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Engage Barrie
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Send Your Letter: Homelessness is a Crisis, Not a Crime
The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has put together this letter to your MPP and City Council Link to Letter introduction and...
Engage Barrie
Nov 2, 20242 min read
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...
Christine Nayler
Oct 26, 20242 min read
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...
Accountability Team
Sep 27, 20244 min read
Circulation List for October 2, 2024
Small Business Centre agreement extended two years, update to Community Design Plans for Bayfield and Wellington Streets, new Fire Chief,...
Engage Barrie
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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...
Christine Nayler
Sep 8, 20242 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...
Christine Nayler
Sep 7, 20244 min read
Berczy Park Illegal Eviction Halted - Response to Those Upset
The City gave notice that they would be evicting the members of the encampment at Berczy Park on Friday, despite already knowing (and...
Engage Barrie
Sep 5, 20244 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, 20246 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...
Brandon Amyot
Sep 3, 20241 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...
Christine Nayler
Aug 24, 20242 min read
Solidarity Sleep Out - Saturday, August 31, 2024, 8pm, City Hall
Bring a tent and spend the night sleeping out in solidarity with your neighbours, or bring a chair and sit for a few hours with Ryan's Hope.
Accountability Team
Mar 30, 20241 min read
Circulation List for April 3, 2024
upcoming job fairs, and changes to City services over the Easter weekend Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.asp...
Accountability Team
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Community Safety Committee – Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 6pm - Public Meeting: HOMELESSNESS
This is "The Biggie" – the Public Meeting to discuss the anti-homeless motion and bills brought forward this spring. Please consider...
Engage Barrie
Jul 7, 202316 min read
Fact-Checking City & Council Communications re: "Homelessness" Motion & Bills
We made note of some incorrect information stated in the June 21 Council meeting, at which the controversial Bills 67 & 68 (the...
Engage Barrie
May 26, 20239 min read
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...
Accountability Team
May 12, 20232 min read
Circulation List for May 17, 2023
Urban Design Guidelines, National Indigenous History Month, Seniors' Month, and more! Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Meet...
Michael Speers
Mar 9, 20234 min read
Deputation re: 2023 Police Services Budget
Transcription of the deputation by Michael Speers to Barrie City Council on March 8, 2023 Michael Speers, Contributing Member Mayor...
Accountability Team
Feb 23, 20232 min read
Circulation List for March 1, 2023
City is seeking artistic proposals. March is ItStarts Month, and March 8 is International Women's Day Circulation List: ...
Engage Barrie
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Barrie's Budget Allocator Tool is back
Have your say about the City's spending priorities. The City's Budget Allocator Tool is back – residents are encouraged to show Council...
Engage Barrie
Nov 27, 20221 min read
Bill 23 – Lake Simcoe Water Walk, Wednesday, November 30
Sharing on behalf of our partners at Just Recovery Simcoe, and the Barrie Native Friendship Centre. Zhoonyaa Gaaming Lake Simcoe Water...
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