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.

Public Meeting for a Day Care in King City

On Monday February 1 there is a Council Public Planning Meeting.  (Recall: starting this year there is an additional council meeting each month exclusively for holding the statutory public meetings.)  The Public meeting on Feb. 1 is for an application to erect a day...

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Site Alteration Bylaw Information Session

King Township is in the process of updating its Site Alteration By-law.  The By-law is designed to limit activities, such as removing or adding soil, which might change the level of a homeowner’s land. Changing the land’s surface, or grade, could interfere with the...

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Next Chapter at Eaton Hall

I posted earlier that King has designated Eaton Hall as a municipal capital facility.  Seneca President David Agnew has now announced that "Seneca is delighted to be partnering with Peter & Pauls Hospitality Group to rejuvenate Eaton Hall as a world-class dining,...

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Budget: Council meetings

Monday January 25 at 5 pm there is Council working session on the budget.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the operating and capital budget particularly if you were not able to attend the PIC (public information centre) on Thursday. And following...

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2021 Budget

On January 25 Council agenda there is Staff report presenting the draft 2021 operating budget and 2021-2022 capital budget.  As indicated these budgets MAY be approved at this Council meeting or approval may be defered until Feb. 8th.   The proposed increase on the...

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Budget 2021

Wednesday, January 20 6-8pm is the virtual public information centre on the 2021 budget.  To view the online presentation and provide feedback you must register; to do so contact ptollett@king.ca by Tuesday 1/19.  You can find the budget binder on Speaking.  Another...

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1st webinar on Electric Vehicles

Wednesday January 20 7PM is the 1st of 3 webinars being being hosted by Climate Action King.  For details on how to register and on the dates for the other two see here. 

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Have you received the January Bulletin?

If you haven't registered for the Bulletin I recommend you do so. Click here.  In it you can learn the 3 pathways which will now receive winter maintance. You can find out the plans for outdoor skating areas when/if we get the necessary cold weather. And much more.

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GO Train: whistle cessation

At January 11 Council, we passed a resolution to once again state our expectation that the required infrastructure for whistle cessation will be installed at the 5 crossings in King as the GO expansion proceeds. That resolution is being sent to Metrolinx and Minister...

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King City:  block plan virtual open house

King City: block plan virtual open house

Thursday, January 14 there is virtual open house to present and receive feedback on a preliminary comprehensive block plan for a development on north side of King Road between William and Dew Street.  It begins at 6:30 with a presentation.  If you register you will be...

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Thinking About an Electric Car?

Thinking About an Electric Car?

  As some people know I made a big decision this fall:  the purchase of an electric vehicle.  We did so after being passengers in others' cars, doing some research, test driving a couple.  Finally we made the choice: Hyundai KONA.  We love it:  its very...

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Official Plan (Our King) Update

On Council agenda there is a report with an update on our new Official Plan (OP).  We cheered and were proud when Council approved it in September 2019; then we cheered again in October 2020 when York Region approved it.  But, it is still not "in force" as 12 appeals...

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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…