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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-21",
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   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "CANCELLED Board of Variance",
   "headline": "North Saanich Board of Variance meeting cancelled, no applications",
   "summary": "The Regular Meeting of the Board of Variance scheduled for August 20, 2026, was cancelled because there were no applications to review. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions taking place.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/147179/Board%20of%20Variance%20-%2020%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=5267D52A95B44466B585443984A51DC7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2814"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council (IN CAMERA)",
   "headline": "North Saanich Council to hold closed meeting on labour, land, and legal advice",
   "summary": "This is a special meeting of Council held entirely in camera (closed to the public) to discuss items permitted under the Community Charter. The agenda includes a motion to go in camera to consider labour relations, potential land acquisition or disposition, and solicitor-client privileged advice. Public participation is limited to written comments submitted before noon on the meeting day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/147163/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20(IN%20CAMERA)%20-%2017%20Aug.pdf?handle=92B8AA23888E4D6C997FFB46D1ED860A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2976"
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   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning 8650 Aldous Terrace for subdivision",
   "summary": "North Saanich Council will consider adopting a zoning bylaw amendment to rezone 8650 Aldous Terrace from R-2 to R-1 to allow subdivision into two parcels. The agenda also includes presentations on local arts, RCMP crime statistics, and a proposed recreation facility, plus adoption of several meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/147165/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2017%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=F360BDD3907747DC8D77603C2DA81D32",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2771"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve response to Provincial housing supply directives",
   "summary": "Council is considering a draft response letter to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. The letter addresses proposed Housing Supply Act directives and enhanced reporting requirements for the District of North Saanich.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/146757/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2029%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=B2E4439817104D8D8728353C1FC4A67A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2971"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/146646/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2027%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=F12C20AEC3E54AEBAFFFC3C2F837354D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2972"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee reviews regional accessibility items",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss the Accessibility Plan and receive updates on council referrals. The meeting includes presentations on housing programs and specific infrastructure projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/146544/Saanich%20Peninsula%20Accessibility%20Advisory%20Commit.pdf?handle=B2D392F3257A47B6AF32894B57CF2E0E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2821"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "CANCELLED Board of Variance",
   "headline": "Board of Variance meeting for July 16, 2026, cancelled",
   "summary": "The Board of Variance meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, was cancelled. This occurred because there were no applications to review or discuss.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/146542/CANCELLED%20Board%20of%20Variance%20-%2016%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=92806CCC3DC24FE5A2219E71C6C7467A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2813"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Regular Committee of the Whole/Regular Council (Hybrid Meeting)",
   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning of 8650 Aldous Terrace for subdivision",
   "summary": "The North Saanich Council will discuss a draft response to provincial housing supply directives and a rezoning application for 8650 Aldous Terrace. The meeting also includes several financial and corporate monitoring reports for the first half of 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/146175/Regular%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole_Regular%20Council%20.pdf?handle=62E13C51E7A3496D826D0B06D4ED4802",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2770"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/146177/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=2F8FEFF421A1422E9CA47C1C59F8BB40",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2967"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Healthy Community Living Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Healthy Community Living Advisory Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Healthy Community Living Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/145958/CANCELLED%20-%20Healthy%20Community%20Living%20Advisory%20C.pdf?handle=694057CE968B47309373CD2F64C5727C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2803"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/145954/CANCELLED%20-%20Agriculture%20and%20Food%20Security%20Advis.pdf?handle=FDF45823A8304D9BB7E750539C509CA5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2793"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Community Planning Advisory Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/145950/CANCELLED%20-%20Community%20Planning%20Advisory%20Committ.pdf?handle=E7C1C82FEB76426F88A3819FFD52B834",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2783"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $250,000 for McDonald Park Road resurfacing",
   "summary": "The Council will consider funding for road improvements and the operational model for the new Harvest Hub facility. They will also vote on bylaws regarding council pay and the use of automated voting machines for upcoming elections.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/145598/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2029%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A2CFA11746954020A861F0A9A8AE492F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2769"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/145596/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2029%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=8FCA35E47B904583914CBC85756FC939",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2964"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Board of Variance",
   "headline": "Board of Variance reviews setback variance request for 642 Cromarty Avenue addition",
   "summary": "The North Saanich Board of Variance will decide on a request to reduce the western side setback for a proposed sunroom and deck at 642 Cromarty Avenue from 7.6 meters to 5.0 meters. Staff notes the existing home has been non-compliant since 1980, and the variance would bring both current structures and the new addition into compliance with R-3 zoning rules. The board will also adopt minutes from its May 21 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/145235/Board%20of%20Variance%20-%2018%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=5152EDB1781242AB92BBFC9444650C8E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2812"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/144938/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=8489156A7EE740D1940E6B4453BE2457",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2953"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council adopts new bylaws for enforcement, voting, and secondary suites",
   "summary": "The North Saanich Council will adopt several bylaws, including a new Notice Enforcement Bylaw, authorization for mail ballots and automated voting machines, and the repeal of the Secondary Suites Permit Bylaw. The meeting also includes reports on council remuneration, financial information, and accessibility recommendations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/144940/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=629D658DBFDB47A9B96B1FF0946E0A65",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2768"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Healthy Community Living Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss proposed recreation facility in Central Saanich",
   "summary": "The Healthy Community Living Advisory Committee will provide input on a proposed recreation facility in Central Saanich, as directed by Council. They will also consider amendments to their own terms of reference and those of two other advisory committees. Verbal updates from council and staff liaisons will be heard, and the committee will begin preparing mid-year check-ins.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/144568/Healthy%20Community%20Living%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%201.pdf?handle=4BA8D5BD288A450DA2BA611D4F5EA93F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2802"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review zoning bylaw update and film production permit",
   "summary": "The Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Zoning Bylaw update, including recommendations on ALR residence sizes and fencing heights. They will also discuss a temporary use permit for film production at 10555 West Saanich Road and provide input on a proposed recreation facility in Central Saanich. New terms of reference for the committee will be considered.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/144597/Agriculture%20and%20Food%20Security%20Advisory%20Committe.pdf?handle=1000CD23DF8944AFB9E7098A6DFFADEC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2792"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Community Planning Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss zoning updates and new advisory group terms",
   "summary": "The Community Planning Advisory Committee will review draft minutes, receive verbal updates on zoning bylaw changes and a new recreation facility in Central Saanich, and consider proposed amendments to the Terms of Reference for the committee and two other advisory bodies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/144673/Community%20Planning%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2009%20Jun%20.pdf?handle=990F3DD9202F42ABAD5B1F88F330E147",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2782"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-29",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt Officers Bylaw establishing key staff positions",
   "summary": "At this special meeting, Council will consider adopting Bylaw No. 1609, which establishes the positions of Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services, and Director of Financial Services, and defines their duties. The bylaw also repeals the previous officers bylaw. Public can speak during the participation period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/144193/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2029%20May%202026.pdf?handle=39B87C99358642BAB6C674B3320D3E7E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2946"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review Central Saanich development permit guidelines",
   "summary": "The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss the District of Central Saanich's Development Permit Guidelines, focusing on accessibility features. They will also hear verbal updates on the TownePlace Suites by Marriott grand opening and Victoria International Airport accessibility, plus new on-street accessible parking in Sidney. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and updates on the committee's recommendations to councils.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/143859/Saanich%20Peninsula%20Accessibility%20Advisory%20Commit.pdf?handle=F5007B52ECD7406F99A80F0F8CA746D5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Council Remuneration Review Committee",
   "headline": "Council Remuneration Review Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The May 27, 2026, meeting of the Council Remuneration Review Committee has been cancelled, so no decisions or discussions will take place.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/143560/Council%20Remuneration%20Review%20Committee%20-%2027%20May%20.pdf?handle=1C2876D705104EF5AC368F839B3B2536",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2928"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $2.2M fire pumper purchase and shoreline variance",
   "summary": "Council will decide on a development permit with variances for 10972 Madrona Drive, allowing reduced shoreline setbacks for a deck and sauna. They will also authorize the purchase of two compact fire pumpers at up to $1.1M each, and consider emergency repair contracts for Chalet Creek and Falkirk Avenue storm drainage. Several advisory committee recommendations on zoning, ALR home sizes, and a tree bylaw working group will be received.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/143777/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=6DC84CC1E1E34C8CB9D557A6EA036719",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2766"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Board of Variance",
   "headline": "Board to decide setback variance for new home at 847 Towner Park Road",
   "summary": "The Board of Variance is considering a request to reduce the minimum eastern side setback from 7.6m to 4.6m for a proposed single-family home at 847 Towner Park Road. The applicant plans to demolish the existing house and garage and build a new three-bedroom home with a garage and pool. The board will also adopt minutes from its February 19, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/document/143578/Board%20of%20Variance%20-%2021%20May%202026.pdf?handle=957DA6EA998C4B8685B75F8A681B078C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northsaanich.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2811"
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