Jul 18, 2024 | The Issues
Construction on two designated heritage properties located at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre has begun in July. Heating and electrical lighting are being installed at both the church and the train station; also the interior walls and exterior wood panelling is...
Jul 18, 2024 | Miscellaneous, The Issues
Across the Township a common complaint is traffic travelling too fast on the local road going through the neighbourhoods. In Ward 5 traffic calming has been installed in 2 different areas (GO train station area and quadrant north of King Road and west of Keele.) The...
Jun 14, 2024 | Developments, Miscellaneous, The Issues
On June 17 Council agenda there is a report on whistle cessation which I have been wanting to see for several years. The report recommends the Council to authorize the cessation of train whistles at the three “at grade crossings” in King Township. To support the...
May 26, 2024 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report with a recommendation to approve Bylaw 2024-028 which will amend the Countryside Zoning Bylaw approved by Council in September 2022. As reviewed the latter has not been in full force due to 17 appeals; since its approval the...
May 11, 2024 | Developments, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On May 13 Council agenda there is a comprehensive report from Staff presenting the implications of Bill 185, The Cutting Red Tape To Build More Homes Act and the proposed Provincial Planning Statement. Once again the provincial government is modifying how decisions...
May 10, 2024 | Miscellaneous, The Issues
At the beginning of the May 13 Council meeting there will be a presentation by Nelson Costa, Manager of Traffic Safety, and Joseph Petrungaro, Director of Roads and Traffic Operations, York Region. Topic is York Region’s Vision Zero – Traveller Safety Plan. If...
