Let’s Support Anti-SLAPP Legislation

Jul 7, 2013 | The Issues

At last Council meeting I gave notice of a motion that we should support the Anti-SLAPP legislation introduced in June.  SLAPP suits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation), or the fear/risk of such, are very effective in tempering the degree to which...

How will the ORMCP and GB be reviewed?

Jul 7, 2013 | The Issues

At last Council meeting I gave notice of  a motion that a letter should be sent to Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing requesting that the process for reviewing the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) and the Greenbelt Plan (GB) be identified.  Both...

Motion Requesting Participation in OMB hearing

Jul 7, 2013 | The Issues

At last Council meeting I gave notice of a motion that we should specifically request participation of Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing as supporters of King’s position in the OMB hearing on the Pacifico...

Mobility Plus: service improvements needed

Jun 13, 2013 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues

With my eyesight significantly restricted I attempted to work my way through an artificial maze mimicking the challenges of a blind person using York Region’s door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities (i.e. Mobility Plus) to reach a...

Wedding & Camping Venue Application

Jun 3, 2013 | The Issues

I have written previously about an application to create a wedding and camping venue at south west corner of Hwy 400 and Lloydtown Aurora Rd.  With one exception my concerns can be summarized as questioning conformity with Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP)...

Uncertainty Ends for Mary Lake Estates

May 22, 2013 | The Issues

There is finally a settlement on the Mary Lake Estate development.  The OMB hearing was completed on May 9th.  The Board approved the revised draft plan of subdivision (87 lots), the revised draft plan conditions and the zoning bylaw.  The Kingscross Estate Ratepayers...