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.

Water & Waste Water Rates for 2021

Nov 9, 2020

On the Council agendae over the next three months there are several meeetings for various budget-type items:   miscellaneous fees & charges, water and wastewater, budgets & business plans.  In some instances there will be bylaws for approval to execute the...

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Budgets & Business Plans

Nov 9, 2020

On the Council agendae over the next three months there are several meeetings for various budget-type items:   miscellaneous fees & charges, water and wastewater, budgets & business plans.  In some instances there will be bylaws for approval to execute the...

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Dew Street Development Application

Oct 30, 2020

On Nov. 2 Council agenda there is a report on an application for a small development on north side of Dew Street.  A development to build 5 single detached homes in King City is not unusual; this application is different in that it proposes to build a private road...

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Nobleton York Development Application

Oct 30, 2020

On November 2 Council agenda there is an application for development  at south east corner of 15th SDRD/Hwy 27.  As evident from the report there is a alot of analysis yet to be done; questions & comments were identified at a developer hosted public information...

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Where Cannabis Should Grow

Oct 30, 2020

On the November 2nd Council there is a report to improve controls on where cannabis is produced i.e. grown.  As reviewed the current bylaw on the topic has proven to not be robust enough to allow enforcement of where it is being grown for personal use by registered...

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2020 Community Grants

2020 Community Grants

Oct 27, 2020

If you are involved with a non profit community program which provides programs to the community your group may be eligible to receive a grant from the Township.  Our annual budget process includes setting aside funds for this program;  applications are reviewed and...

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Its Public Library Week

Its Public Library Week

Oct 20, 2020

Programs for butterfly enthusiasts, writers and readers.  See below.  You need to register at the King Library Online Calendar. The programs feature published authors, experts in their respective fields and King's local artist Grazna Tonkiel who is also a keen...

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Possible amendments to One King (our new official plan)

Oct 18, 2020

On Council Oct. 19 agenda there is a report recommending the criteria for accepting (not approving) applications for amendments to our recently approved official plan, One King.  As indicated in the report the Planning Act does provide a 2 year moratorium on official...

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Climate Change Action Plan in King

Oct 18, 2020

The second webinar about the King Climate Change Action Plan is Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6 pm.  You can register just before joining in but if you register now you will get a gentle reminder in your email closer to the date.  The first one was on 1o/19 and was taped; it...

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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…

  3. Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…

  4. We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…

  5. Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…

  6. Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…

  7. Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…

  8. The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…