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.

Mackenzie Health and YR Housing

On Council agenda   May 11 there are two presentations about social and health services: one will be by Mackenzie Health and another from York Region Housing Services. Specifically there will be a presentation from Carmine Stumpo regarding annual health and operations...

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Animal service Agreement

On Monday April 27 There is a staff report recommending that Council authorize execution of a service agreement between Township of King and the City of Vaughan for the provision of Animal Services effective May 1 2026 for a period of five years. Currently the...

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Motion About Insurance and Heritage Properties

On Monday April 27 there is a motion by Councillor Asselstine and seconded by Mayor Pellegrini requesting  that the Province of Ontario provide authority to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario to ensure that agents and businesses that sell property...

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Future Joint Operations Centre: appropriation process

On Monday April 27 there is a staff report about the future new Joint Operations Centre( (JOC).  This report reviews the process for expropriation of necessary land for such. As reviewed in the report there is a need to initiate the process although negotiations with...

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Clean Up Beautiful King

Clean Up Beautiful King

Roll up your sleeves, grab a pair of gloves and  take part in the annual King Community Clean Up on Saturday, Apr. 25.  But if you  busy that day do it another day.  Its a great way to celebrate Earth Day by picking up litter in our parks, streets, ditches, and...

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Meet Council Members

Meet Council Members

Have you made your appointment to meet one or more of the Council members on April 28? You can use the meeting to review an issue of concern.  Or you can tell us what you think is working well in the Township these days. We have set up the process of setting...

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Kingcrafts Artisan Sale

Kingcrafts Artisan Sale

This is always a very special artisan sale with a variety of crafts. While there you might have the opportunity to talk with the crafts person about techniques for producing his or hers craft.  The ambiance is very agreeable.  

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Designation of 7 Church St.

Designation of 7 Church St.

On April 13 Council agenda there is a report recommending the designation of  7 Church St. Schomberg.  Just by its look I have always thought that it was a special building with surely a special history. Now from reading the report I read that it was built in 1860 and...

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All-Way Stop Control

On April 13 Council agenda there is a report recommending implementation of all -way  stop control (AWSC) at the 15th Side Rd./7th concession and Main Street/Doctor Kay  Drive in Schomberg.  A recommendation to implement AWSC at the 15th/7th concession was presented...

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Strategic Plan Progress Report

On April 13 Council agenda there is a report providing the annual progress report on the corporate strategic plan. This report reviews the progress in year 3 of this 4th year program. This  plan keeps the municipality focussed and aligns efforts to make significant...

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Presentation re Victim Services of YR

On April 13 Council agenda there is a presentation by Gillian Freeman, Executive Director of Victim Services of York Region. She will be talking about its 24 hour crisis intervention services and its impact on King Township.A couple years ago I had opportunity hear a...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. A splendid idea, Debbie. So gratifying to see you and your legacy honoured like this for generations to see in…

  2. I think this is well earned and deserved for all you have done over the years as a member of…

  3. So well deserved after all your dedicated and brilliant service. Thank you Debbie!

  4. I am saddened, frustrated and very disappointed about demolition approval of the historic house at 12650 Highway 27. King Township…

  5. riina.bray@rogers.com Hi Debbie, what exactly is the Federal gov doing? we can't have towers going up anywhere and everywhere.

  6. I’m sorry, but I am very skeptical about a development that has requested an extra 5 lots to allow for…

  7. 323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…