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.

Climate Strike In King

Climate Strikes are taking place from September 20-27  all over the world, demanding an end to the age of fossil fuels. The Climate Crisis won’t wait, so neither will we!  Join me and hundreds of others at northwest corner of Keele and King Road on Friday, September...

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Updating Transportation Master Plan

Its time to update the Transportation Master Plan (TMP); the vision is to improved different modes of travely including walking, cycling, transit and car.  Residents are invited to attend one of the scheduled information sessions to comment on issues experienced when...

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Budget 2020 Meeting Times

As I posted recently there has been a report to Council about the 2020 budget process.  Here is a detailed summary of the various upcoming meetings, including public consultation meetings, both when and where.  The first public consultation one is Tuesday, September...

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New Development on King Road

Tuesday, September 24 there is a Public Information Session for a proposed development  at the former site of the township office (2075 King Road.)  This is an excellent opportunity to review the proposal, to see visuals and to talk to the developer in order to ask...

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MTO News re: 16th SDRD

MTO News re: 16th SDRD

Ministry of Transport has finally provided update on the closure of 16th SDRD:  unfortunately it will continue to be closed until June 2020.  VERY frustrating for many people as this is 2 1/2 years later than originally announced.  Below is the notice Twshp. has...

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Budget 2020 Begins

At September 9 Council there is a staff report reviewing timelines and process for the 2020 budget. For the 2019 budget  was, for the first time, a multi year one for the operating expenses; 2019 was approved and for outyears it was a forecast.  For the 2020 exercise,...

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Schomberg Street Gallery

Schomberg Street Gallery

      This is a wonderful event:  in addition to seeing the art and meeting the artists there is the simple pleasure of strolling along Main Street in historic Schomberg.  And, there are unique cafes for picking up a delicious treat. Sunday September...

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Tree Bylaw: feedback wanted!

Last day to provide feedback on the draft tree bylaw is Sept. 9; please provide your comments on speaking@king.ca. Staff will then be assessing feedback and will bring to Council a revised draft bylaw unless they should determine that there is more work to be done....

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New Guidebooks for King

In the last couple weeks there have been enclosures in the King Weekly Sentinel of King publications:  2019/20 Fall/Winter Community Guide and 2019 Residents Guide.  If you did not receive or want another copies can be picked up at the Municipal Centre.  And both are...

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Why is this road being paved?

New communication "tools" have been launched by Engineering & Public Works to inform residents and business about Township road projects. On king.ca you can see a listing of all projects for 2019: specifically which road segment and the rationale for doing the...

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Kingscross Drive Construction Project

Notification has been sent to those living on Kingscross Drive about an imminent project to replace a culvert.  Notifications provide date of road closure (beginning August 21), specifically where and alternative route.  The closure will be inconvenient but is...

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What Do You Think about the draft Tree Bylaw?

As reported earlier a draft bylaw for trees has been proposed and feedback from you is very much wanted.  As of a few days ago there is an online consultation process which you can use to provide feedback, to ask questions and to learn more about it. I believe a tree...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…

  2. Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…

  3. We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…

  4. Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…

  5. Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…

  6. Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…

  7. The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…