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.
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.
Sip & Savour
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...
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…