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.
King City Library and Seniors Centre is Approved!
Council has approved the construction and the budget for the King City Library and Seniors Centre. This community hub meets the needs of our Seniors and our library users. For the Seniors there is benefit due to a change in programme opportunities and more space. For...
Bylaw For Cannabis Operations
At June 25 meeting Council approved zoning bylaw amendments to introduce zoning regulations regarding the growing of cannabis. The regulations define where such may be feasible and infrastructure requirements for having such an operation. Its not my practice to report...
GO Train Whistles: resolution
At 5/28 Council agenda we reviewed a proposed resolution to send to Metrolinx regarding our concerns about train whistles. Councillor Mortelliti and myself asked for an additional statement to be added to specifically ask for whistles to be used in a consistent and...
Collard Drive: new pumping station
At 5/28 Council there was a report covering the installation of a substantial upgrade to the Collard Drive Sanitary Pumping Station. This has long been wanted as the current execution is unsightly and is unreliable requiring frequent maintenance efforts. ...
Valley King Phase 1
On 5/28 Council agenda there was a Staff Report for the Township to assume ownership of the public works in the 1st phase of the Valley King Development. 2nd phase will continue to belong to the developer until they have fulfilled all conditions including a 2 year...
LPAT: presentation to Council
At May 7th Council there will be a presentation to Council by our legal council about the new Local Planning Appeals Tribunal (LPAT) which has replaced the OMB. Purpose is to inform Council about this new process. I anticipate it will review what can be appealed,...
NE King City Developments: Public Meeting
At May 7 Council there is the statutory public meeting for the development applications for subdivisions in the north east quadrant of King City (south of 15th SDRD/west of Dufferin.) This is important project for King as current plans include 1,100 units (124...
LED Conversion Begins
Conversion of the Township's street lights to LED has commenced. Benefits are numerous: the luminaries are dark sky compliant which minimizes light pollution and distributes light more uniformly: its more efficient in terms of electricity consumption and life; they...
Come to Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteer Appreciation Night: Thursday, April 26 7 PM at Country Day School Come to celebrate the wonderful volunteers in King who contribute so much to the quality of our lives. We will be acknowledging individuals of all ages who have been nominated by the...
Help Clean Up King for Spring!
It looks like spring is arriving and will stay! Enjoy the sun & air and spend some time with friends, neighbours & family to help clean up our streets and roads this weekend. Here is the full list of Township events for King Loves Spring.
ASK & Township Partnership
On the April 23rd Council agenda there is a recommendation for a 3 year partnership with Arts Society King (ASK). As indicated in the report this builds on a 1 year "pilot" program. The agreement is comprehensive in that expectations of each of the two parties is...
Grant for Eversley Church
Staff report on April 23rd Council agenda recommends approval of a heritage permit application for replacement of main door of the Eversley Church on Dufferin. As reviewed in the report the work is being done such that the outcome is authentic to the period and that...
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.…