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Elgin County, ON · Tue Dec 8, 2026 · Inaugural Meeting and Annual Warden's Election

Elgin County to elect inaugural 2026 Warden

The agenda lists only the meeting details and video player for the inaugural meeting and annual Warden's election. No specific agenda items, motions, or voting results are provided in the text.

Middlesex Centre, ON · Wed Nov 18, 2026 · Inaugural Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre council holds its first meeting after 2026 election

This is the inaugural meeting of Middlesex Centre Council following the 2026 municipal election. The agenda contains only procedural items required to organize the new council, such as electing a mayor and council chair, setting meeting schedules, and appointing committees.

Norfolk County, ON · Tue Nov 17, 2026 · Council Inauguration

Norfolk County council to be sworn in for 2026

This is a procedural agenda for the inauguration of the Norfolk County Council for the 2026 term. The meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2026, and will include the swearing-in of council members.

Colwood, BC · Tue Oct 13, 2026 · CANCELLED - Council

October 13, 2026 regular council meeting cancelled

The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026 has been cancelled because Council Chambers will be used for Advanced Voting on October 14, 2026. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Kaslo, BC · Tue Sep 8, 2026 · Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider adopting Zoning Bylaw No. 1341 on shipping containers

This is a regular Council meeting in Kaslo, BC, with a largely procedural agenda. Council will consider adopting a zoning bylaw regulating shipping containers, awarding fall recreation grants, and approving several routine policies and permits. Public input is suspended until after the upcoming election.

Keremeos, BC · Tue Sep 8, 2026 · Regular Meeting

Council to adopt Fire Inspection Services Bylaw and review $6.9M investment strategy

The Village of Keremeos Council will consider adopting the Fire Safety Inspection Services Bylaw No. 869, 2026, which establishes a framework for fire inspections and allows designation of third-party inspectors. They will also review a treasury management report proposing to invest surplus funds (currently $6.9M) to…

Bluewater, ON · Tue Sep 8, 2026 · Council

Council to review 2025 financial statements and zoning changes

Bluewater Council's September 8, 2026 meeting includes a presentation of the 2025 draft financial statements, several zoning by-law amendments, and a tender award for a snow blower attachment. The agenda also covers routine items like minutes, correspondence, and donation requests, plus notices of motion on Highway 21…

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON · Thu Sep 3, 2026 · Information Package

NOTL launches parking study engagement and My.NOTL portal

This is an information package for the September 3, 2026 meeting, containing announcements and correspondence only; no decisions are being made. Items include public engagement for a comprehensive parking study, the launch of the My.NOTL customer service portal, flood recovery updates, and registered candidates for…

Manitouwadge, ON · Wed Sep 2, 2026 · Special Council

Manitouwadge Council to appoint a new Councillor to fill a vacancy

The Special Council meeting will host presentations from five candidates applying for a Councillor vacancy. Following the presentations, Council will vote to appoint one nominee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.

Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · Special Council Meeting

Council to amend election sign by-law and confirm closed session decisions

This special meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the adoption of previous minutes and the passage of two by-laws. Council will vote on an amendment to the Election Sign By-law and a confirmatory by-law resulting from a closed session. No new major projects, budgets, or zoning changes are listed on the agenda.

Marmora and Lake, ON · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · Council Meeting

Council discusses high-speed rail information and municipal election scheduling

The Council will review a delegation regarding facility user insurance and discuss a resolution for public health funding. Additionally, staff will address the cancellation of October and November meetings due to the 2026 Municipal Election.

Tofino, BC · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · Regular Council

Council discusses MRDT renewal and water supply expansion options

The District of Tofino Council is considering a renewal of the Municipal and Regional District Tax at a 3% rate. They are also reviewing the Ahkmahksis Reservoir Expansion as a preferred water supply option and discussing various bylaws and master plans.

Warwick, ON · Mon Aug 31, 2026 · Regular Council

Warwick Township Council to discuss zoning and municipal accounts

The Warwick Township Council will meet to review previous minutes, approve financial reports, and hold a delegation regarding a zoning matter. The agenda also includes a scheduled in-camera session to discuss potential litigation and solicitor-client privilege.

Elizabethtown-Kitley, ON · Thu Aug 27, 2026 · Heritage Elizabethtown-Kitley Committee

Heritage Committee discusses cemetery repairs and heritage property sales

The committee will review correspondence regarding heritage designations and property inquiries. Members will also discuss the sale of the Greenbush Wesleyan Church and updates on the Fulford Pioneer Cemetery pathway repairs.

Peterborough County, ON · Wed Aug 26, 2026 · County Council - Regular Meeting

Council to hear OPP action plan, conservation amalgamation update

Peterborough County Council is meeting to receive presentations on the new OPP Local Action Plan and the Conservation Authorities Amalgamation Process, and to consider authorizing comments on provincial postings. The agenda includes routine consent items and staff reports on data centres and AI.

North Stormont, ON · Tue Aug 25, 2026 · Regular Meeting

Council to decide zoning changes, $55K plow truck purchase

The Township of North Stormont Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment (Z-2026-06) for lands on Minto Street, Finch. Council will also consider a report recommending a zoning change for the Blanchard property (Z-2025-01), approve a $55,000 transfer from reserves for…

Williams Lake, BC · Tue Aug 25, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to consider cannabis store relocation and 2027 budget timeline

Council is deciding on several operational and planning matters. They will consider initiating the public notification process for a proposed cannabis store relocation, approving free transit on election day, and setting the 2027 budget timeline with a zero mill rate increase goal. The agenda also includes routine…

Hearst, ON · Mon Aug 24, 2026 · Centre-ville Hearst Downtown

Centre-ville Hearst Downtown board to elect new president after resignation

This is the agenda for the regular meeting of Centre-ville Hearst Downtown on August 24, 2026. The board will elect a new president following the resignation of Marie-Hélène Lanoix-Verreault, discuss a potential article in Le Nord, and consider Christmas decoration proposals. The meeting also includes routine items…

Smooth Rock Falls, ON · Mon Aug 17, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to consider towing zone, housing guarantee, and election by-law repeal

The Regular Council meeting on August 17, 2026, will consider several resolutions and by-laws, including a request to review a restricted towing zone on Highway 11, a TD Bank guarantee for the Attainable Housing Corporation, and a by-law to repeal the advance vote for the 2026 elections. Council will also receive…

Ignace, ON · Thu Aug 13, 2026 · Special Meeting of Council

Council to approve 2022 audited financials, 2026 budget, and investment by-law

This special meeting of Ignace Council covers several financial items: approving the 2022 audited financial statements (which carry a qualified opinion from MNP due to unresolved contaminated sites and landfill closure liabilities), adopting the 2026 revised budget and tax rates, and authorizing investment through the…

Timmins, ON · Thu Aug 13, 2026 · Timmins Police Service Board Regular Meeting

Board to approve 2025 missing person report and discipline measures

The Timmins Police Service Board will consider approving the 2025 Annual Missing Person Report and the First Aggregate Discipline Measures Report for 2026, which details disciplinary actions taken without hearings. The board will also receive updates from the Chief, Deputy Chief, and committee chairs, and review…

Thompson-Nicola Regional District, BC · Thu Aug 13, 2026 · Board of Directors Regular

Board to consider building infraction notice, zoning changes, and $1.15M waste contract

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board will consider several items, including authorizing a Section 57 notice on title for work without a building permit, adopting two zoning amendment bylaws, and approving a five-year contract for wood and yard waste processing. They will also discuss a floodplain exemption, a…

Saskatoon, SK · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

Committee to weigh removing public art funding from capital projects

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a motion to remove the Civic Capital Project Public Art Funding Stream from the City's Public Art Policy, a request for a policy exception on leisure centre naming rights, and information reports on a school board by-election and…

French River, ON · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · REGULAR MEETING

Council to review election restrictions, road naming, fitness equipment purchase

French River council is holding its regular meeting on August 12, 2026, with reports and decisions on election-related restrictions, road naming, equipment purchases, and quarterly departmental updates. The agenda includes several resolutions and by-laws, but no major public hearings or zoning changes are listed.

Sun Peaks, BC · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to renew short-term rental permit at 2431 Fairways Dr and approve $500K line of credit

Sun Peaks council will consider renewing a temporary use permit for short-term rental at 2431 Fairways Dr for 3 years, and approve an annual borrowing resolution for a $500,000 CIBC operating line of credit. The agenda also includes a CAO report on wildfire response, the 2026 election, and a new 311 service, plus a…

West Perth, ON · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board

Board to discuss member candidacy rules for 2026 municipal election

The Perth County OPP Detachment Board will consider several reports, including a Ministry of the Solicitor General memo on board members running in the 2026 municipal election and a report on the 2026-2030 board term transition. The board will also receive correspondence from the Inspector General of Policing…

St. Thomas, ON · Mon Aug 10, 2026 · Council Meeting

Council to weigh residential land needs, zoning changes, and major development applications

This is a regular City of St. Thomas Council meeting with a full agenda of planning, infrastructure, and governance items. Council will consider reports on residential land needs to 2051, several zoning by-law amendments and subdivision applications, community improvement plan grants, and various road closure and…

Taylor, BC · Mon Aug 10, 2026 · Committee of the Whole

Council hears departmental updates; may move to closed session on land matters

The Committee of the Whole is receiving informational updates from the Corporate Services and Community Services departments. The meeting may also move into a closed session to discuss the acquisition or disposition of land, as permitted under the Community Charter. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

Atikokan, ON · Mon Aug 10, 2026 · Committee-of-the-Whole

Council to consider renewing fire dispatch agreement with CACC for five years

The Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to receive updates and discuss several items, including a request to waive fees for the Atikokan Bass Classic, a report on the NWMO federal impact assessment, and a recommendation to renew the fire dispatch agreement with CACC. The agenda also includes routine reports from…

Stratford, PE · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee

Committee begins planning for 2026 municipal election engagement approach

The Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee will discuss how to engage with candidates for the upcoming municipal elections, including a potential Q&A format. Members are also reviewing an annual resident survey, updated KPIs, and a statistics report on digital engagement.

Princeton, BC · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Regular Agenda

Council to consider election cost-sharing deal with School District No. 58

Princeton Council will decide on entering a cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 58 for the 2026 School Trustee Election, and whether to support a joint grant application for emergency operations centre equipment and training. The agenda also includes a development permit for a business park property and…

Tumbler Ridge, BC · Tue Aug 4, 2026 · Special Meeting of Council

Council to consider $300K grant for covered driving range and golf cart storage

Council will vote on supporting a grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for up to $300,000 toward a $1.05M covered driving range and golf cart storage facility at the Tumbler Ridge Golf and Country Club. They will also discuss golf tournament fee structure following a public inquiry, and…

Marmora and Lake, ON · Tue Aug 4, 2026 · Council Meeting

Council considers $166,334.98 loan for landfill track loader

The Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake will meet to discuss financial audits and election compliance. The body is deciding on a debenture to fund heavy equipment and the establishment of an election audit committee.

Muskoka Lakes, ON · Wed Jul 29, 2026 · Special Council

Council to consider multiple zoning by-laws and fee amendments

This special council meeting will consider a consent agenda approving recent committee and council minutes, followed by discussion items including a library update, voters list update, and Hanna Park playground design. Council will vote on several by-laws, including six zoning by-laws for specific properties…

Middlesex County, ON · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee reviews accessibility plans for elections and infrastructure

The Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing accessibility policies and infrastructure projects from several municipalities. The body will discuss election accessibility plans and transportation optimizations to provide recommendations.

Cornwall, ON · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee to review 2026 Elections Accessibility Plan

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to provide feedback on the 2026 Elections Accessibility Plan. The committee will also discuss accessibility considerations for special events in the City of Cornwall.

Cavan Monaghan, ON · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Cavan Monaghan Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee to review 2026 accessibility survey and election plan

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss key findings from the 2026 Accessibility Survey. The body will also review a draft accessibility plan for the 2026 election and the 2026 work plan.

Daajing Giids, BC · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to consider West End sewer servicing project design

Council will hear a presentation on the West End Sewer and Water Servicing Expansion Strategy and consider a recommendation to proceed with project design. They will also hold third reading of the fees, rents, and charges bylaw, and first/second readings for amendments to street/traffic, siting/use, and cemetery…

Claresholm, AB · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Council to consider by-election, tax incentives, and loan program updates

The Town of Claresholm Council will meet to adopt the agenda and review minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting. The council will discuss provincial government correspondence, local delegations, and a request for decision regarding a by-election, business improvement loans, and residential tax incentives.

Prince George, BC · Thu Jul 16, 2026 · Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

Committee reviews accessible elections and service request data

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion will review several informational reports. These include a presentation on accessible elections, updates on communication and engagement, and accessibility service requests for the first and second quarters of 2026.