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.
Debt Policy
On April 26 Council agenda there is a report proposing a new debt policy for the Township which defines how the Township decides to take on debt, what the criteria is for such a decision. I am very pleased that such a policy is being proposed. As we make decisions...
Comfortable Home Without Fossil Fuels
Are you interested in efficiency? Looking for more sustainable methods to heat your home? For a long time, options for heating your home in Ontario consisted of natural gas, propane, baseboard electric or even wood. Climate Action King (CAK) is hosting a new webinar...
ASK Studio Tour
One of my favourite annual event is the ASK Studio Tour. Unfortunately the urgent necessity of stopping the spread of COVID means that we can't go to the studios but we can still see the art. We can purchase a piece for that bare wall, or perhaps a new piece to...
What is the Story Behind That Photo?
Do you like to tell stories? Are you inspired to make up a story when you see a painting? If so, I think you will be interested in this ASK event: timeless tales writing contest. Seven intriguing images from King’s past are waiting for York Region writers of all...
King Community Clean-Up
Its wonderful spring and it is time to clean up the public areas of our beautiful King: the streets and paths you enjoy walking on, the parks and the roads. As always, we each need to be careful as we do the clean up, particularly when picking up garbage on streets...
Development on King Road: open house
Thursday April 22 at 6pm there is a virtual open house, hosted by the developer to learn about a proposal to develop a small subdivision with 5 detached homes east of the Kingview subdivision on north side of King Road. (The latter is located north and east of the...
Development on James Stokes: virtual open house
Tuesday, April 20 at 6pm there is a virtual open house, hosted by the developer to learn about a proposal to develop lands north of James Stokes Court in the Kingview subdivision. (The latter is located north and east of the Heritage & Cultural Centre.) This is...
New Development Off Dew Street
On April 6 there is a Council Planning Meeting. There is only one agenda item: the application for a 4 semi-detached residential units an a condominium road to be created off Dew Street on the north side. As indicated in the report there was a public meeting for...
Gypsy Moth: the offense
In late summer 2020 many people remarked on how the canopy of trees was being eaten away by gypsy moths. Some tried to swat & capture the moths; and before that there was effort to trap the caterpillars on tree trunks. As we start to have warmer temperatures it...
Refreshed Community Improvement Plan
On Council March 29 agenda there is the proposed refreshed Community Improvement Plan (CIP). As expressed earlier when the draft was presented to Council in February I believe the CIP is "good" for King and I am very pleased with its evolution in terms of increasing...
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
On Council March 29 agenda there is a report recommending Council support for creation of a vaccination clinic at the Trisan Centre. I am thrilled that the prework has been done to enable it to be opened as early as April 6 or 12 pending vaccine supply. As reviewed...
Smart Boundary Adjustment on the ORM
On March 29 Council meeting there is a report for allowing implementation of a boundary adjustment. There was a public planning meeting for this initiative in November 2019; conclusion of that meeting was that more work needed to be done as the proposed solution did...
Recent Comments
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…