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Aug 19, 20222 min read

Who's Running, Who's Winning?

With four candidates slipping in before the 2pm deadline, the nominations period for Election 2022 is now closed, as is our "If you don't...

FREE Training: How to Run for Municipal Office

Engage Barrie

Aug 13, 20222 min read

Election - Municipal

FREE Training: How to Run for Municipal Office

Our friends at PoliticsNOW have put together three live virtual training sessions, to help you run for office and win your election. WHO:...

If You Don't Run, WHO WINS? - Aug.12 update

Engage Barrie

Aug 12, 20223 min read

Election - Municipal

If You Don't Run, WHO WINS? - Aug.12 update

As of 2pm this afternoon, there is only ONE WEEK left until nominations close for the 2022 Municipal Elections. We're excited to report...

Engage Barrie

Aug 5, 20223 min read

Election - Municipal

If You Don't Run, WHO WINS?

August 12 update now at https://www.engagebarrie.org/post/if-you-don-t-run-who-wins-aug-12-update As of 2pm this afternoon, there are...

Ready to Run: Women in Politics – Thursday, August 11

Engage Barrie

Aug 3, 20223 min read

Events

Ready to Run: Women in Politics – Thursday, August 11

Our friends at the Women's Advocacy Council have just announced this event for women looking to run in the municipal election. Quick...

Two FREE Workshops coming up for candidates!

Engage Barrie

Jun 29, 20221 min read

Election - Municipal

Two FREE Workshops coming up for candidates!

The Equal Voice Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to improving gender representation in Canadian politics. They work to...

City Council – Monday, June 20, 2022, 7pm

Accountability Team

Jun 15, 20226 min read

City Meetings

City Council – Monday, June 20, 2022, 7pm

The item many Engagers will want to watch is the 2021 Annual Report from the Integrity Commissioner – sounds like she's been kept quite...

General Committee #2 - Monday, June 13, 2022, 7pm

Accountability Team

Jun 9, 20224 min read

City Meetings

General Committee #2 - Monday, June 13, 2022, 7pm

Overnight waterfront parking, speed cameras in school zones, and other traffic-related items. Entering into a Service Level Agreement...

Accessibility Advisory Committee – Thursday, June 9, 2022, 4pm

Accountability Team

Jun 3, 20221 min read

City Meetings

Accessibility Advisory Committee – Thursday, June 9, 2022, 4pm

Including presentations on the Specialized Transit Passenger Portal, and the Barrie Arts Awards. Also discussions of adult change tables...

Elections Meeting – Wednesday, June 1, 5:30pm

Engage Barrie

May 24, 20222 min read

Engage Meetings

Elections Meeting – Wednesday, June 1, 5:30pm

We've also made some changes to who may access these meetings – please read on for details!!! Date: Wednesday, June 1, 5:30pm Meeting...

Elections Meeting RE-SCHEDULED to Wednesday, May 18, 5:30pm

Engage Barrie

May 10, 20222 min read

Engage Meetings

Elections Meeting RE-SCHEDULED to Wednesday, May 18, 5:30pm

We've also made some changes to who may access these meetings – please read on for details!!! Re-scheduled!!! Because we figured some...

Join Us! Elections Committee Wednesday, May 4, 5:30pm

Engage Barrie

Apr 26, 20221 min read

Engage Meetings

Join Us! Elections Committee Wednesday, May 4, 5:30pm

May the Fourth Be With Us! (Sorry, had to be done...) Nominations are opening Monday the 2nd for the Municipal Election – election...

Town and Gown Committee – Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 10am

Accountability Team

Apr 23, 20221 min read

City Meetings

Town and Gown Committee – Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 10am

Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=908730&GUID=0AC81934-B966-45FC-809B-772C4FA18684 Watch Again: ...

Our Municipal Elections Pages Have Launched!

Engage Barrie

Apr 22, 20221 min read

Election - Municipal

Our Municipal Elections Pages Have Launched!

Election Season is almost upon us, and we're putting together a set of pages on our website to help everyone navigate through everything...

Engage Barrie

Apr 20, 20221 min read

Election - Municipal

Municipal Election Info Sessions

The Nomination Period for the Municipal Election will open soon (May 2 - August 19), and the City is providing two Information Sessions...

Join Us! Elections Committee Thursday, April 21, 5:30pm

Engage Barrie

Apr 13, 20221 min read

Engage Meetings

Join Us! Elections Committee Thursday, April 21, 5:30pm

We're meeting virtual-only again this month – stay healthy, everyone! More planning for the upcoming election campaigns – including...

Join Us! Elections Committee meets Wednesday, April 6, 5:30pm

Engage Barrie

Mar 29, 20221 min read

Engage Meetings

Join Us! Elections Committee meets Wednesday, April 6, 5:30pm

We're meeting virtual-only again this month – stay healthy, everyone! More planning for the upcoming election campaigns – including...

CANCELLED: Thursday's Election Committee Meeting

Engage Barrie

Mar 10, 20221 min read

Engage Member Info

CANCELLED: Thursday's Election Committee Meeting

Due to March Break, our regularly-scheduled Election Committee meeting for Thursday, March 17 is cancelled. Our next one will be...

Elections 2022 meeting, Wednesday, March 2, 5:30pm

Engage Barrie

Feb 23, 20221 min read

Engage Member Info

Elections 2022 meeting, Wednesday, March 2, 5:30pm

Hello Engagers! After the announcements of this week, it appears that election season is upon us! Quick reminder that our next "Elections...

Elections 2022 meeting, Thursday, February 17, 5:30pm

Engage Barrie

Feb 15, 20221 min read

Engage Member Info

Elections 2022 meeting, Thursday, February 17, 5:30pm

Our first of this year's semi-monthly meetings in preparation for the Municipal Election. Hello Engagers! As previously announced, the...

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