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.
Thinking About An Electric Car Purchase?
This Wednesday, 2/24, is the second in a series about electric cars hosted by Climate Action King. If you are wondering about the wisdom of purchasing one tune in at 7PM. For registration go to www.ClimateActionKing.ca. .
COVID-19
As announced Friday (2/19) we are moving into the red control zone on February 22. This is good news, particularly for our retaidl sector. Let us all continue to be very careful and vigilant as we, as a total community, are still at risk. And I will take this...
Stateview (High Crown Estates) Project
On February 22 Council agenda there is a report on the Stateview (High Crown Estates) development on east side of Keele south of Dennison. As I review below this application has been active for 2 years. The timing for this report is that a LPAT (local planning area...
Lake Simcoe Protection Plan
On Council agenda there is a report with the proposed response of King to the consultation on the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP). As indicated in the report the Province has not proposed any amendments to the LSPP but has indicated intent to hear from various...
Our Clean & Safe Drinking Water
In the February 22nd Council meeting there is a report summarizing the outcomes of two audits (an internal one and an external surveillance audit.) Both are required under the Safe Drinking Water Act in support of the Township’s Municipal Drinking Water License. In...
King Hill and JaneKing virtual open house
Thursday, Febraury 18 at 7PM there is an open house hosted by the developer for the project called King Hill and Janeking. These projects are south of King Road east of Jane. Established neighbourhoods on Collard and Burns may be particularly interested given their...
Skating Possibilities
The 4 outdoor skating rinks (one in each fo the 3 villages and one in Cold Creek) are popular and this is one very great benefit of these cold days and nights. Don't forget to register for time. And as of February 10 Shinny is now permitted with registration. And a...
LTC at Marylake Monastery
On Feb. 8th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a strategy for moving forward on the previously expressed interest of the Augustinian Fathers (Ontario), Inc (AFOI) to have a long term care facility (LTC) at Marylake. The recommendations have surprised...
Water and Wastewater Rates for 2021
On February 8 Council agenda there is a report recommending rates for water and wastewater in 2021. If approved the average water bill increases $28.48, (4%), the average wastewater increases $21.06 (2.08%); on an annual basis the blended rate is up $49.54 (2.87%)...
Zoning Bylaw Amendment in Laskay
In Council February 8 agenda there is a report recommending an amendment to the zoning at 12828 Weston Road such that a new lot can be created and that a secondary dwelling in the form of an apartment in an accessory structure be permitted. I am very supportive of...
Naming Streets in King City
On Feb. 8 Council agenda there is a report recommending the names for the 32 municpal streets in the subdivision being built south of 15th SDRD/west of Dufferin; in reports this development is commonly referred to as the King City East Development. I have always...
Outdoor Skating in All 3 Villages
In case you hadn't heard....Jan 29 Community Services posted that all 3 rinks are open. Registration is required. See here for details.
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.…