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AMO Workshop: Running for Municipal Office - Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate - Dec.3, Feb.4, Apr.8
Another terrific FREE workshop from the AMO's "Healthy Democracy Project" - this time focusing specifically on people from underrepresented communities who are thinking of running in the October 2026 Municipal Election
Engage Barrie
7 days ago1 min read
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Circulation List for November 5, 2025
rent protection for tenants
Accountability Team
Nov 22 min read
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Circulation List for October 29, 2025
update on the Allandale Transit Terminal and Downtown Mini Hub, November Events Calendar, Sandbox Centre wants to defer agreed payments for more than a year
Accountability Team
Oct 244 min read
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AMO's Healthy Democracy Leadership Series: Supporting Local Leadership in run up to the 2026 Municipal Elections
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is hosting FREE workshops for those interested in running in the 2026 Municipal Election, starting November 26 (for those considering re-election) and December 3 (for those considering becoming a candidate for the first time)
Engage Barrie
Oct 212 min read
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"Run Where You Are" online event, Tuesday, September 23, 7pm.
Election Year is Coming! Time to kick off the season with inspiration and support for women and gender-diverse people considering getting more involved with local politics. Run Where You Are is about giving women the tools, support, and community to step into politics with confidence.
Engage Barrie
Sep 162 min read
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City Council - Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30pm (or immediately following Affordability Committee)
*** PLEASE NOTE EARLY START *** pushing through a high number of items before summer break, including new Ward Boundaries for the 2026...
Accountability Team
Jun 1420 min read
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General Committee #2 – Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6pm
*** NOTE EARLIER START *** new Ward boundaries for 2026 election, moving forward with the Performing Arts Centre, and a mixed-use...
Accountability Team
Jun 813 min read
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City Council - Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8pm (or immediately following General Committee)
Approving the Ward Boundary Review item only Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1304207&GUID=FC89AB5C-16E8-4EE5-856D...
Accountability Team
May 22 min read
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General Committee (Second) – Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7pm
decommissioning the Bayview Park Reservoir and updating Sam Cancilla Park, loan forgiveness for Redwood Park Communities, setting the BIA...
Accountability Team
May 26 min read
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Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:30pm (or immediately following Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee)
Conservation of Built Heritage CIP, Redwood Park Communities loan, several Community Project submissions Minutes: ...
Accountability Team
Apr 254 min read
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City launches Public Consultation to Review Ward Boundaries
The City of Barrie is undergoing a comprehensive review of its ward boundaries. This review aims to help City Council decide whether to...
Engage Barrie
Mar 52 min read
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Circulation List for March 5, 2025
staff memo on Joint Land Needs Assessment, City seeks feedback on North Shore Trail Improvements, ITSTARTS Month Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Feb 283 min read
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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 102 min read
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Compliance Audit Committee – Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 10am
The Clerk's report on one case of over-contribution in the recent Municipal Election Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&I...
Accountability Team
Jun 17, 20231 min read
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Circulation List for May 31, 2023
The Financial Statements for the Municipal Election Candidates are in, with two in default. Also, the City is looking for feedback on...
Accountability Team
May 27, 20232 min read
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Compliance Audit Committee – Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 10am
The Clerk's reports regarding two cases of election over-contribution in the recent Municipal Election Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
May 26, 20231 min read
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Compliance Audit Committee – Friday, May 19, 2023, 10am
summary Agenda: not yet available Meeting Location: Sir Robert Barrie Boardroom (please note that the meetings of Advisory Committees...
Accountability Team
May 12, 20231 min read
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City Council, Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 7pm
Meet our new City of Barrie Council! (Note that General Committee and City Council meetings are now held on Wednesdays.) Engage's...
Accountability Team
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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Election Results
The election results have now been certified by the City Clerk. Voter turnout was once again very disappointing, only 30.45% of eligible...
Engage Barrie
Oct 23, 20221 min read
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Circulation List, October 20, 2022
Council is not meeting again until after the election, but the weekly Circulation List is still published. Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Oct 19, 20221 min read
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