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.
Motion on Clean Electricity Regulations
At the October 9 Council agenda my motion about Canada's Clean Energy Regulations will be considered. It was seconded by Councillor Avia Eek. I decided to put forth this motion once I understood the principles of the Regulations: reduce greenhouse gas emissions,...
Tribute Nobleton
On Oct. 15 Council agenda there is a report recommending that the Mayor and Clerk sign the final Subdivision Agreement between the Township of King and Tribute Nobleton Holding pending final review. The Tribute subdivision initially was for 207 single detached...
Hwy Corridor 11
At the October 7 council meeting there is a statutory public meeting for amendments to our Official Plan, ”Our King, and the countryside zoning bylaw which will enable the establishment of a planning framework for the Hwy. 11 corridor. This is a very complex...
Apartments on Banner Lane
At the October 7 Council meeting there is a statutory public meeting for an application regarding 24 Banner Lane to amend the zoning bylaw to permit development of a four story apartment building. The report reviews in detail how the application is in conformity with...
Kinghorn Loves Fall
PowerKing: EV Event
Is an EV right for you? Find out at King’s ‘PowerKing: Electric Vehicle event Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10a.m. to 4p.m. at the King Township Municipal Centre Test drive an electric vehicle with Plug’n Drive, check out e-bikes, speak with EV owners. There will...
Invasive Species
Take Community Services' survey about invasive species. The data collected from it will inform Community Services educational efforts moving forward in relation to invasive species, such as fact sheets, workshops and hands-on removal/mitigation efforts. Community...
Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration on Monday
In partnership with the Indigenous Action Committee, King is commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a community gathering on Monday, Sept. 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre This evening will honour residential school...
Aloha!! Fundraiser For Our Foodbank
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Land Acknowlegement
Township staff have created a land acknowledgement for the Township. I am very pleased that one has been created; and I am very satisfied that such a respectful process has been used to create one. At the September 23rd council meeting Council is asked to approve it. ...
Bylaw Enforcement Review
On Monday September 23rd at 5pm there will be a presentation to review Bylaw Enforcement. The presentation is being done in a Council Workings session; public can listen to it but deputations are not permitted. Like our Council meetings you can watch it live stream.
Neigbourhood Plans
he September 23rd council agenda includes a report on the draft conceptual plans for the Doctors Lane and Old King Rd. neighbourhoods. There will be a presentation on this at the beginning. This exercise is very challenging for most of us as we are being asked what we...
Recent Comments
I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…
It appears there is a gross contradiction about 15th Sideroad/Bloomington future uses. Residential development on the south side was years…
Hi Nancy, Interesting idea...particularly the angle about training. Do you have an idea of specific parks? Hope you will come…
Hi Nancy, Location will never satisfy. I think your point about running it 2 different nights is very valid. thank…
Perhaps dog parks might be something to be considered in some of the parks. Most areas have large park areas…
I wish that the location of these Open Houses was more central to King Township. Couldn’t they at least be…
The details for maintaining our infrastructure are amazing.
The management efforts are most impressive...I had no idea.
Stops signs and excellent idea. Sixty km seems enough IMO, owing to the hills and driveways.
There have been numerous accidents at the 10th Concession and the 17th Sideroad. One accident recently was fatal. Surely that…