Dec 1, 2022 | Developments, Policies, Masterplans
Contrary to numerous promises the Province is proposing to carve out 7,400 acres from the Greenbelt (GB) across 10 municipalities, including >600 acres in King on west side of Bathurst north of DAvid Drive. The latter is to contribute to the goal of buidling 1.5...
Nov 24, 2022 | Budget, Policies, Masterplans
Since its tabling on October 25 my own understanding of the negative consequences of Bill 23 has increased; my initial response that it is very bad has not changed but my understanding of the details is much clearer. One such detail is that there is no question that...
Nov 21, 2022 | Climate Action, Developments, Policies, Masterplans
Over the last week I have learned more about the consequences, the implications of Bill 23. More knowledge has only deepened my understanding that it is very bad and regressive. And it has made worse by the announcement to take lands out of the protection of the...
Nov 5, 2022 | Developments, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On November 7 council meeting there is a staff report on the subject of Bill 23; specifically It presents our staff assessment of the impact on King. The implications are significant and very complex. This report coupled with comments received at the council meeting...
Nov 2, 2022 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
Shocking new legislation has been tabled which will dramatically change how new development will be approved and built. As proposed the magnitude of risk in terms of quality of community and quality of life is very high; hence it is imperative that there is adequate...
Sep 24, 2022 | Policies, Masterplans
At the September 26 Council meeting the final version of the new Zoning Bylaw for the Countryside area of King Township is presented with a recommendation for approval. This new bylaw is very much needed as it is replacing the current 48 year old bylaw and its...
