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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council considers $1 million grant for Third Street Renewal Project",
   "summary": "The City of Duncan Council will discuss funding for the Third Street Renewal Project and a fire services agreement for Eagle Heights. The meeting includes votes on financial plan amendments and a pledge to become an Apartheid Free City.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/240899/Regular%20Council%20-%2027%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=62498D5CC6EF414FA70C04E52FD41F97",
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   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council discusses sewage plant funding risks and modular housing permits",
   "summary": "The Council is addressing funding strategies for the Sewage Treatment Plant Outfall Relocation Project to retain $6 million in grants. They are also considering a temporary use permit for 40 modular sleeping units at 610 Trunk Road and adopting a new accessibility plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/239930/Regular%20Council%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=AE33B45F20834E1BB5E83377A79395F3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2245"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on two development variance permits and approve new policies",
   "summary": "Duncan Council will consider two development variance permit applications, including one for a 5-storey building on Third Street, and will approve new policies for towing and artificial intelligence. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding employee relations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/239602/Regular%20Council%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B4A0739A480A4359B08A327E8EAB1361",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2244"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on borrowing up to $136k for fire hall renovation",
   "summary": "Council will consider two options for renovating the fire hall, with total costs up to $151,825 using reserves and borrowing. They will also vote on reimbursing $66,000 for Allenby Road watermain work, adopt a sewer blockage policy, and give third reading to bylaw offence fines. A zoning bylaw to allow a cannabis store at 130 Trans-Canada Highway is up for adoption.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/238628/Regular%20Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=A611E6524C7C48BC8B0796CC650A8D15",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2242"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council adopts the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw setting municipal taxes for the year",
   "summary": "The Duncan City Council will adopt the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3264, 2026, establishing tax rates for 2026. It will also give first three readings to a zoning amendment allowing a cannabis retail store at 130 Trans‑Canada Highway, pending ministry approval. Additional bylaws will receive first three readings or be adopted, including offence‑notice enforcement amendments and a council‑procedure amendment. Several proclamations and delegations will be presented for information.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/238127/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=757D88DB74C84D3A81CDD70B2ECE8973",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2237"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to recommend 2026 Accessibility Plan",
   "summary": "The Accessibility Advisory Committee will vote on recommending the 2026 Duncan Accessibility Plan to Council for approval. They will also recommend that the Chief Administrative Officer approve a new Accessible Content and Style Guide for city communications. The committee will adopt minutes from the previous meeting in June 2025.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/237817/Accessibility%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2004%20May%202026.pdf?handle=FE6DC2D001F24C2B9D7D6413D3B964E5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2235"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council begins first three readings of the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw",
   "summary": "The Duncan City Council will conduct the first three readings of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3264, 2026 to set municipal tax rates for the year. It will also approve a $40,000 budget to remove the old reservoir tank at Eagle Heights and endorse an agency agreement with the Island Corridor Foundation to enforce trespass in adjacent land. Additional items include adopting the minutes from the April 13 meeting, adopting the Financial Plan 2026‑2030 Bylaw and the Building Bylaw No. 3254, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/237732/Regular%20Council%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=83755294764847638A95BCD6456FDDCB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2234"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Advisory Design Panel",
   "headline": "Panel to decide on design changes for 80-unit apartment at 365 Ypres Street",
   "summary": "The Advisory Design Panel will review Development Permit Application DP-2026-02 for an 80-unit, 5-storey apartment building at 365 Ypres Street. Staff have identified several design inconsistencies, including lack of vertical articulation, insufficient public realm features, and surface parking issues. The panel may recommend design changes or find the application consistent with guidelines.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/237025/Advisory%20Design%20Panel%20-%2023%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=7138C811726D407799D6FD0A1931794D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2229"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council considers recovery-oriented supportive housing and 2026-2030 financial plan",
   "summary": "The City of Duncan Council will discuss a policy exemption to partner with BC Housing for a recovery-oriented village housing site. The body is also considering the adoption of a new five-year financial plan and a building bylaw.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/236781/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=8EA1EA2A30504D2C899E0361E5FDFCB7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2226"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on extending winter shelter at 140 Trans-Canada Hwy to April 30",
   "summary": "Council is asked to support BC Housing's funding extension for the temporary winter shelter at 140 Trans-Canada Highway (Ramada Inn) operated by Lookout Housing and Health Society. The shelter has provided 24 spaces plus extreme weather beds since late November. The current temporary use permit has expired and there is insufficient time for a renewal process. There are no direct costs to the City.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/235269/Special%20Council%20-%2026%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=8F1CFBE1C2D84BEE82254FEE3A377C38",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2222"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on 2026 tax rates with equal commercial-residential increase",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will decide whether to direct staff to draft the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw using a commercial tax multiple that yields an equal percentage increase for average residential and commercial properties. They will also receive a report on Notice on Title – Legislative Authority, Process, and Administration for information. The draft budget shows a 9.79% increase in taxes collected from current taxpayers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/234532/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2009%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=EADF0A23370944EBAD50CC2E260E8A8C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2173"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council advances Election and Assent Voting Bylaw and approves major grant applications",
   "summary": "Council rescinded and then gave third reading to Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 3262, 2026, authorizing mail ballot voting and automated count. The council also approved three UBCM grant applications totaling $500,000 for emergency preparedness, operations centre, and FireSmart support. Additional actions included a $50,000 tourism reserve withdrawal for wayfinding signs, creation of a Community Heritage Register, and approval of revised Accessibility Advisory Committee terms.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/234718/Regular%20Council%20-%2009%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=2586ABA6ADC14C369E5B3FB4C78D7BCC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2217"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-05",
   "body": "Advisory Design Panel",
   "headline": "Panel to review 24-unit residential proposal at 265 Third Street",
   "summary": "The Advisory Design Panel will consider Development Permit Application No. DP-2026-01 for a 6-storey, 24-unit strata residential development. The panel will determine if the design is consistent with guidelines or if specific changes are recommended.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/234470/Advisory%20Design%20Panel%20-%2005%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=8BAE484B476C4A6EB0F28FD60285E1A3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2216"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-13",
   "body": "Tourism Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee forwards 2026 tourism budget with $43,650 for two highway wayfinding signs",
   "summary": "The Tourism Advisory Committee will consider recommending its 2026 tourism budget to Council, which includes $43,650 from the Tourism Reserve to fabricate and install two new wayfinding signs on the Trans-Canada Highway at Sherman Road and Beverly Street. The committee will also receive an update on the City Totem project. The proposed budget fully allocates the annual $26,000 council allocation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/233993/Tourism%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2013%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=E7383AD9F05641298C84BA3AD73FDA60",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2203"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council will read the Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 3262, 2026",
   "summary": "The council will give first, second, and third readings to Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 3262, 2026, which would authorize mail‑ballot voting and an automated vote‑counting system. Council will consider and approve the 2026 Pollinator Habitat Plan as recommended by the Environment and Sustainability Committee. A delegation from Tourism Cowichan will present the Municipal and Regional District Tax 5‑Year Renewal (2027‑2032) for discussion. The meeting includes a closed‑session to discuss personal‑information and negotiation matters under the Community Charter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/233716/Regular%20Council%20-%2009%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=94FDCD129DC4494A96A974FFC1949BAF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2158"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review a 2026 budget update. The body will decide whether to direct staff to draft the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw as presented or request specific changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/233726/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2009%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=92A9BF4A5E4C4F3EB3950AB14C6FAF36",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2172"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-05",
   "body": "Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Council to decide on continuing tree rebate program and a second tree sale",
   "summary": "The Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee will forward a recommendation for Council to keep the tree rebate program running until the allocated environmental program funds are exhausted, using $6,848 from the LGCAP reserve. It will also recommend a second community tree sale in Spring 2026, funded with $10,000 to purchase at least 75 trees and planting soil. Additionally, the committee will forward a recommendation to approve the 2026 Pollinator Habitat Plan. All items will be considered at the February 5, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/233656/Environment%20and%20Sustainability%20Advisory%20Committ.pdf?handle=E57BB5435E1547BD9C1286217711DDD6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2207"
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on $3.6M Canada Avenue Complete Streets project",
   "summary": "Council will vote on issuing a development permit for an 18-unit assisted living facility at 447 Festubert Street and authorizing the Canada Avenue Complete Streets project for up to $3,589,271. Other decisions include early 2026 budget approvals for equipment and the road project, adoption of a bylaw establishing fines for business licence offences, and appointments for the 2026 local election. Council will also consider a proclamation and a letter of support.",
   "agenda_url": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/232231/Regular%20Council%20-%2026%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=F2E89A5110D84692A838A3EA0640C410",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2157"
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Regular Council - 12 Jan 2026 - Cancelled",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://duncan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2156"
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