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.
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...
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...
Climate Change Action Survey
Please take the survey about King Township's role in responding to climate change. Survey closes September 30.
Where to Vote
Federal election is Monday, September 20. Advanced voting is possible September 10, 11, 12,13. Like many people I have received my voter information card in the mail; I now know where I can vote either on an advance voting day or on Election Day but it is different...
Heritage and Cultural Masterplan
On September 13 Council agenda the Heritage and Cultural Masterplan for King Township is presented with the recommendation that Council approve it. I endorse it with enthusiastically. As indicated in the accompanying report a draft was presented in May; since then...
Stateview Subdivision Agreement
On September 13 Council agenda there is a report with the proposed subdivision agreement to enable the development southeast of Keele and Dennison i.e. Stateview Homes. This development was approved by Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) (formerly called OMB and then LPAT)...
Sign Bylaw Variance Application
On September 13 Council agenda there is a report from Bylaw recommending that a variance request for a sign should NOT be approved. I fully endorse their recommendation. The requested variance is for placement erection of a sign on Weston Rd in king Township for a...
Federal Election in King- Vaughan Riding
As we all know our 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. ...
New Business on Hwy 9
September 7th council meeting includes a public meeting for an application for a business on Hwy 9 between concession 10 and 11. I believe this is an application motivated by a desire to be in compliance to the zoning bylaw as there has been business activity,...
Development at 13131 Keele
September 7th council meeting includes a public meeting for an application for a a zoning bylaw amendment to enable construction of five townhouses fronting onto Dennison at the corner of Dennison and Keele. Consistent with comments I have made previously about...
Farewell Summer Outdoor Concert in King City
Pre-register for tickets to an Outdoor Concert at King Heritage & Cultural Centre Thursday, Sept. 16.
Development at 13131 Keele
On Tuesday,Sept. 7th council meeting there is a public meeting for an application for a zoning bylaw amendment to permit a townhouse development (5 units) at 13131 Keele which is corner of Dennison and Keele in King City. Here is formal notice with some information....
Recent Comments
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…
Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…
thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.
Hi Nancy, Working sessions are really education type meeting for Council members. There isa Council report in the agenda and…
This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…
Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…
Hi Bruce, just yesterday somebody was telling me about Simcoe and the choices they had.
Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…
Hello John, good question. I cannot answer at this point; you can be sure I’m going to be finding out.
Since the township is saving on the recycling expense, will this savings be passed on to us the tax payers…