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.

Trails, Parks, Facilities Master Plans

On Council January 12 agenda there is a staff report presenting the final Parks, Trails and Facilities Master Plans for the Township of King. Consistent with other Master Plans these reflect population growth, new policies and extend the planning horizon from 2031 to...

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Schomberg Special Policy area Presentation

On Council January 12 agenda there is a presentation by  Mr. Kenneth Cheney, Director of Flood Management from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. He will be speaking of the Schomberg special policy area and floodplain status.

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Severance on Humber Valley Crescent

On Council January 12 agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of applications for Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments to enable a severance at 117 Humber Valley Crescent.  As reviewed in the report the property is designated as established...

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Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast

Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast

Enjoy sweet and savoury goodness at the annual Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Dr. William Laceby Nobleton Community Centre & Arena. Feast on pancakes, bacon, sausages, and other breakfast goodies. All prepared by the Nobleton...

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Greetings and some dates

I celebrate Christmas with my family.  Last week I was honoured to spend an evening at the first gathering of a Chabad in King Township for the lighting of the fourth candle of a Menorah.  Hanukkah was recognized with thoughtful speeches, games, food and...

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Dew Street Development

On December 8 Council agenda there Is a staff report for a Zoning Bylaw to facilitate development of lands on Dew Street with 32 three storey townhouse units. The lands currently have single detached dwellings as permitted in that zone; the amendment maintains the...

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Internet Voting for 2026 election?

On December 8 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the option of internet voting in the 2026 municipal election. As reviewed in the report providing this option in addition to the methodology used previously (paper ballots with optical scan tabulators and...

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New Subdivision on Dufferin

On December 8 Council agenda there Is a staff report for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and draft approval for a new development on Dufferin St. just south of the rail line where today is located Alpha Lumber Mill and Somerville Company. The applications are to enable...

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Accessibility Plan 2026-2030

On December 8 Council agenda there is a staff report about the Township’s Accessibility Plan. Specifically the report presents the 2024 Accessibility Status Report and the 2026 --2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.  By Council endorsing the latter the Township will...

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Development Charges

On December 8 there is a Public Meeting prior to the Council meeting about the new Development Charges Bylaw.  The latter was an agenda item on the November 11th Council meeting with a report and a presentation; To be honest I don't understand why it is on the agenda...

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Recycle Bins: 360 litre or apply for smaller

As announced earlier starting December 31, 2025, King Township will no longer manage recycling as mandated by the Province of Ontario. Ahead of this transition, households received a 360-litre recycling cart from Circular Materials  (CM). If this size doesn’t suit...

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Transportation Master Plan

On December 8 Council agenda there is a staff report on the Transportation Master Plan. It is comprehensive including Active Transportation, road improvements including networks, public transit and  gravel road conversions..  For each there are capital cost estimate...

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