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   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on four development variance permits and a rezoning",
   "summary": "Colwood Council is meeting to decide on several development-related items, including four variance permits for properties on Ryder Hesjedal Way, Pelican Drive, and Goldfinch Road, and a rezoning at 420 Tamarack Road. They will also consider a bylaw to delegate development permit authority, receive reports on the Age-Friendly Community Plan and Website Action Plan, and endorse the 2027 budget approach. Public comments are invited, with restrictions on matters already subject to a public hearing.",
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   "date": "2026-10-13",
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   "headline": "October 13, 2026 regular council meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026 has been cancelled because Council Chambers will be used for Advanced Voting on October 14, 2026. No business will be conducted at this meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Notice of In-Camera Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will hold a closed in-camera meeting on personnel matters",
   "summary": "The Colwood City Council will convene a special meeting that will start open to the public but will quickly move to a closed, in‑camera session. The council will pass a resolution to exclude the public because the agenda includes personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a municipal position. The meeting is being held under Community Charter sections 90(1) and 91(1).",
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider bylaws, contracts, and moratoriums",
   "summary": "Colwood Council will consider adopting land use bylaws, awarding a contract for modular public works buildings, and placing a moratorium on certain development permits pending an OCP amendment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256816/Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=37F55CCCE9144EA4B07EB25D38B1A97A",
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   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3722"
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Special Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to consider Metchosin Road corridor study and $50k engagement contract",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is considering recommending that Council receive the Metchosin Road Corridor Study, direct staff to develop a public engagement process for road cross sections, review results with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and authorize $50,000 for ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. to conduct the engagement and committee review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256814/Special%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=17BEFB931EB04984A1AA344F2767CAB7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3812"
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Notice of Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Colwood council to discuss Metchosin Road Corridor Study",
   "summary": "The Colwood City Council will hold a Special Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Metchosin Road Corridor Study. The meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256808/Notice%20of%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20Meeting%20-%2013%20J.pdf?handle=80544EB158F340E49B6216737C09E0C1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3815"
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Notice of In-Camera Meeting",
   "headline": "Colwood Council to hold closed special meeting on July 13, 2026",
   "summary": "Colwood City Council will hold a special in-camera meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM at 3300 Wishart Road. The public session will immediately close to discuss matters covered under the Community Charter, including solicitor-client privilege and preliminary municipal service negotiations. This notice is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific agenda items or pending decisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256812/Notice%20of%20In-Camera%20Meeting%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=326B1363DADE44FF94C1D16F1AB87984",
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   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3817"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Planning and Land Use Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers height increases for mixed-use buildings on Ryder Hesjedal Way",
   "summary": "The committee will review a request to increase building height from 15 to 24 metres at 3569 Ryder Hesjedal Way. They will also consider a sign height variance for 3615 Ryder Hesjedal Way and receive an annual planning update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256513/Planning%20and%20Land%20Use%20Committee%20-%2006%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=1C864B33C16947719245620DF2197D14",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3721"
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   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on ALR exclusion for Colwood Creek Park",
   "summary": "Council will vote on forwarding the partial exclusion of Colwood Creek Park from the Agricultural Land Reserve to the ALC. Other business includes directing staff to improve the city website, investigate speed-control measures for Kelly Road playground zone, and consider hardscaping traffic circles and cul-de-sac islands. Several bylaws are up for adoption, including amendments to land use and parking regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256454/Special%20Council%20-%2029%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=E92AE6FBA13D4F4E8529603287913535",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3813"
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   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Notice of Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Special meeting to address items missed at regular meeting with June 30 deadline",
   "summary": "The Colwood City Council is holding a special meeting to consider items that were not addressed at the June 22 regular council meeting. Several of these items have legislative deadlines of June 30, 2026, requiring immediate council attention. The agenda contains no specific items listed, only a notice of the meeting purpose.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256434/Notice%20of%20Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2029%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=667B877EB1D440BCAE27A825D64A8DE7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3814"
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Waterfront Stewardship Committee",
   "headline": "Waterfront Stewardship Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Waterfront Stewardship Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256081/CANCELLED%20-%20Waterfront%20Stewardship%20Committee%20-%20.pdf?handle=8A75E7B9EBED47A18666A23E5388AB51",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3720"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Notice of In-Camera Meeting",
   "headline": "Council meets in camera for labour relations",
   "summary": "This special meeting of Colwood City Council is entirely closed to the public, with the sole purpose of discussing labour relations or other employee relations under the Community Charter. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256072/Notice%20of%20In-Camera%20Meeting%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=32746B06AC4A4FC098516C4936807C13",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3810"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Notice of Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to continue discussing Procedure Bylaw",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is meeting to continue discussion on the Council Procedure Bylaw. No other substantive items are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256014/Notice%20of%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20Meeting%20-%2022%20J.pdf?handle=1EAA16A74EE54EE4B737787967F36E16",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3809"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Special Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to debate procedure bylaw changes on public participation",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is discussing proposed revisions to the Council Procedure Bylaw, including changes to agenda publication timelines, use of a consent agenda, limits on debate and speaking time, and public participation processes. A written submission from the Royal Bay Homeowners Association opposes several proposed changes, arguing they reduce transparency and democratic access.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256092/Special%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=33CECC027884486187E66EF4E2F24DEE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3807"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Council and Public Hearing",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/256090/Council%20and%20Public%20Hearing%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=03CAF75139264E82BED66876C4CD4822",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3719"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Transportation and Infrastructure Committee",
   "headline": "Colwood to prioritize 2026 transportation safety and bike lane projects",
   "summary": "The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing 2026 project priorities for the Transportation Safety Initiatives Program. Key discussions include converting buffered bike lanes to protected ones and improving pedestrian infrastructure on Wishart Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/255876/Transportation%20and%20Infrastructure%20Committee%20-%201.pdf?handle=0822EA27B42E42E7988D1A2C4A5246B9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3718"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Special Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Colwood Committee to discuss updates to Council Procedure Bylaw",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider recommending changes to the Council Procedure Bylaw to modernize the framework. Proposed updates include changes to agenda timelines, public participation processes, and the use of consent agendas. A local homeowners association has submitted a formal objection, arguing these changes reduce transparency and public access.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/255614/Special%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=CA98E7934E9243028B6F76CCF0E3A1E9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3803"
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   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to award $344k contract for South Colwood Dog Park",
   "summary": "Council will decide on a $344,766 contract for constructing the South Colwood Dog Park and endorse a policy work plan prioritizing an OCP update and several projects. Bylaw amendments include rezoning 221 Goldfinch Road and adopting SSMUH-related changes. Three notices of motion address website improvements, speed-control on Kelly Road, and hardscaping traffic circles.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/255618/Council%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=34BB1F34352C425988704FBCCF5F7A06",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3717"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Notice of Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss the Council Procedure Bylaw at special meeting",
   "summary": "The Colwood City Council will hold a Special Committee of the Whole on June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting is convened to discuss the Council Procedure Bylaw. No other items are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/255573/Notice%20of%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20Meeting%20-%2008%20J.pdf?handle=B4CD05275DAC433A8C55F0AD90A1B07A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3805"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Planning and Land Use Committee",
   "headline": "Planning and Land Use Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "This meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/255255/CANCELLED%20-%20Planning%20and%20Land%20Use%20Committee%20-%200.pdf?handle=0CD6B877C6684E838C0AB3B7748469F4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3716"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Parks and Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Parks and Environment Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Parks and Environment Committee has been cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items with no substantive business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/255393/CANCELLED%20-%20Parks%20and%20Environment%20Committee%20-%200.pdf?handle=EEC901EEE2674887A5C7FB0B2D15E434",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3715"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "No specific business items listed; regular committee meeting",
   "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee, comprised of representatives from seven municipalities. The agenda contains only procedural information and links to a full agenda package; no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/255324/Capital%20West%20Accessibility%20Advisory%20Committee%20-.pdf?handle=9937D3A922D548999E822C7B97F81702",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3773"
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   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to amend Development Permit Delegation Bylaw for form & character permits",
   "summary": "Council will consider a hybrid approach to Form and Character Development Permits, retaining delegated authority for minor permits while requiring council approval for larger or master‑planned community projects. The meeting also includes a $477,204 contract award for playground equipment at Herm Williams Park, Meadows Park South and Meadows Park Green, and approval of a Development Variance Permit for 392 Royal Bay Drive. Staff will present the Sewer Expansion Community Survey results and a Policy Project Update memo. The agenda also contains routine approvals of minutes and reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/255328/Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=F203F1007F25437B8E482DBB538A8566",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3714"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Heritage Commission",
   "headline": "Heritage Commission meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "This Heritage Commission meeting has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/254590/CANCELLED%20-%20Heritage%20Commission%20-%2014%20May%202026.pdf?handle=9794B46D384E4D8B9C6048BE69193C9D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3713"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Emergency Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Updates on emergency preparedness fair, UBCM grant, and FireSmart coordinator",
   "summary": "The Emergency Planning Committee will receive updates from the Assistant Fire Chief on several ongoing initiatives, including the 2026 Hike to Higher Ground, Emergency Preparedness Fair, Emergency Operations Centre UBCM Grant, Indigenous engagement requirements, and the FireSmart Coordinator position. Committee members will also review agency reports from engineering, emergency communications, and emergency support services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/254870/Emergency%20Planning%20Committee%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=DCDD43D44CC84BAA81D50E53861BA4BC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3789"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing implementation and 2025 financial statements",
   "summary": "Council will discuss the implementation of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing and the approval of the 2025 Annual Financial Statements. The body is also considering traffic calming on Hatley Drive and a partial ALR exclusion for Colwood Creek Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/254887/Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=DEF7154FC7AC466081A85B2E2F185DA0",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3712"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Planning and Land Use Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider rezoning 420 Tamarack Road for development",
   "summary": "The Planning and Land Use Committee will discuss and possibly recommend to Council a rezoning application for 420 Tamarack Road, which would allow a comprehensive development with conditions including conservation covenants and park improvements. They will also consider a development variance permit for 392 Royal Bay Drive to modify cul-de-sac radius and driveway width.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/document/254708/Planning%20and%20Land%20Use%20Committee%20-%2004%20May%202026.pdf?handle=1C835D3A93614B6996547A35B3709454",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3711"
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