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.
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...
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!
Recent Comments
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…
Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…
thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.
Hi Nancy, Working sessions are really education type meeting for Council members. There isa Council report in the agenda and…
This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…
Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…
Hi Bruce, just yesterday somebody was telling me about Simcoe and the choices they had.
Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…
Hello John, good question. I cannot answer at this point; you can be sure I’m going to be finding out.
Since the township is saving on the recycling expense, will this savings be passed on to us the tax payers…