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621 tracked Canadian meetings mentioned this topic since 2026-02. 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.

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…

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.

Newmarket, ON · Tue Aug 18, 2026 · Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee

Heritage committee to review permits for St. Andrew's Church and Luesby Building

The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee is meeting to consider heritage permit applications for two properties: 484-488 Water Street (Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church) and 93 Main Street South (Luesby Memorial Building). The committee will also receive a deputation on a brick step repair at St. Andrew's Church and…

Hamilton, ON · Tue Aug 18, 2026 · Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee meeting, no agenda items listed

This meeting has no substantive agenda items; it appears to be only procedural boilerplate. No permits, decisions, or public hearings are scheduled.

Lions Bay, BC · Mon Aug 17, 2026 · Trees, Views and Landscapes Committee

Committee to recommend approval of four tree cutting permits

The Trees, Views, and Landscapes Committee will consider and likely recommend approval of four tree cutting permit applications, each with standard conditions. The meeting also includes routine items: adopting the agenda, approving prior minutes, and public participation.

Capital Regional District, BC · Fri Aug 14, 2026 · Cariboo Regional District Board

CRD board to decide on multiple zoning changes and a 66-RV workcamp permit

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider several planning bylaws, including rezoning applications in Areas A, D, and G, and a temporary use permit for a 66-RV workcamp. The board will also vote on water service extensions, budget amendments, grant applications, and a new water services management bylaw. The…

Regional District of East Kootenay, BC · Thu Aug 13, 2026 · Governance and Regional Services Committee

Committee to hear Wasa Lake safety, water quality delegations and funding requests

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will hear delegations on Wasa Lake water quality and boating safety, a regional lake suitability initiative, and a funding request from Imagine Kootenay. It will also consider unfinished business on a FortisBC climate action partnership and time zone survey results, plus…

Regional District of East Kootenay, BC · Thu Aug 13, 2026 · Planning and Development Services Committee

Committee to decide 7 short-term rental permits and Panorama bylaw amendment

The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear delegations and decide on several short-term rental (STR) temporary use permits, including reconsiderations of two previously denied permits. The committee will also consider a bylaw amendment for Panorama, an agricultural land reserve exclusion, and routine…

City of Saint John, NB · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · Heritage Development Board

Heritage board to review cruise tourism presentation and Duke Street permit

The Heritage Development Board will hear a presentation on Port Saint John cruise operations and discuss a heritage permit application for 5 Duke Street. The board will also receive updates on staff-approved permits and heritage grants, and continue discussions on the heritage by-law, internal processes, the grant…

Silverton, BC · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · Open Council Meeting

Silverton Council to decide on DVP, DP, and new bylaws at Aug 12 meeting

Silverton Council is holding its regular open meeting on August 12, 2026, to consider several items including development permits, a grant application, and the first reading of new bylaws. The agenda includes decisions on a development variance permit and a development permit for a storage rack at 215 Alpha Lane, a…

Vulcan County, AB · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

MPC to decide on shipping container permit in Lakeview Estates

The Vulcan County Municipal Planning Commission will consider one development permit application for a shipping container on a 2.50-acre parcel in Lakeview Estates Subdivision, about 1.5 km southwest of Milo. The commission will also review a subdivision extension request and receive an information item on urban…

McBride, BC · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Regular Council Meeting

Council to give third reading to new OCP and zoning bylaws

McBride Council will consider giving third reading to the new Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 838, 2025 and Zoning Bylaw No. 839, 2026, which would set the framework for future land use and development. The agenda also includes a delegation on veterinary care needs, a request to support a grant application for trail…

Vulcan, AB · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Vulcan planning commission to review development permit and land use bylaw amendment

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review a development permit application (D26.30), a land use bylaw amendment (#1537-26) regarding research establishments, and other routine items. The agenda also includes the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting, an ORRSC periodical on urban forests, and a report from…

Revelstoke, BC · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · COUNCIL

Council to consider OCP and zoning changes for Cabot Golf Course clubhouse at 1795 Nichol Road

Council will hold a public hearing and consider second and third reading and adoption of bylaws to change the land use designation and zoning of 1795 Nichol Road to allow a clubhouse and golf maintenance facility for the Cabot Golf Course par 3 course. The meeting also includes adoption of a Council Procedure…

Saskatoon, SK · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

Development Appeals Board to hear three property appeals

The Development Appeals Board will hold public hearings to review appeals regarding development permits and orders to remedy. The board will determine the outcomes for three specific property addresses.

Williams Lake, BC · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to vote on 51-unit supportive housing permit at 845 Carson Drive

Council will decide whether to approve a development permit for a 51-unit supportive housing complex at 845 Carson Drive, with public input allowed. They will also consider several other items, including a fire master plan contract, a crematorium repair, and a letter supporting provincial climate funding.

Mapleton, ON · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on food vendor licensing and four zoning by-law amendments

Mapleton Council will consider adopting a new food vendor licensing by-law, four zoning by-law amendments, and several agreements including a borderless fire response protocol and specialty rescue services. They will also receive updates on building permits, Q2 finances, and a fire protection grant application.

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…

Kamloops, BC · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)

Council to vote on multiple rezoning and housing bylaws

Kamloops City Council will consider adopting several zoning and housing bylaws, including for properties on Battle Street, Hugh Allan Drive, and Centre Avenue. They will also discuss a liquor licence expansion for Kamloops Virtual Golf, a housing agreement for affordable rental housing, and an Agricultural Land…

County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

MPC to decide on two subdivision applications and a honey farm permit

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications and one development permit. One subdivision would adjust boundaries for an agricultural parcel, and the other would create eight residential lots. The development permit is for a honey farm operation.

Shuniah, ON · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Regular Council - 11 Aug 2026 - Zoom ID 890 5091 6520

Council to review draft zoning by-law and authorize 2027 conference attendance

Shuniah Council's regular meeting on August 11, 2026, includes a closed session on a personal matter, a delegation about White Birch Beach Cottage, and several administrative items. Key decisions include scheduling a special meeting to review the draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law, receiving the July building permit…

Stewart, BC · Mon Aug 10, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to consider Cambria Gold Mines temporary use permit renewal

The District of Stewart Regular Council meeting on August 10, 2026, will consider a temporary use permit renewal for Cambria Gold Mines Inc., receive the Stewart Community Connections Society's 2026 budget and 2025 annual report, and review visitor centre and campground statistics. The meeting also includes a closed…