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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
Jul 7, 202316 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
Jun 9, 20233 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...
Accountability Team
May 27, 20232 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...
Engage Barrie
May 26, 20239 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 12, 20233 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
May 5, 20231 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: ...
Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Happy International Women's Day!
We will be joining the Women & Children's Shelter of Barrie for their International Women's Day March for Equality – starting at City...
Engage Barrie
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Members Meeting - Monday, March 13, 5:30pm
Our next Members Meeting is coming up on Monday, March 13 at 5:30pm, on the digital screen of your choice. These meetings happen via...
Engage Barrie
Mar 6, 20231 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: ...
Accountability Team
Feb 23, 20232 min read
Circulation List for February 1, 2023
A short list this week! Make sure to give your feedback on public art for the future Allandale Transit Mobility Hub. Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Jan 27, 20231 min read
Council Follow-up, week of January 16, 2023
Public Engagement makes a difference! This term's first potential Code violation. And more preparation for the 2023 Budget...
Accountability Team
Jan 20, 20233 min read
Ryan's Hope Breakfast-To-Go Moves Indoors!
submitted by Christine Nayler: We have an exciting announcement to make- Our Breakfast-To-Go program is moving inside as of January 23rd!...
Engage Barrie
Jan 20, 20231 min read
General Committee – Strategic Priorities Session, Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9am
Setting the Strategic Priorities for the next four years! Engage's Follow-up: https://www.engagebarrie.org/post/council-follow-up-week-o...
Accountability Team
Nov 26, 20221 min read
UPlift Black Open House
Our friends at UPlift black are hosting a "Giving Tuesday" Open House, and you're invited! They're also calling for support of their...
Engage Barrie
Nov 24, 20221 min read
Women of Simcoe Say No – Deputation to Orillia City Council
Originally published at www.alyssawright.com As part of The Women of Simcoe Say No (led by Emily McIntosh), many of us are applying to...
Alyssa Wright
Oct 3, 20227 min read
Women of Simcoe Say No – Deputation to New Tecumseth Town Council
Originally published at www.alyssawright.com. As part of The Women of Simcoe Say No (led by Emily McIntosh), many of us are applying to...
Alyssa Wright
Sep 26, 20226 min read
Circulation List for September 21, 2022
Council is back! But we're going to continue publishing the circulation list separately. The Council meeting originally scheduled for...
Accountability Team
Sep 15, 20222 min read
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 12, 20223 min read
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...
Engage Barrie
Aug 5, 20223 min read
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