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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

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)

St. Mary's Parish has organized a protest of the City's anti-homeless bylaw, to show love and compassion over division and condemnation, in support of our most vulnerable neighbours

This Thursday, starting at 7am, OPSEU/SEFPO members, students, and allies will be holding a Day of Action at Georgian College’s Orillia campus. It’s part of a coordinated push across the province to show that it’s not business as usual while workers are on strike and Ford’s cuts are dismantling our colleges.

St. Mary's Church is hosting another Symposium on Homelessness: Responding in our Community with Compassion and Hope on Monday, October 6 at 7pm. Speakers from various organizations in Barrie will be joining this panel discussion. Representatives from BHHJN, CMHA, Habitat for Humanity and others will be there to talk about this important issue and what steps forward look like from a perspective of care and dignity.

Housing CIP updates, Mattamy Salem Subdivision almost ready for construction, encampment "State of Emergency"

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.

August events calendar, firefighters get new contract, nominations open for the Barrie Arts Awards Circulation List: ...

Canada Day programming and service changes, beach and summer activities, watermain maintenance Circulation List: ...

Encampment Justice Coalition holds rallies across Ontario to protest Bill 6, the "Safer Municipalities Act", which would essentially...

Rally and vigil for endangered species Details at a Glance What Rally against Bill 5 and Vigil for Endangered Species When Wednesday, May...

Hear from your local candidates about issues that matter to you A number of our friends and partners are organizing this event - please...

Registration requested, but not mandatory Posted on behalf of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce and CARP Barrie Please see their event...

Local Voices, Local Issues - meet your local candidates for the Ontario Election Recording now available at https://www.youtube.com/live/...

A day of action and vigil to commemorate the lives of those we have lost to the drug war. Posted on behalf of our partners Ryan's Hope ,...

***MOVED ONLINE ONLY*** due to snowstorm A Town Hall presented by the Simcoe County Black Coalition Posted on behalf of our friends at...

MZO for Fairgrounds has been denied, February events Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1254936&GUID=7...

Barrie Arts Awards, Remembrance Day, This Month In Barrie Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1208315&G...

Our partners at the SCGC have organized a fantastic evening at the Southshore Centre - grab your tickets before they're gone!

Ryan's Hope hosts a Silent Protest and Solidarity Sleep-Out at City Hall, to address the growing housing and homelessness crisis facing...