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.

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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3 public meetings Sept. 28: Council agenda

Sept. 28 there is a Council meeting for 3 public meetings.  Agenda with links to the 3 reports has been published. Public meetings are the opportunity for members of public to identify concerns and ask questions.  Instructions how to participate in the virtual meeting...

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Seminars About Trees, Gardens and Seeds

Seminars About Trees, Gardens and Seeds

Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is offering several seminars over the next couple weeks.  They are free.  Topics are very relevant to the current season and to our changing climate.  Below are the seminars.  Click here for more information and to...

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Run for Southlake Virtual Challenge

Run for Southlake Virtual Challenge

September 23-  is the annual Southlake Walk & Run.  If you haven't signed up this is a good way for you alone or with friends & family to make a donation to Southlake AND to give yourself a reason to go out and have a walk in the sun in beautiful King.  If you...

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Corporate Strategic Plan: 2019 results and final plan

In Council agenda there is a lengthy report with appendices presenting final draft for approval of the 2019-2022 Corporate Strategic Plan and the annual progress report for 2019.   Appendix A reviews the 4 priority areas and how progress will be tracked.  I have a...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…

  2. thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.

  3. This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…

  4. Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…

  5. Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…