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
Motion Requesting Participation in OMB hearing
At last Council meeting I gave notice of a motion that we should specifically request participation of Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing as supporters of King’s position in the OMB hearing on the Pacifico application. As I have written before this application violates virtually every planning policy. Council will vote on my motion at...
Canada Day 2013
Happy Canada Day! If you are looking for a way to celebrate with family, friends and community join me at the park in Kettleby. The grill opens at 7PM, Canada Day cake is cut at 8:30 and fireworks begin 9:45. The cake and fireworks are free; donations will be gratefully accepted. For more details see here.
ASK Festival
Arts Society King (ASK) Festival is in full swing. I participated in the Heritage Bus Tour of Churches on Saturday; and am now looking forward to the Kindred Spirits Orchestra on July 4th. If you haven’t checked out the tours and events happening in your backyard during the month of July I strongly encourage you to do so; click here. The tour of the Churches was really interesting. Yes, I...
King City Farmers Market
This Sunday, June 16th is the inaugural Farmers Market in Kings City. It is being hosted by All Saints Anglican Church at 12935 Keele St. It will run alternate Sundays thereafter from 8AM -1 PM. You can find out more information here. The market will occur concurrently with church services. Hence, as the Rector has said, depending on the time that you do your marketing, the ambiance may...
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…