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.

Zancor Condo at 2075 King Road

Aug 6, 2020

At Monday August 10 Council meeting there is a report recommending approval of Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA) to enable the building of a condominium at the site of former Township Office at 2075 King Road. This project is exciting for...

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Modifications to “One King”

Aug 6, 2020

As posted earlier, a report regarding proposed modifications to our adopted "Our King" official plan (OP) is being presented to Council at the August 10 Council meeting.  Here is the Staff report.  You can review the modified OP at speaking@king.ca  and see the...

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Official Plan: moving forward

Aug 2, 2020

At August 10 virtual Council meeting proposed draft modifications to our adopted "Our King" official plan is being presented to Council.  The actual report from Staff will be included in the Agenda for the meeting which will be posted August 6th.  In the interim the...

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Stage 3 and new COVID app

Aug 2, 2020

Moving into Stage 3 is allowing us to resume activities valuable for our mental & emotional well being and for our economy.  Its important that we continue to do per the recommended protocols including wearing face masks when inside public facilities and to...

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Redside Dace Habitat: threat

Redside Dace Habitat: threat

Aug 2, 2020

In a recent post I expressed great concern about a proposed amendment to the Growth PlanMore Sprawl for Greater Golden Horseshoe which, as is, will enable more sprawl and increasing risk on the habitat of endangered species. There are unfortunately too many of the...

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King is in Stage 3

Jul 25, 2020

Friday, July 24 we moved into Stage 3.  This is a welcomed step but it comes with the expectation that we all continue to be vigilant in behaving responsibly to protect our own health and the health of all with whom we come in contact.  Its no longer an individual...

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Your Input is Wanted

Jul 14, 2020

There is new survey on Speaking.king.ca on the subject of active transportation. Please do the survey to provide input In case you are not sure what active transportation think about how you would like you & your family to get around to different places in King. ...

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More Sprawl

More Sprawl

Jul 14, 2020

The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) lays the foundation for decisions on where land, which is either natural & wild or farmed for our food, is developed for housing or business or roads.  The Province is proposing an amendment to the Plan about...

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Mandatory Masks in YR July 17

Jul 11, 2020

Effective Friday, July 17 face masks are required in indoor public spaces in York Region; outdoor spaces and indoor spaces not open to the public are excluded from requiring masks.   Business owners and operators are required to have a policy in place on Jul7 17 to...

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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…