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Call to Action - Protect Berczy Park Encampment
the City of Barrie is once again threatening to illegally evict an encampment - witnesses are requested (Edited to add: the eviction did...
Brandon Amyot
Sep 2, 20241 min read
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Government of Ontario Plan Will Lead to More Preventable Drug Poisoning Deaths
Years of research and documentation show that supervised consumption sites have a wide range of benefits - not only preventing deaths.
Engage Barrie
Aug 25, 20242 min read
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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
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Circulation List for August 28, 2024
City seeking feedback on Marshall Green report, nominations open for Ontario Senior Achievement Award, and the September Events Calendar...
Accountability Team
Aug 23, 20243 min read
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SCS Closures: A death sentence that will lead to unsafe communities and higher costs
The province's announced closure of Supervised Consumption Sites will cost lives, make our communities less safe, & health care more costly.
Engage Barrie
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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Circulation List for August 21, 2024
a new Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, Heritage Awards nominations Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=12071...
Accountability Team
Aug 17, 20242 min read
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Circulation List for August 7, 2024
changes to Official Plan, proposed Administrative Penalty Program Bylaw, Ontario's physician shortage, Civic Holiday services Circulation...
Accountability Team
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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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
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Circulation List for July 17, 2024
third party now investigating the waterfront sports field, growing call on the province to act on the family physician crisis Circulation...
Accountability Team
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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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...
Accountability Team
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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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
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Community Safety and Well-being Committee concerns
If this committee is to live up to its purpose and mandate then there needs to be representation from... people with lived experience
Engage Barrie
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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Concerns About the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Committee Structure
Only working with those with lived experience, and a diverse range of experiences, can Barrie move forward in a good way for all.
Brandon Amyot
Jun 3, 20244 min read
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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
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Circulation List for May 29, 2024
more information on the Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee, Barrie Fire & Emergency Service's 2023 Annual Report, lots...
Accountability Team
May 25, 20243 min read
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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
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