Municipalities Have Authority on Fill–resolution

King Township Council passed a resolution Monday, which if fulfilled, will enhance the ability of all municipalities to exercise their authority to protect water sources in their area.  Specifically, our resolution asks the federal Ministry of Transport,...

Water and Wastewater Rates

One resident has commented that our water rates  support the cliché that water is blue gold.  I think that is a huge exaggeration but I do understand why the comment would be made as water and waste water rates are increasing at a rate well beyond inflation. Annual...

King City Corporate Center (KCCC)

A special Council meeting has been called for this Monday, 11/19; critical agenda item is KCCC application.  The staff report which can be read here recommends that the applications (Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Draft plan of subdivision) be...

LIC Amendment Approved

There is a new tool for us to achieve our targets for reductions in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions and at same time it can enable private property owners to improve their own carbon foot print.  Local Improvement Charge (LIC) regulation has been amended so...

What Comes After Slots At Racetracks?

For good reason anxiety in the equine sector continues despite their being talk of a new model to replace the Slots At Race Tracks Program (SARP).  An edited version of the recommendations from the expert panel to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs...

Headwaters Horse Country—learnings & opportunities

There is a vision to promote the Headwaters region as a centre of equine excellence in the province of Ontario and by doing so to support, grow and advocate for this vital sector in the regional economy.  As King is a neighbour to Headwaters and as the equine sector...