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Accountability Team
Jan 102 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 6pm
presentation on the Ward Boundary Review, office space for Sea Cadets, requiring in-person presentations, committee changes, allowing...
Accountability Team
Jan 22 min read
Circulation List for January 8, 2025
waterfront tree update, try out a City fitness centre for free Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1254...
Accountability Team
Dec 21, 20242 min read
Circulation List for December 24, 2024
RVH ER doctors plead for warming centres, Barrie Transit invites feedback on route changes, applications open for the Arts and Culture...
Accountability Team
Dec 13, 20241 min read
Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, December 19, 2024, 8am (*note earlier start)
several regular updates Agenda: https://www.barriepolice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Public-Board-Package-Website-December-19-2024-.p...
Accountability Team
Dec 13, 20241 min read
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Committee – Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 2:00pm
proposed survey questions, and proposed stakeholder engagement list Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1252391&GUID=A...
Accountability Team
Dec 13, 20241 min read
Circulation List for December 18, 2024
Downtown waste collection changes, January events calendar Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1208334&...
Accountability Team
Dec 6, 20243 min read
Circulation List for December 11, 2024
results of the Business and Employer Data Survey, Crimestoppers funding request, new Concierge Programs for developers and businesses...
Engage Barrie
Dec 6, 20241 min read
Open Letter Calling on Ontario Legislature to Prioritize and Pass Bill 173: Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024
On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, and the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre, we...
Accountability Team
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Circulation List for November 27, 2024
2025 Interim Tax billing, City of Hamilton joins call on province to cooperate with the Canadian government for homelessness initiative...
Accountability Team
Nov 18, 20241 min read
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority - Friday, November 22, 2024, 9am
Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy, Natural Hazard Infrastructure Operational Plan, Ice Management Plan Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
Nov 18, 20241 min read
Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, November 21, 2024, 8am (*note earlier start)
CANCELLED due to lack of quorum, and rescheduled to December 4 Budget Variance report, additions to 2025 Budget Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
Nov 18, 20248 min read
City Council - Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7pm
deputations on the zoning amendment application for 19 Dundonald Street, a pilot patio program for Flying Monkeys Brewery Minutes: not...
Accountability Team
Nov 15, 20241 min read
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Committee – Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 2:00pm
new consultant introductions and proposal Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1234358&GUID=9603379D-A3C4-49E4-9539-D14...
Accountability Team
Nov 8, 20245 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 7pm
Value For Money Service Audit for the Municipal Services Management Agreement with the County, Parks Strategic Plan update, zoning...
Accountability Team
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Circulation List for November 13, 2024
new Administrative Penalties Program to be implemented, Bright Futures Barrie Grant applications open, new Medical Priority Dispatch...
Engage Barrie
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Send Your Letter: Homelessness is a Crisis, Not a Crime
The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has put together this letter to your MPP and City Council Link to Letter introduction and...
Engage Barrie
Nov 2, 20242 min read
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...
Accountability Team
Nov 1, 20243 min read
Circulation List for November 6, 2024
Barrie Arts Awards, Remembrance Day, This Month In Barrie Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1208315&G...
Engage Barrie
Oct 31, 20241 min read
Transportation Master Plan - Public Information Centre No.1 - November 14
The City is updating the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) - a detailed, long-term planning document that provides details on how the City...
Christine Nayler
Oct 26, 20242 min read
Solidarity Sleep Out - Wednesday, November 13
Ryan's Hope hosts a Silent Protest and Solidarity Sleep-Out at City Hall, to address the growing housing and homelessness crisis facing...
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