An Act Replacing OMB

Jan 7, 2018 | The Issues

On Jan. 8th Council agenda there is a staff report reviewing implications of Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watershed Act.  (This is the Act which eliminates Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).)The Act provides a framework whereby those who hear...

Potential for East Humber Headwaters Park!

Dec 9, 2017 | Developments, The Issues

There is no guarantee of outcome but if it comes to pass this is a fabulous development:  a new park on the Oak Ridges Moraine east of King City to be called East Humber Headwaters Park.  As indicated in the resolution this outcome is contemplated as the result of a...

2018 Budget & Business Plan

Dec 9, 2017 | The Issues

At 5 PM on December 11 there is a working session of Committee of Whole.  Public is welcome to attend and listen but the target audience, so to speak, is Council members i.e.  questions from public are not entertained.  Subject of the session is the draft 2018 budget...

Dufferin and King Road Development Public Meeting

Nov 26, 2017 | The Issues

At November 27  Council meeting there is statutory public meeting for a planning application to re-develop the lands at south west corner of Dufferin and King Road in King City.  (Follow link provided and see agenda item 6.1.) The proposed development include a 1...

Budget 2018: what do you want?

Nov 26, 2017 | The Issues

Several week ago I asked if my readers had any input for the upcoming 2018 budget; specifically are there programs/services occurring today which you think should be reduced or eliminated in order reduce property tax burden.  Or, are there programs/services you would...