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
Nature Walks in King City and Nobleton
There are some wonderful guided walks being planned for the summer months with guides from Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA.) in Nobleton and King City. The walks are free but you must register at www.trcastewardshipevents.ca. In the remaining weeks of July they will be meeting at Davis Park in Nobleton on Thursday evenings. For details click here. In August the walks will be on...
Canada Day 2014 Celebration
You can celebrate Canada Day 2014 with neighbours, family & friends at Kettleby again this year. There will be hot dogs & beverages and a festive cake starting at 7PM on July 1 in Tyrwhitt Park. Fireworks display is at 9:30. No matter where you celebrate the day, Happy Canada Day!
Pledge To Protect the Greenbelt
On Monday 6/23 I participated in The Municipal Leaders for the Greenbelt (MLGB) 2014 Summit. I renewed my pledge to protect the Greenbelt's 1.8 million acres which includes areas protected by the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) and the Niagara Escarpment Plan. Renewal of this commitment by candidates in the 2014 municipal election is timely as all three...
Keele/King Road Intersection Makeover
During the last couple weeks I have been asked about the construction activity at Keele/King Road on the south west corner and the apparently neglected, once beutiful garden on the north west corner. I am not surprised that people are asking as it has been over a year since funding and plan was announced and the actual construction is slow. Here is a report on the plan with engineering and...
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…