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572 tracked Canadian meetings mentioned this topic since 2026-03. Counts come from canonicalized brief tags and are directional because coverage varies by place and platform.

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Hamilton, ON · Tue Dec 15, 2026 · Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

No substantive agenda items listed for this meeting

The Heritage Permit Review Sub‑Committee agenda for December 15 2026 contains only procedural placeholders and a video link, with no specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public‑hearing items noted.

Hamilton, ON · Thu Oct 8, 2026 · Hamilton Licensing Tribunal

No specific agenda items are listed in the provided document.

The provided text is a procedural template from the eSCRIBE software system and contains no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions for the Hamilton Licensing Tribunal meeting on October 8, 2026. The document includes empty fields for titles, descriptions, and vote results, indicating that the substantive…

Hamilton, ON · Tue Sep 15, 2026 · Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee meeting with no listed agenda items.

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software and no specific items for discussion or decision.

Area F (Alberni Highway), BC · Thu Sep 10, 2026 · Long Beach Advisory Planning Commission

Commission to review temporary use permits for Sutton Road and Tofino Inlet

The Long Beach Advisory Planning Commission will review two Temporary Use Permit applications. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes from March 3, 2026.

Victoria, BC · Thu Sep 10, 2026 · Committee of the Whole

Victoria Committee discusses rezoning for mid-rise rental and hotel developments

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing two major rezoning applications for residential and hotel uses. The agenda also includes updates to inter-community business licensing and new bylaws for advisory panels.

Victoria, BC · Thu Sep 10, 2026 · Council (to follow COTW)

Council to consider patio fee updates and tax exemptions

Victoria City Council will review amendments to patio license fees for 2027 through 2031 and a bylaw for 2027-2028 permissive tax exemptions. The meeting also includes a development variance permit application for signage at 933 Douglas Street.

Peace River, AB · Thu Sep 10, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

Peace River Municipal Planning Commission to review two commercial development permits

The Municipal Planning Commission of Peace River, Alberta, will meet on September 10, 2026, to review two new development permit applications involving commercial restaurants with drive-throughs and retail spaces, as well as past meeting minutes and development reports.

Stratford, PE · Wed Sep 9, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to consider snow removal contracts and zoning bylaw public meeting

The Stratford Town Council is meeting to review routine reports and consider two snow removal contracts—one for town, utility, and seniors properties, and another for sidewalks, trails, and active transportation. They will also call a public meeting for the Official Plan and Zoning and Development Bylaw. The agenda…

Pitt Meadows, BC · Wed Sep 9, 2026 · Advisory Design Panel

Panel to review development permit for 11953 Blakley Road

The Advisory Design Panel is meeting to review a development permit application for 11953 Blakley Road and to provide feedback on a proposed Family-Friendly Housing Policy. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from May 13, 2026, plus a roundtable discussion. No decisions are final; items are…

Silverton, BC · Wed Sep 9, 2026 · Open Council Meeting

Silverton Council considers grant applications and local development permits

The Council will discuss applying for up to $1.15 million in Columbia Basin Trust grants for park and waterfront improvements. Other items include a liquor licence request for a Memorial Hall event, a residential development permit, and a snowplow purchase.

County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB · Wed Sep 9, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

MPC to review two subdivisions and one development permit

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications and one development permit application. The first subdivision (PLSUB20260363) is for Robert & Donna Chrenek, and the second (PLSUB20260349) is for Cory and Carol Longmore. The development permit (PLDEV20260380) is for Grande Prairie North…

Meaford, ON · Wed Sep 9, 2026 · Heritage Advisory Committee

Committee to review three heritage permits for properties on Sykes, Boucher, and Bayfield streets

The Heritage Advisory Committee will consider three heritage permit applications for properties at 96 Sykes Street North (Royal LePage), 34 Boucher Street (Christ Church Anglican), and 207 Bayfield Street (Fred Raper Park). The committee will vote on recommendations to Council to approve each permit subject to…

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.

Vanderhoof, BC · Tue Sep 8, 2026 · REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Council to vote on $333K fire equipment purchase and Connaught St. variance

The Vanderhoof council will consider approving a development variance permit for properties at 177 and 183 Connaught Street and a $333,000 fire equipment replacement budget funded through the Regional Benefit Alliance Fund. Delegations from the Good Neighbours Committee and the Vanderhoof Fire Rescue Association will…

Cranbrook, BC · Tue Sep 8, 2026 · Special Council

Council to consider BC Housing temporary supportive housing permit at 1525 Industrial Road 2

This special council meeting includes a public hearing and decisions on a zoning amendment, a temporary use permit for BC Housing's HEARTH supportive housing project, several development variance permits, and other administrative items. Council will also discuss the 2027 permissive property tax exemptions and a…

Ramara, ON · Fri Sep 4, 2026 · Council Information Package

Ramara receives $25,000 grant for Brechin Water Tower backup power

The Township of Ramara has secured a Hydro One Community Partnership Grant to install permanent emergency backup power at the Brechin Water Tower. This project will support the municipal drinking water system and essential fire communications infrastructure without requiring municipal funds.

Gander, NL · Wed Sep 2, 2026 · Regular Meeting of Council

Council approves home bakery and car detailing businesses, adopts sponsorship policy

Gander Town Council held a regular meeting on September 2, 2026, where it discussed and approved several items including home-based business applications, a municipal facility sponsorship policy, and a proposed amendment to the Accessory Building By-Law. The council also reviewed financial reports, wastewater and tap…

City of Saint John, NB · Wed Sep 2, 2026 · Heritage Development Board

Heritage Development Board reviews permit application for 196 King Street E

The Heritage Development Board will review a heritage permit application for 196 King Street E. The meeting also includes continued discussion regarding the Heritage By-law, internal processes, and the grant program.

Hanwell Rural Community, NB · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · Special Council Meeting

Council to consider bar service contract for Miramichi Civic Centre

The Hanwell Rural Community Council will meet to discuss a management report regarding licensed bar services. A motion is proposed to award a five-year contract for these services to Mikes Miramichi Lounge Place Inc.

Vernon, BC · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · Advisory Planning Committee

Committee reviews liquor store zoning and rezoning for 9188 Tronson Road

The Advisory Planning Committee will consider a bylaw to permit liquor stores in the CMUN zone. They will also review a rezoning application for 9188 Tronson Road that requires removing a density restriction.

Pickering, ON · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee

Committee reviews heritage permit applications for North Road and 7th Concession Road

The Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee will review two heritage permit applications. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 24, 2026, meeting.

Addington Highlands, ON · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council discusses road upgrades and community garden projects

Council will review a report on maintenance and upgrade costs for Wilson Hills Road. The meeting also includes discussions on the Flinton Community Garden, various municipal property use requests, and supporting resolutions from neighboring municipalities.

Sooke, BC · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · Land Use and Development Committee

Committee reviews road variances for 1245 Silver Spray Drive and vet hospital permit

The Land Use and Development Committee will review a development variance permit for 1245 Silver Spray Drive, which proposes modified road cross-sections for Birdsong Lane and Silver Spray Drive. The committee will also consider a development permit for an addition to the Otter Point Veterinary Hospital at 6830 West…

Ramara, ON · Fri Aug 28, 2026 · Council Information Package

Ramara Council reviews community updates and conservation authority budgets

The Council is reviewing various communications, including the 2027 draft budget from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and updates on the Community Improvement Plan. The package also includes reports on building permit activity and correspondence regarding non-market housing initiatives.

Big Lakes County, AB · Wed Aug 26, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

MPC to decide on three development permits and one subdivision

The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development permit applications (DVP 26-D0038, DVP 26-D0046, DVP 26-D0047) and one subdivision application (SUB 26-09). The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, information items, and scheduling of the next meeting.

Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8, AB · Wed Aug 26, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

MPC to consider bike park, industrial expansion, and accessory building variances

The Municipal Planning Commission will review four development permit applications, including a new outdoor bike park at Dead Man's Flats Recreation Field, an expansion to a natural resource extraction facility near Exshaw, and two variance requests for accessory buildings. The commission will also adopt minutes from…

Dysart et al, ON · Tue Aug 25, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to consider zoning amendment for Camp Adelaide and road closures

The Municipality of Dysart et al is holding a regular council meeting with a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment for Camp Adelaide Ltd. Council will also consider several road closing by-laws, a site plan update for County Road 21, and various reports on fire, parks, building, public works, and finance.

Olds, AB · Mon Aug 24, 2026 · Regular Council Meeting

Council to hold public hearing on Land Use Bylaw amendment and decide tax penalty cancellations

The Olds Town Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 2026-21, an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, and consider second and third readings. Council will also decide on requests to cancel tax penalties, set conditions and reserve bids for a tax recovery sale, and review two development permits. An annual update on…

Nakusp, BC · Mon Aug 24, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to vote on 2027 tax exemptions and amend fees bylaw

Nakusp Council will decide on permissive tax exemptions for 2027 and adopt the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 766, 2026. The meeting also includes the third reading of the Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 767, 2026 and a decision on a public art policy. Council will receive information on the 2026-2027 snow…

Terrace, BC · Mon Aug 24, 2026 · Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Council to vote on liquor licence for Tee Bones Virtual Golf and review OCP update

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several development applications, including a new liquor licence for a virtual golf facility and multiple variance permits. The most significant item is the Official Community Plan (OCP) Update 2026, which involves a comprehensive review of the city's long-term planning…

Duncan, BC · Mon Aug 24, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to adopt zoning bylaw for cannabis store at 521 Canada Avenue

Duncan Council will vote on a zoning amendment to permit a cannabis retail store at 521 Canada Avenue and adopt a fees and charges bylaw. The meeting includes a report on the 2026 budget update and a decision to waive city fees for the Royal Canadian Legion's cenotaph restoration. Council will also consider a liquor…

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, BC · Fri Aug 21, 2026 · Planning Committee

Planning Committee to consider temporary use permit and land use report

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Planning Committee will consider a temporary use permit for a property on Old Lakelse Lake Drive and receive a land use status report for information. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, BC · Fri Aug 21, 2026 · Regional District Board Meeting

Board to hold closed session, hear Lakelse watershed report, decide grants and permits

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board will convene at 5:00 PM, immediately enter a closed session under Section 90(1)(a) and (c) of the Community Charter (personal information and labour relations), then reconvene publicly at 5:30 PM. The public agenda includes a delegation from the Lakelse Watershed Stewards…

County of Stettler No. 6, AB · Wed Aug 19, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

MPC to decide on four development permits and one subdivision application

The Municipal Planning Commission will review and vote on four development permit applications and one subdivision file. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a departmental report. No new business or old business items are listed for this session.

Redcliff, AB · Wed Aug 19, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

MPC to decide on Erb Construction development permit at 10 Boundary Rd SE

The Redcliff Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider one development permit application (26-DP-020) by Erb Construction for a property at 10 Boundary Rd SE. The agenda also includes routine items: election of officers, adoption of previous minutes, and receiving a staff report on development permits…

Prince Edward County, ON · Wed Aug 19, 2026 · Special Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage permit for Mount Tabor United Church recommended for approval

The Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will consider recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HP-16-26 for 2179 County Road 17, South Marysburgh (Mount Tabor United Church). The committee will also discuss adding a review of the Wellington Heritage Conservation District Plan to a Memo to File…

Clearwater County, AB · Wed Aug 19, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

MPC to decide on 10 development permits, subdivisions, and short-term rentals

The Clearwater County Municipal Planning Commission will review and decide on a series of subdivision and development applications, including a 4.0-acre CRA parcel creation, a boundary adjustment, a campground expansion with cabins, several short-term rental permits, and multiple dwelling placements. The meeting…

Scugog, ON · Wed Aug 19, 2026 · Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage committee to review carport and window permits on Queen St.

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to review two heritage permit applications: a carport structure at 250 Queen St. and a window replacement at 208 Queen St. The committee will also adopt minutes from its May 5, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

Cochrane, AB · Wed Aug 19, 2026 · Cochrane Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review stacked townhomes, signs, home occupation, and Southbow Landing plan

The Cochrane Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several development permits, including stacked townhomes, three freestanding back-lit signs, and a home occupation with a parking variance, and to discuss the Southbow Landing Stage 2 Neighbourhood Plan. The commission will also adopt previous minutes and…

Kingston, ON · Wed Aug 19, 2026 · Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission

No agenda items listed for the Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission meeting

The agenda for the Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission meeting on July 15, 2026 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.