{ "city": "East Ferris Township", "state": "ON", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/pub-eastferris/", "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": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on 6 by-laws including zoning, playground grants, and data-sharing deal", "summary": "East Ferris Township Council is holding its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, with a full agenda of by-laws, reports, and correspondence. Key items include a delegation about hunt camp zoning compliance, several by-laws for first, second, and third reading, and a notice of motion about peer reviews for development studies. The meeting will also go into a closed session to discuss litigation regarding Castle Arms.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4e8bfdc1-8d71-4dd2-928d-b8763803ff35&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18990", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4e8bfdc1-8d71-4dd2-928d-b8763803ff35&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee reviews accessory garage variance and major lot subdivision proposals", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications. Application A-2026-07 seeks a minor variance to increase the accessory garage size on Sunrise Lane from the by‑law limit of 1,200 sq ft to 2,067.6 sq ft. Application B-2026-09 requests a lot addition for the property at 1063 Highway 94. Applications B-2026-10 to B-2026-15 propose creating four new lots (six total) on 1061 South Shore Road, including a rezoning from Rural (R) to Lakefront Residential (RL) and an Official Plan amendment near wetlands.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=04862f1e-b844-4df0-ba67-03cbb3c66c04&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18883", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=04862f1e-b844-4df0-ba67-03cbb3c66c04&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Planning Advisory Committee", "headline": "Public hearing on official plan and zoning amendment for 1061 South Shore Road", "summary": "The Planning Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on applications OPA-2026-05, C-2026-04, and B-2026-10 to 15 for 1061 South Shore Road. The Official Plan Amendment seeks to permit new lots within 300 m of wetlands on Lake Nosbonsing, while the Zoning By-law Amendment proposes rezoning the property from Rural (R) to Lakefront Residential (RL). Concurrent Consent to Sever applications aim to create four additional lots (six total) and a road allowance.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=95e8ca48-cad0-4c43-9e2e-69a4a5e6528e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18922", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=95e8ca48-cad0-4c43-9e2e-69a4a5e6528e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "East Ferris Council discusses zoning reviews and septic replacement", "summary": "The Council will review a proposed change to the maximum permitted floor area for accessory structures in residential zones. Additionally, they will discuss a septic replacement project at Station 2 in Astorville.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8557de07-b331-43a7-9bc0-da66db731fee&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18824", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8557de07-b331-43a7-9bc0-da66db731fee&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hear public on Lavigne Road Subdivision, vote on zoning changes", "summary": "Council will discuss the Lavigne Road Subdivision, including public delegations and a potential peer review of the hydrogeological study. Council will vote on third reading of by-laws to amend the zoning by-law and official plan for the subdivision. A new fees schedule for building services and an agreement with Trimble Canada for a GNSS facility are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=29ca0a22-dd9e-4f8a-857a-0755568b6b46&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18673", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=29ca0a22-dd9e-4f8a-857a-0755568b6b46&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider zoning & official plan amendments for Lavigne Road subdivision", "summary": "Council will give first and second reading to By-law No. 2026-25 (zoning amendment) and By-law No. 2026-26 (official plan amendment) related to a subdivision on Lavigne/Corbeil Road. It will also consider a tender for elevator replacement at the community centre and a noise by-law exemption for a private wedding on August 8, 2026. Several correspondence items requesting support for provincial policy changes are included.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a3f4b2df-1dae-48c3-9c0c-bb9b05885636&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18563", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a3f4b2df-1dae-48c3-9c0c-bb9b05885636&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Planning Advisory Committee", "headline": "Public hearing for 41-lot subdivision on Lavigne Road area", "summary": "The committee is holding a public hearing for a proposed 41-lot residential subdivision on 134 hectares between Lavigne, Corbeil, and Quae Quae Roads. The application includes an Official Plan amendment to rezone the site from Rural to Estate Residential and a zoning by-law amendment to allow reduced frontages (27m, 37m, 15m) for three lots at the cul-de-sac. Resident comments have been submitted.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=34a77ddd-3a05-4fd1-a56d-7bdd03bcc7d3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18441", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=34a77ddd-3a05-4fd1-a56d-7bdd03bcc7d3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee hears 4 zoning variance & consent applications", "summary": "The East Ferris Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on four applications for minor variances and land severances. Decisions will be made on requests to increase floor area, reduce setbacks, and create new residential lots on Bertha Road, Corbeil Road, and Pargeter Drive.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6cd0e83c-2295-456f-a64e-41b0dcc2769e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18514", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6cd0e83c-2295-456f-a64e-41b0dcc2769e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider freight container rules and new recreation facilities", "summary": "The Council will review a tender for new construction at local parks and discuss amendments to the zoning by-law regarding freight containers.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=807675b9-6945-4039-a272-db37dc5feeb3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18302", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=807675b9-6945-4039-a272-db37dc5feeb3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on freight container zoning by-law amendment", "summary": "East Ferris Council will consider and vote on By-law 2026-23, which amends the zoning by-law to update rules for freight containers. They will also appoint a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 election. The meeting includes receiving committee reports and correspondence, and a closed session for land acquisition.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ba7290c8-1513-4a6d-8d7a-fdeb595ea9de&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18290", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ba7290c8-1513-4a6d-8d7a-fdeb595ea9de&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Planning Advisory Committee", "headline": "Public hearing on 41-lot subdivision off Lavigne Road", "summary": "The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public hearings on a proposed 41-lot residential subdivision between Lavigne, Corbeil, and Quae Quae Roads. Related applications seek an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the site as Estate Residential and a Zoning By-law Amendment to allow frontage reductions on three cul-de-sac lots. The committee will also consider a by-law amendment to regulate freight containers in rural and residential zones.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c2ae2355-0c5a-41be-a2e6-f7f8facdef94&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18212", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c2ae2355-0c5a-41be-a2e6-f7f8facdef94&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 tax rates via By-law No. 2026-20", "summary": "East Ferris Council will give three readings to By-law No. 2026-20, which sets the estimates and tax rates for 2026. They will also consider a confirmatory by-law, approve minutes, and discuss correspondence including trail map partnerships and support for chip and tar surface treatment. A resolution to amend signing authority is on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1b80dfc6-c098-4e9d-9ec9-91bd83b006d3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18236", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1b80dfc6-c098-4e9d-9ec9-91bd83b006d3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "East Ferris council to award curbside waste collection contract", "summary": "Council is considering Tender EF-2026-01 for curbside waste collection services. A report from the Director of Public Works recommends a resolution. Council will also discuss legal advice on this matter in a closed in-camera session.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=03eb3cc9-ff7c-4981-aa1e-8cac3146d7ba&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18189", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=03eb3cc9-ff7c-4981-aa1e-8cac3146d7ba&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to deliberate on 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets", "summary": "The Council will meet for a special session to discuss the 2026 budget. The primary focus is the intention to pass both the capital and operating budgets for the year.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ac89cbb7-559b-4dc5-a48e-0c7c345171ad&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18129", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ac89cbb7-559b-4dc5-a48e-0c7c345171ad&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on zoning, official plan, and deputy mayor changes", "summary": "East Ferris Council will consider three by-laws to amend zoning and the official plan for the Trout Lake area, authorize a grant agreement with the Minister of Emergency Preparedness, and fill a vacancy for Deputy Mayor.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5b0c61e9-9af3-4aa5-a511-f8ae53712a07&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18121", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5b0c61e9-9af3-4aa5-a511-f8ae53712a07&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to give 3rd reading to property standards by-law, review Trout Lake policies", "summary": "The meeting includes routine procedural items such as adopting minutes and approving accounts payable. Council will give third reading to By-law 2026-10 establishing property standards. A recommendation on Trout Lake Policies from the Planning Advisory Committee will be considered. Various correspondence items include a Cassellholme levy letter, DNSSAB homelessness advocacy, and discontinuation of beach sampling by the health unit.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0d3d14dd-4a65-42bb-81f8-8f2cf25011b5&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18051", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0d3d14dd-4a65-42bb-81f8-8f2cf25011b5&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold closed session for litigation", "summary": "This special meeting of East Ferris Township Council is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being an in-camera session under the Municipal Act for litigation or potential litigation. No public decisions, rezonings, or contracts are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=70975944-6157-4518-8afa-f8791660917e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17954", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=70975944-6157-4518-8afa-f8791660917e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-25", "body": "Planning Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to hold public hearings on Trout Lake and subdivision policies", "summary": "The Planning Advisory Committee will hold public hearings regarding proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws. These changes address development on Trout Lake and phasing provisions for Estate Residential projects.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=01fe047d-9719-428a-98e5-0bba02c1e527&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17923", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=01fe047d-9719-428a-98e5-0bba02c1e527&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-25", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Minor variance to allow building 15m from wetlands", "summary": "The East Ferris Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications. One seeks a minor variance to reduce the required wetland setback from 30m to 15m for a new building. Two consent applications involve severing lots: one to split a camp property for a septic replacement, and another (deferred from January) to create one new lot.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0848464b-4f6c-47c2-9bbc-62ad083e1cc7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=18001", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0848464b-4f6c-47c2-9bbc-62ad083e1cc7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council approves road allowance purchases and confirmatory by-law", "summary": "East Ferris Council will consider purchasing two road allowances, Cherry Lane and Sunrise Lane, and will confirm a by-law from the previous meeting. The agenda also includes reports on freight container policies and a filming handbook update.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8ce67c61-7603-459c-958f-d5b92cb087a8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17862", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8ce67c61-7603-459c-958f-d5b92cb087a8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "East Ferris Council to deliberate 2026 budgets and tax levy", "summary": "East Ferris Township Council will hold a special meeting to review and approve the 2026 operating and capital budgets for various departments, including public works, fire services, and the library. The meeting includes a public hearing for the East Ferris Public Library Board and a proposed tax levy increase.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7c271f87-d9df-41a0-984e-5b748753056e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17771", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7c271f87-d9df-41a0-984e-5b748753056e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider pothole prevention agreement and property standards by-law", "summary": "Council will consider two by-laws: one authorizing a pothole prevention and repair program agreement with the province, and another establishing property standards. A report on the Asset Management Plan will also be presented. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and correspondence.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=061064b5-45b6-4d66-bea3-0ad14ab47226&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17751", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=061064b5-45b6-4d66-bea3-0ad14ab47226&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-27", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss Seniors Villa expansion project", "summary": "Council will hear an informational report on a Business Retention and Expansion Plan and a report on the Seniors Villa of East Ferris expansion project. They will also receive correspondence including the 2026 DNSSAB levy and a resolution on sustainable police funding. The meeting includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, a confirmatory by-law, and an in-camera session for Sports Hall of Fame nominations.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=134592af-b050-4099-bca0-4526ad1e582e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17656", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=134592af-b050-4099-bca0-4526ad1e582e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-21", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee hears three land‑use applications for new lots and a minor variance", "summary": "The East Ferris Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications. One is a minor variance at 688 Quae Quae Road to reduce the required lot area. The other two are consents to create a new lot at 244 Groulx Road and at 578 Lavigne Road. The committee will consider each application and make a decision.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7032b9c0-9cd4-42f0-ab30-47178fae9ed3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17626", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7032b9c0-9cd4-42f0-ab30-47178fae9ed3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to read and vote on multiple 2026 by‑laws, including interim tax rates", "summary": "The East Ferris Township Council will adopt the agenda, accept the December 9, 2025 minutes, and receive departmental reports. A key focus is the first, second and third readings of several by‑laws: interim tax rates for 2026, temporary borrowing authority, 2026 tax ratios, a temporary use by‑law, the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner, and a fire‑protection grant agreement. The council will also consider a report on Official Plan subdivision policies and approve council conference attendance and accounts payable.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=84bba4ce-dea8-45ab-a4c4-e5ce53305970&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17583", "source": "https://pub-eastferris.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=84bba4ce-dea8-45ab-a4c4-e5ce53305970&lang=English" } ] }