents our staff assessment of the impact  on King. The implications are significant and very complex. This report coupled with comments received at the council meeting...

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Work Process Change in Public Works

On November 7 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending modifications as to how municipal services are assumed by the municipality.  I consider the changes are the kind of streamlining we need to do; quality of outcome is not being jeopardized.  As reviewed,...

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Toronto Wildlife Centre

On November 7 council agenda there is a staff report recommending renewal of the contractual arrangement with Toronto Wildlife Centre. Specifically it's recommended to enter into a 5 year agreement with an additional 2 year option extension. For $13,500/yr As reviewed...

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Keele West

At November 7th Committee of Whole there is report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to enable construction of an apartment block with of 234 units varying in size to include 1, 2, 3 bedroom units and 3 bedroom units. In response to feedback received...

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New subdivision east side of Hwy 27

November 7th Council agenda includes a statutory public meeting for an application to create a subdivision on the east side of Hwy 27 south of King Rd on the lands currently referred to as Boynton. As reviewed in the report the application includes build 429 single...

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Semi-detached on 204 Dew Street

At November 7th Committee of Whole there is report recommending approval of an Official Plan and  Zoning Bylaw Amendments and construction of 8 semi-detached residential units (i.e. 4 separate buildings)  at 204 Dew Street.  I know that many in the immediate area...

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Council Inauguration

Council Inauguration

This event is open to the public.  Here is the registration form to reserve your seat if you are interested to attend. If by chance you have not seen the final results of the election see here. 

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…

  2. Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…

  3. We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…

  4. Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…

  5. Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…

  6. Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…

  7. The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…