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.

Your 15 minute neighbourhood

York Region is developing new Regional Official Plan and is seeking your input about communities.  Complete communities are walkable, well-connected neighbourhoods where you can access your favourite bakery, coffee shop, restaurant, local park and daily needs within a...

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Kingbridge: new vision

Kingbridge has figured in the story of King Township for decades.  The property was the venue for a Girl Guide Camp in the early 20th century.  The Kofflers commissioned Arthur Erickson to build Canada's first world class spa facility; then it was re-purposed to a...

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Service King

On March 8 Council agenda there is a report about Service King.  I think that it is very informative and will be of interest to anyone who needs to ask questions, to make an application, to get help from the municipality's Staff.  Since the move to the new Municipal...

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Patio Program

On Council March 8 agenda there is a report recommending continuation of the patio program launched in 2020 in response to pandemic restrictions to support restaurants and food establishments.  As reviewed in the report the program was popular.  As we can implement...

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Council Remuneration and Expenses

On Council March 8 agenda there is the annual report of Council remuneration and expenses.  To see the report and the details go to agenda page and scroll down.  

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Community Improvement Plan

On March 1 Council agenda there is the draft for a revised Community Improvement Plan (CIP),  a tool that allows municipalities to provide incentive based programs such as  grants to stimulate and support private sector investment and revitalization within defined...

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New Business in King City Core

On March 1 there is statutory public meeting for rezoning a property on Keele north of King Road to enable establishment of a retail store and an office.  The proposal is entirely consistent with our new approved Official Plan (OP):  it is the kind of retail we want...

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Janeking and King Hill

On March 1 there is the statutory public meeting for applications for 3 parcels in the area south east of King Road  and Jane; except for those who are very cognizant of planning processes this can be confusing.  I think the staff report does a pretty good job in...

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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.  .  

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…

  2. thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.

  3. This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…

  4. Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…

  5. Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…