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.
Sustainability Plan Refresh
There are two one hour session when Staff will present the "refreshed" Community Sustainability Plan. The crrent one was approved by Council 2012. Since then there have been accomplishments and progress and some actions have been dormant or at least have not merited...
Phasing Out Gas Fired Generators
Presumably in response to the more than 30 municipalities in Ontario (where >50% of Ontarians live) making requests to the Province to phase out gas fired generators the IESO (Independent Electricity Supply Operator) has launched a consultation on this. On June...
Innovation Hub and Living Lab
I am very much looking forward to the presentation at the beginning of the June 14 Council meeting about the Kingbridge Innovation Hub and Living Lab. It will be given by Prashant Pathak,the Chair of the Kingbridge Centre and Karen Dubeau Executive Director. In the...
2022 budget
On June 14th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending directions and timelines for preparation of the 2022 budget. It's recommended that the increase in tax levy will be no more then 3.2% and that staff will work to identify opportunities to reduce the...
Building Permits and Fees
On the June 14th Council agenda there is a report recommending a new fee schedule for building permits and a phase in schedule for the recommended increases. Having read the report there is no question, in my mind, as to the appropriateness of the proposed increases...
Animal Services
On the June 14th council agenda there is a report recommending renewal of the contract with bond the city of Bonn for the provision of Animal Services. The report reviews the very satisfactory service king has received for issues associated with domestic animals (e.g....
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Recent Comments
The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…
Thank you for the update, Councillor Schaefer. It’s encouraging to see this conversation continue as we look toward a stronger,…
Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…
In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.
I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.
Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…