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Vigil of Hope and Remembrance – August 31, 2024 (International Overdose Awareness Day)

Engage Barrie

Jul 262 min read

Events

Vigil of Hope and Remembrance – August 31, 2024 (International Overdose Awareness Day)

A community meal and candlelight vigil, recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day

Accountability Team

Jul 132 min read

Council Summary

Circulation List for July 17, 2024

third party now investigating the waterfront sports field, growing call on the province to act on the family physician crisis Circulation...

Accountability Team

Jun 142 min read

Council Summary

Circulation List for June 19, 2024

Bill 185's implications on Development Charges, a Barrie Transit pilot program for high school students, an update on the Community...

Ontario Health Coalition Public Hearing - Tuesday, 1:30pm

Engage Barrie

Jun 93 min read

Events

Ontario Health Coalition Public Hearing - Tuesday, 1:30pm

Part of province-wide hearings to develop recommendations for the future of our local hospitals. As an EBO Board member and former member...

Community Safety and Well-being Committee concerns

Christine Nayler

Jun 33 min read

Public Safety

Community Safety and Well-being Committee concerns

If this committee is to live up to its purpose and mandate then there needs to be representation from... people with lived experience

Concerns About the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Committee Structure

Brandon Amyot

Jun 34 min read

Public Safety

Concerns About the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Committee Structure

Only working with those with lived experience, and a diverse range of experiences, can Barrie move forward in a good way for all.

Support. Don't Punish. - Global Day of Action, June 26

Engage Barrie

May 312 min read

Events

Support. Don't Punish. - Global Day of Action, June 26

A Global Day of action to end the "war on drugs", and build sustainable alternatives that uphold rights and dignity.

Accountability Team

May 253 min read

Council Summary

Circulation List for May 29, 2024

more information on the Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee, Barrie Fire & Emergency Service's 2023 Annual Report, lots...

Rise Up! - Rally to Save Public Health Care, May 30

Engage Barrie

May 141 min read

Events

Rise Up! - Rally to Save Public Health Care, May 30

Posted on behalf of our partners at the Ontario Health Coalition / Simcoe Health Coalition Tell the Ford government to stop the...

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