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.

York Region Transit Info Meeting

York Region Transit representatives will be in Council Chambers Wednesday, April 4 from 4-8PM to hear your feedback to their 2018 service plan.  This is excellent opportunity to identify service improvements you would value.  

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Neighbourhood Watch: Monday March 5

Neighbourhood Watch Workshop is being conducted by York Region Police on Monday, March 5 from 7-9 pm in Council Chambers at 2075 King Road.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to make your neighbourhood and your own home & family more secure.  Here is...

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Neighbourhood Watch Session

Neighbourhood Watch Workshop is being conducted by York Region Police on Monday, March 5 from 7-9 pm in Council Chambers at 2075 King Road.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to make your neighbourhood and your own home & family more secure.

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North East King City Development

There is a statutory public meeting February 26 for the development in north east quadrant of King City.  This application which dates back several years is now at the stage of completing the the Functional Servicing/Development Area (FSDAS) study.  This is a critical...

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Schomberg Main Street Revitalization

At Council on February 26 there is a report from our Economic Development Officer about the opportunity to receive funds from the Rural Economic Development program to be directed towards revitalization of Main Street in Schomberg.  As we have initiatives already...

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Laskay Hall Update

There is a report on February 26 Council agenda about Laskay Hall.  For those anxious to see the Hall re-opened for public activities the report includes a review of work yet to be done with a plan for completion in May.  As reviewed it has taken longer than...

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Original Nobleton Junior Public School

The property owner (York Region District School Board) of the original Nobleton Junior Public School has applied to demolish the building.  As it is listed on the Municipal Registry the application requires approval from the Council using advice from the Staff who has...

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Textile Recycling Agreement

On February 26 Council there is a report about a proposed agreement between Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) and King to implement a Textile Recycling pilot program.  CDA is already partnered with York University to conduct Canada's first national study on textile...

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Amended 2018 Budget

An amended budget and business plan is on the Feb. 5 Council agenda.  As directed by Council in the previous Council meeting (Jan 29) Staff is presenting a budget offering a 0% increase in the Township property tax rate as opposed to an increase of 1.99%. To achieve...

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Bushland Heights

Here is Staff report on the Bushland Heights application for which there is  the statutory public meeting on February 5.  As I reviewed earlier, this development proposal is very significant as it for a small subdivision of 88 single detached houses on land...

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Inclusionary Zoning

At February 5 Council meeting there is a Staff report reviewing feedback to Ministry of Municipal Affairs 's proposed regulations for inclusionary zoning. (The latter being policies requiring residential development proposals over a certain size to include a...

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66 Main Street Designation

I have previously written about 66 Main St. Schomberg and the Heritage Advisory Committee's initiative to have it designated.  On Feb. 5 Council meeting there is recommendation to defend our designation to the Conservation Review Board as the designation has been...

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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…