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Horticultural Society presents annual Garden Tour June 28

The Schomberg Horticultural Society is pleased to once again host the bi-annual Garden Tour on June 28.Fabulous and interesting gardens in rural, residential and public ...

Council extends waste contract with GFL

GFL will continue to provide waste collection for King, through 2029. Council approved an extension to the contraction for an additional maximum period of one year and 9 months (January 1, 2028, to September 30, 2029) at a total maximum cost of $179,639 above the base budget.

King has $1-million surplus in DC reserves

While changes to development charge legislation continue to challenge municipal staff, King has a Development Charge surplus. The current balance of DC Reserve Funds is $4.5 million, of which the Township has $3.5 million of commitments, resulting in a $1 million surplus.

Proposed changes would allow municipalities to impose fines for misuse of lands

Legislative changes aimed at preventing illegal land uses, especially illegal truck yards, come as good news to municipalities who have been struggling with the issue for years. The amendments would enable municipalities to impose administrative monetary penalties for illegal land uses, including illegal truck yards that are frequently established on rural, agricultural or residential properties.

Lettters to the Editor

• Pollinators are struggling
• No need to open highway corridors to development
• Residents concerned about sales office
• Council lauded for stance
• Watt’s books a must-read
• Council vote is ‘ironic’
• More balanced tree bylaw is needed
• Cancelling tree program shortsighted
• Congratulations to council on new rec. centre
• ASK lauds Sentinel coverage