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   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Council - Special Meeting",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
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   "headline": "Meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate",
   "summary": "This meeting agenda consists solely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.",
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   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves waste management strategy and housing funding",
   "summary": "Dufferin County Council will approve a draft Long-Term Waste Management Strategy and invest in 2026-27 housing and homelessness programs. The meeting also includes updates on water source protection, shelter operations, and a request for a Justice Centre in Orangeville.",
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
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   "headline": "Council reviews programs, approves some operational changes, discusses grants, climate, beavers",
   "summary": "Dufferin County Council is holding a special meeting to consider the Municipal Program Review. They will vote on approving eight low-risk operational changes in areas like accounts payable and AI prosecution, and maintain 11 programs at current levels. Council will also discuss 13 programs for potential changes, including the Community Grant Program and Nuisance Beaver Program.",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
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   "headline": "Committee to review accessibility designs for Edelbrock Centre renovations",
   "summary": "The Access Dufferin committee will review conceptual designs for accessibility features at the Edelbrock Centre. The meeting also includes a progress update on the county's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.",
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council receives long-term waste management strategy update",
   "summary": "Council will hear a presentation on the Long-Term Waste Management Strategy, including options evaluation and public engagement. They will also decide on funding for portable radar speed signs and a roll-off snow plow, approve a revised Police Reference Check policy, and consider signing a land ambulance service delivery contract. A motion proposes adding three traffic circles to the 2027 budget.",
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   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adjust 2026 capital workplan by $3,278,000",
   "summary": "Council is deciding on adjusting the 2026 capital workplan by $3,278,000, including projects like Walkers Creek Bridge repairs and new snow plows. They will also consider continuing Grey Transit Route 2 and approving community grant allocations totaling over $100,000. A motion to change the definition of majority vote to require at least five area municipalities is on the agenda.",
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   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Homelessness Task Force",
   "headline": "Homelessness Task Force to discuss final recommendations",
   "summary": "The Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force is meeting to discuss any final recommendations and to wrap up its work. The agenda includes a land acknowledgement and declarations of pecuniary interest, but no specific proposals or financial items are listed.",
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Access Dufferin",
   "headline": "Mel Lloyd Centre washroom renovation RFP criteria discussed",
   "summary": "The Access Dufferin Committee will hear three presentations: on building accessible parks in Amaranth, the Town of Grand Valley's draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (2026-2030), and an overview of the Mel Lloyd Centre washroom renovation project, including soliciting feedback on accessibility criteria for the RFP.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Dufferin Road 10 rehab over budget; council to reduce scope",
   "summary": "Council will decide on reducing the scope of the Dufferin Road 10 rehabilitation project after tenders exceeded the approved budget. They will also consider a $1,896.48 pay increase for councillors, approve a six-month transit pilot adding a stop in Primrose, and launch a voluntary Green Development Program. Other items include updates on long-term debt, 2025 year-end results, and courthouse renovations.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Council - Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss personal matter in closed session",
   "summary": "This special meeting of Dufferin County Council is primarily procedural, including approval of the agenda and declarations of interest. The only substantive item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual. No other decisions or public items are on the agenda.",
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   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to comment on provincial housing and transportation bill",
   "summary": "Council will receive reports on paramedic services, development charges, procurement, and a program review. They will also discuss a motion to study alternative meeting structures and consider by-laws including a new procedural by-law and agreements.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Access Dufferin",
   "headline": "Committee to update Multi-Year Accessibility Plan",
   "summary": "The Access Dufferin Committee will work on developing a committee statement for the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and receive an update on the plan's development. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a land acknowledgement and declarations of interest.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3362",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Council - Statutory Meeting",
   "headline": "Public meeting on Chipwoods Park official plan amendment",
   "summary": "Council holds statutory meeting to receive public comments and consider a privately-initiated Official Plan Amendment for Chipwoods Park at 476420 3rd Line, Melancthon. A presentation from the applicant's representative and the Acting Planning Manager will be heard. Written comments have been received.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to refuse prime farmland redesignation in Amaranth",
   "summary": "Council will consider a recommendation to refuse a County Official Plan Amendment that would redesignate 514504 2nd Line, Amaranth from Prime Agricultural to Community Settlement Area. Other items include approving a two-year repayment plan for child care operators, receiving an update on homelessness task force implementation, and directing advocacy for a Universal Basic Income pilot program. A motion requests the release of a Highway 10 safety review, and several building services agreements with local townships are to be enacted.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve $874,831.54 contract for Dufferin Road 109 environmental assessment",
   "summary": "The Council will receive a series of reports and make decisions on several service agreements and policy updates. It will approve a $874,831.54 contract to R.J. Burnside and Associates for the Dufferin Road 109/Riddell/South Arterial Road Corridor Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The meeting also includes approval of a $350,000 change order to AECOM for a zoning by‑law amendment related to the new Southern Operations Centre.",
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   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Homelessness Task Force",
   "headline": "Homelessness Task Force to discuss Recommendation Implementation Plan",
   "summary": "The Homelessness Task Force will meet to discuss a draft Recommendation Implementation Plan. The meeting also includes an update and tour of the Homelessness Addictions Recovery and Treatment (HART) Hub.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9a213ca8-f121-472a-b170-cf4be1f8f267&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3030",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Access Dufferin",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss draft Accessibility Improvement Plan",
   "summary": "The Access Dufferin Committee will meet to discuss a draft Accessibility Improvement Plan. The meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at the W & M Edelbrock Centre in Orangeville.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=16825641-cac8-4c4d-95c1-0a5fb5766ade&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team",
   "headline": "Advisory team reviews recreation reports and upcoming spring cleanup",
   "summary": "The Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team will discuss six report items: the Main Tract Spring Cleanup Event scheduled for April 25, 2026; an update on trail mapping; the Dufferin Rail Trail Natural Features Enhancement Project; upcoming group volunteer events; a stakeholder consultation for the municipal program review; and a proposed format change for the advisory team. No decisions are indicated; the meeting is informational.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve East Garafraxa Official Plan amendment and several policy reports",
   "summary": "The Dufferin County Council will receive and consider reports on a regional transit study, a long‑term waste management strategy, and a museum property policy. It will vote to adopt the Township of East Garafraxa Official Plan Amendment No. 11, approve a draft non‑union wage and salary administration policy, and appoint a councillor to the Bill Hill Scholarship selection committee. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes adoption, and a confirmatory by‑law.",
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   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Homelessness Task Force",
   "headline": "Homelessness Task Force to receive health and human services update",
   "summary": "The Homelessness Task Force is meeting to receive an update from the Director of Health and Human Services. The agenda is primarily procedural.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt new budget process policy and approve key financial reforms",
   "summary": "The Council will consider a motion to direct staff to create a Budget Process Policy, establish summer budget planning meetings, and set a $100,000 threshold for in‑year budget requests. The meeting also includes approval of the Town of Grand Valley Official Plan Amendment No. 8, a draft Anti‑Discrimination Policy, and several by‑laws covering traffic speeds, tax rates, and charitable rebates for 2026. Additional reports will be received on council remuneration, policy reviews, the Buy Ontario Act, and community paramedic funding.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=97685c7a-5e84-45dd-a873-ae78fa64e786&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=2890",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Access Dufferin",
   "headline": "Committee discusses draft Accessibility Improvement Plan",
   "summary": "The Access Dufferin Committee will open the meeting, deliver a land acknowledgement, and collect any pecuniary interest statements from members. The primary agenda item is a discussion of the draft Accessibility Consulting Improvement Plan. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5460f9a6-e62d-4e64-aaa2-7783d4df4a3a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
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   "source": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5460f9a6-e62d-4e64-aaa2-7783d4df4a3a&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Council - Statutory Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold public meeting on Official Plan Amendment for 514504 2nd Line",
   "summary": "Dufferin County Council is holding a statutory public meeting to consider an Official Plan Amendment application for 514504 2nd Line in Amaranth. The meeting includes a presentation from the Acting Planning Manager and a session for public delegations and council remarks.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4ee76501-226f-4571-a426-1150a5dd2cd8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=2845",
   "source": "https://pub-dufferincounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4ee76501-226f-4571-a426-1150a5dd2cd8&lang=English"
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