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.
Where Cannabis Should Grow
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...
Changes in our daily living November 1
Just a friendly reminder: daylight saving ends and Hydro One customers are back to time of use priceing unless "tiered" pricing is selected.
Renting Ice for General Use at Nobleton and Trisan
Another opening: its now possible to rent ice for general use. See here for information.
Winter Parking Begins Nov. 1
Season for winter parking restrictions is starting. For all the information see here.
2020 Community Grants
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...
Its Public Library Week
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...
Possible amendments to One King (our new official plan)
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...
Climate Change Action Plan in King
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Recent Comments
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…
Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…
thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.
Hi Nancy, Working sessions are really education type meeting for Council members. There isa Council report in the agenda and…
This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…
Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…
Hi Bruce, just yesterday somebody was telling me about Simcoe and the choices they had.
Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…
Hello John, good question. I cannot answer at this point; you can be sure I’m going to be finding out.
Since the township is saving on the recycling expense, will this savings be passed on to us the tax payers…