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.
COVID-19: Phase 1– opening up in King
As has been well publicized, and welcomed, Province has announced that we are moving into Phase 1 for opening up. It is complicated to know what and when; please check in regularly with King's COVID-19 page. As has been announced many recreational services &...
COVID-19 York Region Data
YORK REGION (May 21) · Dr. Kurji asked join the province’s Rapid Response Table; the group will meet on a regular basis to review key data and information, quickly identify emerging trends and deploy targeted support and resources · York Region provides advice on how...
Water/Wastewater Masterplan
Monday, May 25 there will be a virtual special Committee of the Whole (COW) working session at 5 PM regarding the 2020 draft Water/Wastewater Plan. During the working COW meeting, as ususal, the public is only able to listen to the presentation given to Council and...
Support CHATS with a “click”
As longterm readers know I am very enthusiastic about CHATS (Community & Home Assistance to Seniors). Whenever I have participated in their fundraising efforts, such as "Walk for Wellness") many readers have supported me. Now there is a very easy way to support...
Trails Map
There is now a comprehensive map of trails in King Township. It includes all public trails in the Township regardless of ownership. For example, it includes those operated/maintained by King and the ORTA trails maintained by the local Oak Ridges Moraine Association...
Businesses Helping Our Community
We have seen local businesses re-formatting the way they carry out their business in order to protect customers and suppliers by providing special hours for seniors and easy access to sanitizers while in their stores etc. We have seen businesses stepping up to...
A Guide for this Long Weekend
The upcoming Victoria Day weekend is not going to be like others as traditional Victoria Day festivities in Nobleton will not occur May 18. Here is a guide, some ideas for celebrating the long weekend safely with those in your "bubble" as defined through his...
Water/Wastewater Masterplan: update
Monday, May 25 there will be a virtual special working Committee of the Whole session at 5 PM regarding the 2020 draft Water/Wastewater Plan. It will be preceeded by a virtual Public Consultation (PCC) the same day 2-4 PM. See here how to participate in this session....
Conservation Areas Re-opening
As the statistics about COVID-19 in Ontario are improving steadily the re-opening of our economic and cultural structures is starting. A couple days ago an expanded list of businesses and activities permitted to operate with required and appropriate safety protocols...
Temporary Road Closure Jane St. south of King Road
Starting Monday, May 11 at 7 AM there is a 6 day closure of Jane St. from King Road to King Vaughan Road to enable replacement of a culvert. Re-opening is scheduled for Saturday May 16 at 7pm. Per announcement from York Region: " During the temporary closure, traffic...
Diversions, Activities for All
King At Home is a treasure chest of ideas for how to bring some lightness, some fun into our daily lives. After 6 weeks of living with the restrictions required to do my part in flattening the curve, to make our community safe & healthy again, I was delighted to...
COVID Announcements and Stats
Below is Mayor Pellegrini's Facebook posting on Sunday May 3 KEY UPDATES FEDERAL The Prime Minister announced: A $240 million investment to bring health care online for primary and mental health care; funding will increase access and resources for Canadians by...
Recent Comments
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Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…