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.
Lease with York Region Police
On October 9 Council agenda there is a staff report covering the lease with York Region Police covering the YRP substation located at the new King Township Town Hall. As reviewed in the report YRP has contributed $1 million towards the Town Hall of which total cost...
Public Art in Laskay
There has been much well deserved celebration of the move of Laskay Hall to Heritiage & Cultural Centre. And now, there is appropriate celebration of Laskay's history. Staff report on Oct. 9 agenda recommends the award of a contract for the design and...
Fire Prevention: King City
The most valuable work done by our Fire Department is fire prevention. Wednesday, October 10 3:30-7:30 come to the King City Fire Station to learn how each of us, each family can prevent fires. I heard from families who attended the event last year in Schomberg that...
Ask The Candidates
Wednesday, October 3 the King Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all candidates meeting at Nobleton Lakes Golf Course. Registration is recommended; and when you do so you can submit your question. And if you can't make it to this meeting there is another opportunity. ...
Health Care in Our Community
A reminder: Mackenzie Health Foundation will be at the Heritage & Cultural Centre (2920 King Road) on Sunday, September 30 to talk about the future of health care in our community. Its very exciting as the options for hospital care are expanding with the...
No Retail Cannabis in King
There is staff report on September 24 Council agenda about retail cannabis including a proposed resolution indicating that King is opting out of the opportunity to have retail cannabis shops in King. The report also reviews that we will amend our zoning bylaws to...
Holland Marsh Soup Fest
Truly my favourite event is this Saturday, September 29. Such a wonderful way to celebrate the rich bounty of the Marsh. Here are all details for ticket prices, online ticket purchase etc. My advice: it starts at 11 AM...go early as the best soups run out!
Edgecore (Fandor) Development
On September 24 Council agenda there is Staff report recommending the signing of a subdivision agreement with Edgecore (Fandor) in Nobleton. This development is a a great addition to the Nobleton community: a brownfield site (once an auto recycling facility) is...
Health Care in our Community
Mackenzie Health Foundation will be at the Heritage & Cultural Centre (2920 King Road) on Sunday, September 30 to talk about the future of health care in our community. Its very exciting as the options for hospital care are expanding with the building of the new...
Dementia: developments globally and in York Region
Dementia is a cruel disease. And its frightening when you don't know how to help a loved one and/or you don't really understand it. On Friday, September 21 9 AM-1PM there is conference at King City Arena. Experts will speak about developments on care options around...
Terry Fox Run in King City
Legacy of Terry Fox continues in King City on Sunday 9/16 with the Terry Fox Run. It starts at Wellesley Park (northwest corner of Keele/King Road) at 9. Register and learn more about the Run here. I believe this is the 13th year for this event under the...
JaneKing Information Meeting
Wednesday Sept 12 from 6-8pm there is a developer hosted information meeting about the proposed development called "JaneKing." There was a public meeting for this development July 9; here is the Staff report presented at that meeting. At that meeting I expressed...
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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.…