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Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=467" }, { "date": "2026-09-16", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=468" }, { "date": "2026-09-17", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=478" }, { "date": "2026-12-17", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=479" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide three minor variance applications for local properties", "summary": "The Whitewater Region Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and decide on three minor variance applications: a taller accessory structure at 294 Voyageur Bay Trail, a front-yard garage at 1580 Zion Line, and a reduced rear-yard setback at 1848 Beachburg Rd. Staff recommend approval for all three, citing compliance with planning tests. The meeting also includes approval of the July 23, 2026 minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/54531/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2020%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=2552A75488AB46598DBFB34FB008BBAB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=477" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council considers $528,595 waste collection contract and watermain tender rejection", "summary": "The Council will discuss awarding a solid waste collection contract and appointing a drainage engineer. They are also considering rejecting a sole bid for the Beachburg Road watermain replacement to optimize the project scope.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/54431/Regular%20Council%20-%2005%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=2814BBFD1A4D4D42BF5133BBF7A794DB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=466" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to discuss OLT Appeal in closed session", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss a specific Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal in a closed session. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/54218/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2023%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=0ACA92E5145541F8B993FAC53541C0C2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=476" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider land sale, zoning changes, and wastewater upgrades", "summary": "The Township of Whitewater Region Council will meet to approve the sale of a road allowance to Snow Country Snowmobile Region, lift a holding symbol for the Wren Subdivision, and enact a by-law for the Cobden Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades. The agenda also includes a new Tourism Information Signage Policy and updates on departmental workplans.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/54205/Regular%20Council%20-%2023%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=2A0C8AC93A06412FA085EFFC0D21AE51", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=465" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to vote on taller garage at 535 McLaren Trail", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to decide on a minor variance application for 535 McLaren Trail. The applicant seeks to build an accessory garage 8.53m tall, exceeding the 5m maximum. Staff recommend approval, finding the variance meets all four tests of the Planning Act. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/53957/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2018%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=73B97977887B4A33830553869B9DE0DC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=475" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves subdivision agreement and road names for Wren Phase 3 & 4", "summary": "The Council will authorize a subdivision agreement with Bonnechere Excavating for the Wren Subdivision Phase 3 & 4 and approve the naming of Founders Court, Blackstone Court, and Wren Drive. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment for Sarah Priscilla Drive and the award of a $41,797.92 contract for Main and Crawford Street valve repairs.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/53936/Regular%20Council%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=85693455F91D4343B4C16E95CF2C70F5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=464" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to establish audit committee and approve ORPC shareholders agreement", "summary": "The Whitewater Region Council will establish a Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee for 2026-2030 and approve an amendment to the Ottawa River Power Corporation shareholders agreement. The meeting also includes a public presentation on council remuneration and a closed session regarding an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/53703/Regular%20Council%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F4968D6E62444FF59CD3D71CAF1F54FA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=463" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide on minor variance for 1848 Beachburg Rd", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will vote on approving Minor Variance D-13-170 for 1848 Beachburg Rd. The applicant seeks to reduce the exterior side yard setback to 1.55m (from 4m) and the rear yard depth to 3.1m (from 7.5m) to build a home addition. Staff recommend approval after the applicant revised the plan to include on-site parking. The committee will also approve minutes from March and April meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/53547/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2021%20May%202026.pdf?handle=501AE15F58DC4894B3424739FAF0FAC7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=474" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Public hearing and vote on zoning change for 1662 Westmeath Road", "summary": "Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 1662 Westmeath Rd from Rural to site-specific Rural Exception. They will also consider adopting the Draft Transportation Master Plan as a guiding document, approving a $122,763 dust control contract, and setting 2026 property tax rates. Other items include a partnership for commemorative crosswalks and support for water quality monitoring in Muskrat Lake.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/53537/Regular%20Council%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=06D160474E244BA1AB7FFCB4F526E4E9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=462" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider new $446 industrial recycling fee in draft waste by‑law", "summary": "The Whitewater Region Council will receive a draft Waste Management By‑law and decide whether to add a $446 annual fee for Industrial Commercial and Institutional Recycling Collection. It will also vote to designate Lots 8 & 9 (Plan 49M‑30) and Lot 5 (Plan 49M‑9) as not subject to Part‑Lot Control. Additional items include receiving a draft Debt Management Policy and a resolution supporting the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/53261/Regular%20Council%20-%2006%20May%202026.pdf?handle=DC264A5DE3DB42E28C6286D3BF22AE93", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=461" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=473" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=486" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=485" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to vote on consent to create lots at 1336 Kohlsmith Rd and 728 Malloy Rd", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings and deciding on three applications: two consent applications for new lot creation and one minor variance. Item 4.1 seeks approval to sever a 1.22-hectare lot at 1336 Kohlsmith Rd, and item 4.2 seeks approval to sever a 3.3-hectare lot at 728 Malloy Rd. Item 4.3 is a minor variance application for 1848 Beachburg Rd.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/52987/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2016%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=EC44D8630EA2425E9226503D9AB95252", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=484" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider support for upgrading Highways 11 and 17", "summary": "The Township of Whitewater Region Council will discuss a feasibility study for joint water and wastewater services and a proposal to advocate for highway upgrades. The body is also reviewing 2024 year-end financial and development reports.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/52964/Regular%20Council%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=1D63D2DB96374973B496B9FA6922C2D1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=460" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to award $376,606 paving contract and buy $419,638 plow truck", "summary": "Council will hold a public hearing on a technical correction to the zoning by-law, then consider approval of the amendment. Decisions include awarding a road paving tender to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. for $376,606.13, purchasing a 2027 Freightliner plow truck from Gin-Cor Trucks for $419,637.89, and awarding engineering services for Crawford Street reconstruction to Robinson Consultants Inc. for $55,639.32. Council will also receive the annual Muskrat Lake development activity report and the Muskrat Watershed Council annual report. A closed session is scheduled for discussion of 2025 legal claims and CAO succession planning.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/52752/Regular%20Council%20-%2001%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=4FF6EBC742734AC2A25C938CBB7D5348", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=459" }, { "date": "2026-03-19", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to approve consent for new residential lot on Timm Rd", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will consider approving Consent Application D-10-286 for a new vacant residential lot on Timm Rd. It will also review four consent applications to create new right‑of‑ways (D-10-294 to D-10-297) and two minor variance applications for accessory structures on Curtis Trail and 48 Rapid Rd. The meeting includes approval of the February 19, 2026 minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/52675/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2019%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=8CD8E8126346484FBF9D00EA1EBFA4E9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=483" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves $44,607.51 engineering contract for Beachburg watermain", "summary": "The Township of Whitewater Region Council will consider awarding a $44,607.51 engineering contract for the Beachburg Watermain Replacement project to Robinson Consultants Inc. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Whitewater Region Public Library Board and updates on the Beachburg Water Treatment Plant Renewal and Optimization project.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/52657/Regular%20Council%20-%2018%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=13358F7824364A4D9E2B5A1DC474E58D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=458" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider $5.5M Cobden water treatment plant upgrades", "summary": "Council will decide on proceeding with the Cobden Water Treatment Plant Health & Safety Upgrades, a $5.5 million project with $4 million in provincial funding. Also up for vote is the Westmeath Boat Launch construction phase (up to $200,000) and two zoning by-law amendments for properties at 1915 Beachburg Rd and 32 Hume St. The meeting includes receiving annual drinking water and wastewater reports, and a closed session for negotiation strategies.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/52350/Regular%20Council%20-%2004%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=71BCDE24E83B456886534E42373488FC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=457" }, { "date": "2026-02-19", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to approve consent D-10-291 for land severance at 240 Pinewood Park Road", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will consider approving a consent application (D-10-291) to sever part of Lot 17, Ross Concession 2, creating a new lot that separates the commercial campground from personal campground sites at Pinewood Park Campground. It will also review two consent applications (D-10-292 and D-10-293) to create new residential lots on the property known as 189 Branch Trail. In addition, the Committee will approve the minutes from its January 22, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/52128/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2019%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=BD0B8347306146208481715C46131B09", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=481" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "Budget Committee Meeting", "headline": "Budget Committee to receive Asset Management Plan and service survey", "summary": "The Budget Committee will receive a presentation from Dillon Consultants on the Asset Management Plan and a community Levels of Service Survey. The committee will also move into closed session for training on five-year operating and capital financial forecasts.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/52097/Budget%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=A856ED6B842B415D879B20150F70A3F9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=482" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider acquiring 90 acres for an industrial park and a $5,500 appraisal", "summary": "Council will adopt the agenda and minutes and hear a public meeting on three zoning amendment applications. Council will approve a $52,508.16 sole-source purchase of a rotating assembly for the Cobden wastewater treatment plant. Council will approve a by-law to enter a collaborative services delivery agreement for the seniors active‑living centre. Council will consider a request to acquire approximately 90 acres of Crown land for an industrial park, direct an appraisal up to $5,500, and consider related by‑laws including lifting a one-foot reserve and three zoning amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/52044/Regular%20Council%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=BF389CF0ADF94383B0968BEBED115F7B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=456" }, { "date": "2026-02-04", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $318,780 waste hauling contract extension", "summary": "Council will consider a one-year extension of the curbside waste collection contract with Miller Waste Systems at a cost of $318,780.94. Other decisions include a supplemental subdivision agreement for the Vereyken Subdivision, an auto extrication services agreement with Head, Clara and Maria, and a change order for the Beachburg Water Treatment Plant. A petition requesting reconstruction of Zion Line and a safety study at County Road 8 and John Street will also be discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/51791/Regular%20Council%20-%2004%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=B9D7188226C94FB99C65A02AE92C9FFA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=455" }, { "date": "2026-01-22", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to approve lot severance consents on Grants Settlement Rd and Mineview Rd", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will vote on two consent applications: D-10-289 for a lot severance on Grants Settlement Road creating a new residential parcel, and D-10-288 with D-10-290 for a lot severance and a right‑of‑way easement on 256B Mineview Road. Both applications include conditions such as development agreements and tax payment. The Committee will also consider confirming the September 25 2025 and November 20 2025 meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/document/51597/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2022%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=DEF5CAD266D04C40986DDE0BCBF26E0E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=470" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=454" } ] }