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.

Ontario Building Code

At 5pm Oct. 28 there is a Working Council Session.  Public is invited to observe as Council learns and asks questions.  At this session the Chief Building Officer will review changes to the Ontario Building Code and its impact on King.   Its  been a great frustration...

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Presentations of Interest at October 15 Council Agenda

At the beginning of the Oct. 15 council agenda there are two presentations which I think will be of interest. First one is about the King Township Food Bank by Geoff Simpson, President of the KTFB Second one York Region 2025 Transit initiatives by Tamas Hertel,...

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Winter Maintenance For Our Roads

On Council Oct. 15 agenda there is a staff report recommending the solution for implementing the previously approved plan to modify the winter maintenance strategy for our roads.  The latter will eliminate use of rock salt on our roads and the use of Thawrox treated...

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Motion on Clean Electricity Regulations

At the October 9 Council agenda  my motion about Canada's Clean Energy Regulations will be considered.  It was seconded by Councillor Avia Eek. I decided to put forth this motion once I understood the principles of the Regulations:  reduce greenhouse gas emissions,...

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Tribute Nobleton

On Oct. 15 Council agenda there is a report recommending that the Mayor and Clerk sign the final Subdivision Agreement between the Township of King and Tribute Nobleton Holding pending final review. The Tribute subdivision initially was for 207 single detached...

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Hwy Corridor 11

At the October 7 council meeting there is a statutory public meeting for amendments to our Official Plan, ”Our King, and the countryside zoning bylaw which will enable the establishment of a planning framework for the Hwy. 11 corridor. This is a very complex...

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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

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...

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Invasive Species

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...

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Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration on Monday

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...

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Recent Comments

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

  7. So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…

  8. I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…