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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
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
"Die In" to save Ontario's Supervised Consumption Sites - Monday, October 21, 12pm
Barrie is taking part in a province-wide action to protest the closing of multiple Supervised Consumption Sites across Ontario submitted...
Engage Barrie
Oct 14, 20242 min read
March To End Homelessness 2 - Thursday, October 10, 5:30pm
Annual march on World Homeless Day Details at a Glance What: March To End Homelessness (including community dinner) Why: To mark World...
Engage Barrie
Oct 1, 20242 min read
Homelessness Symposium, Monday, September 23, 7-9pm
St. Mary's Parish hosts a symposium to educate our community on homelessness in Barrie A number of local organizations are coming...
Engage Barrie
Sep 18, 20241 min read
No Space for Hate Solidarity Rally, Friday, September 20
Stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, during the "Million March for Children" Posted on behalf of our friends at STAT - Simcoe...
Engage Barrie
Sep 15, 20241 min read
Circulation List for September 11, 2024
Resident Waterfront Parking Permits extended through 2026, Game On! event details Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Meeting...
Accountability Team
Sep 5, 20241 min read
Solidarity Sleep Out - Saturday, August 31, 2024, 8pm, City Hall
Bring a tent and spend the night sleeping out in solidarity with your neighbours, or bring a chair and sit for a few hours with Ryan's Hope.
Engage Barrie
Aug 24, 20242 min read
For the Love of Water - Sunday, Aug.11, 1-4pm
Lovers of Water! Join Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition, Wellington Water Watchers and the Wilderness Committee for a community day and press...
Engage Barrie
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Vigil of Hope and Remembrance – August 31, 2024 (International Overdose Awareness Day)
A community meal and candlelight vigil, recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day
Engage Barrie
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Circulation List for July 24, 2024
August events calendar Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1207170&GUID=8A3192EE-691D-40E2-9007-DD47D15...
Accountability Team
Jul 18, 20241 min read
Labour Day Picnic
Our friends at the Barrie and District Labour Council are hosting their annual Labour Day Picnic - and its free! Details-at-a-glance...
Engage Barrie
Jul 13, 20241 min read
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
Ontario Health Coalition Public Hearing - Tuesday, 1:30pm
Part of province-wide hearings to develop recommendations for the future of our local hospitals. As an EBO Board member and former member...
Engage Barrie
Jun 9, 20243 min read
Circulation List for June 12, 2024
new industrial subdivision given the green light, new transit terminal running above budget, lots of special events, and the wastewater...
Accountability Team
Jun 7, 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
Engage Barrie
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Support. Don't Punish. - Global Day of Action, June 26
A Global Day of action to end the "war on drugs", and build sustainable alternatives that uphold rights and dignity.
Engage Barrie
May 31, 20242 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...
Engage Barrie
May 22, 20241 min read
Rise Up! - Rally to Save Public Health Care, May 30
Posted on behalf of our partners at the Ontario Health Coalition / Simcoe Health Coalition Tell the Ford government to stop the...
Engage Barrie
May 14, 20241 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
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