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"Just One Person" can make a difference!
All it takes is a vision and some initiative to get your ideas heard. Tannis McCarthy is a Barrie resident who is concerned about...
Engage Barrie
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee – Thursday, June 8, 2023, 5:30pm
A presentation on Active Transportation Planning and Implementation, a Climate Change Mitigation update, the Private Tree Bylaw and Bike...
Accountability Team
Jun 3, 20231 min read
City Council - Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 7:30pm
Recognizing the Barrie Colts, plus presentations on Public Health in Simcoe Muskoka, the Housing Needs Assessment and Affordable Housing...
Accountability Team
Jun 3, 20235 min read
Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 3pm
The new Barrie Transit Network, Waterfront Strategic Plan, and Facilities, Parks and Recreation Asset Management Plan. Also,...
Accountability Team
May 27, 20232 min read
EBO Response to Direct Motion Without Notice addressing Homelessness
Open Letter to Barrie City Council Mayor Nuttall, Councillors, CAO Prowse, We are writing in response to last Wednesday’s Direct Motion...
Engage Barrie
May 25, 20239 min read
Rally to Stop The War On The Poor – May 31
Join the Barrie Homelessness and Housing Justice Network (BHHJN) and community partners on Wednesday, May 31, 6:45pm outside City Hall...
Engage Barrie
May 23, 20231 min read
CBC Ontario Morning – Barrie's homelessness strategy draws criticism
Keenan Aylwin, former Barrie Councillor (and EBO member) speaks with host Ramraajh Sharvendiran Aired May 19, 2023 – Ontario Morning, CBC...
Engage Barrie
May 18, 20231 min read
Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, May 18, 2023, 9am
Agenda: not yet available Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/@BarriePoliceService (direct link not yet available)
Accountability Team
May 12, 20231 min read
City Council - Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 7pm
A direct motion to extend the lease of the Sadlon Centre for the owners of the Barrie Colts, plus a presentation from a local business...
Accountability Team
May 12, 20233 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7pm
A Public Meeting on the proposed Development Charge Bylaw, the Rotary Club of Barrie COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Garden in Sunnidale...
Accountability Team
May 5, 20232 min read
Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 6pm
Including bringing in the School Boards to discuss safety in school zones Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zMfgpp6d8Y...
Accountability Team
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Circulation List for May 3, 2023
Annual Reports from the Wastewater Operations Branch, and seniors will be able to ride Barrie Transit free on Tuesdays, starting June 1...
Accountability Team
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, April 20, 2023, 9am
Minutes: https://www.barriepolice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/April-Open-Board-Package-Updated.pdf Watch Again: ...
Accountability Team
Apr 15, 20231 min read
Circulation List for April 5, 2023
Please note, the City is seeking feedback on the first draft of the new Zoning Bylaw, as well as on the name of the new Allandale...
Accountability Team
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 5pm
Featuring a presentation on "Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Department 101" Engage's Follow-up: coming soon! Minutes: not yet...
Accountability Team
Mar 16, 20231 min read
Circulation List for March 22, 2023
Please note, the City is inviting applications for the 2023 Recreation and Sport Community Grant Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Mar 16, 20233 min read
Deputation re: 2023 Police Services Budget
Transcription of the deputation by Michael Speers to Barrie City Council on March 8, 2023 Michael Speers, Contributing Member Mayor...
Michael Speers
Mar 9, 20234 min read
City Council - Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7pm (or immediately following General Committee)
Including deputations on the Service Partners' budget requests Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/live/_qSHRgBFed0?feature=share...
Accountability Team
Mar 2, 20236 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 7pm
A packed agenda tonight! Including the 2022 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Report, and the 2022 Drinking Water Report. Engage's...
Accountability Team
Feb 24, 20235 min read
Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 4:30pm
Featuring a presentation on "Enforcement Services 101". Plus opening schools for after school and weekend programming, reviewing the...
Accountability Team
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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