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The Audit Finance and Administration Committee met on March 26, 2026, to address several significant issues including an Ontario Works fraud investigation audit, a new utility billing system launch,

Toronto City Council held a lengthy meeting addressing infrastructure challenges, transit projects, and community policies. The most contentious issue was the city's deteriorating road network, with

The Public Works Committee addressed critical water infrastructure challenges, including water loss rates 60% higher than targets and aging cast iron water mains requiring replacement over the next d

City council held a special meeting to approve a housing funding agreement that will allow staff to distribute provincial housing funds more efficiently over the next three years. The meeting includ

London City Council held a lengthy meeting addressing an integrity commissioner investigation into a councillor's conduct at a town hall meeting, a controversial 30-story downtown development that w

The Heritage Permit Review Subcommittee met to review several heritage property applications, including routine window and masonry repairs at residential properties. The most significant item was a p

Hamilton City Council tackled multiple pressing issues at their March meeting, from managing over-tourism at the city's 154 waterfalls to addressing a homelessness crisis that saw an emergency warmi

The Community Services Committee reviewed strategic plans for the Grimsby Museum and Public Art Gallery, with consultants presenting findings that both institutions face a critical challenge: they s

City council received an internal audit update revealing significant asset management and lease administration problems. An inventory audit found 38% of stored IT equipment—worth approximately $53,00

London City Council held a meeting focused on homelessness services, economic development strategy, and housing affordability programs. The micro shelter program is at full capacity with 68 residents

City council held a lengthy planning meeting addressing multiple development applications across the city. The session was dominated by resident concerns about a proposed rezoning that would allow h

City council approved a new 10-year housing and homelessness plan, replacing the previous 5-year strategy. The plan represents a shift toward flexible, community-led approaches to address Ottawa's h

The Planning and Development Council held a statutory public meeting on March 23rd to discuss a major commercial development plan for North Oakville East. The meeting centered on an official plan am

The Committee of Adjustment heard 11 applications for minor variances and consent, approving six, deferring four, and denying one. The meeting addressed residential development proposals ranging fro

Heritage Oakville held a meeting to approve $190,000 in heritage grants for 2026, review three heritage permit applications for residential alterations, and discuss the long-term Bronte Waterfront St

Grimsby council debated reducing council size from eight to six councillors ahead of the October 2026 election, amid provincial pressure to streamline municipal governance. After heated discussion a

Kitchener City Council held a meeting on March 23, 2026, where the city received recognition as Municipality of the Year by Festivals and Events Ontario for hosting approximately 350,000 people annua

The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee reviewed proposed changes to food premises and amusement place licensing bylaws, sparking significant debate about new noise enforcement

This was the ninth meeting of the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee, chaired by Deputy Mayor Amber Moley. The committee discussed two major policy frameworks: advancing the Toronto Str

The Service Excellence Committee met to discuss customer service improvements and data tracking systems. The meeting focused on launching new interactive dashboards to track service requests, addres