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.

Facilities Review/Information

Tuesday, April 23 6-8PM there is a facilities review of several Township facilities: the Kettleby Pottageville Hall, Pottageville Pavilion, the Schomberg Arena and Schomberg Community Centre.  I anticipate that it will include information about current usage, costs,...

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Studio Tour April 27, 28 in beautiful King

This coming weekend is the annual studio tour.  You can find artists and their work in a variety of venues across the Township on Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 5 PM.  Learn more about the event here.  At each venue you will be able to pick up an informative,...

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Agricultural & Economic Development

At Council on April 15 there will be a presentation on Agriculture and Agri-Business  from an economic development perspective.  I anticipate that this will be very interesting.  It is early in the agenda so if you want to hear it I suggest you be there shortly after...

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Capital Budget 2020-2022

On April 15 agenda there is a report confirming modifications to the capital budget for 2020-2022.  As indicated the total value of the capital budgets is not being modified vs what was presented in March 18 budget (both operating and capital budget for 2019-2022) but...

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Our Archives

On April 12 Council agenda there is a report recommending the transfer of the Archive collection from the King Township Historical Society to the Township.  This transfer is not one of location:  the archives will continue to be at the Heritage & Cultural Centre...

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Friday Jazz with Larry Kurtz

Looking for some good music for your Friday evening.  Check out the jazz happening at Laskay Hall at 8PM.  Larry Kurtz and the Lawbreakers will be there.  To purchase tickets in advance so you will not be disappointed see here.  For $40 (including HST) you can have...

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CHATS: support my walk for CHATS

There are only a few days until the 2019 Walk For Wellness.  This event is the only fundraiser of CHATS.  As I have already said I strongly believe that the "best aging" is in one's own home.  CHATS (Community and Home Assistance to Seniors) helps people do just that...

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Meet Mayor and Councillors of Wards 1 and 5

Tuesday, April 16 6:30-8 Mayor  Steve Pellegrini, Councillor Jordon Cescolini and myself will be at the Township Municipal Centre  (2585 King Road.)    I hope you will drop in to see us, to ask some questions, to give feedback.  It is informal and very much depends on...

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Tell YRT What You Want

Wednesday, April 17 York Region Transit Services will be at the Municipal Centre (2585 King Road)  from 4Pm to 8pm to  tell you about changes in service over the next year and ii) to hear from residents as to what they would like to see. This is an excellent...

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King Road “Re-make”

King Road “Re-make”

In 2019 and 2020 there will be significant road work on King Road in King City: Dufferin to new Municipal Centre.  Monday, April 8 at 6 PM at Municipal Centre there is an information meeting. Starts at 6PM with powerpoint presentation; in addition there will be...

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Protecting Farmland

On Wednesday, April 10 7-9 there is a meeting focused on farmland in King Township and Ontario, and the importance of preserving productive farmland into the long term future.  Concerned Citizens of King Township are hosting it with guest speakers from the Ontario...

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Volunteer Appreciation Night

Volunteer Appreciation Night

Volunteers have been nominated and selected for acknowledgment at the 2019 Volunteer Appreciation Night.  You are invited to join the celebration of these volunteers who have made a difference in the quality of our life in King.  The big night is Thursday, April 25;...

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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…