Sep 18, 2014 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
October 27th, municipal election day, is less than 6 weeks away and I will be out & about knocking on doors in next couple days. It is an excellent opportunity to meet residents and business owners in Ward 5; I hope that I will be fortunate enough to meet many of...
Aug 27, 2014 | Debbie in the Community
At 8/25 Council there was a public meeting to receive a report for a zoning amendment application submitted by Seneca College. The need has been triggered by Seneca’s plans to execute a significant expansion at the King Campus. They are now ready to start...
Aug 27, 2014 | Debbie in the Community
Have you seen this flower? Have you marvelled at some soft beautiful purple snap dragon like flowers waving in the late summer breezes? Its the Himalayan Balsalm; unfortunately its an invasive species. Earlier in the summer Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority...
Jul 27, 2014 | Debbie in the Community
As reported in our local papers the wonderful tradition of our small town fair, the first Saturday after Labour Day, is no more. I was truly sad to read the press release announcing cancellation of Kettleby Fair. Even though my exposure to this wonderful tradition...
Jul 27, 2014 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
In early July a public meeting was held to discuss the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for King City. I am glad some residents and business owners were able to attend as there was opportunity for them to express their ideas about priorities in terms of which...