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.
Stage 3 and new COVID app
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...
Redside Dace Habitat: threat
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...
Stage 3 in King: recreational opportunities
King is in Stage 3
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...
Upcoming Virtual Council Meeting
On Monday August 10th there will be a Council and Committee of the Whole meeting. Agenda will be posted on Aug. 6.
Your Input is Wanted
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. ...
More Sprawl
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...
Mandatory Masks in YR July 17
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...
Face Masks/Coverings in York Region
Thursday, July 9 York Region Council is having a special council meeting to consider reports about mandating masks for indoor public spaces and for outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained. Here is the notice for this meeting. I don't believe face...
Canada Day Reflections
Canada Day inspires reflection about our country. For some, Canada has provided refuge from hostile places for themselves & family. For many it provided to our ancestors a refuge and an opportunity for a better life. Events this year has surely caused everyone...
Re-opening of King
King is cautiously opening up and we are starting to resume some of our rituals. I have enjoyed a visit to my stylist. And I see terraces opening up for dining etc at tables that are appropriately spaced. And, more amenities in are our parks are being made...
Development Application for Stack Townshomes in KC
On Council agenda for June 29 there is the public meeting for an application for a development on King Road just west of the King City library. The application is for a development consisting of 20 stacked townhomes; plan is for two blocks, each containing 10 units...
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…