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Alumni see changes first-hand from goodwill missions
February 9, 2026 · 0 Comments
t truly does take a village to affect change. Alumni of St. Michael Catholic Secondary School spent a week in the Dominican Republic, boosting the efforts of a champion for human rights. The group visited Sister Maude Rhenau, who’s been fighting for the rights of migrant Haitian workers for decades.
King recognized with aging-friendly award
Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, alongside Rob Flack, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, recognized Mayor Pellegrini and the Township of King, for receiving ...
King crews worked around the clock to clear snow
Last week’s snowstorm kept many residents at home, and those who ventured out experience some of the worst conditions in years. The estimated 20-centimeter accumulation had King roads crews working day and night to clear streets and highways. The Township declared a Significant Weather Event, and urged motorists to exercise caution if venturing out.
DC study, bylaw revamped again
King’s 2025 Development Charge Background Study and Bylaw returned for more tweaking, sparked by recent changes mandated by the Province. King council and staff reported on the DC bylaw, which is set to expire Jan. 13, 2026. Since the release of the background study on in October, the Province enacted Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 – which introduces several amendments to the Development Charges Act (D.C.A.) that impact the Township’s 2025 background study.
Koffler evolves into innovative school
A research facility in King has totally reimagined the future of school design.Koffler Scientific Reserve (KSR) is a school for instruction and research in ecology ...
Resident gives a voice to dogs, looking for volunteers and fosters
A King resident is speaking up for the most loyal among us – dogs. Kalynn Borland volunteers with Across the Ocean Rescue, a dog-rescue organization serving the GTA. “Right now, we are overwhelmed. We have an influx of large-breed dogs — many of them still puppies — who were born for wide-open land, family protection, and purposeful living,” she said, With a heavy heart, she’s reaching out in the hopes of saving “the lives of several incredible dogs who desperately need our community’s help.”
King Township celebrates grand opening of King City Seniors Centre backyard patio space
King Township celebrated the grand opening of another dedicated space for seniors: the King Seniors at Play backyard patio space, located behind the King City ...
Chamber recognizes local businesses with awards, accolades
Local businesses and their dedicated teams were in the spotlight last week, during the Excellence in Business Awards ceremony, hosted by the King Chamber of Commerce. The elevated annual gala was by far the best, presented by a bevy of Chamber volunteers. MC Elvira Caria said local businesses give life to the community and each one is instrumental to King’s success.
Council passes motion strengthening Greenbelt
King Township has penned a motion, urging the Province to strengthen protection of the Greenbelt. King is also asking Queen’s Park to provide the necessary “tools” to enforce Greenbelt policies.
Community engaged through Official Plan review
King’s guiding document – the Our King Official Plan – presents an orderly, coordinated planning approach through 2051. Staff presented an update to council recently, including a vast array of information and data through reports, discussion papers and community feedback. This will culminate in an updated OP, to be presented for approval in 2026.
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