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Engage Barrie
4 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...
Engage Barrie
6 days ago2 min read
City invites feedback on North Shore Trail improvements
City Media Release, March 3: Residents invited to share feedback on North Shore Trail improvements This month, the City of Barrie...
Accountability Team
Feb 283 min read
Circulation List for March 5, 2025
staff memo on Joint Land Needs Assessment, City seeks feedback on North Shore Trail Improvements, ITSTARTS Month Circulation List: ...
Engage Barrie
Jan 231 min read
City Seeking Feedback for Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
The City has put out a survey, to help refresh the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan . The survey will be open until February 5. To...
Accountability Team
Jan 231 min read
Circulation List for January 29, 2025
City seeks input on Community Safety and Well-being Plan Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1254939&GU...
Accountability Team
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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...
Accountability Team
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Public Meeting: New Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw - Affordability Committee – Thursday, November 14, 2024, 6pm
rescheduled due to a power outage last month - have your say! Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzU8GzwwBnA Agenda: ...
Engage Barrie
Oct 31, 20241 min read
Transportation Master Plan - Public Information Centre No.1 - November 14
The City is updating the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) - a detailed, long-term planning document that provides details on how the City...
Accountability Team
Oct 19, 20242 min read
Affordability Committee – Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 6pm
Public Meeting for a gas station in Ward 9, Heritage Barrie recommendations Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB4e0fi61W4...
Accountability Team
Oct 12, 20242 min read
Circulation List for October 16, 2024
Thanksgiving Day service changes, Dunlop St. W. closure, Family FrightFest Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail....
Accountability Team
Oct 4, 20241 min read
Circulation List for October 9, 2024
2025 Budget Engagement Campaign launched, Battery Collection Week, expanding the Ontario Deposit Return Program Circulation List: ...
Engage Barrie
Oct 4, 20242 min read
City's 2025 Budget Survey now open until October 21
City invites public engagement on priorities for 2025 budget Once again, the City of Barrie is inviting the public to participate in the...
Accountability Team
Sep 27, 20241 min read
CANCELLED: Public Meeting: New Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw - Affordability Committee – Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 6pm
This meeting was CANCELLED due to a power outage at City Hall. Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7kVY-vi9Bs Agenda: ...
Brandon Amyot
Sep 23, 20243 min read
Barrie's Park Safety Survey: Fair or Flawed?
Contributing Member Brandon Rhéal Amyot raises concerns about the design and inherent bias of the City's latest survey. Posted by Brandon...
Accountability Team
Sep 20, 20243 min read
Circulation List for September 25, 2024
consultation on south shore and waterfront, updates on events and the transit terminal, business proposal for racquetsports centre,...
Accountability Team
Aug 30, 20242 min read
Circulation List for September 4, 2024
feedback requested for Barrie's new Zoning Bylaw, feedback also requested for a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for County Road...
Accountability Team
Aug 23, 20243 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...
Engage Barrie
Aug 23, 20241 min read
City Now Seeking Feedback on the Southshore
After receiving the Marshall Green report, "The Southshore, Barrie Sports, and a Revitalized Downtown", the City is NOW agreeing to the...
Accountability Team
Aug 17, 20242 min read
Circulation List for August 21, 2024
a new Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, Heritage Awards nominations Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=12071...
Accountability Team
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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...
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