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
Congratulatory Reception for Rosie
As you have surely heard by now King Township’s very own Rosie MacLennan won Canada’s only gold medal on the trampoline at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The Township will be hosting an evening in Rosie’s honour on Thursday October 11th at Kingbridge Centre 12750 Jane Street, King City 7pm. Here is the invitation. Please RSVP to Teresa Barresi no later than Monday October 1st, 2012 at...
Alternatives to killing the slots at the track–Interim Report
The Transition Panel has released their interim report in response to the announcement to end the slots at race track program. Very importantly it concludes that the “right” answer for Ontario’s economic well being is not an out right cancellation of the program with an offer of a $50 million transition fund. Specifically, the Panel does NOT recommend status quo; the Panel rejects the proposed...
King City Centre Public Meeting
Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00PM at King City library is the public information centre (PIC) for the development of the lands south of King Road/east of Jane. How this land is developed is of significant relevance to anyone who is interested in how King City will evolve. I hope that many people will come out to learn about the current proposal by the developer and to then express their...
Diamond Jubilee Medals in King Township
I was delighted to witness the presentation of Diamond Jubilee Medals to 4 residents in King Township by MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek on August 26th. The accomplishments of each recipient are numerous and varied. Going from left to right in photo below and acknowledging that I am in the middle: Judy Craig was recognized for her contributions including founding Arts Society King (ASK) and the Schomberg...
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…