Let's Look at the Numbers: Barrie's Housing Crisis
Christine Nayler takes us through the numbers of the current shelter situation, and describes how this lack of shelter space (let alone...
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Christine Nayler
- 2 days ago
- 4 min
Berczy Park Illegal Eviction Halted - Response to Those Upset
The City gave notice that they would be evicting the members of the encampment at Berczy Park on Friday, despite already knowing (and...
Engage Barrie
- 4 days ago
- 4 min
BHHJN on Proposed Berczy Park Eviction - Call to Action
Another reminder that the proposed eviction would be in violation of the Ontario Superior Court's ruling, calling on the City to take...
Engage Barrie
- 5 days ago
- 6 min
Community Legal Clinic Reminds City of Law Re: Evicting Encampments
The Community Legal Clinic of York Region has once again sent a letter to the City of Barrie, reminding them of the laws around evicting...
Brandon Amyot
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
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...
Christine Nayler
- Aug 24
- 2 min
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.
Accountability Team
- Aug 9
- 3 min
Affordability Committee – Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 6pm
public meetings for properties in wards 2, 5 & 7, and recruiting a Heritage Planner Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK28...
Accountability Team
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, June 17, 2024, 4pm
the Accessibility Plan, a Public Consultation Survey, and the Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Affordability Committee – Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 6pm
public meetings for a new Heritage Community Improvement Plan and for affordable housing at 20 Rose Street, and a presentation from the...
Accountability Team
- May 25
- 1 min
Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, May 27, 2024, 4pm
helping seniors age in place, changes to public transit Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1190173&GUID=564EB688-6FEB-...
Accountability Team
- May 25
- 3 min
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...
Engage Barrie
- May 7
- 1 min
Policy Brief: Barrie's Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
The Public Meeting to gather feedback on the Draft CIP is at Affordability Committee May 8 Our partners at the Simcoe County Greenbelt...
Accountability Team
- May 4
- 9 min
General Committee – Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7pm
putting off discussion on the Strategic Plan KPIs further (including the failure to approve or produce any affordable housing units),...
Accountability Team
- May 4
- 2 min
Affordability Committee – Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6pm
Public Meeting for a proposed subdivision at 750 Lockhart Road (Ward 10), Public Meeting about the new Community Improvement Plan Watch...
Accountability Team
- May 4
- 3 min
Circulation List for May 8, 2024
adjusting the new Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Plan, making room for cyclists, artists announced for traffic cabinet wraps...
Engage Barrie
- Apr 22
- 1 min
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Housing Affordability
Barrie is in the process of creating a revised Housing Community Improvement Plan, with a goal of ensuring 15-20% of all new housing is...
Accountability Team
- Apr 19
- 1 min
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – TUESDAY, April 23, 2024, 6pm
***Note the reschedule!*** Open Delegation from Theatre By the Bay, Strategic Plan KPIs, and the Internal Audit for Q1 Watch Online: ...
Christine Nayler
- Apr 6
- 2 min
March to End Homelessness - Saturday, May 25, 10am
As part of a province-wide day of action and solidarity, Ryan's Hope is organizing the Barrie March to End Homelessness...
Accountability Team
- Feb 24
- 8 min
General Committee – Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 7pm
regulating short term rentals, funding the Sadlon Arena expansion, moving forward on the old Fairgrounds CIHA, and lots more - a packed...
Accountability Team
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Circulation List for February 21, 2024
disappointing KPIs for Affordable Housing Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1171633&GUID=8A000F05-511D...
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