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.

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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Road Improvements

On June 24 Council agenda there are two reports covering plans for various form of road improvements.  On one the contract for surface treatments is recommended.  On another report recommendations for asphalt resurfacing and applying asphalt to identified gravel roads...

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Nobleton Car Wash Operating Hours

On Council June 24 agenda there is a report addressing the operating hours of the new carwash on King Road at east side of Nobleton.  The history of this development is complicated; it seems to me that the complexity was exacerbated by the proponent acting without...

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Presentation on Municipal Comprehensive Review

Chief Planner of York Region will be making a presentation at June 24 Council about the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) process.  As there are 2 requests for conversion of employment lands in King to residential learning more about this process is very important.

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Heritage Grant and Permits

On Council 6/24 agenda there is a report on an application for a permit for alterations and repairs on a designated heritage property and an application for a grant to contribute to the project.  I am very pleased that the property owner is taking good care of this...

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Heritage Award 2019

Heritage Award 2019

Now is the time to nominate a heritage building in King which inspires you.  The 2019 Heritage Award is now receiving nominations.  Criteria is simple:  a building which you admire and are pleased to see being cared for by its owners.  You may admire it because of:...

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Service Canada Passports

Need to renew your passport?  Applying 1st time?  Service Canada will be in King City Wed. June 26 10-3pm at the King City arena 2nd floor. Here is the poster.    

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Metrolinx Town Hall re York Region

Metrolinx is hosting a Town Hall with focus on York Region Monday, June 24 7-8:30 at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie. Good opportunity to ask questions about service.  Here is link to register for in person or on line attendance and to send in question....

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Different Place for Drawdown Workshops

There is different venue for the workshops about Reversing Global Warning.  All other details re: times are same. New location: York Pines United Church, 3150 Lloydtown Aurora Rd., Kettleby.  (this is west of Jane/east of 400.  See here. REVERSING GLOBAL WARMING:...

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King Loves Its Trees

On Council June 10 agenda there is a report about and including a draft tree bylaw.  As reviewed the proposed bylaw is relevant to private property in the 3 villages:  King City, Nobleton and Schomberg.  It is a my perspective that this is long overdue as trees, a...

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Development with Hambly House

Development with Hambly House

On Council agenda for June 10 there is a report on the development at northwest corner of Hwy 27/King Road including the designated heritage property known as Hambly House.  This development was the subject of a public meeting in November 2017.   Since then some...

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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…