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...
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Engage Barrie
Sep 151 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
Aug 242 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.
Engage Barrie
Jul 262 min read
Vigil of Hope and Remembrance – August 31, 2024 (International Overdose Awareness Day)
A community meal and candlelight vigil, recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day
Brandon Amyot
Jun 162 min read
Women's Strike Barrie - June 24
Fighting for reproductive justice, justice for MMIWG2, and against intimate partner violence and gender-based violence
Engage Barrie
May 141 min read
Happy Rainbow Week of Action!
May 11 - 17 is the National Rainbow Week of Action, for a more free and equal Canada Sign the Pledge • Write your MP • Join the Rally...
Accountability Team
May 43 min read
Circulation List for May 8, 2024
adjusting the new Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Plan, making room for cyclists, artists announced for traffic cabinet wraps...
Brandon Amyot
Apr 251 min read
Rally for Rainbow Equality – Simcoe County
Join us in this rally to support the rights and freedoms of 2SLGBTQIA+ and commit to a more free and equal community for all! Rally...
Accountability Team
Mar 301 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
Mar 21 min read
Circulation List for March 6, 2024
The ItStarts campaign, a temporary art installation with the Rotary Club, Heritage Week Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Me...
Accountability Team
Feb 232 min read
Circulation List for February 28, 2024
updates on 2023 developments and construction, spring programming and summer camps, details on the fireworks consultation Circulation...
Accountability Team
Feb 171 min read
Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, February 22, 2024, 9am
EDI and other updates Agenda: https://www.barriepolice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024.01-Board-Package-Barrie-Police-Services-Board....
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 6, 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...
Accountability Team
Jun 9, 20233 min read
Circulation List for June 14, 2023
Revisions to the Strategic Priorities' KPIs, Barrie Fire & Emergency Service's 2022 Annual Report, plans for rehabilitating the Rainbow...
Accountability Team
May 27, 20232 min read
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...
Engage Barrie
May 25, 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, 20233 min read
City Council - Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 7pm
A direct motion to extend the lease of the Sadlon Centre for the owners of the Barrie Colts, plus a presentation from a local business...
Accountability Team
May 5, 20231 min read
General Committee – Monday, May 8, 2023, 6pm
This meeting is for confidential training, and won't be open to the public Watch Online: not available Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Circulation List for April 26, 2023
Some residents have gotten engaged with a petition to the City to complete the promised park next to Painswick Library Circulation List: ...
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