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   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold public meeting on parking by-law changes and consider housing initiatives",
   "summary": "Deep River Council will hold a public meeting to consider amending Zoning By-Law 07-2024 to reduce minimum parking requirements for multi-unit dwellings and allow parking on adjoining lots in certain zones. Council will also vote on adopting the Recreation and Culture Master Plan, directing staff to explore residential development on Beach Avenue and Cedar Road lands, and approving amendments to the Community Improvement Plan. The agenda includes routine correspondence, minutes, and a closed session for negotiations and land matters.",
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   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to transfer $4.2 M 2025 surplus into various reserve funds",
   "summary": "The Deep River council will approve the Preliminary 2025 Surplus Disposition, moving $4,198,125 into four reserve accounts. It will also receive the draft 2025 audited financial statements from KPMG and get an update on current and planned development activity. A closed session will address confidential matters, and a confirmatory by‑law will be passed.",
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   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider traffic lights and swimming pool bylaws",
   "summary": "Deep River Council will consider a request for a traffic light at Highway 17 and Ridge Road to improve pedestrian safety and a new bylaw regulating swimming pool enclosures. The meeting also includes approving the Recreation and Culture Master Plan and Development Charges.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46626/Council%20Meeting%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=4206D38728764FEA91A481685B583A2A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=526"
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on expanding Community Improvement Plan town-wide",
   "summary": "Council holds a public meeting to gather input on a proposed Official Plan Amendment expanding the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) area to all lands within Deep River's municipal boundaries. Other business includes approving an additional $80,000 for Huron Street rehabilitation, adopting a Frivolous/Vexatious Requests and Complaints Policy, and establishing a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 municipal election.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46585/Council%20Meeting%20-%2010%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=7FC6E0CFBF3E4E97B1543F1CB9828DE7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=525"
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   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Striking Committee",
   "headline": "Appointing a council member to Shared Services Working Group",
   "summary": "The Striking Committee will receive a verbal report from Mayor D'Eon on appointing a council member to a Shared Services Working Group. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes. A closed session is scheduled for confidential matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46449/Striking%20Committee%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=2D8708322EFA45479D0BA4AABAAB4176",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=540"
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   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider zoning change for second apartment building on Montcalm Road",
   "summary": "Council holds a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment to allow a second four-storey, 42-unit apartment building at 30 Montcalm Road, with reduced rear yard depth (from 13.5m to 6m) and parking buffer (from 3m to 0.4m). Council will also vote on the revised 2026 road plan, a canteen operations contract at Pat McAnulty Park, and a draft by-law regulating electric kick scooters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46446/Council%20Meeting%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=2248BD5E151E4705A6E790E17125AD53",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=524"
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   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Deep River Council to adopt 2026 tax rates",
   "summary": "Council will consider the adoption of 2026 tax rates and the corresponding Tax Rate By-Law. The meeting includes a review of the draft Recreation and Culture Master Plan and a presentation regarding the Bill Rounding Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46313/Council%20Meeting%20-%2006%20May%202026.pdf?handle=6ECD858591B54DBB8C3295C7D3922F70",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=523"
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   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve $350,000 debenture for capital works",
   "summary": "The Deep River Council will vote on a by‑law authorizing a $350,000 debenture to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for capital projects. It will also consider a report declaring town‑owned land on Legere Drive surplus and directing draft amendments to the Official Plan for rural residential use. Additional items include adopting a by‑law regulating off‑road and motorized snow vehicles and receiving presentations on the Recreation and Culture Master Plan and county development programs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46284/Council%20Meeting%20-%2022%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=CE39EE25FCD448069ED8D4D659E2E295",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=522"
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   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves arena rehabilitation contract and library report",
   "summary": "Council will receive the Deep River Public Library's 2025 Annual Report and approve a $1.7 million contract for the Arena Rehabilitation Project. The meeting also includes the adoption of a by-law for the Committee of Adjustment's terms of reference.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46221/Council%20Meeting%20-%2008%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=750B9BCB983F45C7A95CB28EF39C664F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=521"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council endorses draft amendments to Community Improvement Plan",
   "summary": "Council is reviewing proposed changes to the Community Improvement Plan, including expanding the project area and updating financial incentives. The body is also receiving reports on council remuneration and correspondence regarding conservation authority boundaries.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46152/Council%20Meeting%20-%2025%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=6486455A75344DFFA43488A51AEADCB2",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=520"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves increase of Summerfest loan line of credit to $100,000",
   "summary": "The Deep River Town Council will consider several routine items, including the receipt of a presentation on long‑term water and wastewater funding. It will adopt By‑Law No. 10‑2026 establishing working conditions and remuneration for management and administration staff. The Council will also vote to raise the temporary Summerfest line of credit from $65,000 to $100,000. Additional reports, minutes and correspondence will be approved as part of the consent agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46122/Council%20Meeting%20-%2012%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=56D5077F149240C1A9A0073B429CDA21",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=519"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting - 02 Mar 2026 - CANCELLED",
   "headline": "Special Council meeting cancelled for March 2, 2026",
   "summary": "The Special Council meeting scheduled for March 2, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda included the adoption of the 2026 Municipal Budget documents and a confirmatory by-law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46017/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2002%20Mar%202026%20-%20CANCELL.pdf?handle=6D6680F71B2A4343B6EEC05D0B2B9227",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=537"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee considers rear yard setback variance for 21 Cockcroft Crescent",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss a minor variance application for a residential property. The applicant seeks to reduce the required rear yard depth to allow for a sunroom addition.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/46080/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2002%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=8CB42CF2544144E590FEAF959C7B4A61",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=538"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt By‑Law setting 2026 water and sewer rates for Deep River",
   "summary": "The Deep River Council will receive a presentation on the town’s Water and Wastewater Rate Study and consider a By‑Law establishing the 2026 water and sewer rates. It will also adopt a By‑Law for a Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement and schedule a special council meeting for March 2, 2026. A public meeting on the 2026 municipal budget will be held to collect citizen input.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/45967/Council%20Meeting%20-%2025%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=F587B6D7481A4DA7BFF397F603FCEA42",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=518"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves purchase and co‑ownership of 167 Brockhouse Way",
   "summary": "The Deep River Town Council will adopt its agenda, receive several correspondence items, and consider reports including a request for Ridge Road rehabilitation. It will approve amendments to the purchase agreement for 167 Brockhouse Way and adopt by‑laws authorizing the sale and a co‑ownership agreement for that property. The meeting also includes routine consent matters, by‑law approvals, and a confirmatory by‑law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/45926/Council%20Meeting%20-%2011%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=05CC8ECAA6D847B18289A76F31D0C749",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=517"
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council adopts By-Law 01-2026 setting management staff working conditions and pay",
   "summary": "The Deep River Town Council will adopt By-Law 01-2026 to establish working conditions and remuneration for management and administration staff, and will pass a confirmatory By-Law 02-2026 for the meeting. The council will receive a presentation on the town's water and wastewater systems, including a $3.8 M ICIP grant for water quality improvements. Several items of correspondence—including exterior signage at Highlife Cannabis, a request to relocate the Deep River Skate Park, and updates on the Forest Fires Prevention Act—will be received and noted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/document/45835/Council%20Meeting%20-%2014%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=A917721B671F4BCCA885E8E377C7579C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://deepriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=516"
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