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Accountability Team

Dec 21, 20242 min read

City Meetings

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...

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, November 18, 2024, 4pm

Accountability Team

Nov 15, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, November 18, 2024, 4pm

results of the Age and Accessibility Survey Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1211204&GUID=F50C2C2A-C0CA-42AB-AD1F-1...

Petition: Oppose the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Clear Encampments

Engage Barrie

Nov 1, 20242 min read

Affordable Housing / Homelessness

Petition: Oppose the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Clear Encampments

Harm reduction worker and housing advocate Diana Chan McNally has created this petition at Change.org Link to Petition wording is...

Solidarity Sleep Out - Wednesday, November 13

Christine Nayler

Oct 26, 20242 min read

Events

Solidarity Sleep Out - Wednesday, November 13

Ryan's Hope hosts a Silent Protest and Solidarity Sleep-Out at City Hall, to address the growing housing and homelessness crisis facing...

Housing Solves Homelessness! Rally - Wednesday, November 13, 6:30pm

Christine Nayler

Oct 26, 20243 min read

Events

Housing Solves Homelessness! Rally - Wednesday, November 13, 6:30pm

Ryan's Hope , the Barrie Encampment Support Network and Moms Stop the Harm rally to call on City Council to ensure everyone in our...

Barrie Riders Rally - Wednesday, October 30, 5pm

Engage Barrie

Oct 24, 20242 min read

Events

Barrie Riders Rally - Wednesday, October 30, 5pm

Barrie Riders rally to demand accessible, affordable, reliable and safe public transit Posted on behalf of our partners at Barrie Riders...

Accountability Team

Oct 12, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for October 16, 2024

Thanksgiving Day service changes, Dunlop St. W. closure, Family FrightFest Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail....

Affordability Committee – Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 6pm

Accountability Team

Aug 9, 20243 min read

City Meetings

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...

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, June 17, 2024, 4pm

Accountability Team

Jun 14, 20241 min read

City Meetings

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: ...

Randy Greengrass

Apr 27, 20242 min read

Public Transit

Bus Changes

Contributing Member Randy Greengrass expresses some of the frustrations we've been hearing from other residents about the City's new...

Accountability Team

Apr 19, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for April 23, 2024

update on the new transit terminal and downtown mini-hub Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1170418&GUI...

Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 5pm

Accountability Team

Apr 12, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 5pm

an open delegation on the results of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, making school board facilities available to the...

CANCELLED: Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, April 15, 2024, 4pm

Accountability Team

Apr 12, 20241 min read

City Meetings

CANCELLED: Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, April 15, 2024, 4pm

this meeting has been CANCELLED – no reason shared with public Agenda: not yet available Meeting Location: Sir Robert Barrie Room...

POSTPONED - Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 6pm

Accountability Team

Mar 22, 20241 min read

City Meetings

POSTPONED - Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 6pm

an open delegation on the results of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, making public transit more affordable for seniors and...

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, March 20, 2024, 4pm

Accountability Team

Mar 15, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, March 20, 2024, 4pm

a presentation on Barrie Transit, Innisfil's "Breaking Down Barriers" Awareness Program Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, February 26, 2024, 4pm

Accountability Team

Feb 23, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, February 26, 2024, 4pm

an update on Barrie Transit and Bus Stops, and how to inform residents without newspapers Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?...

Accountability Team

Feb 23, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for February 28, 2024

updates on 2023 developments and construction, spring programming and summer camps, details on the fireworks consultation Circulation...

City Council - Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 7pm

Accountability Team

Nov 18, 20236 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 7pm

transit changes, reviewing Advisory Committees, zoning amendments in Ward 7, selling the City's shares in the Lake Simcoe Regional...

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 5pm

Accountability Team

Nov 18, 20234 min read

City Meetings

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 5pm

a presentation on the 2024 City Services Operating Budget and Capital Plan, reconstructing the Painswick Park parking lot, and getting...

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, November 20, 2023, 4pm

Accountability Team

Nov 17, 20231 min read

City Meetings

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, November 20, 2023, 4pm

appointment of the Vice-Chair, and a presentation on the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M...

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