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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 · 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.

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.

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.

Newmarket, ON · Thu Jul 16, 2026 · Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee to receive presentation on 2026 Newmarket Municipal Election

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 municipal election and accessible parking at town facilities. The body will also review the July 2026 committee checklist and approve previous meeting minutes.

Tyendinaga, ON · Wed Jul 15, 2026 · Regular Meeting

Tyendinaga Council to review zoning amendments and land assumptions

The Council will hold a public meeting to review three zoning by-law amendment applications. Additionally, the Council is scheduled to consider land assumption for Enright Road and the establishment of a joint municipal election compliance audit committee.

Niagara Region, ON · Wed Jul 15, 2026 · Corporate Services Committee

Committee to consider debenture delegation during election restricted period

The Corporate Services Committee will consider delegating authority to issue debentures during the restricted acts period after nomination day for the 2026 municipal election. It will also discuss updates to the Building Communities Strong Fund with proposed funding reallocations and receive a report on Niagara Region…

Alfred and Plantagenet, ON · Tue Jul 14, 2026 · REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider multiple zoning amendments and long-term borrowing

The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet will discuss several zoning by-law amendments and the construction of a secondary pavilion at Lefaivre riverfront park. Council will also review long-term borrowing for capital works and delegations of authority for the 2026 municipal elections.

Mapleton, ON · Tue Jul 14, 2026 · Regular Council Meeting

Council considers municipal election updates and truck procurement

The Council will review several planning reports, a request to update the advance voting start date for the 2026 Municipal Election, and a pre-budget approval for a new dump truck. Additional items include discussions on cemetery signage, conservation authority agreements, and site alteration bylaws.

Taylor, BC · Mon Jul 13, 2026 · Regular Council

Council discusses financial reports, election officials, and new bylaws

The District of Taylor Council will review a financial report for January through March 2026 and discuss the implementation of an online booking system for the District Ice Centre. The agenda also includes three readings of the Unsightly Premises and Maintenance Bylaw No. 909, 2026.

Taylor, BC · Mon Jul 13, 2026 · Committee of the Whole

Taylor Committee discusses bylaw updates and departmental reports

The Committee of the Whole reviewed various staff reports including departmental updates and policy amendments. Discussions included proposed changes to the Unsightly Premises and Maintenance Bylaw and a review of the Maternity Leave Policy.

Ignace, ON · Mon Jul 13, 2026 · Regular Meeting of Council

Council to consider 2026 budget and truck lease

The Township of Ignace Council will meet to approve the 2026 budget draft, authorize a lease for two new public works trucks, and establish an Election Compliance Audit Committee. The meeting also includes reports on the Fire Department, Youth Soccer funding, and snowmobile trail petitions.

Regional District of East Kootenay, BC · Thu Jul 9, 2026 · Electoral Area Services Committee

Committee to introduce development cost charges for East Side Lake Windermere Water System

The Electoral Area Services Committee will discuss utility billing and the introduction of Bylaw No. 3455 regarding development cost charges for the East Side Lake Windermere Water System. The body will also consider grants-in-aid and a regional parks plan amendment.