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   "headline": "Torbay fills summer student and temporary recreation positions",
   "summary": "The Administration and Human Resources committee met to report on the filling of specific staff roles. The meeting focused on recruitment and selection for the 2026 season.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/85296/Administration%20and%20Human%20Resources%20-%2015%20Jul%20202.pdf?handle=4C3CE65EE96F4A3697F666E0A48820F7",
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   "headline": "Torbay Council discusses building by-laws and committee reports",
   "summary": "The Council will review various committee reports including planning, corporate services, and emergency services. A notice of motion has been submitted regarding the Torbay Building By-laws 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/85128/Regular%20Public%20Council%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=32BFB1C763AC470D9BE67742DD5B4DA4",
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   "summary": "The Economic Development, Tourism, History and Culture Committee reviewed a completed feasibility study for a regional transit system serving the Killick Coast and discussed updates on the History House Annex project. The committee also received updates on the Mannion Collection, the Supporting Newcomers Project, and marketing efforts.",
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   "headline": "Council to discuss $9M shortfall for Great Pond Water Supply Project",
   "summary": "Council will review a report on the Great Pond Water Supply Project, which requires an additional $9 million. Several committee reports include motions on development permits and a History House Annex RFP. Proclamations will be issued for Canadian Multiculturalism Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day.",
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   "summary": "The committee is reviewing economic development projects and marketing plans for local tourism. They are recommending a specific vendor for the History House Annex and discussing upcoming community festivals.",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Administration and Human Resources",
   "headline": "Committee approves hiring for tax administrator and summer camp staff",
   "summary": "This meeting covers several personnel actions, including the hiring of a Municipal Taxation Administrator and seasonal staff for summer camps and recreation. Updates are also provided on the recruitment of part-time recreational service representatives and museum interpreters. The committee reviews an OHS training session and plans a staff BBQ event.",
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   "body": "Emergency Services & Fire Department",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=873"
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   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Regular Public Council",
   "headline": "Council to appoint acting clerk, consider committee reports",
   "summary": "This meeting includes the appointment of an Acting Town Clerk due to the Town Clerk's absence. Council will also review and potentially adopt reports from several committees, including Planning and Land Use Development, Administration and Human Resources, and Corporate Services. Proclamations for Early Educators Week, Recreation Month, and Red Shirt Day are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/83827/Regular%20Public%20Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=E07016FDEC26474CB9F04CC18BC8D274",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=783"
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   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Administration and Human Resources",
   "headline": "Town adopts revised Councillor Code of Conduct",
   "summary": "The Administration and Human Resources Committee discussed summer student hiring and seasonal staff positions, and adopted a revised Municipal Councillor Code of Conduct.",
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   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=869"
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   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Economic Development, Tourism, History and Culture Committee",
   "headline": "RFP for History House Annex design and project management reviewed",
   "summary": "The committee reviewed the RFP for the History House Annex design, which received three submissions and will go to council for contract award. They also discussed updates on upcoming community events, a regional transportation feasibility study draft, and mold remediation at History House. No final decisions were made; motions are expected in subsequent council meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/83709/Economic%20Development,%20Tourism,%20History%20and%20Cult.pdf?handle=EDF92BED3BC94503943C9D2D82CFC019",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=868"
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   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Public Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt minutes with $25K housing grant",
   "summary": "This regular council meeting will adopt the April 27 minutes, which include a $25,000 Housing Accelerated Fund grant to a local builder. Council will also receive committee reports from Planning, Corporate Services, and other committees, and consider correspondence on property assessment appeals and mandatory by-laws.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/83347/Regular%20Public%20Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=FEFFFDCFF85143BFB603C1E35BE3F61F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=782"
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   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Corporate Services",
   "headline": "Committee approves pickup financing and $191,919 in invoices",
   "summary": "The Corporate Services Committee reviewed payroll and accounts payable, and recommended approval of $191,918.94 in invoices over $5,000, including an emergency waterline repair and a climate change report payment. They approved financing for a 2026 half-ton pickup truck at 4.29% interest over 7 years from NLCU. A tax adjustment of $747.88 for a farm exemption was recommended, and a $1,000 donation was approved for the Torbay Coyotes fundraiser, while two other donation requests were declined.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/83131/Corporate%20Services%20-%2007%20May%202026.pdf?handle=DAD7CC62B4854094B0CF67FF8D371248",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=866"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Administration and Human Resources",
   "headline": "Council to approve revised committee structure, adding Emergency Services advisory committee",
   "summary": "The committee received updates on recruitment for several positions including a Municipal Taxation Administrator, summer student roles, and seasonal workers. The main action item is a motion to approve amended Council Standing and Advisory Committees for 2025-2029, reflecting the creation of an Emergency Services Department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/83133/Administration%20and%20Human%20Resources%20-%2004%20May%20202.pdf?handle=01EC515E7D0D4F43BAC2349396A97FD7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=858"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Regular Public Council",
   "headline": "Council to conditionally approve acquisition of 1.012‑ha Crown land at 71 Herring Cove Road",
   "summary": "The Regular Public Council meeting will adopt the agenda and minutes, and consider several proclamations for May events. A key motion will conditionally support the Crown Land Referral E‑165261 for a 1.012‑hectare parcel at 71 Herring Cove Road, subject to access and permit conditions. Additional motions include accepting the 2026 permit listings, updating standing committee appointments for 2025‑2029, and approving a $100 donation for a youth hockey tournament.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/82575/Regular%20Public%20Council%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=2EDC6B7924BB4FA6B5572A270300EFAA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=781"
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   "date": "2026-04-24",
   "body": "Public Meetings of Council",
   "headline": "Minister launches Summer Camp Inclusion Grant application",
   "summary": "The Torbay Council holds a public meeting with announcements. The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, announces the launch of the Summer Camp Inclusion Grant application. The meeting also includes a group photo.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/82554/Public%20Meetings%20of%20Council%20-%2024%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=9C608389A76F4C3F9057F0C8F16901DE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=856"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Corporate Services",
   "headline": "Committee recommends awarding $81,254 pick-up truck tender",
   "summary": "The Corporate Services Committee reviewed payroll, accounts payable, and cheque registers for March-April 2026. They recommend awarding a 1/2 ton pick-up truck tender to Hickman Motors Ltd for $81,254.40 and approving invoices over $5,000 totaling $564,675.10. A $200 donation to Karate NL is also recommended.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/82558/Corporate%20Services%20-%2023%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=9034642F26ED450DAA7E6493670014F6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=851"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Economic Development, Tourism, History and Culture Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to allocate $50,000 provincial funding to newcomer project",
   "summary": "The committee will vote on allocating $50,000 from the provincial government to the Welcoming and Retaining Newcomers Project, specifying salary and expense accounts. They will also discuss an RFP for design and project management of the History House Annex, receive a mold remediation update (85% complete), and plan spring/summer events including a multicultural festival and garden party.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/82502/Economic%20Development,%20Tourism,%20History%20and%20Cult.pdf?handle=2EB7633F4BF94F3C918695ED0AC155ED",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=850"
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   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Administration and Human Resources",
   "headline": "Committee reviews hiring updates for multiple summer positions",
   "summary": "The Administration and Human Resources Committee reviewed the status of several 2026 summer hiring initiatives, including a Planning & Development Ambassador, a Museum Interpreter, recreation day‑camp staff, and a seasonal heavy‑equipment operator. Interviews have been completed or are underway, and final hiring decisions are pending with updates to be provided to council. The committee also set the next meeting for May 4, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/document/82318/Administration%20and%20Human%20Resources%20-%2021%20Apr%20202.pdf?handle=0E7263B4438541ACBEC5E1BEBEEF8C5B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://torbay.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=853"
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