Greenbelt Series…a valuable read

Oct 21, 2014 | The Issues

There is a very timely 6 part series in the Toronto Star, penned by veteran journalist John Barber on the Greenbelt.  His articles touch on everything:  from the Greenbelt’s agricultural sector, to the state of its urban river valleys, to its ecological,...

Who is NOT funding my election campaign

Oct 8, 2014 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues

I have voted with a resounding “yes” to the question from “Campaign Fairness” if I would promise to accept donations only from individuals and not from corporations and not for unions.  I have made this pledge to ensure that there is no...

Collard, Winter & Scott Re-construction Update

Oct 8, 2014 | The Issues

As I recently wrote, the reconstruction of Collard, Winter and Scott has not progressed as had been anticipated.  I brought it up at Council meeting on Monday; specifically I indicated that the status of the project is very disappointing and that the lack of...

Burns Blvd. is now open!

Oct 8, 2014 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues

The most westerly leg of Burns Blvd in King City opened on Monday so that one can now drive south to access King Road.   The opening of the road prior to the Township assuming it is in response to residents identifying health & safety concerns about not being able...

Emergency Repairs For a Road..but not for Collard, Winter & Scott

Oct 4, 2014 | The Issues

When I started this blog my commitment to myself & to my readers was that I would share “the good, the bad and the ugly.”  This post is both bad and ugly.   There is a  report on Council agenda for giving a contract for emergency repairs of a road;...

Are you registered to Vote?

Oct 4, 2014 | The Issues

If there is any doubt in your mind whether you are on the voters’ list I urge you to confirm your status before going to the polls.  Being registered before you go to the polls will save you time.  You can check your status on  King’s website and if...