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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Recent Comments
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.
I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.
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…