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Approves Digital Kitchener 2.0 Strategy - 2026-03-09 - Finance and Corporate Services Committee

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-10, City: Kitchener

Kitchener City Council's Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved the "Digital Kitchener 2.0" strategy, a five-year framework for digital services and innovation. The strategy focuses on mak

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Special Council Defers Key Items - 2026-03-09 - Special Council

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-10, City: Kitchener

Kitchener City Council held a brief special meeting on March 9, 2026, where the main business involved deferring a key agenda item to April 20th and removing another item entirely. Council also pass

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Approves Townhouse Zoning Amendment - 2026-03-09 - Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-10, City: Kitchener

City council considered a zoning bylaw amendment application for 67 street-fronting townhouse units on three blocks of vacant land in the Staebler Woods Harvest Park subdivision. The application seek

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Newcomer Strategy Approved - 2026-03-09 - Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-10, City: Kitchener

Council tackled integration and infrastructure at this meeting. The headline item was approval of a comprehensive newcomer strategy after hearing from community members about the challenges immigran

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Housing Approvals Amid Rat Crisis - Community and Protective Services Committee - March 9, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-10, City: London

The Planning and Environment Committee met to discuss several significant issues affecting London residents. The committee approved a negotiated affordable housing development at Hyde Park Road, deba

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Property Strategy Review Approved - School Board Properties Sub-Committee - March 9, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-10, City: Hamilton

The School Board Property Subcommittee met to discuss the city's process for acquiring former school board properties and voted unanimously to review the city's 22-year-old Portfolio Management Strat

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Yacht Club Lease Debate Dominates - General Government Committee - March 9, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-10, City: Toronto

The General Government Committee met to address a packed agenda including infrastructure contracts, boat club lease renewals, and emergency snow removal services. The most contentious issue was the

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Fire Bylaw and Election Updates - Corporate Services Committee - March 9, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-10, City: Grimsby

Grimsby Town Council addressed concerns about an open air fire bylaw that restricts agricultural burning on rural properties, approved updates to election procedures for the 2026 municipal election,

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International Women's Day 2026 Celebration - International Women's Day 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-09, City: Hamilton

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Recycling Crisis and Tree Protections - Infrastructure and Environment Committee - February 25, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-09, City: Toronto

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Toronto's Infrastructure Environment Committee held a lengthy meeting addressing multiple critical issues affecting residents' daily lives. The most significant discussions centered on the

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Quarry Expansion Approved Amid Concerns - Comité de l’agriculture et des affaires rurales — le 5 mars 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-06, City: Ottawa

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The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee addressed several significant land use and environmental matters. The most contentious issue was the approval of a quarry expansion at 635 and 89

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Hub Billing Re-Enrollment Deadline - Hamilton Utilities Billing Pre-Authorized Payments

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-06, City: Hamilton

Hamilton is transitioning its water billing system from Electra to a new system called Hamilton Utilities billing (Hub), requiring residents on pre-authorized payments to re-enroll by March 20th or ri

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Approves Variances Amid Policy Debates - Committee of Adjustment - March 5, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-06, City: Hamilton

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The Committee of Adjustment held a lengthy meeting to review multiple minor variance and consent applications across Hamilton. The committee approved most applications, including developmen

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Two Yonge Properties Gain Heritage Status - Heritage Richmond Hill Meeting - Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. - City of Richmond Hill

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-06, City: Richmond Hill

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Heritage Richmond Hill approved heritage designations for two properties on Yonge Street. One designation had to be re-approved after an administrative error last year resulted in the wrong

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Provincial Overrides Challenge Local Zoning - Committee of Adjustment meeting of March 4, 2026 at 7 p.m.

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-06, City: Oakville

The Committee of Adjustment held a hearing to consider applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. The meeting addressed multiple residential development applications, with s

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Confidential Progress, Policy Dispute - Governance Working Group - February 26, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-05, City: London

The Governance Working Group met to discuss a confidential matter that had been deferred from earlier in the year, with Councillor Frank reporting that progress has been made. The committee also dealt

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Council Advances Development Charge Cuts - Committee of Council - March 04, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-05, City: Brampton

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Brampton City Council held a meeting that began with a tribute to Ken Mayhew, CEO of the Osler Foundation, who recently passed away. The council addressed several community initiatives incl

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Contamination and Funding Concerns Raised - Comité de la planification et du logement — le 4 mars 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-05, City: Ottawa

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The Planning and Housing Committee met to discuss transportation infrastructure, development charges, and mercury contamination at a development site. The meeting highlighted significant te

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Council Approves Housing, LRT Protocol - Council - March 4, 2026

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-05, City: Hamilton

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Hamilton City Council met on March 4th, 2026, with Deputy Mayor Jeff Bey presiding in Mayor Horvath's absence. Council approved $2.3 million in funding for 23 affordable housing units at Ac

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Financial Plan Warns of Tax Hikes - Committee of the Whole Meeting - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - City of Richmond Hill

By Claude & Parth on 2026-03-05, City: Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill City Council received a comprehensive Financial Master Plan warning of significant property tax pressures ahead. The city faces a $2.1 billion capital program over the next decade—three

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