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.
Meet The Mayor & Councillors
Over the next few months there will be four separate "Meet the Mayor and Councillors" meetings. The first one is on Tuesday, February 27 6:30-8pm at the King City Library where Councillor Cescolini, Mayor Pellegrini and I will be there to meet with residents of Ward...
Youth Opportunity Fair
I am pretty sure that most of my readers would not include themselves in the demographic of youth. But, as I am equally sure that many of my readers are acquainted with youth I want to ensure that you know about this job fair so you encourage participation. Its a...
Online Services
King Township residents and business owners can now pay for over 35 different municipal services by credit card on the Township’s online services portal at king.ca/onlineservices. The secure portal can be conveniently accessed seven days a week at any time, and...
Street Names in Nobleton
On January 29 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending street names for a development south 15thSDRD and east of Hwy 27. I really like our policy for street names: first the technical aspect, so to speak, such as whether there is same name in the...
Parking Restrictions in Schomberg
On January 29 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending on street parking restrictions in two areas of Schomberg. As reviewed the changes are being made to improve public safety.
Annual Pancake Breakfast
A breakfast of (winter sports) champions! Join Mayor Pellegrini and members of Council for the annual King Township Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9-11a.m. at the Trisan Centre in Schomberg. Feast on pancakes with maple syrup, sausages, bacon, and other...
Stoop and Scoop
Stoop and scoop! Cleaning up after your pet when you are out for a walk is the neighbourly thing to do. There are also many health considerations: excrement may contain bacteria and parasites that can be transmitted to other pets and humans, and even attract wildlife,...
Mackenzie Health Townhall
If you think of Mackenzie Health as "your hospital" you may be interested to participate in the upcoming townhall on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7pm. .an opportunity to receive updates and ask questions of hospital leadership about operations, the programs and services we...
Severance on Banner
One of the two Council statutory public meetings on Monday January 8 is for an application to amend both the Zoning Bylaw and the Official Plan to enable a severance application on Banner Road just south of the 6 storey condominium development on King Road. ...
Changing 3 Lots on 7th Concession
One of the two Council statutory public meetings on Monday January 8 is for a zoning bylaw amendment application involving 3 properties on east side of 7th concession south of 16th Sideroad. The proposal is to adjust boundaries and for 2 instances sever and convey...
Christmas and Season Greetings
. I wish everyone safe and festive holidays. May we each have time for friends and family and time to enjoy our beautiful world in which ever way each chooses.
Last Minute Ice Bookings: pilot program
Community Services is launching a pilot program allowing residents to book last-minute ice rentals at the Trisan Centre online at king.ca/bookafacility. The program will launch at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19 just in time for the holiday break. Renters will be offered...
Recent Comments
I have to respond to your comments. First, glad you are participating Thursday. I agree the GO train station is…
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Hi Sheila, I really hope that you are going to participate in the Thursday sessions about the initiative to create…
It should not come as any surprise to anyone in King City that everything appears to be a DONE deal.…
Thank you for explaining the process involved in reviewing and providing feedback regarding the KCCAP Debbie.
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Sounds interesting! What do heat pumps require to heat a home? Does it take any natural gas or strictly electrical?
No I can't. I have asked about it other years and have been told and didn't retain the answer. Need…
Thank you nancy. Deputations or emails expressing support would be great.
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