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Women's Strike Barrie - June 24
Fighting for reproductive justice, justice for MMIWG2, and against intimate partner violence and gender-based violence
Brandon Amyot
Jun 16, 20242 min read
Happy Rainbow Week of Action!
May 11 - 17 is the National Rainbow Week of Action, for a more free and equal Canada Sign the Pledge • Write your MP • Join the Rally...
Engage Barrie
May 14, 20241 min read
Circulation List for May 8, 2024
adjusting the new Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Plan, making room for cyclists, artists announced for traffic cabinet wraps...
Accountability Team
May 4, 20243 min read
Rally for Rainbow Equality – Simcoe County
Join us in this rally to support the rights and freedoms of 2SLGBTQIA+ and commit to a more free and equal community for all! Rally...
Brandon Amyot
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Circulation List for April 3, 2024
upcoming job fairs, and changes to City services over the Easter weekend Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.asp...
Accountability Team
Mar 30, 20241 min read
Circulation List for March 6, 2024
The ItStarts campaign, a temporary art installation with the Rotary Club, Heritage Week Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Me...
Accountability Team
Mar 2, 20241 min read
Circulation List for February 28, 2024
updates on 2023 developments and construction, spring programming and summer camps, details on the fireworks consultation Circulation...
Accountability Team
Feb 23, 20242 min read
Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, February 22, 2024, 9am
EDI and other updates Agenda: https://www.barriepolice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024.01-Board-Package-Barrie-Police-Services-Board....
Accountability Team
Feb 17, 20241 min read
Community Safety Committee – Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 6pm - Public Meeting: HOMELESSNESS
This is "The Biggie" – the Public Meeting to discuss the anti-homeless motion and bills brought forward this spring. Please consider...
Accountability Team
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Fact-Checking City & Council Communications re: "Homelessness" Motion & Bills
We made note of some incorrect information stated in the June 21 Council meeting, at which the controversial Bills 67 & 68 (the...
Engage Barrie
Jul 6, 202316 min read
Circulation List for June 14, 2023
Revisions to the Strategic Priorities' KPIs, Barrie Fire & Emergency Service's 2022 Annual Report, plans for rehabilitating the Rainbow...
Accountability Team
Jun 9, 20233 min read
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
EBO Response to Direct Motion Without Notice addressing Homelessness
Open Letter to Barrie City Council Mayor Nuttall, Councillors, CAO Prowse, We are writing in response to last Wednesday’s Direct Motion...
Engage Barrie
May 25, 20239 min read
City Council - Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 7pm
A direct motion to extend the lease of the Sadlon Centre for the owners of the Barrie Colts, plus a presentation from a local business...
Accountability Team
May 12, 20233 min read
General Committee – Monday, May 8, 2023, 6pm
This meeting is for confidential training, and won't be open to the public Watch Online: not available Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
May 5, 20231 min read
Circulation List for April 26, 2023
Some residents have gotten engaged with a petition to the City to complete the promised park next to Painswick Library Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Happy International Women's Day!
We will be joining the Women & Children's Shelter of Barrie for their International Women's Day March for Equality – starting at City...
Engage Barrie
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Members Meeting - Monday, March 13, 5:30pm
Our next Members Meeting is coming up on Monday, March 13 at 5:30pm, on the digital screen of your choice. These meetings happen via...
Engage Barrie
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Circulation List for March 1, 2023
City is seeking artistic proposals. March is ItStarts Month, and March 8 is International Women's Day Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Feb 23, 20232 min read
Circulation List for February 1, 2023
A short list this week! Make sure to give your feedback on public art for the future Allandale Transit Mobility Hub. Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Jan 27, 20231 min read
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