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.

Official Plan Update

Staff report on 1/14 Council agenda provides an update on a new Official Plan.  Target is to release a working draft to Public in March.  Open houses will be scheduled for April.  As indicated in the report comments submitted earlier have not been lost!

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Bill 66 Section 10: why its bad for communities

Since my first post about Bill 66 which, if passed as currently written, enables municipalities to pass an "open-for-business" by-law, I have been learning more.  I am now even more concerned.  As written this Bill can impact every municipality in Ontario if the local...

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2019 Greetings

Happy New Year!  I wish you all good health and joy over 2019. I will take this opportunity to alert you to some opportunities to connect with other residents in King and to help shape our King community. New Year's Levee:  the annual Mayor and Council Pancake...

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“Open For Business”: putting our community at risk

I am extremely concerned about Bill 66, Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act which has recently been introduced by the Province.  I believe it puts our community at risk, as it allows municipalities to bypass planning policies and clean water regulations in our...

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Water and Wastewater Rates

On Council agenda is a Staff recommendation for water and waste water rates for 2019.  The average  blended bill (i.e. water and waste water) for a household using 250 cubic meters of water /year is $158.56, 11.8% .  It is a big increase; logic for such is as...

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KeeleOne Development Application

On Council agenda for December 10 there is report recommending approval in principle of zoning bylaw amendment for the KeeleOne project. It has been 2 years since the public meeting was held for this development.  I continue to be excited by this proposal and am...

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Parking Exemptions

On Dec. 10 agenda there is Staff report recommending a significant change in how to respond to requests for exemptions to the bylaws restricting parking, particularly the restrictions during the winter months.  I think the recommended plan sounds excellent:  focused...

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Parking By-law For Heavy Trucks

Here is Staff report proposing an amendment to our parking by-law to address the problem of heavy trucks parked on municipal roadways.  I think the recommendation to prohibit such across the Township is sound.

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Trees of Giving

From November 24-December 15  there is a diverse exhibit of trees decorated for the Christmas season.  There is such a variety as each has been decorated by various Community Groups.  I encourage you to drop into the Heritage & Cultural Centre to see them and vote...

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Development Proposal North of Dennison on Keele

Wednesday December  5 there is a developer hosted meeting for a proposed development on Keele St. south of Dennison for 56 townhouses.  Here is the notice with details. This an excellent opportunity for the public to understand the proposal, to ask questions of the...

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How King Is Looking After Its Trees

Concerned Citizens of King Township is having their annual general meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at the new Town Hall (2585 King Road).  Meeting begins at 7PM.  The guest speaker is Chris Fasciano, King's Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture. He will presenting...

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Volunteer Opportunities

Now is the opportunity to get involved in some of the Township's new projects and initiatives.  Volunteers are being sought out to join one of the committees or boards:  Accessibility Advisory committee, Sustainability Advisory Committee, Committee of Adjustment,...

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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…