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.

Public Planning Meeting Oct. 12 (2 of 2)

On the agenda for the Tuesday, October 12 Public Planning meeting is an application for  a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 32 Marlynn Court in Schomberg.  Here is the notice for the meeting. Here is the Staff report.  Public can register with clerks@ king.ca to make a...

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Updating Village Urban Design Guidelines

If you want to influence how our three villages are evolving in terms of the look of new buildings and the streetscapes I encourage you to get involved with the review under way of the village urban design guidelines. it's definitely time for an update as the current...

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2022 Budget Schedule

Public and Council engagement on the 2022 budget begins in next couple weeks. Below are the key dates; for more information about what is happening on these dates click here. November 1   draft budget documents will be published on the website November 9  6-8 pm...

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Experience an EV Oct. 2

Experience an EV Oct. 2

  Actions to respond to climate change often sound difficult; but, they can also set the stage for a great experience.  The biggest contributor of greenhouse gases in our community is transportation.  If we all drive Electric Vehicles (EVs) it will make a...

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Community Operated Outdoor Rinks

On the Council agenda for the September 27 meeting there is a staff report recommending a new increased service level: community operated outdoor skating rinks in response to requests that community members have made. As reviewed in the report an outdoor rink can be...

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Trail to GO train station

Trail to GO train station

On the Council agenda for the September 27th meeting there is a report regarding the trail from the GO train station north parking lot which goes up north to King Road.  This trail is an important piece of infrastructure contributing to our active transportation...

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Truth & Reconciliation

Truth & Reconciliation

Monday September 27 is the last day to reserve to attend in person the Truth and Reconciliation event at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre. Here is more information about this event which has been planned by volunteers and staff at the KHCC.  Note:  there is some...

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Electric Cars: opportunities to learn

If you are thinking about purchasing an electri car and still have some questions there is a repeat of Climate Action's webinar about electric car.  The previous 3 have been enthisastically reviewed by attendees.  Its Wednesday September 22 at 7pm.   For registration...

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Hear the King-Vaughan Candidates September 16

The King Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual town hall Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM with the candidates running in the Federal election.  The plan is for us to hear the candidates from the various parties who are running for election in our riding.  To...

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Learning About & Experiencing EV’s

Learning About & Experiencing EV’s

Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM Climate Action King (CAK) is hosting again the webinar on EVs (electric vehicles). Attendees at previous sessions have been very enthusiastic. Registration is needed for this free event.     Saturday, October 2nd you can...

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Town Hall with King-Vaughan Election Candidates

Federal election is Monday, September 20. The King Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual town hall Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM. The plan is for us to hear the candidates from the various parties who are running for election in our riding.  To attend this...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Thank you for the update, Councillor Schaefer. It’s encouraging to see this conversation continue as we look toward a stronger,…

  2. Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…

  3. In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…

  4. Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.

  5. I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.

  6. Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…

  7. Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…

  8. Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…