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Engage Barrie

Jun 19, 20232 min read

Affordable Housing / Homelessness

JHSSM Response to Bills 67 & 68

Our colleagues at the John Howard Society of Simcoe & Muskoka has released a statement of their opposition to the Bylaw amendments. ...

RALLY and SILENT PROTEST: Stop the War on the Poor!

Engage Barrie

Jun 18, 20231 min read

Events

RALLY and SILENT PROTEST: Stop the War on the Poor!

Our colleagues at the Barrie Housing and Homelessness Justice Network are hosting this event, Wednesday (June 21, 6:30pm) before and...

City Council - Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 7:30pm – ACTION REQUESTED

Accountability Team

Jun 18, 202316 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 7:30pm – ACTION REQUESTED

The "homelessness" bylaws are being pushed through at this meeting. Visit https://www.engagebarrie.org/post/concerned-about-new-homeless...

Compliance Audit Committee – Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 10am

Accountability Team

Jun 17, 20231 min read

City Meetings

Compliance Audit Committee – Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 10am

The Clerk's report on one case of over-contribution in the recent Municipal Election Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&I...

Concerned about the new homelessness bylaws? Contact your Councillor here

Engage Barrie

Jun 16, 20231 min read

Affordable Housing / Homelessness

Concerned about the new homelessness bylaws? Contact your Councillor here

We've made it easy for you, with an email template you can customize and send! The bylaws directed by City Council's controversial Motion...

General Committee – Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:30pm

Accountability Team

Jun 10, 202310 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:30pm

Starting the 2024 Budget process, the new Development Charges and Community Benefits Charges policies, as part of a packed Agenda Watch...

City Council - Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 7:30pm

Accountability Team

Jun 3, 20235 min read

City Meetings

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...

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 4pm

Accountability Team

Jun 3, 20232 min read

City Meetings

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 4pm

The introduction of a new Council Fundraising Policy, as well as changes/updates to the management of the Community Projects Fund and the...

Accountability Team

May 27, 20232 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for May 31, 2023

The Financial Statements for the Municipal Election Candidates are in, with two in default. Also, the City is looking for feedback on...

Compliance Audit Committee – Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 10am

Accountability Team

May 26, 20231 min read

City Meetings

Compliance Audit Committee – Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 10am

The Clerk's reports regarding two cases of election over-contribution in the recent Municipal Election Agenda: ...

EBO Response to Direct Motion Without Notice addressing Homelessness

Engage Barrie

May 25, 20239 min read

Accountability

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...

Rally to Stop The War On The Poor – May 31

Engage Barrie

May 23, 20231 min read

Events

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...

CBC Ontario Morning – Barrie's homelessness strategy draws criticism

Engage Barrie

May 18, 20231 min read

Affordable Housing / Homelessness

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...

Compliance Audit Committee – Friday, May 19, 2023, 10am

Accountability Team

May 12, 20231 min read

City Meetings

Compliance Audit Committee – Friday, May 19, 2023, 10am

summary Agenda: not yet available Meeting Location: Sir Robert Barrie Boardroom (please note that the meetings of Advisory Committees...

City Council - Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7pm

Accountability Team

Apr 28, 20237 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7pm

Deputations on Cycling Lane Implementation and the Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal for Essa Road, and a presentation from the Downtown...

Engage Barrie

Apr 25, 20233 min read

Accountability

Establishing a Lobbyist Registry

EBO's Letter to City Council, asking that accountability be required of Councillors as well as Lobbyists Establishing a lobbyist registry...

General Committee – Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 7pm

Accountability Team

Apr 21, 20235 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 7pm

Staff has brought forward a recommendation to establish a Lobbyist Registry, and the 2023 Tax Rates are finalized. Watch Online: ...

City Council - Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 7pm

Accountability Team

Mar 24, 20237 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 7pm

The 2022 Heritage Barrie Awards, and presentations on the Ontario housing market, and the Sadlon Arena Expansion Watch Online: ...

Accountability Team

Mar 23, 20232 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for March 29, 2023

Of note to those following the Stopping Abuse and Harassment by Local Leaders campaign: the "final report" for the Heart Barrie sign...

General Committee – Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 7pm

Accountability Team

Mar 16, 20237 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 7pm

Time to think summer! This meeting includes the 2023 Patio Program, Open Air Dunlop and Business in the Parks, plus amendments to the...

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