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.
We Need the Greenbelt!
Contrary to numerous promises the Province is proposing to carve out 7,400 acres from the Greenbelt (GB) across 10 municipalities, including >600 acres in King on west side of Bathurst north of DAvid Drive. The latter is to contribute to the goal of buidling 1.5...
Saving the Greenbelt
Important rally to tell the Province to NOT carve up the Greenbelt. For more information go to Concerned Citizens of King Township.
Main Street Christmas
Main Street Christmas is on Saturday December 3. The parade with floats, music and Santa is at 4PM. The spectacular Farmers' Parade of Lights is at 8pm. Admission is $5/adult; children under 12 are free. Here are more details.
Trees of Giving
Trees and Treats
This is a wonderful family friendly festive event at the Heritage & Cultural Centre. You can make some holiday crafts, listen to the music, and see the dark night being lit was Christmas lights. Also you can pick your favourite "tree of giving" from all the...
Opposition to Bill 23
Since its tabling on October 25 my own understanding of the negative consequences of Bill 23 has increased; my initial response that it is very bad has not changed but my understanding of the details is much clearer. One such detail is that there is no question that...
Council Inauguration
I know that some are planning to attend in person the Council Inauguration Monday, November 21 at 6 pm. You can also watch it from the comfort of your home as it is being livestreamed. Either way I hope you can come!
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Recent Comments
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Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…