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Fighting Bill 23 – Let's Unite to Rally for Change and Action!
Pop-up rallies to fight Bill 23 have been put together all across Simcoe County, including two in Barrie – November 19 (Barrie North) and...
Engage Barrie
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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Public Information Centre for New Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, November 9 & 10, 2022
The City is hosting a virtual and an in-person Public Information Centre regarding the new Comprehensive Zoning By-Law. Learn about the...
Engage Barrie
Oct 18, 20221 min read
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Barrie recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The City of Barrie's Press Release (Barrie, ON) – The City of Barrie will commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by...
Engage Barrie
Sep 21, 20222 min read
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Announcing our All-Candidates Meetings for the 2022 Barrie Municipal Election
Save the dates – more details soon! Engage Barrie Organization is co-hosting the in-person Mayoral Candidates Forum with CARP Barrie, and...
Engage Barrie
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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The Women of Simcoe Say No – collective advocacy for Bill 5
Women of Simcoe Say No media release re: the "Stopping Abuse and Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act" and the demonstration on...
Engage Barrie
Sep 14, 20224 min read
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Save the Date! Mayoral Candidates Forum, Oct. 1 – Ward All-Candidates meetings Oct.2-13
Just confirmed: CARP Barrie and Engage Barrie Organization are teaming up to present the Mayoral Candidates Forum on October 1, 1:30pm...
Engage Barrie
Sep 12, 20221 min read
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We're back at Open Air Dunlop!
We'll be back at Open Air Dunlop this Saturday, September 10 – come see us! Now that the candidates' list has been confirmed, election...
Engage Barrie
Sep 8, 20221 min read
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Women of Simcoe Say No – Rally at Barrie City Hall, September 21 (new date!)
Join "Women of Simcoe Say No", to support the "Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act", and ask all Simcoe County Councils do...
Engage Barrie
Sep 4, 20223 min read
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Come see us at Open Air Dunlop!
We'll be hanging out at Open Air Dunlop tomorrow, August 20 – come see us! (Sorry for the short notice, it was a last-minute decision –...
Engage Barrie
Aug 19, 20221 min read
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FREE Training: How to Run for Municipal Office
Our friends at PoliticsNOW have put together three live virtual training sessions, to help you run for office and win your election. WHO:...
Engage Barrie
Aug 13, 20222 min read
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Ready to Run: Women in Politics – Thursday, August 11
Our friends at the Women's Advocacy Council have just announced this event for women looking to run in the municipal election. Quick...
Engage Barrie
Aug 3, 20223 min read
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Say NO to the Criminalization of Poverty – Call your Councillor, join Monday's Rally!
Earlier this week, Councillor McCann released a "survey" (more on this below) targeting downtown safety, and has prepared a motion for...
Engage Barrie
May 27, 20227 min read
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Meet The Candidates – May 16
CARP Barrie will be holding Meet The Candidates events for both Barrie ridings on Monday, May 16 at Traditions Banquet Hall, Sheba Shrine...
Engage Barrie
May 8, 20221 min read
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Just Recovery Simcoe Provincial Debates – May 12 for Barrie ridings
Before the upcoming provincial election, hear what your candidates intend to do to generate well-being in our communities. Barrie-Area...
Engage Barrie
May 4, 20222 min read
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BSOM Accountability Assembly - May 11
Our colleagues, the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition and Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness (SCATEH) are co-hosting this event,...
Jennifer van Gennip
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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Municipal Election Info Sessions
The Nomination Period for the Municipal Election will open soon (May 2 - August 19), and the City is providing two Information Sessions...
Engage Barrie
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Pints and Politics (Virtual) this Sunday!
Politics for Women is hosting the first Pints and Politics of 2022 – and the first virtual edition of Pints & Politics this Sunday,...
Engage Barrie
Jan 28, 20221 min read
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Just Recovery Simcoe Webinar – STOP the Holland Marsh Highway
Join former Ontario Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, and Ecojustice environmental lawyer, Laura Bowman, for a discussion about...
Engage Barrie
Jan 20, 20221 min read
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Webinar: Drugs, Policy and Practice in Canada – Jan.20
#StimulusConnect Webinar #16: Thresholds and Necessity Trafficking Thursday, January 20, 1pm Register in advance at: ...
Engage Barrie
Jan 14, 20221 min read
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Parents Against Racism Simcoe "Safety In Schools" Rally – Friday, November 12, 2pm
Join Parents Against Racism Simcoe for a family-friendly community call to action. Friday, November 12, 2-5pm Meridian Place 30 Simcoe...
Engage Barrie
Nov 10, 20211 min read
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