Jul 9, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
I am very pleased that process is underway to review the by-law governing discharge of firearms. It is time to review it as the profile of King is changing. Urban development has crept closer to wild/natural areas where discharging of fire arms is allowed. And I...
Jun 28, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
If its not part of your tradition start this year. Come to Kettleby for the evening of July 1 (Sunday). Fireworks display is at 9:45. But before that there is food, games and refreshments starting at 7PM in the Park. If you prefer, bring a picnic. For more...
Jun 28, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
My motion regarding large scale developments of wind turbines passed unanimously at Council 6/25/12. Wind energy, along with other renewable energy sources, is an important energy source; our energy mix must feature more renewables in the future. Having said that,...
Jun 28, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
Important milestones in our Sustainability Plan have been accomplished. Terms of Reference (TofR) for the Sustainability Committee (SC) was approved by Council 6/25. And the Sustainability Plan was launched to all Municipal Staff this week. Next step: appoint the 4...
Jun 13, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
At the 6/11 Council meeting I tabled a motion regarding large scale developments of wind turbines. Although the Province through its Green Energy Act has eliminated a municipality’s ability to approve or not approve such applications I believe we can not sit back and...
Jun 13, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
On Sunday I participated in a tour of the recently opened Museum and Community Centre in Whitchurch-Stouffville in the village of Vandorf; it was organized by the Historic Society of King. What a fabulous public space. What a demonstration of what can be achieved...
