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Fact-Check: Waterfront Multi-Use Sports Field – City's "Myth VS Fact" video

Earlier today, the City and Mayor released a "Myth VS Fact" video regarding the proposed multi-use sports field in the naturalized area...

Save the SouthShore

Accountability Team

Jun 17, 20249 min read

Circulation List for June 19, 2024

Bill 185's implications on Development Charges, a Barrie Transit pilot program for high school students, an update on the Community...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Jun 14, 20242 min read

Second Rally to Save Allandale Station Park's Waterfront Ecosystem - June 12, 5:30pm

A rally is being held at Barrie City Hall to show opposition to the Multi-Purpose Sports Field proposal at Allandale Station Park

Save the SouthShore

Engage Barrie

Jun 6, 20241 min read

Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee – Thursday, June 6, 2024, 5:30pm

PACE Mobility Group, updates from projects and working groups Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1190175&GUID=D205ACF...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Jun 1, 20241 min read

Communities In Bloom Committee – Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 4pm

planning for this year's program Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1188798&GUID=87EFA100-C925-4A0D-8A2D-CC4D15E8442D...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

May 31, 20241 min read

Rally to Save the Southshore Shoreline - May 29, 5pm, City Hall

A group of concerned citizens has organized a rally to protest Council's approval of a multi-use synthetic sports field in the...

Save the SouthShore

Engage Barrie

May 22, 20241 min read

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority - Friday, May 24, 2024, 9am

new legislation from province, annual performance review Agenda: http://agenda.nvca.on.ca/2024/04-24-BOD%20Amended%20Agenda.pdf Watch...

City Partners

Accountability Team

May 18, 20241 min read

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - Friday, May 24, 2024, 9am

preparing for the 2025 budget, updates to Regulated Areas Mapping, new Stop Order procedures Agenda: https://lsrca.on.ca/wp-content/uplo...

City Partners

Accountability Team

May 18, 20241 min read

More engagement on the proposed Waterfront Sports Field

Shared on behalf of Allandale Neighbourhood Association members, and friends of EBO, Linda & Arnie Ivsins. For background, please visit...

Save the SouthShore

Engage Barrie

May 13, 20241 min read

How did Sea Cadets' wishes morph into sports field?

Sharing on behalf of our friends at the Allandale Neighbourhood Association. We're keeping the original post updated with new links, etc....

Save the SouthShore

Engage Barrie

May 11, 20243 min read

Circulation List for May 15, 2024

Information on two development proposals, and the Business and Employer Data Survey Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Meetin...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

May 10, 20242 min read

Get Engaged re: Multi-Use Sports Field proposed for Southshore Centre

We're posting this on behalf of our friends at the Allandale Neighbourhood Association. EBO is very concerned about the complete lack of...

Save the SouthShore

Engage Barrie

May 8, 20244 min read

Petition: Say NO to developing a multi-use Sportsfield & Parade Ground at South Shore / Allandale Park

An artificial sports turf has somehow become attached to the expected Sea Cadets Relocation item in this week's General Committee meeting...

Save the SouthShore

Engage Barrie

May 6, 20242 min read

Communities In Bloom Committee – Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 4pm

planning for this year's program Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1188795&GUID=7F6E14BA-AA8C-48B2-AB18-B7155DB9D5EA...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

May 4, 20241 min read

City Council - Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 7pm

Deputations on the Bradford Street Corridor Studio Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and ONRoute's Request for Exception from the...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Apr 26, 20246 min read

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority - Friday, April 26, 2024, 9am

2023 reports and audit, deputation from a developer, and the Source Protection Authority meeting Agenda, Board meeting: ...

City Partners

Accountability Team

Apr 21, 20242 min read

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - Friday, April 26, 2024, 9am

Source Protection Agency Updates, 2023 Audit, 2024 Budget Agenda: Source Protection Agency: https://lsrca.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/...

City Partners

Accountability Team

Apr 21, 20242 min read

Circulation List for April 23, 2024

update on the new transit terminal and downtown mini-hub Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1170418&GUI...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Apr 19, 20242 min read

Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6:00pm

open delegation from Theatre By The Bay, Bradford Street Corridor Environmental Assessment Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Apr 12, 20241 min read

Circulation List for April 17, 2024

City Nature Challenge 2024 Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1184044&GUID=368E9F79-276A-473F-BB17-CC4...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Apr 12, 20241 min read

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