Wetlands Under Attack

It will be no surprise to those who know me and/or read my blog that I am very disturbed by the news that wetlands are being considered as obstacles to development; and that rather than modifying a project (i.e change its location) permissions are being granted by the...

Green Building Standards

On Nov.16 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the final version of sustainable developement standards for approval by Council; also presented is the plan for implementing with a start date of February 2021 for all new site plan applications.  This...

Traffic Calming Strategy

On Council agenda there is staff report recommending approval of the traffic calming strategy.  This has been a long time in process; but, we have ended up with a robust program utilizing feedback from the community.  It makes a lot of sense to me that there are 3...

COVID-19: impact in King

As evident from provincial and local numbers we are not doing very well in terms of “flattening the curve” of those with COVID-19.  This is worrisome.  And its frustrating as the specifics as to what is restricted or not changes frequently.  To stay...

Rental Apartments on Keele

On Council Nov. 16 agenda there is a staff report on the project to construct a mixed use 4 storey building on west side of Keele across from the Church.  I have expressed previouslyKing Station’s Development on Keele my enthusiasm for the initiative because of what...

Miscellaneous Fees and Charges

On the Council agendae over the next three months there are several meeetings for various budget-type items:   miscellaneous fees & charges, water and wastewater, budgets & business plans.  In some instances there will be bylaws for approval to execute the...