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MOE not investigating LTC

February 23, 2024   ·   0 Comments

In the Feb. 22 issue of the King Weekly Sentinel, an article incorrectly stated that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment has launched an investigation into ...

Naming rights for new recreation centre on the table

King Township is looking at how to name the new Township Wide Recreation Centre. Staff noted the building is on track and nearing completion and they’re looking at putting a value on the naming rights.

King-Vaughan MPP Lecce announces $1.2M in provincial funding for King Township road projects

Member of Provincial Parliament for King-Vaughan Stephen Lecce brought good news to the Township of King last week, when he announced $1.2 million in funding for local road maintenance projects. The allocation of funds is part of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund which is dedicated to the renewal and rehabilitation of essential infrastructure. The Provincial Grant is earmarked for rural communities.

Parking banned on stretches in Schomberg

Parking will be banned on a section of Main Street and Western Avenue in Schomberg. Council voted to make the move, supporting a staff recommendation. Parking will be prohibited on Main Street, on both the north and south sides, 122 metres west of the intersection with Cooper Drive, to 208 metres west. It will also be banned on Western Avenue, both sides, from 245 metres west of the intersection with Main, to 395 metres west.

Citizens groups challenge King Township’s approval of LTC facility on the Greenbelt

Concerned Citizens of King Township (CCKT) and Save the Oak Ridges Moraine (STORM) Coalition have filed a request for an investigation under the Ontario Environmental ...

Register to attend Highway 11 Corridor workshop

The public is invited to an in-person public workshop at the King Township Municipal Centre Jan. 30 to discuss the ongoing Highway 11 Corridor study.This ...

Trudeau in York to mark anniversary of tragedy

A sombre ceremony marked the fourth anniversary of the horrible tragedy of Flight PS 752. On Jan. 8, 2020, the Islamic Republic of Iran fired two missiles into Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (departing Tehran en route to Kiev) causing the aircraft to crash. It killed 176 people onboard, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents.

York’s 2024 budget includes tax levy increases adding approximately $105 to the average residential property bill

York Regional Council approved a $4.2-billion budget for 2024, the second year of the multi-year budget aligning with the term of Council.The budget includes a ...

King approves Village Urban Design guidelines

Revamped guidelines for King’s three villages will help shape development in King. Councillors gave their approval recently to the final Village Urban Design Guidelines (VUDGs), replacing the 15-year-old measures for King City, Nobleton and Schomberg. The guidelines include a series of design criteria, features and elements that will shape King. The guidelines are primarily aimed at three key areas – village centres, established neighbourhoods and employment areas.

Council approves 2024 budget with 3.54% tax hike

King homeowners are facing another tax increase, as council approved the 2024 Budget & Business Plans. The 2024 Operating Budget has a net increase of $1,702,817, representing a 4.98% average tax increase. The net levy amount is $36.3 million, which includes the increase as well as some $673,481 in recommended program changes.

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