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.

No Broadband Yet?

If you don't a plan yet for having broadband at your home or business you will be interested in the Town hall on Wednesday, July 17th from 7-9 p.m. at the Nobleton Arena Hall. The town hall will focus on the expansion and enhancement of broadband in King Township....

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Metrolinx News Heard at Council

Purpose of this blog is to let readers know in advance about important issues on upcoming Council agenda and not to report what did transpire.  I am making an exception as there was a presentation at July 8 Council meeting by Metrolinx to update Council on GO train...

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Presentations at Council

At July 8th Council meeting there will be 2 presentations which interest me.  One is from Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority's CAO about 2019 Priorities. And one is from Metrolinx about a GO Expansion Update:  creating connections in King City.    

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Climate Emergency

At July 8 Council there will be a debate on a resolution put forwarded by Mayor Pellegrini and seconded by me re: declaring a climate emergency. I believe this declaration is appropriate.  As reported in the media, as we see already consequences of global warming and...

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Energy Management Plan for Twshp

On Council July 8 agenda there is a very important report:  a draft plan for how the Township will reduce the green house gas emissions (GHG) generated by our facilities & fleet and reduce our consumption of energy (natural gas, electricity).  The report is...

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Facilities Update

On Council agenda there is report for the final report on Facilities Services which is part of the  Parks Recreation & Culture (P&RC) Master Plan.  (There is also  summary report on the P&RC Masterplan). As reviewed there has been considerable consultation...

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Parks Update

On Council agenda there is report for the final report on Parks & Forestry Services which is part of the  Parks Recreation & Culture (P&RC) Master Plan.  (There is a summary report on the P&RC Masterplan). As reviewed there has been considerable...

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New Townhouses on Tatton Court

At July 8 Council meeting there is a public meeting for an application to build 25 townhouses on Tatton Court (north of King Ridge shopping complex, west of Dufferin). Here is the report.  To my mind the critical issue here is noise attenuation:  both Alpa Lumber and...

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new No Parking area

On July 8 Council agenda there is a report recommending parking restrictions, specifically "no parking" on 3 street segments 2 of the 3 are in Nobleton; and 1 is the 15th Sideroad west of Keele.  The latter has been triggered by complaints as to parking behavior...

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draft OP open house and public meeting

Important Dates associated with approving new Official Plan.  More information is here.  Thursday, June 27 2:30-5:30  Open House at Municipal Centre.  This format allows for question and answers with Planners. June 27 6pm  Statutory Public meeting at Municipal...

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Trail and Park Naming

On Council report for June 24 there is a report recommending the naming of a trail and a park feature.  I am very pleased to see a proposal to name a trail honouring Jane Underhill and the proposal to name the the hardball diamond in Memorial Park for Tom Ellison. ...

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Employment Area Conversion Requests

On June 24 Council agenda there is a report reviewing 2 requests for conversion of lands designated as employment to residential in King Township:  ~50% the prestige employment lands at south east corner of King Road/Jane (previously owned by Magna) and the Boynton...

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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…