Welcome to my blog! MY primary objective is to alert my constituents and others in King Township about issues being reviewed at the upcoming Council meetings. I do this as I believe the quality of Council decisions is enhanced when the public is engaged. I hope that residents will make deputations and/or send emails to Council to express their opinion and/or to ask important questions. Also, I include notice of meetings and events which I think are particularly important. I welcome your comments, whether you agree or not with me, and only edit to eliminate inappropriate language.
Recent Posts
Canada 150
A very unique experience is being planned for July 1. There will be lots of celebratory features on the schedule including a variety of musicians and of course fireworks. In addition, as one small way to acknowledge that Canada was rich in culture long before 1867, invitations were made to First Nations to participate and they have accepted. There will be fun for all ages. Here is the poster...
Electrifying GO Trains: what it will take
Metrolinx is working towards delivering a very different service on the GO train corridors; specifically electrified trains every 15 minutes or better, all day and in both directions within the most heavily travelled sections of the GO network by 2025. (To date I have heard that the Barrie corridor between Union Station and Aurora fits into the latter.) They are now at the stage of hosting...
Eaton Hall Creek Crossing Choice
Wednesday, June 21 there is the 3rd PIC hosted by the King City northeast landowners . As indicated in posts about the previous PIC's, a significant issue of concern is how Eaton Hall Creek will be crossed. This is a good opportunity for public to meet with the developers' engineers to understand what has been learned as they have studied the lands and to question why they are making certain...
Quality Sidewalks Will Come to King City
On Council June 12 agenda there is report presenting a plan for building 3 km of quality sidewalks in several areas of King City which have been deficient for far too long. Target areas are Keele south of King Road, King Road both east and west of Keele. As reviewed 33% of cost are anticipated to be covered under partnership programs with York Region. Unfortunately it is not happening as fast...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…