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
Dog Strangling Vine–on my “hit” list
These days there are 3 invasive species which land owners with forests are encouraged to be on the alert for: garlic mustard, buckthorn and dog strangling vine. The latter has always intrigued me because of its name; but I have never seen it “in the flesh” so to speak….until last week. When walking up our long driveway I saw beautiful glossy leaves beneath the cedars; when I went to look...
Kettleby Fair 2013
Kettleby Fair is this Saturday; it is a grand tradition as it has been going on for 37 years onw but it is always evolving. There are many new wonderful fun activities for all. Here is the poster with all the information. And here are a few details. Kettleby Fair Saturday September 7 10-5 Parade at noon Continuous Stage Entertainment Featuring GIN LANE Crafters · MarketPlace(NEW) Mutt Show...
Energy Infrastructure–Consultations
The Long Term Energy Plan for Ontario is under review.There is much discussion these days about how Ontario's demand for electricity should be met; Municipal Staff and Council are providing input. As a resident, business owner in Ontario your input is wanted also. The least time demanding way for residents and businesses to provide input is to complete the online survey. If you have time you can...
Wedding Venue Application Denied
An application to create a banquet facility/wedding venue has been denied unanimously by King Council. As I have not been supportive of the application when it was first presented at Council I am very pleased that Council's position on the matter is so clear; this will surely be valuable at the OMB hearing beginning 11/27. Council's unanimously approved also the recommendation to re-designate...
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…