Jun 2, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
Saturday morning (6/2) I attended an event to honour the 2012 Moraine Heroes. Five (5) individuals or groups were nominated by peers for their contributions to making the Oak Ridges Moraine a better place. King Township personalities figured prominently this year. ...
Jun 2, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
May 28th working Committee of Whole was devoted to our road, bridges & culverts infrastructure. Not very exciting topic in itself but of importance given the financial impact. For roads estimated capital needs are $30 million over next 10 years with 2/3 required...
May 22, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
In case you haven’t heard: the place to be on Saturday June 16th is King. Starting in the late morning there will be lots happening in King City: King City Lions are arranging a big celebration in honour of their 60 years contributing to King City AND there is the...
May 9, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
A new dimension to the assessment of the “goodness” of the subdivision application by Mary Lake Estates has emerged: Chelydra serpentina a.k.a snapping turtles. At the 4/30 Public Meeting Council and attending public saw mapping by citizens of numerous sightings just...
May 9, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
Are you equipped to efficiently collect and use rain water for your garden? You can buy a great rain barrel at Springfest this weekend for $35. When I saw it at Volunteer Appreciation Night last week I was really struck by its ease of use. (But, to clarify…I have...
May 9, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
Road Watch is a safe way to respond to observations of aggressive driving behavior. And, by doing so you may actually cause a change in behavior. (Aggressive driving includes speeding, unsafe lane changes,unsafe passing, disobeying traffic signs and signals.)...
