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Township begins work on 2025 budget
June 26, 2024 · 0 Comments
King councillors want to keep next year’s budget affordable. While very early in the 2025 budget process, staff had asked for an increase of between 4 and 5%, but councillors rejected that. Council conveyed a clear message to staff that the projected increase of 4.8 per cent was too much to ask from residents, who are experiencing tax fatigue.
King Township Food Bank announces Spring Food Drive
In conjunction with other local community food banks in York Region, the King Township Food Bank proudly announces its Spring Food Drive, running from June ...
King Township offering five cooling centres during extreme heat event
With the arrival of an extended Heat Warning, King Township is offering five cooling centres for residents to beat the heat.Environment and Climate Change Canada ...
King Theatre Company aims to provide high quality programs
A new group will raise the bar of community theatre in King and beyond. King City resident Chloë Rose Flowers founded the King Theatre Company, a brand new professional theatre company located in the heart of King Township. The not-for-profit organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of King Township and GTA residents through high-quality, professional theatre, entertainment, and educational programming.
Lecce becomes new Energy minister
King-Vaughan MP Stephen Lecce is the new Minister of Energy and Electrification. His cabinet post has been swapped with Todd Smith, who now becomes Education Minister. Lecce has served as Education Minister since 2019. Premier Doug Ford unveiled his renewed team last week that “will keep rebuilding Ontario’s economy and deliver on the government’s core commitments, including building Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, keeping costs down by fighting the carbon tax and training more people for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.
King Township to Host Public Information Centre on June 11 for Kettleby Road reconstruction project
King Township is inviting residents to attend a Public Information Centre for the Kettleby Road reconstruction project. This event will provide an opportunity for community ...
Draft community plans in King City, Nobleton, taking shape
Following a series of well attended public open houses, Township staff have presented a draft report on two neighbourhood plans. Staff shared details of studies for both King City (Doctors Lane) and Nobleton (Old King Road) with councillors recently.
Mayor highlights dynamic developments at luncheon
The King Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Mayor’s Luncheon took place at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club last week. More than 150 civic-minded guests – comprised of business and political leaders – attended the banquet to hear Mayor Steve Pellegrini’s annual address that captured the vibrant quality of life in King Township.
Gin joint speakeasy and swinging jazz come to King for one night
Come on out to a charming evening as the King Heritage and Cultural Centre is transformed into a speakeasy gin joint for a night.Arts Society ...
Singer sparkles on Canada’s Got Talent reality show
There’s no shortage of talent in King. King City native Sai Juttukonda was a hit on Canada’s Got Talent, which aired April 16. Juttukonda performed a cover of “Jealous” a ballad by Labrinth, which received praise from all four judges. Lilly Singh found her on TikTok and invited her to audition on the CGT stage.
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