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.

Twshp Wide Recreation Centre

The Township of King broke ground today on a Township-Wide Community Centre in King City, which is made possible with funding support from the federal and provincial governments, Seneca and local developers.  Scheduled to open in 2024, the centre will feature 124,000...

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Surplus Building: Kettleby-Pottageville Lions Hall

On April 25 council agenda there is a staff report recommending that the Kettleby-Pottageville Lions Hall be declared surplus and that the sale and marketing of the property is to be started. As reviewed in the report there are several good reasons for this action....

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Activity Review of Growth Management Services

On April 25 Council agenda there is a report summarizing the activities in the Growth Management Services Department. As reviewed in the report GMS is a new department incorporating 4 divisions: building, planning, by law enforcement, economic development.  Its an...

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Work Begins At Stateview

On April 25 Council agenda there is a report recommending that the Township execute a pre-servicing agreement with Stateview so that they can take advantage of the spring construction season and begin the servicing works. As reviewed in the report the site plan...

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Reconstruction of 10th concession and 15th SDRD

On April 25 Council agenda there is a report  about the reconstruction project for the 15th sideroad and 10th concession; specifically a 2 km segment of 15th sideroad from 10th concession to Hwy 27 and 2.3 km of 10th concession from King Rd to the 15th sideroad. As...

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Clean-up King Now!

Clean-up King Now!

Everyone talks about "beautiful King!"   Saturday, April 23rd is the day to remove the litter on the roadways, the streets and parks.  The municipality will provide yo with the bags and gloves; and will pick up the bags filled with garbage.  Register your...

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Bill 109: a bad attempt to provide more housing

On April 25 Council agenda there is a report with the Planning response to Bill 109: proposed Planning Act changes --more homes for everyone. The topic is very complex and very unfortunately there has been little time to review the report as it was tabled March 30...

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Actions Against Spongy Moth

Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30 pm there will be free informational webinar on the LDD moth (or spongy moth, previously known as European gypsy moth) hosted by several authorities. The webinar will provide an overview of the LDD moth life cycle, how to identify them,...

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Clean-up Beautiful King

Clean-up Beautiful King

Everyone talks about "beautiful King!"   Saturday, April 23rd is the day to remove the litter on the roadways, the streets and parks.  The municipality will provide yo with the bags and gloves; and will pick up the bags filled with garbage.  Register your...

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Second COVID Boosters

York Region is now offering fourth dose vaccinations (second booster doses) to individuals aged 60 and over as well as First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and older.  Eligible individuals can book their fourth...

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Increase Usage of 407 and Don’t Build the 413

On Council agenda for April 11 there is a motion which I put forward asking the Province to increase the use of 407 ETR rather than build the 413 highway. The motion was seconded by Councillor Boyd in an earlier meeting.  In March 2021 I put forward  a motion that...

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Motion for a Lake Simcoe Cleanup Fund

On April 11 council agenda there is a motion put forward by Councillor  Eek indicating support for federal funding for a Lake Simcoe restoration fund. I was very pleased to second this motion which indicates specifically how that fund should be used. As reviewed in...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.

  2. I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.

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