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.
Development on Keele: info meeting Wednesday
Wednesday, Oct. 23 6-9PM there is a public information meeting about the development proposed for Keele St south of King Road where there has been bright blue hoarding along the sidewalk for several years. This is your opportunity to see the plans, both what it is...
Provincial Policy Statement proposal
On Oct.21 Council agenda there is report with proposed response to the draft Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). The PPS is a high level summary of provincial policy on all matters related to land use and how the land is used. Having read it over and looked at some of...
Model Home application
At Oct. 21 Council meeting there is a public meeting for a zoning bylaw amendment to permit a model home being installed at Carmichael and Keele Road. If you wish to comment, ask questions there is no need to register ahead of time.
Additional Parking
Staff report at Oct. 21 Council recommends a contractor to execute plans for additional parking at both the Municipal Centre and the Heritage & Cultural Centre. As the need for expanding the parking at the former has been well demonstrated I think everyone will...
CDS: expansion and protection of heritage
Monday November 4th there will be a public meeting to address a zoning bylaw amendment application by Country Day School. I am very interested in the plan as it involves the original school house of CDS; and I am happy to see that the old school is being very...
Nobleton Community Open House
October 30 at Nobleton Library there is a community consultation hosted by the developer for a subdivision in northwest of Nobleton. Here are details.
Advance Voting Has Begun!
Advance voting for the Federal election has started. Runs every day 9-9 for four days: Friday, Oct. 11 through to and including Monday, Oct. 14. If you are informed and know for whom you want to vote why not do so this weekend to avoid the rush on Oct. 21? If you...
October 19: lots to do in King City
There is something for everyone Saturday, Oct. 19 in King City. 8-12 at the Municipal Centre there is the indoor garage sale! Perhaps a unique gift can be found there. 11-3 at the Heritage and Cultural Centre there is a Heritage Harvest celebration. As identified in...
Nature Walk with TRCA Saturday 10/19
Saturday Oct. 19th 1-2:30 pm there is a walk guided by TRCA leaving from Kettle Lake Park (south of King Road/east of Burns). This is a wonderful way to experience and learn about the natural heritage in King City. TRCA requests that you let them know of you intent...
Green Development Standards
On Oct. 7 Council agenda there is a report presenting a draft proposal for a Sustainable Development Standards Program. As reviewed for several years there has been a "checklist" of features which King wants to be incorporated into new developments but there has been...
Model Home Application
Oct. 21 at Council meeting there will be a public meeting regarding a zoning bylaw application for a property at southeast corner of Carmichael and Keele. The intent of the application is to enable a model home to be built there. Here is formal notice for the...
Meet Federal Candidates
There is one more opportunity to meet the Federal Candidates: Thursday, Oct. 10 7-9PM at Municipal Centre. This final event is hosted by CCKT. Note: All candidates have been invited; whether they choose to participate is unknown to me.
Recent Comments
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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.
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