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.

Keele/Clearview Development: Public Meeting

Public meeting for a development on Keele at Clearview is being held at Council on May 8th.  In early March the developer hosted a open house with objective of giving community insight into their plans and to hear feedback.  The May 8th meeting is the statutory public...

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Widening Hwy 400: deputation for noise bylaw exemption

At May 8th Council there will be a deputation regarding an application by Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for a noise by-law exemption related to the widening of hwy 400 from 19th SDRD to 16th SDRD.  As indicated earlier the designs for this project are now available...

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Nobleton Zoning By-law Amendment Application

At May 8th Council there is the statutory public meeting for an application to amend the Nobleton Zoning By-law.  Yes....that by-law has been enacted very recently and already an amendment has been proposed.  As reviewed in the report, the application, if approved,...

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Information Event on Broadband

King is not slowing down on its efforts to speed up the installation of broadband (high-speed) internet infrastructure across the township. In order to keep up the momentum, King has invited key stakeholders to an information session on Tues., May 23 from 7 - 8:30 pm...

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Spring Tea

Spring Tea

It may not feel like spring but I know it is.  There is the annual Spring Tea Saturday, May 6th 1-4pm at Kettleby Christ Church traditional cream tea with homemade scones & jam other delights including bake table and plants $6/adult; $2/child

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Car Rally…a good time in  the countryside with friends

Car Rally…a good time in the countryside with friends

This is a very fun afternoon with special friend(s) or family members.  I know that participants in the 2015 rally have often asked when the next one will be.  (I know this to be true as those who were in my car have asked!)  Here are more details and how to get...

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Rare Opportunity for Inspiration

Very special opportunity for women:  Linda Lundstrom will spend some time talking about her life story which goes far beyond being a successful Canadian fashion pioneer.  She has established The Sewing Circle, a project with First Nations communities, with a vision to...

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King City GO Train Survey: Updated Web Link

Updated GO Train Survey To access GO train survey regarding changes to train station in King City here is the link. As I said in an earlier post, this survey is important given the magnitude of changes to come.  I have heard from readers that links provided earlier...

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More GO Trains Impact Everyone: what are your choices?

The upcoming changes to level of service of GO train in King City are very exciting and significant.  Frequent trains (every 15 minutes), both ways, all days means that the jobs and the cultural offerings in Toronto will be accessible without the challenging drive on...

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What do you want at the transformed King City GO?

There is an important survey from Metrolinx.  If you use the current GO station in King City OR you are looking forward to using it in future when there is more frequent service (i.e. all day both ways every 15 minutes) I strongly encourage you to do the survey.  It...

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Future of Forests in YR and King

Earlier I hi-lighted a report reviewing the status of the tree canopy in York Region and the good news that it is growing.  Now there is an opportunity to learn more about that report and to ask questions related to the subject of the forests in King and  in York...

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Project MOVE

The initiative to build a new town hall is encountering unexpected hurdles.  The zoning by-law was appealed; and now the OMB Chair has ruled that a pre-requisite for approving the latter is execution of an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) to provide specific alternative...

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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…