King City GO Train Survey: Updated Web Link

May 4, 2017 | The Issues, Transportation

Updated GO Train Survey To access GO train survey regarding changes to train station in King City here is the link. As I said in an earlier post, this survey is important given the magnitude of changes to come.  I have heard from readers that links provided earlier...

Metrolinx at Council on April 3rd

Apr 2, 2017 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues

Metrolinx is on the April 3rd Council agenda; title of their deputation is “Creating Connections in King City.”  I think this will be a very interesting presentation.  Here is what I am looking for:   electrification schedule for the GO trains; noise...

LED Street Lights…for everywhere

Apr 2, 2017 | The Issues

On April 3rd Council agenda there is report from Staff recommending a plan for converting our street lights to LED.  I very enthusiastic about the proposal as a means to reduce electricity consumption.  Report indicates that reduction is in order of 40%.  It is a...

How Big Is Our Tree Canopy?

Apr 2, 2017 | The Issues

Too true that all we read about is bad news; here is some great news.  From 2012 to 2015 the forest canopy in York Region has grown 725 hectares and 502 hectares of that growth (i.e. 69%) is in King.  Trees are vital to mitigate climate change as it sequesters carbon;...
Steps Towards Connectivity

Steps Towards Connectivity

Mar 17, 2017 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues

Important steps have been taken to improve connectivity (i.e. reliable access to broadband) in King.  In January there was the funding announcement of $1.68 million (Federal/Provincial 50/50) to support the plan by Vianet to deliver services to residents and...