King Township prohibits the use of train whistles at three grade train crossings along the Barrie GO Line

King neighbourhoods are getting quieter. King Township, in coordination with York Region and Metrolinx, has eliminated train whistles at three (3) grade train crossings along the Barrie GO Line at Station Road, 15th Sideroad, and Dufferin Street.

Transport Canada has developed a rigorous process in urbanized areas to provide alternatives to train whistling at a public grade crossing and offer local residents relief from the noise. The use of new technologies and strategies can replace the need for whistles at certain crossings, when proven effective in maintaining safety.

For more information, visit king.ca/quietneighbourhoods.

Enjoy all the Tastes of King

Savour one more week of Taste of King! Enjoy prix fixe menus and special promotions at top local spots across King City, Nobleton and Schomberg.

Restaurants include Route 27 Gastropub & Venue, Historia Cantina, Craft Kitchen & Beer Bar, Port Soiree, Raffaele's Cantina, The Schomberg Pub & Patio, Leonardo's Pizzeria & Smoke House, Misoya Sushi, Locale, Dorio's Bakery, Holland Marsh Wineries and Pine Farms Orchard.

View participating restaurants and menus online at king.ca/TasteOfKing.

Make your voice heard on the 2025 budget

King Township is moving to a new, service-based budget model for 2025, making it easier to see exactly how your tax dollars support services like road maintenance, waste management, libraries, events and recreation programming.

The 2025 Budget Book, which provides detailed information on the proposed spending plans and revenue sources by service area, is now available to the public at king.ca/budget.

Have your say during an Open House on Wednesday, Nov.13 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the King Township Municipal Centre. This is an opportunity to review proposed budgeting for the services that matter to you most, ask questions and provide feedback to King’s Senior Leadership Team.

Watch the budget presentation during the Council Meeting on Monday, Nov. 25, starting at 6 p.m. Attend in-person at the King Township Municipal Centre or watch live at king.ca/meetings.

The final Council reports for the 2025 User Fees & Charges and the 2025 Budget Approval will be presented at the December 9 Council Meeting.

Learn more at king.ca/news.

King enchances service level for winter maintenance

King is winter-ready: the Township’s winter maintenance program started Friday, Nov. 1. Crews are ready to maintain over 330 km of roads and 100 km of sidewalks across King, with an enhanced service level and approach to winter road treatments. In urban subdivisions, crews will now use Thawrox—treated salt specifically designed for improved snow and ice control—rather than the traditional sand/salt mix. On rural roads, the salt concentration will be reduced to lessen environmental impact while maintaining safe driving conditions. Thawrox, which includes natural, eco-friendly additives, significantly reduces chlorides entering the environment and uses a non-staining colorant that poses no risk to roads, waterways or vegetation.

A reminder that snowplowing occurs in priority sequence to ensure that fire and emergency services can drive on the roads and respond to calls. Road clearing is typically completed within a 12-hour period after the snowfall is complete but can take longer during a Significant Weather Event. Learn more at king.ca/snowremoval.

For more information, including pedestrian safety and snow shovelling tips, click here.

Winter parking restrictions are now in effect

King’s winter parking restrictions started November 1 and are in effect until April 15. On-street parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. is prohibited to allow for snow clearing; even on-street parking permits are invalid. Parking infractions will be ticketed $100. Tickets can be paid at parkking.ca with a 25% discount if paid within 15 days. For more information, visit king.ca/snowremoval.

Help shape the future of parks & recreation facilities in King

King Township is a paradise for recreationists, with over 222 acres of parkland, featuring playgrounds, splashpads, tennis/pickleball courts, skateparks, baseball diamonds, soccer fields and off-leash dog parks. A recreation facility is in each village, with varying amenities such as ice rinks, community halls, curling pad, fitness centre as well as a turf fieldhouse, lap pool and leisure pool at the new, zero carbon Zancor Centre (opening January 2025).

We’re updating our Parks & Facilities Master Plan to enhance community recreation and create vibrant spaces that foster physical activity, social connection, and overall well-being for all residents. Help shape the future development of parks and recreation facilities in King by sharing your thoughts in a quick 5-mintute survey.

Take the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/King_Rec_Parks

Learn more at speaking.king.ca.

Share your input to enhance King Township's trails!

King Township is a true gem for nature lovers, with 339 km² of stunning landscapes spanning the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine. Home to over 100 km of public trails, there’s no shortage of natural wonders and diverse ecosystems to hike.

We're updating our Trails Master Plan to enhance outdoor recreation and active transportation for the community. Help shape the future development of trails in King by sharing your thoughts in a quick 5-minute survey.

Take the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/King_Trails.

Learn more at speaking.king.ca.

King seeking committee members for Sports Hall of Fame

Sports players and/or fans: we’re looking for a diverse group of residents who are passionate about King's sporting history to help induct the class of 2026 in the inaugural #KingTownship Sports Hall of Fame. Located at the Zancor Centre, the Hall will be dedicated to recognizing past and current King athletes for their achievements in sports, in an exhibit featuring memorabilia and photos.

Committee member responsibilities:

• Evaluate nominations and research to select top candidates

• Promote the Hall within the community

• Establish guidelines for inductees

• Coordinate with inductees for their involvement in the Hall

• Help organize Hall events, including the bi-annual induction ceremony

• Set long-term goals for the Hall and collaborate with Township staff to achieve them

Applicants must be aged 16 years or older and will be required to attend in-person monthly meetings, starting January 2025.

The deadline to submit an application is November 30. Apply online at kingheritageandculture.ca/sportshalloffame.

Questions? Email kingmuseum@king.ca.

Community unites to plant 3,000 trees and shrubs during King’s 2024 planting season

A couple of days spent planting at Tyrwhitt Park was a memorable way to end the fall planting season. Staff, volunteers and participants alike left feeling a great sense of community and achievement. All 765 units were planted by a total of 86 participants over the two days.

On Friday, Oct. 18, 25 Seneca College Environmental Landscape students came out to Tyrwhitt Park to help us plant 200 native trees and shrubs in the park and gain hands-on experience planting.

On Saturday, Oct. 19 a private planting group CGI joined King staff, LSRCA and LEAF to plant. From 1-3 p.m., 40 residents from the community joined us at the Tyrwhitt Park Community Tree Planting.

In 2024, a total of 3,000 native trees and shrubs were planted in partnership with LEAF, engaging nearly 600 participants in Community Tree Plantings.

Sign up to stay up-to-date on planning development and heritage matters in King

King Township is changing the way residents are notified about new plans for development and heritage preservation within the community.  

Effective immediately, planning notices for new developments and heritage notices will no longer be printed in the King Weekly Sentinel newspaper. Instead, residents can opt to receive email notifications by signing up at king.ca/subscribe. 

Email notifications are a quick and effective way to ensure you don’t miss the latest news about planning de­velopments and heritage matters that are important to you.  

Residents living within 120 meters of any new development will continue to receive a print notification via mail.  

Planning and heritage notices are also be posted on the Township’s website at king.ca/news.