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Approves Electric Ferry Contracts - General Government Committee - April 8, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-09, City: Toronto

The General Government Committee held its 28th meeting to review procurement contracts and service agreements. The most significant discussion focused on four non-competitive contracts supporting Tor

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Council Addresses Daycare Controversies - City Council - April 8, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-09, City: Brampton

Brampton City Council heard delegations on two proposed daycare facilities—17 Chapel Street and 89 Mill Street North—then approved motions directing staff to study daycare land-use requirements city

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Opposition to Tactile Indicator Changes - Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities - April 7, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-09, City: Hamilton

The Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities met on April 7, 2026, to review accessible transportation performance, proposed changes to tactile walking surface indicators, and street fur

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One Heartbeat Statue, Autism Support - Council Meeting - Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - City of Richmond Hill

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-09, City: Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill Council heard presentations on two community initiatives: a proposed “One Heartbeat” global statue, and a presentation on autism services and support needs in Richmond Hill during Autis

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Controversial Brownfield Redevelopment Debated - Planning Committee

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-08, City: Kingston

Kingston’s Planning Committee held a community meeting on three applications, including a revised proposal for 5–7 Cataraqui St. where the developer is seeking to replace previously approved townhous

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Council Reduces Deficit, Approves Taxes - Comité des finances et des services organisationnels – le 7 avril 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-08, City: Ottawa

Ottawa City Council held a budget and economic development meeting in April 2026 focused on the city’s year-end financial position and several major policy files. Staff reported a year-end deficit of

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Congestion and Climate Strategies Discussed - Infrastructure and Environment Committee - April 7, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-08, City: Toronto

Toronto City Council’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee heard an update on the city’s congestion management work, including results from the 2024 construction season and new tools aimed at re

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Alectra Rate Rebasing Discussion - Hamilton Utilities Corporation Shareholder Meeting - April 7, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-08, City: Hamilton

Hamilton Utilities Corporation heard a presentation on Alectra Utilities’ rate rebasing application to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), its first in 10 years. Alectra is seeking approval for a $3.1 bi

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Heritage Grants Approved, Demolition Denied - Heritage Richmond Hill Meeting - Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. - City of Richmond Hill

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-04, City: Richmond Hill

Heritage Committee Denies Demolition The Heritage Richmond Hill Committee denied a controversial demolition request for the William H. Ledger House, a historic building that has fallen into disrepair

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Variance Reviews Yield Mixed Results - Committee of Adjustment meeting of April 1, 2026 at 7 p.m.

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-03, City: Oakville

The Committee of Adjustment conducted a video conference hearing to review multiple residential variance applications. The meeting was marked by several deferrals due to procedural issues and insuffic

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Green Revitalization and CCTV Approved - Committee of the Whole Meeting - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - City of Richmond Hill

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-03, City: Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting on April 1st to review the Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan and consider expanding the city's CCTV camera network. The Richmon

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Variances Debated and Decided - Committee of Adjustment - April 2, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-03, City: Hamilton

The Hamilton Committee of Adjustment held a lengthy meeting addressing numerous minor variance and consent applications across the city. Key issues included disputes over unpermitted structures, parki

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Dundas Court Project Referred - Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Liaison Committee - April 2, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-03, City: Hamilton

The city council's joint property asset committee discussed a proposed $600,000 multi-use court facility at Dundas Valley Secondary School, but the project cannot proceed without new funding sources.

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Building Fee Increase Deferred - Public Meeting - Building Fee Review - April 1, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-03, City: Grimsby

The town held a public meeting to review a proposed 19% increase in building permit fees intended to move the building department toward full cost recovery. Staff reported the department’s annual oper

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Rural Clean Water Renewal Approved - Comité de l’agriculture et des affaires rurales – le 2 avril 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-03, City: Ottawa

The Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee met to review the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program’s five-year performance and discuss rural transit expansion. The program distributed $671,000 in grants

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Civic Square Funding Approved - Committee of the Whole Meeting 2 - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - City of Richmond Hill

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-02, City: Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill City Council approved additional funding for the Dave Barrow Civic Square project and unanimously passed two member motions: one establishing a multi-level government task force to comb

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Approves Traffic Safety, Tree Protections - Scarborough Community Council - April 1, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-02, City: Scarborough

The Scarborough Community Council approved multiple traffic safety improvements and traffic calming measures across several wards, while also addressing contentious tree removal applications. The mee

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Committee Approves Zero Affordable Zoning - Comité de la planification et du logement – le 1er avril 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-02, City: Ottawa

Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee held its 62nd meeting to discuss several development applications and housing policy frameworks. The most significant items were a controversial development at

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LRT Monitoring Framework Established - Light Rail Transit Sub-Committee - March 31, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-02, City: Hamilton

The LRT Subcommittee met to establish a comprehensive monitoring framework for tracking the impacts of Hamilton's Light Rail Transit project. The committee approved a baseline system with 38 indicato

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Council Grapples with $15M Heating Crisis - London City Council - March 31, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-04-02, City: London

London City Council held a meeting focused on recognizing local achievements, addressing housing regulations, and grappling with a major infrastructure crisis. The council honored astronaut Jeremy H

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