{ "city": "French River", "state": "Ontario", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/frenchriver/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-26", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=438" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Sudbury East OPP Detachment Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=462" }, { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=439" }, { "date": "2026-09-16", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=440" }, { "date": "2026-10-07", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=441" }, { "date": "2026-10-21", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=442" }, { "date": "2026-11-04", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=443" }, { "date": "2026-11-18", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=444" }, { "date": "2026-12-02", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=445" }, { "date": "2027-01-20", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=446" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Property Standards & By-law Appeal Committee", "headline": "Committee to hear vicious dog designation appeal for 301 Riverview Drive", "summary": "The Property Standards & By-law Appeal Committee will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of a vicious dog designation for a dog named Jack owned by Vicki Dunleavy at 301 Riverview Drive, Alban. The agenda includes introduction of evidence and closing submissions from both the appellant and the municipality, followed by a closed session and oral decision.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/39169/Property%20Standards%20_%20By-law%20Appeal%20Committee%20-%20.pdf?handle=25F9131245734A11809982D78CD4D51C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=466" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": "Council to weigh $650k arena project, seek $325k federal grant", "summary": "The council will vote on approving the municipality's $6,569.20 contribution to the Sudbury East OPP Detachment Board's 2026 budget, authorizing a funding application to the Build Communities Strong Fund for a $650,000 arena dasher board replacement and fire suppression system (with up to $325,000 in federal funding), and adopting the new Building By-law 2026-40. They will also award the purchase of thermal imaging cameras for the fire department and receive a report on the April 2026 flooding event that led to a state of emergency.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/39121/REGULAR%20MEETING%20-%2008%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=F04945F4416342D789E61D485FE1F8E2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=433" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "SPECIAL MEETING - ZBA", "headline": "ZBA passes zoning amendment for Niemeyer property at 66 Smythe Road", "summary": "The French River ZBA held a special meeting and passed By-law 2026-39 to rezone three lots at 66 Smythe Road from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR) for Sheila and David Niemeyer. The agenda was adopted and the by-law was read three times and passed.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/39123/SPECIAL%20MEETING%20-%20ZBA%20-%2008%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=6BAED480932D4C029921F905A0D97B0F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=464" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Sudbury East OPP Detachment Board", "headline": "Board to decide on 2026 police budget and reserve fund surplus", "summary": "The Sudbury East OPP Detachment Board will consider the Detachment Commander’s Q2 report, review the 2025 financial results and the proposed 2026 police budget, and decide how to handle any surplus in the reserve fund. The meeting also includes a notice of a new Police Services Advisor effective September 1, 2026, and approval of the French‑Nipissing West Strategic Plan for 2026‑2029.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/39018/Sudbury%20East%20OPP%20Detachment%20Board%20-%2029%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F316ED32D4E345D4813F0CB67481076C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=463" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": "Council to consider support for Human Spark recreation club, award contracts", "summary": "Council will hear a delegation from the Human Spark Sports & Recreation Club requesting a letter of support for a proposed recreation and wellness business. They will also consider awarding contracts for roadside grass cutting, excavator rental, and landfill software, and receive the first-quarter finance report. A closed session is scheduled for labour relations and employee succession planning.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/38874/REGULAR%20MEETING%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=EDB470D080534B179DD77EE5C50F610E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=432" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": "French River Council considers road resurfacing, equipment purchases, and land leases", "summary": "The Council will review several infrastructure and equipment proposals, including a major roadway resurfacing contract. Discussions also include renewing a land lease for the North Channel Wharf and removing deteriorated outdoor rink boards.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/38703/REGULAR%20MEETING%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0EC0A82CD129499DBE6B944EB4F977AF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=437" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": "Council to adopt new Public Spaces By-law", "summary": "The French River Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting the Public Spaces By-law and awarding the Canteen Lease for the Noelville Community Centre arena. It will also approve the audited 2025 financial statements and reschedule two upcoming council meeting dates. Presentations will be given on the 2025 Annual Financial Report and the Noelville Lagoon operating report.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/38279/REGULAR%20MEETING%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=C753117496524E2F8840D6CBB4F2C7F7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=431" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": "Council to approve three‑year $126,000 landfill monitoring contract with EXP Services", "summary": "The council will consider a resolution to adopt By‑law 2026‑26 that authorizes a three‑year extension of the landfill monitoring and consulting engineering agreement with EXP Services Inc., estimated at $126,000 for 2026‑2028. The agreement continues monitoring and the Environmental Assessment for the Noëlville Landfill Site, a regulatory requirement under the site’s Environmental Compliance Approval. Other agenda items include a declaration of the 47th Family Ball Tournament as a community event, adoption of the consent agenda, and quarterly reports from Public Works and By‑law Services.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/38131/REGULAR%20MEETING%20-%2006%20May%202026.pdf?handle=82812F655F8D4FE0B372D313ABE628EB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=436" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "SPECIAL MEETING - ZBA", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on rezoning lot on Turenne Road from WR to RR", "summary": "This special ZBA meeting is a public hearing on an application by John Reid to rezone a proposed severed lot on Turenne Road from Waterfront Residential (WR) to Residential Rural (RR) to permit a new residential lot. The council will consider proposed zoning by-law amendment 2026-25, which would allow the creation of a 1.93-hectare lot. The retained lot (1.96 ha) will remain in the WR zone. The decision follows a planning report recommending consistency with provincial and official plan policies.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/38089/SPECIAL%20MEETING%20-%20ZBA%20-%2006%20May%202026.pdf?handle=03007DEF144D45F385E9D9B27BFA0999", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=459" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": "Council to adopt 2025 Integrity Commissioner report and tax levy by-law", "summary": "The council will receive the 2025 Annual Report from the Integrity Commissioner and adopt the Final Tax Levy By-law. The agenda also includes the adoption of minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/37972/REGULAR%20MEETING%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=287BD9A5158A443AA6F3BE78A2B6E1CD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=430" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "SPECIAL MEETING - ZBA", "headline": "Public hearing on rezoning to allow taller garage at 227 Shanty Bay Road", "summary": "The Municipality of French River's Committee of Adjustment holds a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment application. Gaetan and Lori Schaller seek to add a site-specific provision to the Waterfront Residential Zone to permit a two-storey accessory structure up to 7.17 metres tall, exceeding the current 5-metre limit. The property at 227 Shanty Bay Road, Monetville, is vacant and proposed for a single detached dwelling and garage.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/37961/SPECIAL%20MEETING%20-%20ZBA%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=4B69611933D045C89C595D17CDA91B33", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=458" }, { "date": "2026-03-19", "body": "Sudbury East OPP Detachment Board", "headline": "Board discusses planned closure of Cecil Facer Youth Centre", "summary": "The Sudbury East OPP Detachment Board will adopt its agenda, appoint a recording secretary, and adopt the November 13, 2025 minutes. It will receive an educational presentation and quarterly reports from the Detachment Commander for French River, Killarney, Markstay‑Warren and St‑Charles. The board will consider correspondence items, including the OAPSB 2026 Spring Conference & AGM, a Provincial Bail Notification Program presentation, and opposition documents regarding the planned closure of the Cecil Facer Youth Centre. No formal resolutions beyond routine items are noted.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/37601/Sudbury%20East%20OPP%20Detachment%20Board%20-%2019%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=5EC87A1B1157474D8DC2FAEB70AC187F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=455" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 operating and capital budget by-law", "summary": "The French River Council will vote on By-law 2026-19 to adopt the municipality's 2026 operating and capital budget. Other agenda items include awarding the purchase of an arena dasher board system, approving a helipad maintenance agreement for the Noelville site, and appointing a livestock valuer under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. A resolution will also be considered for support of the East Ferris fire and emergency services training centre.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/37517/REGULAR%20MEETING%20-%2018%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=6C4DB669A73D4AAFA89C17D55ECEF985", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=429" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": "Council to approve $25,475 overage for rescue truck refurbishment", "summary": "The French River Council will present the Draft Final 2026 Budget and consider a resolution to approve an additional $25,474.98 for the refurbishment of the municipal rescue truck. The meeting also includes adoption of consent‑agenda by‑laws authorizing a fire‑protection grant and a pothole‑prevention program. Items on the agenda are listed for information and debate before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/37387/REGULAR%20MEETING%20-%2004%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=84B68E4933FB4BCCB587EECB611DCF9E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=434" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "SPECIAL MEETING - ZBA", "headline": "French River council to consider rezoning industrial land to residential", "summary": "The Municipality of French River will hold a special meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would rezone a property on Highway 64 from Industrial General to Residential One. The meeting will also include a public hearing for a separate application to rezone rural lands to Residential Rural.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/37255/SPECIAL%20MEETING%20-%20ZBA%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=097574E844B846B88A8AAD63D02FFD0D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=453" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": "French River Council to consider forest fire and building inspector agreements", "summary": "The Council will discuss renewing the 2026 Municipal Insurance Program and the Mayor's annual address. The body is deciding on by-laws for forest fire management and the appointment of building inspectors.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/37251/REGULAR%20MEETING%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=A0872B6D30B1434FB7F1A2589E1A613D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=428" }, { "date": "2026-02-04", "body": "REGULAR MEETING", "headline": "Council to consider amendments to Employee Policy Manual", "summary": "The Municipality of French River is considering By-law 2026-07 to update the Employee Policy Manual. Proposed changes align policies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Council will also appoint a Deputy Mayor for 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/37092/REGULAR%20MEETING%20-%2004%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=8553608EA0084C5394AA6943195F1114", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=449" }, { "date": "2026-02-04", "body": "SPECIAL MEETING", "headline": "Council to deliberate on Draft 2026 Budget", "summary": "The council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the Draft 2026 Budget. The agenda includes standard procedural steps such as roll call, adoption of the agenda, and disclosure of pecuniary interests.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/37090/SPECIAL%20MEETING%20-%2004%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=0B73790B4AFC40C6BE140A6CCEBDA6C7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=425" }, { "date": "2026-01-21", "body": "REGULAR COUNCIL", "headline": "Council to consider new traffic and parking by-laws and AMPS", "summary": "The Council will discuss updating traffic and parking regulations to allow for Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS). Other business includes appointing a 2026 Deputy Mayor and reviewing quarterly reports from municipal departments.", "agenda_url": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/document/36688/REGULAR%20COUNCIL%20-%2021%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=67957B414449450B8280539622206B3C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://frenchriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=391" } ] }