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Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 6pm
presentation on the Ward Boundary Review, office space for Sea Cadets, requiring in-person presentations, committee changes, allowing...
Accountability Team
Jan 10, 20252 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 7pm
ending the travel portion of the Youth Ambassador program, internal audit update, zoning amendments in wards 2 and 10 Minutes: ...
Accountability Team
Jan 2, 20252 min read
A Year In Review
An anonymous member provides a tongue-in-cheek annual report about City Council for 2024 Happy New Year, everyone! Each member of City...
Engage Barrie
Jan 1, 20253 min read
EBO Releases Brief on City of Barrie's Boundary Review and Dispute with Springwater and Oro-Medonte
Transparent, collaborative planning, meaningful public engagement, and a focus on responsible land use are essential to ensure...
Engage Barrie
Dec 19, 20244 min read
City Council - Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 7pm (or immediately following General Committee)
no agenda was made public until Saturday - please note the late addition of the Joint Land Needs Analysis, which states that annexing...
Accountability Team
Dec 6, 20249 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 4:30pm
suspending the travel portion of the Youth Ambassador Program, Q3 & Q4 Internal Audit status update Minutes: not yet available Watch...
Accountability Team
Dec 6, 20242 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 7pm
Lakehead University is in and the Permanent Market is out (leaving us with LOTS of questions and concerns), Outdoor Racquet Sports...
Accountability Team
Nov 21, 20244 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 4pm
presenting the 2025 Business Plan and Budget, Deloitte's 2024 Audit Service Plan Minutes: not yet available Watch Online: ...
Accountability Team
Nov 21, 20244 min read
City Council - Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7pm
deputations on the zoning amendment application for 19 Dundonald Street, a pilot patio program for Flying Monkeys Brewery Minutes: not...
Accountability Team
Nov 17, 20248 min read
CANCELLED: Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 5pm (will now be Nov.27 at 4pm)
presenting the 2025 Business Plan and Budget Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p24IE_hVCCM Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
Nov 17, 20244 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 7pm
Value For Money Service Audit for the Municipal Services Management Agreement with the County, Parks Strategic Plan update, zoning...
Accountability Team
Nov 8, 20245 min read
Investment Board - Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 2pm
Q3 Investment Performance Review, market update and outlook Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1243798&GUID=3DA8FF25...
Accountability Team
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Solidarity Sleep Out - Wednesday, November 13
Ryan's Hope hosts a Silent Protest and Solidarity Sleep-Out at City Hall, to address the growing housing and homelessness crisis facing...
Engage Barrie
Oct 26, 20242 min read
Housing Solves Homelessness! Rally - Wednesday, November 13, 6:30pm
Ryan's Hope , the Barrie Encampment Support Network and Moms Stop the Harm rally to call on City Council to ensure everyone in our...
Engage Barrie
Oct 26, 20243 min read
City Council - Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 8pm (or immediately following General Committee)
a quick turn-around of confirmations for all motions earlier in the evening Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/citybarrie (direct...
Accountability Team
Oct 25, 20241 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 7pm
new pedestrian crossing at Livingstone & Longman, Development Charges Appeal Settlement, and the new Facility Allocation and Affiliation...
Accountability Team
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 6pm
a presentation by the Barrie Police on their key performance indicators Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/citybarrie [direct link...
Accountability Team
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Circulation List for October 30, 2024
new planning regulations from the province, Housing CIP grant update and housekeeping, automated speed enforcement update Circulation...
Accountability Team
Oct 25, 20243 min read
Barrie Riders Rally - Wednesday, October 30, 5pm
Barrie Riders rally to demand accessible, affordable, reliable and safe public transit Posted on behalf of our partners at Barrie Riders...
Engage Barrie
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority - Friday, October 25, 2024, 9am
updated Conservation Areas Strategy, asking the Province to lift the development, permitting and planning fee freeze Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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