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The agenda also includes a report from the Museum on Tower Hill and a by-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=13e69da9-fa25-46c7-96d5-c3fef8d63194&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=13e69da9-fa25-46c7-96d5-c3fef8d63194&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "No substantive items on the agenda.", "summary": "This meeting is only procedural with no decisions or discussions listed. The agenda contains no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1f9213bb-ed29-429f-82b7-d9fa350a214c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1f9213bb-ed29-429f-82b7-d9fa350a214c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to consider 2026 budget and condominium exemption", "summary": "The Archipelago Area Planning Board is meeting to decide on the approval of the 2026 Budget. The board will also review a condominium exemption application and update authorized banking signatories.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6804147a-9780-485f-9601-f2cee6af5109&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6804147a-9780-485f-9601-f2cee6af5109&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee", "headline": "Cemetery Advisory Committee to review cenotaph plans, budget, and online application", "summary": "The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several cemetery operations items. Topics include a proposed cenotaph update, the 2026 cemetery budget, and a new online cemetery application. The committee will also review spring maintenance and a Remembrance Day ceremony.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=58be31a1-3e6c-4fc9-8003-5d6132c3d9ba&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=58be31a1-3e6c-4fc9-8003-5d6132c3d9ba&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee considers larger sleeping cabin at 1 B328 Island", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two minor variance applications for island properties. One request seeks permission for a sleeping cabin 324 sq ft over the maximum floor area. The other asks for a deck larger than the sleeping cabin's floor area.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3c3c2288-7565-4bc9-8e3f-54be8669e028&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3c3c2288-7565-4bc9-8e3f-54be8669e028&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss zoning changes for Oliver Island", "summary": "The Township of The Archipelago Council will hold a public meeting to consider Official Plan Amendment No. 70 and Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z01-26 for Island B174 (Oliver Island).", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=aca6d133-c84c-4967-8c2b-440e1dc5247f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11523", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=aca6d133-c84c-4967-8c2b-440e1dc5247f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee discusses opposition to Canadore College Parry Sound campus closure", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss a draft motion opposing the closure of Canadore College's Parry Sound campus, consider a new partnership agreement with Georgian Bay Biosphere, and review several local improvement requests for road upgrades. They will also consider a funding agreement for the Pointe Au Baril Rink Roof and a waste agreement with the Town of Parry Sound.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5602bcd1-389f-453b-b3e3-c81fb17bb72d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11558", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5602bcd1-389f-453b-b3e3-c81fb17bb72d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council interviews candidates to fill Ward 1 vacancy", "summary": "Council will interview four candidates for the Ward 1 council vacancy and may appoint a new councillor. They will also consider a new Building By-law and zoning amendments. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss personal matters about the candidates. A special occasion permit is proposed for dinner theatre performances at Pointe au Baril Community Centre.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e8d848f9-bde5-4280-a895-dc7f21b625f9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11339", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e8d848f9-bde5-4280-a895-dc7f21b625f9&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to vote on two minor variance requests for home expansions", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hear two minor variance applications: one to allow a 75.2 sq m addition to a dwelling at 17 Pattison Lane, and another to permit a detached garage with reduced side yard setback at 531 Skerryvore Community Road.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=27da408d-4b1f-4a44-a1f8-e371ee117fd3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11412", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=27da408d-4b1f-4a44-a1f8-e371ee117fd3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to discuss comprehensive zoning bylaw review and amendment", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on proposed building bylaw fee changes and consider a comprehensive zoning bylaw review and amendment. They will also decide on 2026 community grants, a zoning bylaw amendment to remove a holding provision, and replacement of waste service for the 12 Mile Depot closure. Other items include investment report, NOSM bursary, fire danger rating sign review, council compensation review, and operations update.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7efbf410-593e-47b9-8982-c4092f201920&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11360", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7efbf410-593e-47b9-8982-c4092f201920&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-17", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt site plan control for Jackson property on Rattlebear Drive", "summary": "Council will vote on a by-law to designate 93 Rattlebear Drive as a site plan control area. They will also appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official and receive a deputation from the West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation. A tribute to late Councillor Tom Lundy will be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d7d5c5d2-7cae-4070-a804-2e05ee20cf8a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11116", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d7d5c5d2-7cae-4070-a804-2e05ee20cf8a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Consent to fix telecom tower encroachment at 4 Grisdales Road", "summary": "The board will consider a consent application to transfer a small lot addition and extend an easement to rectify an encroachment by a telecommunications tower support wire and anchor.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e38ad499-0623-4d54-bf81-dfb0a34d2480&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e38ad499-0623-4d54-bf81-dfb0a34d2480&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to discuss draft 2026 budget and water testing funding for pumped storage project", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider a water testing funding request from Georgian Bay Forever for TC Energy's proposed pumped storage project. They will also discuss the draft 2026 budget, renew an emergency response agreement with Seguin Township, and review building permit fee changes. Additionally, the committee will address a council vacancy in Ward 1 and a request for a Bell Mobility communication tower.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c205002a-f288-4d53-8b02-2c2e629084d0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11143", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c205002a-f288-4d53-8b02-2c2e629084d0&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-13", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to hear variance for 344 m² dwelling at 18 Richwood Drive", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hearing on a minor variance application (A02-26) for property at 18 Richwood Drive. The owner requests relief from the maximum 300 m² floor area limit to allow a 344 m² two-storey main dwelling. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4532499d-2ea5-4090-be3b-b15dd2ec0206&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11144", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4532499d-2ea5-4090-be3b-b15dd2ec0206&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council approves $360,000 transfer for Pump Station No. 2 upgrade", "summary": "The council will consider and vote on several items, including the approval of the meeting agenda, a closed‑meeting resolution, and a transfer of $360,000 to the Town of Parry Sound for the Pump Station No. 2 upgrade under the Canada Community‑Building Fund. Deputations will be heard from representatives of the West Parry Sound Health Centre and an individual opposing the Georgian Bay Geopark. The Committee of Adjustment will meet at 11:00 a.m. to consider one application.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cf51620a-61cd-4241-87e0-79c780a7fc52&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=10869", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cf51620a-61cd-4241-87e0-79c780a7fc52&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Request to remove West Parry Sound from Near North School Board", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider a request that the Minister of Education extricate West Parry Sound municipalities from the Near North District School Board. It will also review restricted council acts, council remuneration and expenses for 2025, and a local improvement request for Haarmeyer N Kapikog Roads. Additionally, the committee will consider consent for the dissolution of West Parry Sound SMART Community Network Inc. and discuss building permit fees and summaries.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=51ba3713-8e1c-41f8-a8a3-1b8c7ae4280c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=10903", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=51ba3713-8e1c-41f8-a8a3-1b8c7ae4280c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-20", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider site plan control by-law for Sable Street Studios Inc.", "summary": "The council will hear deputations from the West Parry Sound Ontario Health Team, Rotary Club of Parry Sound, and a request for a letter of support for the Jones Island Rear Lighthouse. A by-law will designate a property on Shawanaga Island as a site plan control area for Sable Street Studios Inc. A Committee of Adjustment will also meet at 11:00 a.m. for one application.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f6a58b13-48a3-4518-9f4c-9f04d8c147ed&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=10939", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f6a58b13-48a3-4518-9f4c-9f04d8c147ed&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-20", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to hear variance request for 93 Rattlebear Drive", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hear a request to exceed lot coverage limits at 93 Rattlebear Drive. The owner seeks approval for a variance allowing a total lot coverage of 431.3 m² and a main dwelling ground floor area of 291.9 m².", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=00f854c9-ca3b-4991-a16a-8e11682850cd&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=10644", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=00f854c9-ca3b-4991-a16a-8e11682850cd&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-19", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to discuss marina fees, zoning, and school board separation", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review 2026 marina fees, a zoning by-law amendment, and a request to remove the township from the Near North District School Board. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding a zoning by-law amendment and a public hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8673d6e9-b401-4554-b521-fb54334e9630&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=10971", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8673d6e9-b401-4554-b521-fb54334e9630&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council announces public meeting to review Comprehensive Zoning By-law", "summary": "The Archipelago Council will approve the meeting agenda and move into a closed session under the Municipal Act, then reopen the meeting. It will announce a public meeting for a Comprehensive Zoning By-law review and consider items such as zoning amendments, consent applications, and site‑plan control. The council will also address unfinished planning business, reports from task forces, and by‑law confirmations before adjourning.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9bcde992-7c8c-4827-a6ec-37634f5f05a1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=10979", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9bcde992-7c8c-4827-a6ec-37634f5f05a1&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-28", "body": "Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee", "headline": "Cemetery committee to review draft 2026 budget, consider cenotaph relocation", "summary": "The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee will meet to recommend the draft 2026 budget to council and discuss two site-related matters: the future location of the Remembrance Day ceremony and the relocation of the cemetery's cenotaph to the Pointe au Baril Community Centre. The committee will also approve minutes from October 3, 2025, and may move into closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fde13b16-b51a-4f4a-836b-cd1d5ddf1311&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fde13b16-b51a-4f4a-836b-cd1d5ddf1311&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-16", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment Z06-25", "summary": "The Council will meet to discuss a zoning amendment for Simonett Island and hear a deputation on lake aging. The Committee of Adjustment is also scheduled to consider three applications.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=94b873db-bc73-4771-ba27-a5e2f359b772&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=10494", "source": "https://pub-thearchipelago.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=94b873db-bc73-4771-ba27-a5e2f359b772&lang=English" } ] }