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Engage Barrie
3 days ago2 min read
City launches Public Consultation to Review Ward Boundaries
The City of Barrie is undergoing a comprehensive review of its ward boundaries. This review aims to help City Council decide whether to...
Accountability Team
6 days ago1 min read
Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 4:30pm (or immediately following the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee meeting)
presentation on new automated waste collection system, presentation on the 2024 Annual Design and Construction report Minutes: not yet...
Accountability Team
6 days ago2 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 4pm
final summary of 2024 Fraud and Wrongdoing Program, 2025 Fraud and Wrongdoing Program work plan, fee increase for Tennis Club Minutes: ...
Accountability Team
Feb 222 min read
Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, February 26, 5pm
Downtown Barrie BIA's Annual Report, Adult School Crossing Guard program, investigating pedestrian safety measures Minutes: not yet...
Accountability Team
Feb 212 min read
Executive Committee – Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 4pm
the first public meeting of what used to be the Mayor's Task Force Minutes: not yet available Watch Online: ...
Accountability Team
Feb 211 min read
Heritage Barrie Committee – February 25, 2025, 6:30pm
Doors Open Barrie, work plan and communication strategy, Farmers Market update Minutes: not yet available Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
Feb 211 min read
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Committee – Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 1:00pm
survey results, consultation summary and insights, strategy considerations Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1256241...
Engage Barrie
Feb 191 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
Ontario Health Coalition says Privatization should be a Top Election Issue
Posted on behalf of our partners at the Ontario Health Coalition For original post, please visit https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/in...
Accountability Team
Feb 161 min read
Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, February 20, 8am
Presentations on triannual statistics and evidence based policing, and Hexagon deployment, new board bylaws Minutes: not yet available...
Accountability Team
Feb 71 min read
Youth Council - Monday, February 10, 2025 - 5:30pm
ChangeTheNow campaign, selecting the Vice-Chair, Councillor Q&A Minutes: Â Â not yet available Agenda: Â Â https://barrie.legistar.com/View....
Accountability Team
Feb 12 min read
Circulation List for February 5, 2025
City stops mailing public notices to neighbours of developments, Family Day activities, Winterfest Circulation List: ...
Engage Barrie
Jan 283 min read
The Province Must Stop the Corporate Takeover of Primary Care
Ontario Health Coalition calls on the Province to commit to funding only non-profit and local health teams without corporate ownership....
Accountability Team
Jan 2311 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 182 min read
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority - Friday, January 24, 2025, 9am
the Conservation Authority's AGM, electing 2025 officers Minutes - End of 2024: http://agenda.nvca.on.ca/2025/10-24-BOD%20(End%20of%202...
Accountability Team
Jan 182 min read
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - Friday, January 24, 2025, 9am
the Conservation Authority's AGM, electing 2025 officers, budget and planning Minutes: not yet available (see highlights ) Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
Jan 171 min read
Barrie Public Library Board - Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7pm
Community Navigator overview, succession management plan, changes to Reserves, various updates Minutes: not yet available Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
Jan 171 min read
Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, January 23, 2025, 8am
Electing the new Chair, Vice Chair and Sub Committee Members, 2024 Community Safety Survey results, various regular updates Minutes: ...
Accountability Team
Jan 177 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 171 min read
CANCELLED: Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 5pm
Cancelled earlier that afternoon, no explanation given publicly Downtown BIA's Annual Report, Adult School Crossing Guard Program not...
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