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The Planning and Development Committee met to review the Building Division’s 2025 accomplishments and begin its review of the town’s revised draft Official Plan. Staff reported that CloudPermit—an on

Toronto City Council’s Economic and Community Development Committee met to address business licensing modernization, street vending and busking rules, and several equity-focused initiatives. The com

Heritage Kitchener met to consider a proposed provincial grant program linking heritage conservation to housing creation, along with several designation and permit items. The committee endorsed the A

The Housing Rights Advisory Committee focused on the province’s decision to end funding for Ontario’s remaining seven supervised consumption sites on June 13, 2026, after 10 sites were previously fo

The Transit Committee met to address ongoing safety and reliability issues on the Confederation Line as the city manages a wheel-bearing (ERC) failure that has triggered speed restrictions and reduce

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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