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.
Nobleton Sewers Phase 2/contract 3 is finished
The agenda for the March 21 Council meeting includes 2 reports dealing with the Nobleton sanitary sewer system. One report is in response to the completion of the construction of phase 2/contract 3 which means that the residents can now connect. At this stage there...
Stateview Contribution
The agenda for the March 21 Council meeting includes a report summarizing the principles for a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement (MCFA) between Stateview Homes and the Township whereby the former will contribute $1,000,000 to the Township to fund municipal...
Corporate Services
On the March 21 agenda there is a report providing an overview of the key activities by the Corporate Services department in 2021. I suggest reviewing this report as it provides a good perspective on what 17 staff members are doing to provide services to the...
Annual Drinking Water Reports
The agenda for the March 21 Council meeting includes the 2021 water summary report. Once again as I read this annual report I feel very fortunate to be living in King where residents are assured that their drinking water, as supplied by the municipality, is safe. In...
Council Renumeration and Expenses
On the March 21 agenda there is the annual report of the renumeration and expenses of the Council members. As always members of the public can provide feedback and/or register to make deputations; to do so contact clerks@king.ca by noon March 21.
King City Northeast
report recommending that final subdivison agreements should be approved for two the developments which are part of the King City Northeast development: Acorn and Scouli. As always members of the public can provide feedback and/or register to make deputations; to do...
Clearview Heights and Elizabeth Grove
On the February 28th Council agenda there is a report providing an update to applications related to a development on east side of Keele between Elizabeth Grove and Clearview Crescent. The applications include amendments to the King City Community Plan and the...
52 James Stokes Court
On the February 28th council agenda there is a report recommending approval of amendments for the Official Plan and the Zoning Bylaw to enable the creation of four lots at 52 Stokes Court in King City. I am supportive of the recommendation as it is consistent with...
Planning 101
Do you wonder what the scope of authority is for the Township to approve and to reject development applications? Do you wonder what the goals of Planning are? If so, consider attending on Tuesday, March 1 6-8 pm. Advanced registration is required at...
Volunteer Awards
I, along with other Council members, are accepting nomination for awards to recognize volunteer contributions and achievements. Nominations are accepted till March 16th. There are 6 different categories: citizen of the year, special recognition, special recognition...
King City Community Garden
There are many reasons why a community garden may be just right for you. The King City Community Garden is on east side of Keele, just south of King Road. your property is too small for a vegetable garden your backyard is a shade garden because of the trees you are...
Community Grant Applications are Open!
Applications for municipal grants by not-profit volunteer community organizations can now be made. The grants are for initiatives by the community organization which provide or develop recreation, cultural and social opportunities or enhance environmental...
Recent Comments
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…