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.
Draft Strategic Plan 2019-22
On March 9 Council agenda there is report regarding establishment of a strategic plan for the remaining time of this Council (i.e. through to 2022). The report requests endorsement of the identified priorities, objectives and key actions which will then inform...
Interesting Series With Speakers
1st meeting is Thursday March 5 7pm with roster of experts talking about trees: role in mitigating climate change, community vs personal ownership, the science.
Public Info Session: new residential beside KC library
On Tuesday March 3rd there is opportunity for public to look at plans & drawings for a proposal to build townhomes on the property immediately west of the King City library. This developer hosted open house is from 6:30-8pm at King City Arena in Lions Room on...
Transportation Masterplan (TMP): final draft
On February 24 agenda there is the draft TMP with a recommendation for Council to approve it. Changes have been made to draft presented in previous Council which, I believe, enhance the value of this masterplan. I commented earlier about the plan; and want to make a...
By-law Report: stats and plans
Februry 24 Council agenda includes a report from By-law; its entitled 2019 statistics but it also includes information on program & service improvements. The productivity of the division is noteable: since 2016 there has been 81% more complaints with no...
Road Closure: Lloydtown Aurora Rd /400
Feb. 22 and 23 the Lloydtown Aurora Road will be closed over the 400. Ramps on & off 400 will be accessible.
Appreciating Those Who Volunteer
Do you know a person who gives their time for the benefit of your community? Now is the time to nominate a person who has made a difference in your King community; a person you believes special recognition for all the time and energy they put out for their neighbours...
Spring/summer Community Guide
Spring/summer 2020 Community Guide is out. If you don't haveo one pick one up at Municipal Centre or at the Community Centres. You can also access all of the valuable info on activities and groups in King online.
Township Recreation Centre: update
At Council on Feb. 10 there is a report providing update on the initiative to build a multi use recreation complex at northwest corner of 15h SDRD/ Dufferin on Seneca lands. Captial budget of $37million has been approved and preliminary work is underway. ...
Country Day School Project
At Feb. 10 Council meeting there is a report regarding the application from Country Day School (CDS) to modify their campus to enable replacement of portables and to incorporate the historic 1883 one room school house such that it is fully visible, in its original...
ServiceKing
On Feb.10 Council there is a report reviewing a new service/program launched since the relocation of all Staff to the new Municipal Centre, called ServiceKing. Residents and businesses are now able to interface with front line Staff at one place: the counters...
Mayor’s Cultural Gala: what for?
On the Feb. 10 Council agenda there is a report reviewing intent of the fund raiser, Mayor's Heritage and Cultural Gala and how the profits will be shared amongst King Heritage and Cultural Centre (HCC), King Township Historical Society (KTHS) and Arts Society King...
Recent Comments
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
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.…