{ "city": "Kapuskasing", "state": "Ontario", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/kapuskasing/", "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": "2026-08-10", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=958" }, { "date": "2026-09-14", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=959" }, { "date": "2026-09-14", "body": "James Bay OPP Detachment Board (2)", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=967" }, { "date": "2026-10-05", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=960" }, { "date": "2026-11-16", "body": "Special Council - 16 Nov 2026 - Inaugural Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=963" }, { "date": "2026-11-30", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=961" }, { "date": "2026-12-14", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=962" }, { "date": "2026-12-14", "body": "James Bay OPP Detachment Board (2)", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=968" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Kapuskasing Protective Services Committee", "headline": "Kapuskasing committee to discuss labour relations in closed session", "summary": "The Kapuskasing Protective Services Committee will meet to discuss a grievance matter regarding employee negotiations in a closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/97500/Kapuskasing%20Protective%20Services%20Committee%20-%2023%20.pdf?handle=9C2879B2A9DC45EAA803435E3B083AAD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=981" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Kapuskasing Protective Services Committee", "headline": "Protective Services Committee to discuss labour relations in closed session", "summary": "The committee is meeting to address a labour relations matter or employee negotiations. All other agenda items are procedural or listed as nil.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/97450/Kapuskasing%20Protective%20Services%20Committee%20-%2021%20.pdf?handle=6DBA650321AC43138E3191732AA573E3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=980" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Kapuskasing Council discusses food waste diversion and infrastructure upgrades", "summary": "The Joint Committees of the Whole and Council will review several municipal reports, including a presentation on a food waste diversion program. The agenda also includes discussions on fire service levels, capital budget amendments for road projects, and requests regarding insurance and service agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/97323/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2013%20.pdf?handle=E6CFD6D33D8647D1A814A7CF172F01AC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=957" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "James Bay OPP Detachment Board (2)", "headline": "James Bay OPP Detachment Board adopts 2026 budget and reviews police statistics", "summary": "The Board reviewed police reports regarding high-profile incidents, highway collisions, and the use of body-worn cameras. Members also discussed a motion to rename the detachment and endorsed preparing a grant application for front-line policing.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/97334/James%20Bay%20OPP%20Detachment%20Board%20(2)%20-%2013%20Jul%20202.pdf?handle=8E379423BB114B209BE9F4FBC9679286", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=966" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Council to vote on supporting $100M Northern Ontario Policing Grant", "summary": "Council will consider supporting a FONOM resolution for a $100 million Northern Ontario Policing Grant to address rising policing costs, which increased 13.7% since 2021. They will also decide on a zoning by-law amendment to allow an accessory dwelling unit at 30 Circle Street, award the 2026 asphalt services tender, and discuss items such as the NORDS Fund extension and a proposed Highway 11 rest area. A closed session is scheduled for land acquisition or disposition matters.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/96850/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2015%20.pdf?handle=0B45878ABE864576B67BC1F75BBF6860", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=956" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "KAPUSKASING-MOONBEAM LANDFILL SITE MANAGEMENT BOARD MEETING", "headline": "Board to consider 2025 audited financial statements with qualified opinion", "summary": "The Kapuskasing-Moonbeam Landfill Site Management Board will review and is asked to approve the 2025 audited financial statements, which carry a qualified opinion from Baker Tilly due to a $95,000 revenue timing error. The board will also consider the 2026 budget, a review of out-of-town tipping fees, and updates on the Moonbeam recycling depot closure and landfill compactor use.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/96814/KAPUSKASING-MOONBEAM%20LANDFILL%20SITE%20MANAGEMENT%20B.pdf?handle=4F748BDE6C2D421EBEF5F7B522F288B0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=977" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Council to set 2026 water and sewer rates, consider PowerBank refinancing", "summary": "The Joint Committees of the Whole and Council will hear a presentation on the Official Plan Review strategic directions, then consider several committee reports and motions. Key decisions include setting 2026 water and sewer service rates, awarding contracts for the Sports Palace snack bar concession ($28,000/year), the Connecting Link engineering design, and Brunetville Road intersection upgrades. Council will also vote on a fire protection services reimbursement agreement and the repeal/replacement of a PowerBank refinancing by-law.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/96356/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2025%20.pdf?handle=1537B22B64C640AE82FCEED155D53E23", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=955" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $104,950 ballfield contract and firefighter collective agreement", "summary": "Council will hear a presentation on a proposed bilingual online news source for the Highway 11 corridor. Motions include proclaiming Hope Air Day and Moose Hide Campaign Day, appointing members to a local business capacity committee, approving a $104,950 contract for ballfield clay conversion, and ratifying a new collective agreement with the firefighter union. Several information reports on finance, planning, public works, and recreation are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/95916/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2004%20.pdf?handle=75C1AA691DB64FD888EA5674DF3B77AC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=954" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Council to consider pausing all discretionary spending amid winter cost pressures", "summary": "The council will vote on a motion to temporarily pause all discretionary operational and capital spending in response to higher‑than‑anticipated winter operations costs and recent damage to the Sports Palace. It will also consider several procurement motions, including a $65,010 contract with Bay Roofing & Exteriors Ltd. for re‑roofing the Kapuskasing Water Treatment Plant and a $17,500 agreement with Hatch Ltd. for engineering design of the Niagara Street and St. Clair Avenue resurfacing project. Additional items include approval of a unit‑rates list for common supplies, adoption of By‑Law No. 4698 creating a Business Improvement Area levy for 2026, and a motion to declare the week of May 4‑10, 2026 as Mental Health Week.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/95589/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2013%20.pdf?handle=D01D1D05D25F4978BAC1C9F0A30B1B15", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=953" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Council to adopt new tax-rate by-laws and approve water quality plan", "summary": "The Joint Committees of the Whole and Council will vote on several by-laws, including the adoption of tax rates, penalties, interest, and optional classes for 2026. A motion will also approve the Drinking Water Quality Management System operational plan required by the Ministry of Environment. Additional items include a revised cemetery fee structure and the award of a design contract for the cemetery columbarium expansion.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/95191/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2023%20.pdf?handle=EB6AF14C03754D2F94153D4484AC8747", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=952" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "James Bay OPP Detachment Board (2)", "headline": "Board to adopt 2026 budget and rename itself", "summary": "The James Bay OPP Detachment Board will meet to adopt its 2026 budget, approve the confirmatory by-law for the previous meeting, and consider renaming the board to the 'James Bay Central OPP Detachment Board'.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/94904/James%20Bay%20OPP%20Detachment%20Board%20(2)%20-%2009%20Mar%20202.pdf?handle=1DCBF64E325847ADA52745B06BAD1CFD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=965" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Town to execute agreement with Ontario government to recover emergency response costs", "summary": "The Joint Committees of the Whole and Council will consider several motions, including authorizing a design study for upgrades to the Donat Brousseau Public Pool and executing an agreement with the Ontario government to recover costs from emergency responses outside town boundaries. Council will also vote on supporting a federal motion concerning the future of Trans‑Canada Highway 11 and on adopting and repealing specific by‑laws related to school zones and other municipal matters. These items represent the key decisions and discussions scheduled for the March 9, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/94873/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2009%20.pdf?handle=22145753625345C593ABA1CEFFD14B59", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=951" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Kapuskasing Council to consider bridge loan for Solaire Kapuskasing Solar", "summary": "The Town of Kapuskasing is meeting to discuss a bridge loan for Solaire Kapuskasing Solar and a vehicle purchase agreement with Enterprise. Council will also consider establishing a Committee of Adjustment and supporting a new residential property tax class.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/94472/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2023%20.pdf?handle=D57C3780C55445609CFF84D6D5851375", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=950" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "Kapuskasing and District Planning Board and Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Board will decide on three consent applications and financial items", "summary": "The Kapuskasing and District Planning Board meeting will consider two consent applications (B04-25 and B03-25 358) for land use changes within the town. It will also review the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement and the 2024 audited financial statement for the Planning Board. Standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and adjournment will also be addressed.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/94189/Kapuskasing%20and%20District%20Planning%20Board%20and%20Com.pdf?handle=C3CBDD2A0F39490A91B2F26DE560B881", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=972" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Council to vote on Enterprise Fleet Management vehicle purchase agreement", "summary": "The Joint Committees of the Whole and Council will consider several motions, including approval of a vehicle purchase agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, retaining the Civic Centre Auditorium for municipal use, and supporting the Provincial Bail Notification Program. They will also hear a request for municipal support for Safer Highways 11 & 17 and a resolution concerning the Nuclear Waste Management Organization project. Additional reports and informational items from finance, planning, and protective services will be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/94065/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2009%20.pdf?handle=6E55D8EB3953467AA729241646F1DDDC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=949" }, { "date": "2026-01-26", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Council will approve the 2026 budgets and a $102,500 vehicle purchase.", "summary": "The council will vote to adopt the 2026 Operations, Capital, Water and Sewer budgets as presented. It will also consider a motion to adopt the 2026 Drinking Water Financial Plan. A separate motion will approve an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to buy nine new Chevrolet Silverado vehicles, costing about $102,500 and funded from the operating, water and sewer budgets.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/93751/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2026%20.pdf?handle=2656F6D53E7D4C969DBD310EF347EF0F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=948" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Joint Committees of the Whole and Council", "headline": "Council to consider adopting Enterprise Fleet Management program for town vehicles", "summary": "The Joint Committees of the Whole and Council will review a request from Enterprise Fleet Management to adopt a corporate leased fleet management program, projected to save about $394,633 over ten years. The meeting also includes public hearings on two zoning by‑law amendments for contractor yards on Brunelle Road North and South, and motions on the Accessible Bus Service contract renewal and an interim tax levy by‑law. Additional items are informational reports on budgets, services, and provincial updates.", "agenda_url": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/document/93176/Joint%20Committees%20of%20the%20Whole%20and%20Council%20-%2012%20.pdf?handle=3BC9DD6D3AFE441F8FCAF691FE3C52E3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kapuskasing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=947" } ] }