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.

Phosphorus Reduction for Lake Simcoe

At October 18 council there is a resolution on the subject of a building a Holland Marsh polder phosphorus recycling facility on the Holland river. Once built this facility will remove some of the phosphorus coming from the Holland Marsh polders each year.  As...

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YR Trasportation Masterplan Update

Whether you walk, bike, drive or take transit, you may be interested in the second of three planned virtual Public Information Centres for the 2022 York Region Masterplan Update.  Its happening Wednesday, Oct. 20 7:30-8:30. Here is more information.

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Street Names for Stateview

On October 18 council agenda there is a report recommending names for the streets and lanes in the Stateview subdivision east of Keele St. I have no doubt as to whether these three individuals merit the honour. All of them have contributed enormously to King City....

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Restaurant & Drive-Through at Tatton Court

On October 18 council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to facilitate a take- out restaurant with drive-through on Tottenham court in the King Ridge shopping centre.  At the public meeting on June 7 I raised questions  as to...

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2022 Budget Survey

As I have posted already over the next six weeks there are several meetings regarding the budget for 2022.  A survey about the budget, more specifically about property taxes, has been posted on our speaking@king website; residents are invited to answer the survey. For...

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Public Planning Meeting Oct. 12 (1 of 2)

On the agenda for the Tuesday, October 12 Public Planning meeting is an application for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for the property where the King City post office is currently located i.e. 20 Doctor's Lane. Here is the notice for the...

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Public Planning Meeting Oct. 12 (2 of 2)

On the agenda for the Tuesday, October 12 Public Planning meeting is an application for  a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 32 Marlynn Court in Schomberg.  Here is the notice for the meeting. Here is the Staff report.  Public can register with clerks@ king.ca to make a...

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Updating Village Urban Design Guidelines

If you want to influence how our three villages are evolving in terms of the look of new buildings and the streetscapes I encourage you to get involved with the review under way of the village urban design guidelines. it's definitely time for an update as the current...

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2022 Budget Schedule

Public and Council engagement on the 2022 budget begins in next couple weeks. Below are the key dates; for more information about what is happening on these dates click here. November 1   draft budget documents will be published on the website November 9  6-8 pm...

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Experience an EV Oct. 2

Experience an EV Oct. 2

  Actions to respond to climate change often sound difficult; but, they can also set the stage for a great experience.  The biggest contributor of greenhouse gases in our community is transportation.  If we all drive Electric Vehicles (EVs) it will make a...

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Community Operated Outdoor Rinks

On the Council agenda for the September 27 meeting there is a staff report recommending a new increased service level: community operated outdoor skating rinks in response to requests that community members have made. As reviewed in the report an outdoor rink can be...

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Trail to GO train station

Trail to GO train station

On the Council agenda for the September 27th meeting there is a report regarding the trail from the GO train station north parking lot which goes up north to King Road.  This trail is an important piece of infrastructure contributing to our active transportation...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…

  2. Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…

  3. We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…

  4. Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…

  5. Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…

  6. Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…

  7. The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…