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.
Truth & Reconciliation
Monday September 27 is the last day to reserve to attend in person the Truth and Reconciliation event at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre. Here is more information about this event which has been planned by volunteers and staff at the KHCC. Note: there is some...
Truth & Reconciliation: event at Heritage & Cultural Centre
On September 30th at 10 AM, we are invite to join the King Heritage & Cultural Centre for the 1st National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The agenda for the day includes staff and volunteers, reading through the 94 Calls To Action from the Truth and...
Electric Cars: opportunities to learn
If you are thinking about purchasing an electri car and still have some questions there is a repeat of Climate Action's webinar about electric car. The previous 3 have been enthisastically reviewed by attendees. Its Wednesday September 22 at 7pm. For registration...
Hear the King-Vaughan Candidates September 16
The King Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual town hall Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM with the candidates running in the Federal election. The plan is for us to hear the candidates from the various parties who are running for election in our riding. To...
Learning About & Experiencing EV’s
Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM Climate Action King (CAK) is hosting again the webinar on EVs (electric vehicles). Attendees at previous sessions have been very enthusiastic. Registration is needed for this free event. Saturday, October 2nd you can...
Town Hall with King-Vaughan Election Candidates
Federal election is Monday, September 20. The King Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual town hall Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM. The plan is for us to hear the candidates from the various parties who are running for election in our riding. To attend this...
Climate Change Action Survey
Please take the survey about King Township's role in responding to climate change. Survey closes September 30.
Where to Vote
Federal election is Monday, September 20. Advanced voting is possible September 10, 11, 12,13. Like many people I have received my voter information card in the mail; I now know where I can vote either on an advance voting day or on Election Day but it is different...
Heritage and Cultural Masterplan
On September 13 Council agenda the Heritage and Cultural Masterplan for King Township is presented with the recommendation that Council approve it. I endorse it with enthusiastically. As indicated in the accompanying report a draft was presented in May; since then...
Stateview Subdivision Agreement
On September 13 Council agenda there is a report with the proposed subdivision agreement to enable the development southeast of Keele and Dennison i.e. Stateview Homes. This development was approved by Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) (formerly called OMB and then LPAT)...
Sign Bylaw Variance Application
On September 13 Council agenda there is a report from Bylaw recommending that a variance request for a sign should NOT be approved. I fully endorse their recommendation. The requested variance is for placement erection of a sign on Weston Rd in king Township for a...
Federal Election in King- Vaughan Riding
As we all know our federal election is Monday, September 20. The King Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual town hall Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM. The plan is for us to hear the candidates from the various parties who are running for election in our riding. ...
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.…