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General Committee (Second) – Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7pm
decommissioning the Bayview Park Reservoir and updating Sam Cancilla Park, loan forgiveness for Redwood Park Communities, setting the BIA...
Accountability Team
17 hours ago6 min read
Encampment Justice Coalition calls on Premier to rescind Bill 6
"The approach of the Bill, which is based on failed U.S. policy, punishes encampment residents and deprioritizes housing as a solution in...
Engage Barrie
2 days ago4 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:30pm (or immediately following Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee)
Conservation of Built Heritage CIP, Redwood Park Communities loan, several Community Project submissions Minutes: not yet available...
Accountability Team
Apr 254 min read
City Council - Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 8pm, or immediately following General Committee
The second week in a row of quick turn-arounds, with two General Committee meetings being finalized immediately at City Council - this...
Accountability Team
Apr 116 min read
Circulation List for April 16, 2025
final draft of the City-Wide Community and Sustainable Design Guidelines, update on the new Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, call to artists,...
Accountability Team
Apr 112 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 5pm
2024 Investment Management Report, Redwood Park funding request, Conservation of Built Heritage CIP, enforcing development charge...
Accountability Team
Apr 43 min read
POSTPONED: Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 5:30pm
2024 Investment Management Report, Redwood Park funding request, Conservation of Built Heritage CIP, enforcing development charge...
Accountability Team
Mar 292 min read
City Council - Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 7pm
a change in Student Mayors, recognizing local winners of the North American Teachers of Singing Competition, approving last week's...
Accountability Team
Mar 218 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 7pm
Capital Grants and Infrastructure funding amendments, 2025 Housing CIP programs, adjusting the Official Plan and Design Principles The...
Accountability Team
Mar 146 min read
Circulation List for March 19, 2025
Planning Application update for 175 & 199 Essa Road and 50 Wood Street, Landlord Tenant Reforms, Liquor Licence for new site in Ward 2,...
Accountability Team
Mar 142 min read
City Council - Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 7pm
2024 Heritage Barrie Awards, Bayview Park Reservoir decommissioning, zoning amendment for 334 & 340 Ardagh Road Minutes: ...
Accountability Team
Mar 26 min read
Ask Local Candidates to Prioritize Affordable Housing, Reject the Notwithstanding Clause, and Take a Human Rights Approach to Homelessness
Talk to your candidates, advocate for human rights for all Our partners at the Ontario Coalition for the Rights of Homeless People have...
Engage Barrie
Feb 191 min read
Circulation List for February 19, 2025
funding options for family transitional housing project, road builders' association calls for use of recycled crushed aggregate...
Accountability Team
Feb 161 min read
Circulation List for February 12
results of the Transit Survey, merging the Conservation Authorities?, Simcoe Street closure Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Feb 72 min read
Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee – Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5:30pm
future of the committee, vice-chair selection, updates from working groups Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=127680...
Accountability Team
Feb 11 min read
City Council - Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 7pm
Service Partners Budget, licensing of motorized watersports, Empower Simcoe presentation, changes to the Procedural Bylaw and Committee...
Accountability Team
Jan 2311 min read
"Vote Like Your (Quality Of Life) Depends On It" Campaign
With rumours of a Provincial Election swirling, AMO launches this new election-related campaign. (EDIT: The Election is now scheduled...
Engage Barrie
Jan 201 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 7pm
Bright Futures grants, Conservation of Built Heritage Community Improvement Plan (CIP), Service Partners budgets Minutes: ...
Accountability Team
Jan 177 min read
A Year In Review
An anonymous member provides a tongue-in-cheek annual report about City Council for 2024 Happy New Year, everyone! Each member of City...
Engage Barrie
Jan 13 min read
Circulation List for December 24, 2024
RVH ER doctors plead for warming centres, Barrie Transit invites feedback on route changes, applications open for the Arts and Culture...
Accountability Team
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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