Posts By Mark Pavilons
Rural zoning bylaw nears completion
King’s countryside zoning bylaw, when adopted later this month, will be a strong document. Staff updated councillors on the process recently, noting it’s slated for approval June 27. The current blaw (74-53) regulates land use in the rural areas of King, which make up the majority of the municipality. This is the first comprehensive review of the 46-year-old bylaw.
King updates its tree management plan
One-third of King Township enjoys a healthy tree cover. Protecting those trees – an asset potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars – is vitally important. King staff presented a draft Tree Management Plan to councillors recently. While the plan was praised and seen as forward-looking, some residents don’t believe it goes far enough. In fact, some wanted council to reopen the discussion on a private tree bylaw, an effort that failed to draw support a few years ago.
Police investigating homicide in King
Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit are seeking witnesses connected to a homicide investigation in the Township of King.On Friday, June 17 at ...
Community raises $51k in honour of late soccer star
Aurora, Ont., residents Shannon Bell and Cindy Leung on behalf of Amy Beecham, have raised $51,500 through GoFundMe in honour of the late St. Andrew’s College soccer star, Ali Abubakar Gharib.
Resident and Country Day School student awarded largest Canadian STEM scholarship
Marianna Speranza received the exciting news while driving home from rep volleyball practice with her parents last month. She had won a coveted $80,000 Schulich ...
King secures $225,000 in costs in illegal dumping case
The Township of King has secured $225,000 in costs in a recent case in Superior Court involving a property on the Oak Ridges Moraine near ...
King finances in good shape
King’s assets and cash flow are in very good shape, according to a recent audit. Councillors received a report recently on its consolidated financial statements, required under provincial mandate. King Township is asset rich, with more than $434 million of non-financial assets. Cash on hand totals $63.6 million, with another $22 million in receivables.
GTA’s premier EV maker Daymak riding the wave
Electric vehicles, from standup scooters to elaborate e-bikes, are now common across the landscape. They’re here to say, and they’re definitely helping residents and communities achieve their zero emission goals. Ebikes are definitely popular in Ontario, and it would be hard to not see one walking in a downtown area such as someone on a stand-up scooter, or a delivery driver using an ebike.
Exhibition marks strong ties, showcases local artist
An Austrian exhibit by a King artist aims to showcase Canada and further strengthen international relations. Ernestine Tahedl is marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between her home country of Austria and her new home of Canada. The show is being held in a gallery in Vienna and is running throughout the summer. Austrian officials were on hand to launch the exhibit and praise Tahedl for her ongoing work and accomplishments.
Community Report showcases King’s accomplishments
The Township of King has published a Community Report highlighting King’s accomplishments over the past four years, including achievements in transportation networks, digital connectivity, long-term ...
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