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.

Whistle Cessation

On June 17 Council agenda there is a report on whistle cessation which I have been wanting to see for several years.  The report recommends the Council to authorize the cessation of train whistles at the three “at grade crossings” in King Township.  To support the...

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Repairing Laskay Pioneer Cemetery

On June 17 agenda there is a report reviewing actions underway to mitigate damage at the Secessionist  Presbyterian cemetery in Laskay.  As reviewed in the report the damage occurred as a result of development and construction works at an abutting property owner....

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Nano-brewery on Main street

On June 17 agenda there is a report recommending approval of an endorsement request by the Schomberg Brew Works; specifically, to endorse their applications for a“By-The-Glass" and "Retail store" licenses.  As reviewed in the report this is to enable the establishment...

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reminder: Tuesday June 11 Kettleby Road PIC

The Kettleby Road reconstruction project aims to rehabilitate the deteriorating infrastructure within the Township right-of-way along a 720-metre segment of Kettleby Road, between Kettleby Bridge and the eastern limit of the community. This project is part of the...

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Strawberry Social

Strawberry Social

Do you like strawberries?  And does the idea of enjoying them with friends and family appeal to you?  York Pines United Church inn Kettleby is hosting a strawberry social on Saturday, June 22 1-5 pm.  Here are all the details.

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Heritage Award

Heritage Award

So much is changing across the Township.  I am always thrilled to see a house or a barn built many decades ago which has been well maintained by its various property owners.  I like this annual award by the Heritage Advisory Committee.  I see it as a very nice way to...

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King Food and Drink Fest

King Food and Drink Fest

Saturday, June 8  12-9PM  Memorial Park, King City More details Online tickets  with discounted prices available until June 7 11pm. 

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Public Meeting for Priestly Demolition

On June 3rd there is a Council  Public Planning meeting in order to hear applications regarding plans for two properties on the Lloydtown Aurora Rd. in the hamlet of Kettleby.   Specifically it is for the properties where Priestly Demolition is currently located. In...

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Amended Countryside Zoning Bylaw

On May 27 Council agenda there is a report with a recommendation to approve Bylaw 2024-028 which will amend the Countryside Zoning Bylaw approved by Council in September 2022.  As reviewed the latter has not been in full force due to 17 appeals; since its approval the...

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Neighbourhood Plans

On May 27 Council agenda there is a staff report about creating Neighbourhood Plans for two areas: one in King City called Doctors Lane and one in Nobleton called Old King Rd. As reviewed this report’s purpose is to get Council direction to prepare conceptual...

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Community Assistance Program

On May 27 Council agenda there is a report about an update to the Community Assistance Program (CAP).  I think the idea of establishing three funding streams is very smart as they are each different.  One to provide support for programs offered through King Township’s...

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5 year agreement with ASK

On May 27 Council agenda there is a report presenting a five  year partnership agreement with Art Society King (ASK). I think the King community significantly benefits from the creativity and energy of the ASK volunteers.  The evolution of the relationship between ASK...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Hello Mary, There is no gym. In the artificial turf fieldhouse with running track, and a multi-use community space where…

  2. Hello Debbie. I don’t see any mention of a gym at this new recreation centre. Is there to be no…