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.

Re-zoning For What We Want in the Expanded KC Core

On June 14th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of an application to rezone 13054 Keele St to permit a retail store and an office in the current building.  The latter is a red brick house which has been residential to date. As reviewed in the...

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Comfort At Home Without Fossil Fuels

Comfort At Home Without Fossil Fuels

  Two webinars have been held already and have received high ratings from the 47 attendees.  Keith presents the  technical  info (i.e."how this works") and his family's experience for 2 years after cancelling his gas contract. Register at climateactionking.ca.

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Gypsy Moths: info & advice from TRCA

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is pleased to provide, in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), a free information webinar on the LDD moth (European gypsy moth) on Tuesday June 8th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.  Webinar participants will learn...

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Apartments on Dufferin

On Monday June 7th council meeting there is a public meeting for an application for a residential development on west side of Dufferin just north of the rail corridor. It's an interesting application as it includes a 5-storey building for 72 apartment units and a...

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Burns Blvd Development with Winter Rd access

On Monday June 7th council meeting there is a public meeting for an application to build a single residential development (house, garage etc.) on a large lot off Burns Blvd but with access from Winter Rd. Reasons for this “unconventional” access is well explained in...

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Drive-in restaurant for King City

On Monday June 7th council meeting there is a public meeting for an application for a zoning bylaw amendment to permit a restaurant with a drive through feature at the King Ridge shopping centre. Specific location is west of Dufferin north of Tatton court. As this is...

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Rural Zoning Bylaw Discussion Paper

On Monday council agenda there is a report presenting a draft discussion paper for the rural zoning bylaw. As reviewed in the report the process to update it started in 2020 and we are now at the point that a draft bylaw will be soon presented at council. It's...

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Stormwater Masterplan

At 5:00 PM on Monday May 31st there is a working session for Council; topic is a presentation by the Public Works department of the masterplan for the Township’s comprehensive stormwater management plan. As this is a working session the public is not able to...

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Affordable Housing in King?

On May 31st council agenda there is a report on the subject of affordable housing in York Region; the report includes the request from the Region to King Township to support affordable housing over the next five years. As reviewed in the report there are a couple...

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COVID-19 Tax Deferral

On Monday council agenda there is a report recommending a COVID-19 tax deferral program effective for 2021. As reviewed in the report the concept is that those property owners who have suffered financial hardship due to COVID-19 can apply for relief in terms of...

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$$ for the New Recreation Centre

Friday May 21st is a historic day in the history of King Township. Funding was announced to build the long awaited new recreation centre at the 15th Sideroad and Dufferin St. The magnitude of the grants from both the federal and provincial governments is remarkable:...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…

  2. Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…

  3. We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…

  4. Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…

  5. Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…

  6. Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…

  7. The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…