Last call to celebrate King Township's unsung heroes

Help us honour those who make our community a better place through their tireless work and selfless actions by nominating them for a Volunteer Appreciation Award.

Nominations for the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards are open! Here are the categories:

• Citizen of the Year: Outstanding contributions to the Township.
• Special Recognition Award: For special contributions by residents or non-residents.
• Senior Citizen Award of Merit: Honoring special contributions by senior citizens.
• Lifetime Achievement: Recognizing many years of dedicated service.
• Youth Award of Merit: Highlighting special contributions by younger citizens.

How to submit your nomination:

• Online: king.ca/awards (automatically sent to the Township Clerk's Office)
• In-person or by mail: Township of King, 2585 King Road, King City, L7B 1A1

Deadline: March 9, 2025 11:59 p.m.

Celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 20-26) by recognizing the vital role volunteers play in our community. For more details, visit king.ca/awards or contact the Clerk’s Division at 905-833-5321 or clerks@king.ca.

Foodies take note—Taste of King runs until March 8

Don't miss a bite! Taking place now, savour exclusive prix fixe lunch and dinner menus plus special promotions at some of King’s best restaurants during the winter Taste Of King event, partly funded by Central Counties Tourism.

The culinary celebration runs until Saturday, Mar. 8 and spotlights the Township’s renowned restaurants and many hidden gems in King City, Nobleton and Schomberg.  

From fine dining to casual bites, indulge in the best local dishes and seasonal specialties. Restaurants include: Locale, Diner King, Route 27 Gastropub & Venue, Historia Cantina, Craft Kitchen & Beer Bar, Port Soiree, Holland Marsh Wineries, Pine Farms Orchard, The Roost Café, Si, Lo So, The Schomberg Pub & Patio, Misoya Sushi, Tat Doner and more.

View participating restaurants and menus (and book your resos!) online at king.ca/TasteOfKing.

King launches new Ask King Zoning service

Home and property owners, realtors, architects, designers and consultants: do you have a zoning question? You can now book a personalized appointment with a King Township Zoning Examiner using our new Ask King Zoning online service. Choose your preferred method of contact: phone, email, online meeting or in-office meeting at the King Township Municipal Centre.  

This service is intended for general inquires, including:  

•     Zoning by-law questions
•     Building standards (height, coverage, setback controls)
•     Permitted property uses

For more information or to schedule a meeting, visit king.ca/AskKingZoning.

Resist & Persist Art Exhibition for International Women’s Day

The King Heritage & Cultural Centre (KHCC) is pleased to announce the opening of Resist & Persist, a new art exhibition in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD). For this fourth annual IWD exhibition at the KHCC, artists were challenged to consider the past, present and future of women’s rights and the struggle for equality, acceptance and empowerment.

Artists drew inspiration from personal struggles, notable women, moments in history and more. The result is a thoughtful, dynamic exhibition displaying the work of over 25 emerging and established Canadian women artists from King Township and beyond.

Resist & Persist opens on International Women’s Day (Saturday, Mar. 8), and is on display until Saturday, Apr. 26. Visitors are invited to an opening reception on March 8 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and an artist forum to follow during which select artists will speak about their artwork.

Attendees can reserve a spot by emailing kingmuseum@king.ca. For more information, visit kingheritageandculture.ca.

The artwork above is by Mary Kroetsch and is entitled Ladies! We Are Not Going To Take This Sitting Down!

Spring and summer rec guide a wealth of information

Spring, don't be shy! Stay a while. King Township has so much planned for the sunnier (snowless!) days ahead and the full listing of programs can be viewed in the new 2025 Spring and Summer Recreation Guide.  

Paint an acrylic or watercolour, create cartoon animations or program a robot, go dancing and play basketball, badminton, soccer, volleyball and (new) flag football. Join a pickleball, ultimate frisbee or ice hockey league. Give it a ‘throw’ at disc golf and archery or tackle the low ropes and challenge course climbing at Cold Creek Conservation Area.

Learn all about trains in one of our workshops (or plan your escape out of a live-theatre escape room) at the newly restored King Railway Station. Go on an Easter egg hunt, create plant-infused oils on Indigenous Peoples Day and help decorate the museum with a rainbow of sidewalk chalk during Pride Month.  

Be ready to register! Registration for spring and summer recreation programs and swim lessons opens at 7 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 10. Recreation programs start on April 1 and swim lessons start on April 14.  

If you require assistance creating an online registration account, call ServiceKING at 905-833-5321 or email serviceking@king.ca.   

View the Recreation Guide at king.ca/recreation.

March Break in King will be jam-packed with activities

King Township won’t be taking a break this March! From engaging camps to inclusive recreation opportunities, there's something for everyone to make the most of their break.

• Jr Robothink Camp: Dive into the world of robotics and technology! Kids aged 8-12 can build and battle awe-inspiring robots using gears, motors and state-of-the-art hardware. Takes place at the Nobleton Community Centre and Arena.
• March Break Music Camp: Rhythm Adventures: On Tuesday, Mar. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., kids aged 6-12 can embark on a musical journey with rhythm-making activities, group games, and learning to play the recorder. Pre-registration required.
• Sensory Skate and Para Ice Hockey: In partnership with Seneca College and Children’s Treatment Network, join us on Thursday, Mar. 13, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Zancor Centre. All abilities welcome! pre-registration is required at: March Break Bash!

There will also be a wide range of drop-in programs at various locations, including skating and swimming at the Zancor Centre.

Drop-in recreational programming is available throughout the break, including public skating, swimming and (lots!) of sports, from soccer, basketball, badminton to pickleball, volleyball, lacrosse and frisbee. Pre-registration is required for drop-in recreational sports. View schedules at king.ca/DropInPrograms.

Indigenous salve workshop being held on March 22

Join the King Heritage and Cultural Centre for an Indigenous cedar salve workshop with medicine maker Tanya Gluvakov, founder and owner of Roots and Raven. On Saturday, Mar. 22 from 10-11:30 a.m., explore the significance of cedar salve from an Indigenous perspective: beneficial in grounding, providing moisture and healing the skin and work together as a community to craft a cedar salve to take home. Ages 14+. Cost: $35.

Pre-registration required. Learn more at kingheritageandculture.ca.

Summer Camps registration now open

The countdown to summer in King Township (and the looong break from school) is on! Registration for summer camps is now open at townshipofking.perfectmind.com.  

Whether your child is a baker or builder, an artist, actor, animal lover or fan of superheroes, secret agents, science and sports, there’s a summer camp experience waiting for them! Choose from over 40 camps for ages 4-13 with specialties in arts and culture, cooking and baking, sports, science and technology, the outdoors, special themes and leadership for ages 14-16. Locations across Nobleton, Schomberg and King City—including the new Zancor Centre.

If you require assistance registering, call ServiceKING at 905-833-5321 or email serviceking@king.ca.

King Township reminds residents to avoid contact with sick, injured, or dead wild birds as avian influenza circulates

With avian influenza (H5N1) circulating in York Region, King Township urges everyone to avoid sick or injured wild birds. If you spot any ill or dead birds, report them to Vaughan Animal Services at 905-832-2281 or email animal.services@vaughan.ca.

Safety tips:

•     Do not touch dead or sick wild birds
•     Remove or clean bird feeders and bird baths regularly
•     Avoid contact with bird droppings
•     Wash hands thoroughly after handling bird-related items
•     Keep pets away from wild birds

For more information, visit york.ca/AvianFlu.

Help celebrate Earth at upcoming environmental events

In celebration of Earth Hour, King encourages everyone to switch off their lights and join us for a fun afternoon exploring Cold Creek Conservation Area.

Earth Hour is an annual global event where individuals, communities, and businesses turn off non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation. This symbolic gesture encourages people to reflect on their environmental impact and take action towards a sustainable future.

King's free Earth Hour activity takes place on Saturday, Mar. 22 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Cold Creek Conservation Area's Education Centre.

Participants in King can help deck the trails at Cold Creek with seeds and berries by hanging pinecone bird feeders. All supplies will be provided. Please come dressed for the weather and prepared to hike the trail. Registration is required. To register, visit townshipofking.perfectmind.com and use registration code 24354.

King Climate Resilient Agriculture Workshop

King Township is proud to support local farmers in adopting regenerative, resilient, and sustainable practices. With over 41,000 acres of agricultural production and 239 farms, we are committed to equipping our agricultural sector for future challenges. To achieve this, we are presenting a series of workshops designed to foster collaboration and provide practical training for King farmers.

These workshops will offer expert support, best practices, peer examples, opportunities for collaboration, and information about funding opportunities. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up to secure your spot!

Workshop #2: Market - Gardening: The Business and Innovation of Resilient Agriculture

The second workshop will take place on March 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Schomberg Community Hall, Upper Floor.

This workshop will focus on soil health and cover crops and will provide resources, case stories and information about grant and funding opportunities for farmers.

The agenda includes case stories and demonstrations from Boreal Farms' Brandon Hebor and regenerative and innovative farmer Antonio Gomes. There will also be information about support and funding opportunities.

Register at this link.

Greening Your Grounds free workshop happens on March 27

From garden design to starting a backyard composter, this free workshop will provide you with the knowledge to get your garden started for spring. You will leave with a plan for a healthy, beautiful yard. This event—held in partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority—is intended for ages six years and older and offers beginner-level information, making it friendly for all ages. Registration is required.

It takes place on Thursday, Mar. 27 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Laskay Hall (2920 King Rd., King City)

Register at events.trca.ca.

Repair Café brings broken items back to life

Repair Cafés are a chance to bring broken items back to life. Whether you have a button that needs sewing, a vacuum needing a new cord, or a bicycle needing a wheel alignment, the Repair Café is the place for you. Provided in partnership with York Region and delivered by NewMakeIt, volunteer fixers will assess your needs and do their best to fix your item. Please note that repairs are not guaranteed and fixers are not responsible for returning items to their original state.

The next free Repair Cafe takes place on Saturday, Mar. 29 at the Zancor Centre from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Repair Café specialties include bicycles, jewelry, sewing needs (small tears and repairs), small appliances and toys.

Registration is required and each guest can bring one item. Register at NewMakeIt.com. For more information or to volunteer as a fixer, visit Repair Cafe | York Region.

Winter parking restrictions in effect until April 15

A reminder that King’s winter parking restrictions are in effect until April 15. On-street parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.—as well as during winter maintenance operations—are 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, and residents have the right to dispute the ticket through a screening review process through the Administrative Monetary Penalty System.  

Hearing reviews are held virtually and certain portions may be open to the public. For more information contact by-law@king.ca.

To pay or dispute king.ca/ParkingTicket.