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.
Apartments on Banner Lane
At the October 7 Council meeting there is a statutory public meeting for an application regarding 24 Banner Lane to amend the zoning bylaw to permit development of a four story apartment building. The report reviews in detail how the application is in conformity with...
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PowerKing: EV Event
Is an EV right for you? Find out at King’s ‘PowerKing: Electric Vehicle event Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10a.m. to 4p.m. at the King Township Municipal Centre Test drive an electric vehicle with Plug’n Drive, check out e-bikes, speak with EV owners. There will...
Invasive Species
Take Community Services' survey about invasive species. The data collected from it will inform Community Services educational efforts moving forward in relation to invasive species, such as fact sheets, workshops and hands-on removal/mitigation efforts. Community...
Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration on Monday
In partnership with the Indigenous Action Committee, King is commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a community gathering on Monday, Sept. 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre This evening will honour residential school...
Aloha!! Fundraiser For Our Foodbank
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Land Acknowlegement
Township staff have created a land acknowledgement for the Township. I am very pleased that one has been created; and I am very satisfied that such a respectful process has been used to create one. At the September 23rd council meeting Council is asked to approve it. ...
Bylaw Enforcement Review
On Monday September 23rd at 5pm there will be a presentation to review Bylaw Enforcement. The presentation is being done in a Council Workings session; public can listen to it but deputations are not permitted. Like our Council meetings you can watch it live stream.
Neigbourhood Plans
he September 23rd council agenda includes a report on the draft conceptual plans for the Doctors Lane and Old King Rd. neighbourhoods. There will be a presentation on this at the beginning. This exercise is very challenging for most of us as we are being asked what we...
Population, Housing and Employment Forecast
The September 23rd Council agenda includes a report about population, housing and employment forecasts through to 2051. There will be a presentation of this report. Those forecasts are yet to be finalized, but pending Council approval on 9/23 Staff is going to...
Hwy 27 and Wellington st. Development
At the September 23rd Council there is a recommendation to approve the zoning bylaw amendment application and it's implementing bylaw for the development including several properties on Hwy. 27 and at 15 Wellington St. The application proposes a development of a 160...
Amendments For Priestley Demolition
At the September 23rd Council there is a recommendation to approve applications to enable development at the two properties on Lloydtown Aurora Rd west of Jane where Priestly Demolition operates. Specifically, the applications include amending the Official Plan to...
Recent Comments
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