Rural Public Transit

Jul 26, 2016 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues

As I indicated on another post about how limited the plans are for rural public transit over the next 25 years it is a nice coincidence that Ontario  is seeking input on how to improve public transportation between communities.  I have no delusion that there should be...

King Station Streets get a top coat!

Jul 19, 2016 | The Issues, Transportation

Finally…… the King Station community will see their road infrastructure improved with the topcoat  and as required repairs to curbs and sidewalks.  Council approved the award of contract with a total net budget of $855 thousand at July 11 Council.  People...

Project MOVE

Jul 9, 2016 | The Issues

I am really looking forward to the staff report at July 11th Council agenda on project MOVE (i.e. relocation of the municipal office.)  I am very pleased with the design choices being considered as they are very forward looking.  Design priorities are bold including...

OPA for NE Quadrant of King City

Jul 9, 2016 | The Issues

On 7/11 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) covering the development south of 15th Sideroad west side of Dufferin.  This is very important to King City given its size (land size of 204  hectares,nearly 1000...

Clean Yards By-law–draft for approval

Jul 9, 2016 | The Issues

As I have expressed earlier I think I welcome the regulatory changes being made to establish and enforce private property maintenance.  With the new clean yards by-law it will be far easier for someone to understand the expectations, the standards; and it will be more...