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.
Volunteer Appreciation
Each year, the Township of King wants to honour and celebrate one of the Township’s most important resources: its volunteers. The nomination period for 2025 has now opened. This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on the unsung hero in your life who embodies the...
Climate Resilient Agriculture
On February 21 there is a workshop on Climate Resilient Agriculture. The session will be of particular interest to those with significant acreage which is farmed. In addition there are property owners in King who would not call themselves farmers but in fact do...
Official Plan Review
The Official Plan Review is underway. New discussion papers have been posted on the project website. On the website there is also a survey to which residents are asked to respond in order to describe how you envision your community to 2051, what aspects of your...
Revised Plan for Subdivision East Hwy27/South King Road
At the statutory public meeting on Monday February 3rd presenting applications for amendments to both the Official Plan and the Zoning Bylaw to facilitate creation of a subdivision on the east side of Hwy 27 south of King Rd on the lands currently referred to as...
Water Bills: Waiving Penalty Once
On January 27 Council meeting there is a report recommending waving the penalty for late payment of the September to October water and wastewater bill. I am supportive of this one time “forgiveness” for reasons identified in the report. i) The timing of the Canada...
Illegal Land Use
On January 27 Council meeting there is a motion by Councillor Anstey and seconded by Mayor Pellegrini asking the Province to strengthen our enforcement capability against illegal land use. I am very supportive of this resolution. In the resolution the numerous reasons...
Heritage Designations
On January 27 Council 3 bylaws are on the agenda to approve; each is to designate a specific building to be of cultural heritage or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act. The 3 properties are : George Pringle House at 13092 Hwy 27, Crawford...
Official Plan Open Houses
Work has started to update the Official Plan (OP) of King Township. Whether you have lived in King for your whole life or if just moved here, your input is wanted. The OP is the overarching policy on how King will evolve as we grow to a population of 50,000 by...
Celebrate Official Opening of Zancor Centre
Many reasons for you and all the family to come to the official opening of the Zancor Centre on Sunday, January 26 enjoy pancakes, breakfast meats, real maple syrup at the annual Mayor's Pancake Breakfast watch the 1st game of the King Rebellion Jr. A in their new...
What a Deal: the RecPass!
One pass—countless opportunities for you and your family to play! A monthly RecPass gets residents unlimited access to drop-in recreational programming—including swimming, aquafit, skating, shinny hockey, sports and access to fitness equipment and classes. The RecPass...
Application For An Event Venue
At the Monday January 13 public planning meeting an application for a zoning bylaw amendment is presented. The proposed amendment is to enable an Event Venue at 14855 Hwy. 27 (north of 16th SDRD). The basis for the application is that this would be an on farm...
Official Plan Update: your help is needed!
Your help is needed to shape the future of King Township. Come to one of the open houses in January to share your thoughts on living, working, and moving in King. These themes are part of the review of ‘Our King,' our Official Plan. The format of the meetings is as...
Recent Comments
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.…
So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…