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.
Fandor at Keele and 15th SDRD
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of applications for Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision approval for the property south of 15th sideroad and east of Keel St. by Fandor Homes. These applications are to enable...
GFL Contract Extension
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending a non- competitive extension of the current waste collection agreement with GFL for an additional maximum period of one year and nine months. As noted this does represent a total maximum cost increase of $179,639...
Several Financial Reports
On June 1 Council agenda there several reports which are annual reports required and for each of them Council has been asked to accept and approve them. I do not have time to read them and provide any post about them so if you are interested in the report please go to...
New Grocery Store in King City & Other Change
In addition to above I have noticed that the King City x-ray,ultrasound & vascular Lab (originally located by Coppa's) has moved to other side of same plaza, closer to King Road. Its in vicinity on the Bank of Nova Scotia. I thinks its great news as it is much...
YRT Transit Plans 2027: your input wanted
York Region Transit (YRT)is planning changes for 2027 including changes to on request North Central. Your response to the proposals and ideas as to how to improve is requested by May 31. Personally I did not go to any of the presentations but I have been looking at...
Royal Rd and King Rd in Nobleton
On May 25 Council agenda there is a report covering a report an an application for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for a Development at the northwest corner of King Rd. and Royal Ave. in Nobleton. The application is to facilitate the construction of a 5 storey apartment...
King Road/William Street
On May 25 Council agenda there is a report covering a report an an application for an Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for a property at the corner of King Rd. and William St. in King City. The amendments are proposed to facilitate 6 storey building...
Garden Centre on Bathurst Street
On May 25 Council agenda there is a report covering a zoning bylaw amendment application for a property at 16230 Bathurst St. The purpose of the application is to develop a commercial greenhouse, garden centre, farm produce outlet, farm help accommodation and open...
Affordable Housing in King
.May 26 7PM at King Bible Church ( 155 King Road) there is a documentary film reviewing what affordable housing is i.e. what it looks like. Why I am interested and hope that you are too. Its about ensuring that people who work in King, raise their families in...
Tree Survey
As my readers know I am passionate about our natural heritage, particularly our trees. Share your thoughts and ideas on how King Township can further protect, enhance and grow its urban forest and natural heritage system by completing the King Community Tree Survey....
Motion for new Toronto Carrying Place Trail
On Council agenda May 11 there is motion by myself and seconded by Councillor Asselstine including the following: asking council to endorse in principle a concept to expand and or formalize a recreational multi use trail connection from Toronto through Vaughan, King...
Ice Allocation Policy
On Council agenda May 11 a new ice allocation policy is presented. Given the ever increasing demand for this scarce asset i.e. It is truly critical that there be a policy that endeavors to be fair, transparent, with equitable distribution of limited arena ice time....
Recent Comments
I adore this building! Just the way it sits high in its location…the recessed front door and its wrap-around windows,…
Very nice to hear from you, Peter. It would be my guess that this announcement of intent to designate would…
I agree with Bruce Craig and I too, support this designation.
I complement the Heritage Committee for their recommendation. It is very important that key parts of King’s history and heritage…
Yes, this building along King Road is a wonderful part of King's built heritage and has had several interesting uses…
Thanks Sheila for your comment as it is totally correct. I am very disappointed that I am leaving my job…
Hello Dorita, it is good to know that there is finally a plan. I am hopeful that the outcome will…
That is very promising news, thank you. A place that begs for architectural intervention as commentators alluded condemning its derelict…
Whatever the outcome of this issue, at present the entire property and other properties fenced and boarded up. The entire…
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