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.
When Can We Have In-person Council Meetings?
On December 13 council agenda there is a report from the Clerks reviewing possible options as to how council and the various committee meetings can be conducted given that we are starting to re open as public health and workplace safety measures are being reduced. I...
YRP Presentation
There is a deputation on the December 13 Council agenda which I think will be of interest to the community. It's by the Manager of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics of York Region Police. it's regarding the community safety data portal introduction....
Voting Technology for 2022 municipal election
On the December 13 council agenda there is a report making recommendations as to how the municipal election on October 24 2022 will be conducted in terms of how voters make their selections. I concur with using the technology that has been used previously. And I like...
Assuming the Mary Lake Estates subdivision
On December 13 council agenda there is a report recommending that the Mary Lake Estates subdivision should be assumed by the Township. I am supportive of this proposal.
Draft Zoning Bylaw
On December 6 Council agenda is the draft zoning by law for the rural areas of King Township. The geographic area included in this bylaw is the whole Township except for the three villages. Here is the staff report which includes the draft bylaw and the schedules. ...
Library Survey: please do
Trees of Giving
If you haven't cast your vote for the best Tree of Giving yet do plan to visit the Heritage & Cultural Centre in the next couple days; last day is December 18th. The variety is incredible. The imagination of some of the community groups is outstanding. ...
Nov. 27,28 Festive Events
Weekend of November 27, 28 there are several seasonal events happening: the second weekend of the annual Kingcrafts sale; on the Saturday there is the King One of a Kind sale at the Heritage and Cultural Centre (HCC). At HCC there is annual Trees of Giving. I...
Street Names for Nobleton
On November 29 council agenda there is a report recommending street names for development in Nobleton. I always enjoy reading reports such as it often provides a quick snapshot of our social history. This is definitely true in this report which includes the names of...
Schomberg Community Hall
On November 29 Council agenda there is a report on the contract award for the renovation of the Schomberg Community Hall. Very importantly the report indicates that there is a budget to cover the $1.5 million dollar project and that the project will be completed in...
site plan control for new lot
On the November 29 council agenda there is a report recommending to place under site plan control a lot in Laskay that was created by a severance. The latter was approved by council in February 2021. Purpose of the site plan control is to allow for a detailed review...
Preparing for LLD (gypsy moth) in 2022
On November 29 Council agenda there is a report recommending the strategy for dealing with the LDD moth (the European gypsy moth) in 2022 which will be the third year of the cycle. As reviewed In the report the severe defoliation has not had significant long lasting...
Recent Comments
Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…
In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.
I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.
Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…