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No Space for Hate Solidarity Rally, Friday, September 20
Stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, during the "Million March for Children" Posted on behalf of our friends at STAT - Simcoe...
Engage Barrie
Sep 15, 20241 min read
Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, September 19, 2024, 8am (*note earlier start)
triannual statistics, various updates Agenda: https://www.barriepolice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Public-Board-Package-September-19-...
Accountability Team
Sep 14, 20241 min read
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Committee – Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 2:00pm
Budget and Timelines, Committee Survey Results, Meeting Schedule Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1227994&GUID=DFD...
Accountability Team
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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...
Engage Barrie
Sep 8, 20242 min read
Barrie Police Services Board, Special Budget Meeting - Thursday, September 12, 2024, 8am (*note earlier start)
presenting the BPS 2025 Operational and Capital Budget Agenda: https://www.barriepolice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Special-Budget-Me...
Accountability Team
Sep 5, 20241 min read
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
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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...
Engage Barrie
Sep 3, 20246 min read
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
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
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
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
City Council - Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 8pm (or immediately following General Committee)
finalizing the decisions made at General Committee earlier that evening Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW5fh147hFQ...
Accountability Team
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Circulation List for August 14, 2024
changes to the Ontario Building Code, end of beach season, fall programming, and protecting our drinking water ***UPDATED with Marshall...
Accountability Team
Aug 8, 20243 min read
For the Love of Water - Sunday, Aug.11, 1-4pm
Lovers of Water! Join Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition, Wellington Water Watchers and the Wilderness Committee for a community day and press...
Engage Barrie
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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
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
Circulation List for July 31, 2024
Bayview Drive detour changing July 30, general correspondence Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=120717...
Accountability Team
Jul 26, 20241 min read
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Committee – Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 2:00pm
the inaugural meeting of this planning committee Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1214132&GUID=DB6004E0-C9D9-4A77-...
Accountability Team
Jul 19, 20241 min read
Circulation List for July 24, 2024
August events calendar Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1207170&GUID=8A3192EE-691D-40E2-9007-DD47D15...
Accountability Team
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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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