{ "city": "Georgian Bay", "state": "ON", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/georgianbay/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-24", "body": "Refresh MacTier Advisory Committee", "headline": "MacTier baseball field upgrade options and holiday caboose lighting discussed", "summary": "The Refresh MacTier Advisory Committee will receive staff reports on upgrading the MacTier baseball field (with a $40,000 budget for backstop replacement) and on the 'Light Up the Caboose' holiday lighting project for the historic caboose. The committee will also discuss new business items including a potential renaming of Mosquito Lake, advertising opportunities, playground barriers, and arena water supply. The meeting includes adoption of the July 29, 2026 minutes and an open forum.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/246479/Refresh%20MacTier%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2024%20Aug%20202.pdf?handle=A5EB519BA05A401EBB07A420F7EB07E3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1881" }, { "date": "2026-08-26", "body": "Special Planning Council", "headline": "Council to hear first public meeting on Official Plan review", "summary": "The Planning Council is holding its first statutory public meeting for the 2026/28 Georgian Bay Official Plan Comprehensive Review, which must also address the new official plan framework under Bill 98. Staff will present an outline of the review process and proposed changes, and the council will hear public comments. The council is expected to accept the information and refer it to staff for further discussion with First Nations, District staff, and community groups before scheduling the next meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/246496/Special%20Planning%20Council%20-%2026%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=7E95E017848B4728A0793E02794282CC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1887" }, { "date": "2026-09-14", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1842" }, { "date": "2026-09-15", "body": "Planning Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1851" }, { "date": "2026-09-15", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1860" }, { "date": "2026-09-18", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1869" }, { "date": "2026-09-28", "body": "Refresh MacTier Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1883" }, { "date": "2026-10-05", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1843" }, { "date": "2026-10-06", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1861" }, { "date": "2026-10-06", "body": "Planning Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1852" }, { "date": "2026-10-09", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1870" }, { "date": "2026-11-23", "body": "Refresh MacTier Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1884" }, { "date": "2026-12-14", "body": "Refresh MacTier Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1885" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-14", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to hear 2 consent and 7 minor variance applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings for two consent applications and seven minor variance applications. The consent applications involve property severances at 264 Huron Trail and 135 Port Severn Road North. The minor variance applications seek relief from zoning bylaws at various properties, including 15 Silver Sands Lake Road, 259 Hasketts Drive, 39 Railway Street, 368 Island 540 Georgian Bay, 98 Driftwood Lane, 192 Wild Rice Trail, and 2 Island 3150 Georgian Bay. The committee will also adopt minutes from the July 17, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/246023/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2014%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=7AC8CEBB0CEF46ACA09D364865181F86", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1868" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Planning Council", "headline": "Council to vote on closing two shore road allowances for $17,397 total", "summary": "The Planning Council will decide whether to approve two applications to close portions of shore road allowances adjacent to private properties. Each closure would transfer municipal land to abutting owners for a fee, resolving existing encroachments. No objections were received from staff or agencies.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/245893/Planning%20Council%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=D21052E5E0684B42BE7C6588EF479E99", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1850" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1859" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council reviews 2026 Asset Management Plan and water-weed response", "summary": "The Township of Georgian Bay Council meets to discuss the 2026 Asset Management Plan update, which assesses the condition and replacement costs of roads, stormwater systems, buildings, parks, and fleet. Council also hears a presentation on efforts to control the invasive Water Soldier plant in Lake Simcoe. Several routine reports, by-law confirmations, and procedural items are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/245897/Council%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=2083B93EEC3F4811A731278040BA5431", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1841" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Refresh MacTier Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider forming MacTier Union Cemetery volunteer sub-committee", "summary": "The Refresh MacTier Advisory Committee will decide on a staff recommendation to establish a sub-committee for the MacTier Union Cemetery to focus on beautification and preservation. The committee will also discuss a proposed bike repair station and consider changing future meeting location to the MacTier Arena with a 3:00 p.m. start time. Minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting are up for adoption.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/245635/Refresh%20MacTier%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2029%20Jul%20202.pdf?handle=F14A411DF71C43D5A33C9888A324709B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1882" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Sustainable Communities Advisory Group", "headline": "Sustainable Communities Advisory Group to review lake water usage and climate updates", "summary": "The Sustainable Communities Advisory Group will receive a presentation on the 2025 Usage Guide for Lake Water and a report on Repair Cafés. The group will also review staff updates regarding food bank community programs and climate adaptation.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/245598/Sustainable%20Communities%20Advisory%20Group%20-%2027%20Jul.pdf?handle=1676D28D99EB4DDEA1E3EF013CBF8B35", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1830" }, { "date": "2026-07-24", "body": "Special Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1886" }, { "date": "2026-07-17", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to review multiple land consent and variance applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding several consent and minor variance applications. These include requests for lot severances and property modifications across various locations in the Township.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/245414/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2017%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=087D8397F1984AB88D8B28A9141BD5F3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1867" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Planning Council", "headline": "Council to decide on rock crushing extension, plan review, and zoning changes", "summary": "This meeting includes public hearings on a shore road allowance closure for $7,224.42, a zoning by-law amendment at 117 Port Severn Rd, and staff reports on two official plan amendments, a temporary use zoning extension for rock crushing by OBD Developments Inc., and an outline for the 2026/28 Official Plan Review.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/245262/Planning%20Council%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=EB0811215EEE479A96BF487FFB5DA14F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1849" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to consider $108K arena consultant, $24K fire tool", "summary": "Council will decide on engaging Barry Bryan and Associates as architectural consultant for MacTier Memorial Arena and Community Centre upgrades, with additional $36,240 from the Working Capital Reserve. Also up for decision is replacement of a battery-powered auto extrication tool using up to $24,000 from the Fire/Emergency Services Reserve. Other items include back flow prevention requirements, Port Severn Park playground resurfacing, Go Home Lake pump, tree removal at MacTier Union Cemetery, and new business on expired marine distress flares and affordable housing.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/245297/Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=89760858AAFA438BB92591374C3043F0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1840" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Refresh MacTier Advisory Committee", "headline": "Refresh MacTier Advisory Committee to hold training and project updates", "summary": "The committee will conduct training on procedure by-laws, codes of conduct, and accessibility. Members will also receive verbal updates regarding the Refresh MacTier Town Hall and MacTier Arena Advisory Committee resolutions.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/244878/Refresh%20MacTier%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2022%20Jun%20202.pdf?handle=6D12D92E37554D348311DAE68D584EA1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1880" }, { "date": "2026-06-05", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to hear consent and variance applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for several consent applications and minor variance requests at 99 Lone Pine Road in Port Severn. The agenda includes items on Millard Drive, Macey Bay Road, and Island Drive, with staff reports available for review.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/244180/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2005%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=8AA1C341F41A4A45A96FD1043BF90CA8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1866" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to learn about new firefighter certification rules", "summary": "The Committee will receive a staff report on Ontario Regulation 343/22, which mandates new NFPA-aligned firefighter certifications by July 1, 2026. Council will also hear a presentation from the Georgian Bay Land Trust on its strategic plan. A summary of legal fees from 2023 to 2026 Q1 will be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/244011/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F9871CC64C8D418286C3B6E0C4409B8A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1857" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Planning Council", "headline": "Council to consider rock crushing extension and multiple zoning changes", "summary": "This Planning Council meeting will hold public hearings on several planning applications, including a temporary use zoning extension for rock crushing by OBD Developments Inc., an official plan and zoning amendment for a property on Curling Club Road, and a zoning amendment on Macey Bay Road. Staff reports also cover a zoning amendment on Huron Trail and a combined official plan/zoning amendment on Millard Drive. Additionally, the council will vote on closing two shore road allowances.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/244013/Planning%20Council%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=DAC71FD06C054A7197D3AB940B38AA44", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1848" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to hear delegations on relocating Port Severn Library to Baxter Ward", "summary": "Council will receive the audited 2025 financial statements and discuss renewing the OSPCA shelter agreement. Several community groups will present on relocating the Port Severn Library to the Baxter Ward Community Centre. Staff reports also cover sidewalk plow replacement, arena renovation funding, a bear bin program, and drainage work on Hasketts Drive.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/244017/Council%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0D43C346D1544A81BC0BC74BC4F22C83", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1839" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "MacTier Arena Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on arena sponsorship RFP, ice time marketplace pilot", "summary": "The MacTier Arena Advisory Committee will consider directing staff to issue a Request for Proposals for sponsorship, advertising, and naming rights. The committee will also discuss a pilot program using third-party platforms to market available ice time, along with other initiatives to boost utilization and community engagement.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/243853/MacTier%20Arena%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=7F9A4443E7354269BB7715E4AD773490", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1879" }, { "date": "2026-05-08", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee holds hearings on four minor variance applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four minor variance applications seeking relief from the Zoning By-law for properties at 820 Island 980, 66 Blueberry Lane, 241 John Buchler Road, and 229 Crooked Bay Road. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/243525/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2008%20May%202026.pdf?handle=C923DDA6E38D4CE095769C190CACE811", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1865" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to review and possibly amend Code of Conduct", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss proposed changes to the Township's Code of Conduct for Council and Committees. This follows a referral from the April 13 Council meeting. The discussion includes a review of the existing bylaw and policy amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/243457/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=D6E16D352E044AB08A5F5FD657E630DD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1856" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Planning Council", "headline": "Council to decide on new gross floor area definition", "summary": "The Planning Council will hold public hearings and consider several planning applications. They will vote on a zoning by-law amendment that defines gross floor area for SML uses. They will also review two other zoning amendments, an official plan amendment, and applications to close shore road allowances. Additionally, staff will present a report on the provincial Bill 98 regarding building homes and transportation infrastructure.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/243455/Planning%20Council%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=E3920E5167184F61B59A76E04FCB4827", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1847" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to decide on 9 km/h speed limit for Honey Harbour waterway", "summary": "Council will decide whether to apply for a federal speed limit of 9 km/h in Honey Harbour after years of study and public consultation. Other items include a private waste management subsidy for water-access properties, 2026 municipal grants, and by-laws on tax rates, administrative penalties, and firearm discharge.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/243444/Council%20-%2004%20May%202026.pdf?handle=7F33ED5EF96D477FB44F92C21FE456B5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1838" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "MacTier Arena Advisory Committee", "headline": "Staff report says arena's non-regulation ice limits use and sponsorship", "summary": "The committee will hear a staff report responding to a resolution for a sponsorship and league-attraction strategy. The report finds that the MacTier Arena's non-regulation ice size prevents tournament hosting and that sponsorship is not feasible due to low utilization. The committee will discuss the findings and consider next steps.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/243064/MacTier%20Arena%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=EAB0B32D15F84142B60923DEDCB4C298", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1832" }, { "date": "2026-04-17", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee hears 5 minor variance applications for shoreline properties", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on five minor variance applications to zoning bylaws for properties on Stewart Lake Road, Steep Rock Road, Sunrise Trail, Georgian Bay Shore, and Conger Marsh Lane. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from its March 13 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/242946/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2017%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=28B7769BD82D4A4B86D09F544FCF789C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1864" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Township reviews public docks by-law for commercial use and fees", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole discusses updating the Public Docks By-law to regulate commercial vessel use, overnight mooring, and material storage at launches. Options include permit fees of $75/day or $500/season for barges, a $400 surcharge for capital upgrades, and designating commercial-only launches. New business also includes house and commercial development incentives.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/242860/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=5E051861B2C9435EA08F1A43B5923CB4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1855" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Planning Council", "headline": "Planning Council to review zoning amendments and road closures", "summary": "The Planning Council will consider several zoning by-law and official plan amendments. The body is also deciding on the closure and sale of shore road allowances and reviewing a project plan for water access and marinas.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/242856/Planning%20Council%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=A208B70BE6584E2A8F61C54998D032D6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1846" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council reviews road restoration, advisory committee refresh, and election resource policy", "summary": "The Georgian Bay Council will consider three staff reports: a road restoration work update, a refresh of the MacTier Advisory Committee, and a policy on the use of municipal resources in municipal elections. The council will also adopt the consent agenda and consider a by‑law appointing a Deputy Fire Chief. These items constitute the primary business for the April 13, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/document/242875/Council%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=A945328A022942FCA995EE9CCA21419F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://georgianbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1837" } ] }