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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...

United Way of Simcoe Muskoka takes a stand with "The Women of Simcoe Say No"

Brian Shelley

Sep 21, 20221 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...

Barrie Advance: 'Women of Simcoe Say No' protest to push for anti-harassment, anti-violence...

Sep 15, 20221 min read

In the Media

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...

The Women of Simcoe Say No – collective advocacy for Bill 5

Sep 14, 20224 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...

Women of Simcoe Say No – Rally at Barrie City Hall, September 21 (new date!)

Sep 4, 20223 min read

Events

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...

Aug 17, 20221 min read

City Meetings

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...

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

Aug 12, 20223 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...

Aug 5, 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...

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

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!

Jun 29, 20221 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...

City Council – Monday, April 11, 2022, 7pm

Apr 6, 20229 min read

City Meetings

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...

Council Follow-up, week of April 4, 2022

Apr 5, 20225 min read

Council Follow-up

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,...

Council Follow-up, week of March 28, 2022

Mar 29, 20229 min read

Council Follow-up

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...

Stopping Sexual Violence in the Workplace

Mar 28, 20226 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...

Bill 10, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022

Mar 9, 20221 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...

Council Follow-up, week of February 28, 2022

Mar 2, 20223 min read

Council Follow-up

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...

Pints and Politics (Virtual) this Sunday!

Jan 28, 20221 min read

Events

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,...

Eleanor A

Nov 3, 20213 min read

In the Media

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...

Survey: Strengthening accountability for municipal council members

Jun 22, 20211 min read

Diversity & Equity

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...

Alyssa Wright

Jun 13, 20214 min read