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Ottawa City Council spent much of the meeting on how to build more housing in a market staff and consultants described as financially difficult.
The committee focused on major infrastructure and transportation files, including a plan to address aging water mains, an environmental assessment for Safari Road, a proposed…
The council approved a partnership that will add 6,000 aquatic program spaces through the YMCA Centre Branch, adopted recommendations for a five-year housing and homelessness…
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Oakville’s Planning and Development Council considered two major development applications and a proposed financial framework for housing incentives, while also debating how…
Kitchener council approved a one-year pilot program for CCTV and automated licence plate recognition cameras aimed at vehicle thefts and break-ins, while also unanimously…
Scarborough Community Council approved a package of traffic safety and traffic-calming items across multiple wards and dealt with two private tree-removal applications.
The Audit Committee reviewed three major oversight issues: contract change orders in capital projects, a forensic investigation into the Pay It procurement, and Metrolinx’s…
Scarborough Community Council held its 31st meeting to consider development applications, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives.
The Committee of Adjustment heard approximately 20 applications for minor variances, consents, and property severances across Hamilton.
The Committee of Adjustment heard 11 minor variance applications at this video conference meeting, denying four and approving seven.
Council received an information presentation from the city clerk’s office on third-party advertiser registration rules for the 2026 municipal election, including who must…
City council announced key dates and rules for the 2026 municipal election, including voting day, the nomination window, filing fees, and where residents can find election…
The committee received a major presentation on Ottawa’s new Family Homelessness Strategy, which staff described as “a very deliberate and highly collaborative approach” designed…
York Community Council met to consider development applications, traffic safety measures and other local infrastructure items.
The Community Services Committee endorsed a Corporate Climate Action Plan (CCAP) framework to reduce municipal greenhouse gas emissions by 30% below 2023 levels by 2035.
Council provided information about the next municipal election, which staff said “will take place on Monday, October 26th, 2026,” including what offices will be on the ballot,…
The Heritage Oakville committee approved two heritage permit applications and endorsed $252,000 in grant funding for 28 heritage restoration projects.
Council approved a public safety plan for Victoria Day and Canada Day gatherings in Bronte Village, received Forum Research’s community satisfaction survey showing 82% of…
Heritage Oakville reviewed two heritage permit applications and endorsed the 2026 heritage grant program allocations.
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