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.
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:...
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...
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...
Sproule St. Development
On Council June 10 agenda there is a report recommending approval for a site plan application. The development application was approved in May 2016 but execution did not proceed; new property owner has now submitted a revised application similar to the original. The...
OP Open House and Public Meeting
Important Dates associated with approving new Official Plan. More information is here. June 7 revised draft OP available on website along with a tracked version of changes since the March 2019 version. Go to speaking.king.ca. June 27 2:30-5:30 Open House at...
Council Motion on Bill 108
On May 27 Council agenda there is a motion I put forward for consideration in response to Bill 108. This Bill has been drafted for the stated purpose of increasing the supply of homes by modifying many statues and processes (e.g. environmental assessment act,...
Street Naming Policy
On 5/27 Council agenda there is a report proposing a new policy for naming new streets. Its interesting to see how such decisions are made. Sounds like a good process.
Drawdown: reversing global warming
REVERSING GLOBAL WARMING: INTRODUCTION TO DRAWDOWN Weekend 4-session Workshop Friday, June 14, 7-9:30 PM / Saturday, June 15, 9-11:30 AM Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30 PM King Township Municipal Bldg, 2585 King Rd. During this workshop created by the Pachamama Alliance,...
2019 Tax Bills
In April Council approved a tax levy increase of 2.3% for the Township share of property taxes. In the May 27 Council agenda there is a report presenting the 2019 property taxes for the various assessment classes. Total tax rate is a blend of Township, Regional and...
Bill 108: risks as to how we grow
On May 27 agenda there is Staff report reviewing the implications of the Province's proposed Bill 108 called "More Homes, More Choice Act." This Bill, if passed as is, has significant impact on how our communities evolve: what is built, how it is built. More...
Foraging Workshop
Find out what is edible and tasty in the woods and open spaces. Foraging Workshop May 15 at Laskay Hall
Climate Protection Plan
On the May 13 Council agenda there is report identifying how the the Township will develop and ultimately execute a plan for reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas. As indicated we have base line data from 2012 against which we can measure progress. ...
Recent Comments
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…