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.
Resolution About 17th SDRD
On September 9 council agenda there is a resolution tabled by Councillor Anstey and seconded by Councillor Asselstine to assess the road collisions on the 17th Sideroad between Hwy 27 and 10th concession. I support it. Traffic safety continues to be a serious issue...
Kettleby Road Reconstruction
On Sept. 9 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the award of tender for reconstructing Kettleby Road to Graham Bros. The project is much greater than envisioned back 10 years ago when the need to repair the road was first identified. Complete road...
10th and 15th Road Reconstruction
On Sept. 9 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the award of tender for reconstructing 10th concession and 15th SDRD. The 2020 Transportation Master Plan recommends several corridors that should be improved to support a Goods Movement Network throughout the...
Enforcing Our Bylaws with AMPS
On September 9 council agenda there is report recommending expanding the use of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) to include the following Bylaws: Clean Yards, Fence, Fireworks, Road Occupancy, Noise, Parks, Property Standards and Sign. Our first...
King Community Climate Action Plan…final draft
On September 9 council agenda there is a report which includes as an attachment the final draft of the King Community Climate Action Plan (KCCAP). Developing it has been a long process but given the complexity of the issues and the need to engage & connect with...
Community Neighbourhood Plans
In the spring there were community open houses to initiate developing the vision for how we would like two neighbourhoods, one in King city and one in Nobleton to evolve. It's now time to move to the next step. Come to the open houses on Sept 10 and Sept. 12; the...
Renewing The Old
Construction on two designated heritage properties located at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre has begun in July. Heating and electrical lighting are being installed at both the church and the train station; also the interior walls and exterior wood panelling is...
Theatre in the heart of King
SALT-WATER MOON, a play by David French presented by King Theatre Company & Pine Farms Orchard August 14-24 at 7PM at Pine Farms Orchard, 2700 16th Sideroad, King City purchase tickets
Traffic Calming
Across the Township a common complaint is traffic travelling too fast on the local road going through the neighbourhoods. In Ward 5 traffic calming has been installed in 2 different areas (GO train station area and quadrant north of King Road and west of Keele.) The...
announcing the Zancor Centre
King Township secures total of $2.7 million in naming rights for the new, multi-use recreation facility, slated to open in September which will go towards future needs and maintenance of the facility. The new multi-use recreation facility will now be known as the...
Canada Day!
As it has been a long beloved tradition I want to confirm that the Kettleby Village Association (KVA) in partnership with the Township of King is not hosting a Canada Day celebration in 2024. I hope that its absence this year will be only a one year phenomenon....
Fireworks Regulations
King Township Bylaw Services will be patrolling over the Canada Day weekend to ensure community safety and prevent the use of private fireworks on public property. Officers will also educate the public on King’s fireworks bylaw, which regulates how, when and where...
Recent Comments
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Hi Debbie, Thank you for highlighting this application for a zoning by-law amendment to allow for an on-farm diversified use.…
Hello Sheila, Glad you have checked out the Zancor Centre. 1. Regarding your concern about harassment in the co'ed change…
Having toured the facility, I do have a major concern about the co’ed change room and shower facilities. I personally…
Hello Catherine, I do appreciate you making your comment. Since reading it I have asked some questions about the issue…
Hello Debbie, I am a long time King City senior who has been attending aquafit classes in Maple. Aquafit is…
Thank you for the good news, Debbie Wishing you a wonderful New Year...swimming and sporting, and other good things.
Hello Sheila, I do not anticipate that this Policy is going to need to less “colourful deputations” at Council. Your…
Inappropriate public negative behaviour is generally routed in prior events or encounters with someone or something. A child’s or adult’s…
Hi Nancy, I really appreciate your comment as I had noticed the comment that examples were recommended by Ombudsman and…