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.
Village Design Guidelines
On November 29 council agenda there is a report on the village urban design guideline review and there is a draft discussion paper. At time of writing this post I haven't had opportunity to read and reflect about the ideas presented. The topic is important as this is...
Recreation and Community Masterplan
On November 29 Council agenda there is a report with the Recreation and Community Masterplan which is an update to the one done in 2013. The report is asking for Council's endorsement. The masterplan itself begins on page 45 of 76; it is preceded by a paper developed...
A Main Street Christmas
Once again, there will be a non-traditional "A Main Street Christmas" celebration. Like last year the focus is on a Farmers' Parade of Lights/drive through in the Agricultural Fairgrounds. You need to buy a ticket for your car in order to drive by the extravaganza of...
Holiday Light Tour
Registration to have your decorated home and trees on the 2021 Holiday Light Tour closes November 30. Soon after that date people who love taking a tour to see the lights will be able to buy a map showing the registered properties. Christmas in King will be donating...
Trees of Giving
Trees of Giving is back. Look at the many creative trees produced by community groups in King. Vote on your favourite and raise funds for the Southlake Foundation in honour of the frontline workers.
Craft Sales in King Nov. 27 & 28
Saturday, Nov.27 (10-2pm) you can see and buy crafts at the Heritage & Cultural Centre where the one of a kind handmade holiday market is happening AND at Kingcrafts where the artisans who work at that collective offer their work for sale from 10AM-4PM). On...
Burlap Kit to defend against Gypsy Moth
Now here's a sustainable gift for either yourself OR a friend: a burlap kit. Limited free quantities will be at the handmade holiday market at the Heritage and Cultural Centre Saturday, November 27.
2022 Budget: a tax increase <1%
The main agenda item on the November 15 council agenda is the budget for 2022. Our Treasurer will be making a presentation at the outset of the meeting so I encourage you to tune in to the live stream. This is the same presentation which she used at the November...
Fees and Charges for 2022
On Council agenda for November 15 there is a report presenting recommendations for fees and charges for the various services the municipality provides. Most fees are increasing between 1 to 2%. Some new fees are proposed by Growth Management Services for pre...
Draft Rural Zoning Bylaw
There is a very important agenda item on the December 6 council planning agenda: proposed zoning bylaw for the countryside of King Township which means all of the land mass of King including the hamlets and the Nobleton Village Reserve but not including the three...
Remembrance Day Services
Draft Budget 2022 Available
The draft budget for 2021 is now available. As previously posted there are numerous meetings over the month when you can make comment. November 9th is the virtual public information meeting; you must pre-register in advance with the Finance Department by emailing...
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…