What I Heard at AMO

I attended the virtual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference for Aug. 17-20.  As I found these conferences in past years to be worthwhil I looked forward to it and was curious as to how effective it would be as a virtual experience.  Again, there...

Active Transportation Plan: setting priorities

For several months residents have been providing feedback and asking questions about active transportation throughout King Township. On Friday September 10 there will be a virtual public information centre (PIC) at 12 noon.  We can’t do all the projects at once;...

September Council Meetings

Monday, September 21 there are Council meetings; specifically at 5 pm there is a Working Committee of the Whole Session at which Staff will be providing Council information about the active transportation strategy and the traffic calming strategy.  Purpose of a...

COVID Alert App

I posted earlier about the new COVID Alert app.   At AMO the app was frequently identified as an important tool for minimizing wave 2.  Its  available for download on smart phones in Ontario. Click here for full summary of it and how to get & use it.   I have down...

Zancor Condo at 2075 King Road

At Monday August 10 Council meeting there is a report recommending approval of Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA) to enable the building of a condominium at the site of former Township Office at 2075 King Road. This project is exciting for...

Modifications to “One King”

As posted earlier, a report regarding proposed modifications to our adopted “Our King” official plan (OP) is being presented to Council at the August 10 Council meeting.  Here is the Staff report.  You can review the modified OP at speaking@king.ca  and...