Sep 19, 2024 | Developments, The Issues
On September 23rd Council meeting there is a report recommending that Council issue an intent to designate three properties in King because of their cultural heritage interest or value under part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). I suspect that many persons will...
Sep 7, 2024 | Climate Action, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On September 9 council agenda there is a report which includes as an attachment the final draft of the King Community Climate Action Plan (KCCAP). Developing it has been a long process but given the complexity of the issues and the need to engage & connect with...
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...
