Jul 17, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
I have finally taken the time to review the Monitoring the Moraine 2012 Status Report which was published in June. It was well worth the read as it caused me to think beyond the challenges and problems of my own backyard (i.e. King Township), to consider why it is...
Jul 17, 2012 | The Issues
We heard good news from York Region at July 9 Council: the project to improve King Road between Highways 400 and 27 has been substantially scaled back. The EA to widen it has been cancelled. There will be modifications to 5 intersections on King Road to improve...
Jul 17, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
York Region has implemented a pilot program for transit fare subsidies for intellectually challenged people. Under the pilot program, eligible Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) clients will receive a 50-per cent discount on York Region...
Jun 28, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
My motion regarding large scale developments of wind turbines passed unanimously at Council 6/25/12. Wind energy, along with other renewable energy sources, is an important energy source; our energy mix must feature more renewables in the future. Having said that,...
Jun 28, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
Important milestones in our Sustainability Plan have been accomplished. Terms of Reference (TofR) for the Sustainability Committee (SC) was approved by Council 6/25. And the Sustainability Plan was launched to all Municipal Staff this week. Next step: appoint the 4...
