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.
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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...
Election Accessibility
As you would expect all voting locations will be accessible, and entrances will be well marked with the universal access symbol and be within close proximity of the parking lot. In addition The Township of King is providing an option for homebound voters in...
No Soupfest
As the annual Holland Marsh Soupfest is a much loved annual event it is sad news that it is cancelled for 2022 due to a soup maker shortage. I am posting this sad news as I know that many had it marked on their calendars.
Municipal Election 2022
I have been elected three times to serve the residents of King Township as the Councillor for ward 5. I am inspired to seek a fourth term because of what has been accomplished and the work that is still to be done. I have been a champion of initiatives to improve...
Trees: presentation about our canopy
Trees are starting to get attention at the Council! At the beginning of the September 26 council meeting there is a deputation regarding King Tree Canopy and Woodland Cover. It is being given by James Lane, a manager from Natural Heritage and Forestry York Region. I...
Final draft of Zoning Bylaw for Countryside
At the September 26 Council meeting the final version of the new Zoning Bylaw for the Countryside area of King Township is presented with a recommendation for approval. This new bylaw is very much needed as it is replacing the current 48 year old bylaw and its...
Exemption to Permit OPA Application on Hwy 27
On September 26 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that an exemption to the moratorium restricting Official Plan Amendments (OPA) applications be granted. Unlike a similar request for an exemption about which I have written previously regarding a...
Hybrid Council Meetings
On September 26 council agenda there is a staff report about council meetings in the future: the 2023 schedule and the format. I am very enthusiastic about the plan to move to hybrid meetings whereby members of the public can choose to watch and participate either by...
Kingcrafts Studio: fall sale this weekend
Kingcrafts Studio, as an entity, is unique: it is a non-profit.arts and crafts studio and gallery. And what you can see and purchase there is unique: everything is hand crafted by its members. This weekend the gallery is open for shopping. Its at 12936 Keele...
GO Electric: this Sunday in King City
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…
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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…