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.

Active Transportation

On agenda for October 19 Council the report on Active Transportation has been brought back.  It was originally presented a month ago when some concerns were raised which required some additional research by Staff.  I am excited about this as it captures many ideas...

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Traffic Calming

Prior to the October 19th council meeting which begins at 6pm there is a Committe of the Whole Working Session beginning at 5pm.  Members of the public may attend this virtual meeting at which the consultants who have been working on the Traffic Calming Strategy will...

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Responding to Climate Change in King

Responding to Climate Change in King

Want to hear about plans to respond to climate change impacts in King? Want to get engaged. Join the webinars on Oct. 15 and 22 at 6 pm.  Links for the webinars are below.  For more information as to the topics presented at each see here.

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Thanksgiving Greetings

Thanksgiving Greetings

  Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers.  It is a challenging time for all of us. But, I do believe that we each have a long list for which we can give gratitude.   At the top of my list is the following:  I am profoundly grateful to be living where I am.  I am...

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Greenbelt is Protected Again

Further to my post Request To Open Up the Greenbelt! about a report to be debated at York Region on October 8th.  After some debate a majority of Council voted to approve the recommendations which were somewhat amended.  This was clearly very disappointing. ...

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Request To Open Up the Greenbelt!

York Region is considering opening up the Greenbelt to allow water and wastewater to settlement areas as well as employment areas along the 400 series highway and are asking the Province to open up the Greenbelt.   YR Planning and Economic Development have proposed...

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Sip & Savour October 22nd:  supporting our foodbank

Sip & Savour October 22nd: supporting our foodbank

One of our great community events in October is the King Township Sip & Savour.  This year you can still participate:  some delicious treats will be delivered to your door to enjoy safely with those in your bubble; and you can join your community  for a live...

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Trails

Trails

Impact on services offered by the municipality keeps changing; remember to check in at the COVID information hub for the latest.   And don't forget that we are so fortunate in King to have easy quick access to wonderful trails.  Given the restrictions we are all...

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Too Big for Keele St at Clearview Heights

On Sept. 28  there is public meeting for an application to build a 6 storey apartment on Keele between Elizabeth Grove and Clearview Heights.  This is a signficantly revised application from this developer compared to what was submitted 4 years ago.  Changes include...

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New Child Care Centre on Keele

On Sept. 28 Council agenda there is a public meeting for an application to change zoning of a property at 13121 Keele St. so that a private child care facility can be opened.  As reviewed in the report this part of Keele is no longer zoned residential in our new...

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Cosmocare Bylaw Amendment

On September 28 Council there is public meting for an application by a long time business in Nobleton, Cosmocare Service & Collision Centre.  The application is for a zoning amendment to achieve 2 things:  expand the services which can be done at this business and...

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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…