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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
United Way of Simcoe Muskoka takes a stand with "The Women of Simcoe Say No"
When we work together on important community issues, the results are game-changing. United Ways across Canada are committed in our...
Brian Shelley
Sep 21, 20221 min read
Barrie Advance: 'Women of Simcoe Say No' protest to push for anti-harassment, anti-violence...
Barrie Advance article on Women of Simcoe Say No demonstration on September 21: 'Women of Simcoe Say No' protest to push for...
Engage Barrie
Sep 16, 20221 min read
The Women of Simcoe Say No – collective advocacy for Bill 5
Women of Simcoe Say No media release re: the "Stopping Abuse and Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act" and the demonstration on...
Engage Barrie
Sep 15, 20224 min read
Women of Simcoe Say No – Rally at Barrie City Hall, September 21 (new date!)
Join "Women of Simcoe Say No", to support the "Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act", and ask all Simcoe County Councils do...
Engage Barrie
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Circulation List - August 18
Council is on summer break, but the Circulation List continues to be published weekly. Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Mee...
Accountability Team
Aug 18, 20221 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
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...
Engage Barrie
Aug 3, 20223 min read
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...
Engage Barrie
Jun 30, 20221 min read
City Council – Monday, April 11, 2022, 7pm
Items from the most recent Planning Committee and General Committee reports. Plus an unclear and confusingly-worded direct motion about...
Accountability Team
Apr 7, 20229 min read
Council Follow-up, week of April 4, 2022
Much better than the previous week, but still not stellar. Concerns of staff safety, as well as indications of bullying of Councillors,...
Accountability Team
Apr 6, 20225 min read
Council Follow-up, week of March 28, 2022
Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=937075&GUID=6957472B-F6C1-4CEF-A26C-93439A578E19&Options=info|&Searc...
Accountability Team
Mar 30, 20229 min read
Stopping Sexual Violence in the Workplace
Our statement on the new information brought forward re: the City's Workplace Investigation. (a PDF version available at...
Engage Barrie
Mar 28, 20226 min read
Bill 10, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022
Private Member's Bill by Stephen Blais, motivated in part by Barrie's recent Workplace Investigation. The Private Member's Bill put...
Engage Barrie
Mar 9, 20221 min read
Council Follow-up, week of February 28, 2022
Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=914229&GUID=DFE1D6C2-F6DD-4284-ADB5-6B90DCD3060F&Options=info|&Searc...
Accountability Team
Mar 2, 20223 min read
Pints and Politics (Virtual) this Sunday!
Politics for Women is hosting the first Pints and Politics of 2022 – and the first virtual edition of Pints & Politics this Sunday,...
Engage Barrie
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Council needs more Diverse Voices
https://www.barrietoday.com/letters-to-the-editor/letter-reader-says-barrie-has-significant-work-to-do-when-it-comes-to-local-democracy-4...
Eleanor A
Nov 3, 20213 min read
Survey: Strengthening accountability for municipal council members
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Here's a provincial survey that's near and dear to our hearts: Strengthening Accountability for Municipal...
Engage Barrie
Jun 22, 20211 min read
Deputation re: "Heart Barrie" sign
Good evening, Mayor and Councillors, My name is Alyssa Wright, and I am a musician, educator, writer and performer who made Barrie her...
Alyssa Wright
Jun 14, 20214 min read
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