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Let's Look at the Numbers: Barrie's Housing Crisis

Sep 8, 20242 min read

Let's Look at the Numbers: Barrie's Housing Crisis

Christine Nayler takes us through the numbers of the current shelter situation, and describes how this lack of shelter space (let alone...

Barrie Police Services Board, Special Budget Meeting - Thursday, September 12, 2024, 8am (*note earlier start)

Accountability Team

Sep 5, 20241 min read

City Partners

Barrie Police Services Board, Special Budget Meeting - Thursday, September 12, 2024, 8am (*note earlier start)

presenting the BPS 2025 Operational and Capital Budget Agenda: https://www.barriepolice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Special-Budget-Me...

BHHJN on Proposed Berczy Park Eviction - Call to Action

Engage Barrie

Sep 4, 20244 min read

Affordable Housing / Homelessness

BHHJN on Proposed Berczy Park Eviction - Call to Action

Another reminder that the proposed eviction would be in violation of the Ontario Superior Court's ruling, calling on the City to take...

Community Legal Clinic Reminds City of Law Re: Evicting Encampments

Engage Barrie

Sep 3, 20246 min read

Affordable Housing / Homelessness

Community Legal Clinic Reminds City of Law Re: Evicting Encampments

The Community Legal Clinic of York Region has once again sent a letter to the City of Barrie, reminding them of the laws around evicting...

Call to Action - Protect Berczy Park Encampment

Brandon Amyot

Sep 2, 20241 min read

Affordable Housing / Homelessness

Call to Action - Protect Berczy Park Encampment

the City of Barrie is once again threatening to illegally evict an encampment - witnesses are requested (Edited to add: the eviction did...

Government of Ontario Plan Will Lead to More Preventable Drug Poisoning Deaths

Engage Barrie

Aug 25, 20242 min read

Harm Reduction / SCS / CTS

Government of Ontario Plan Will Lead to More Preventable Drug Poisoning Deaths

Years of research and documentation show that supervised consumption sites have a wide range of benefits - not only preventing deaths.

Accountability Team

Aug 23, 20243 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for August 28, 2024

City seeking feedback on Marshall Green report, nominations open for Ontario Senior Achievement Award, and the September Events Calendar...

SCS Closures: A death sentence that will lead to unsafe communities and higher costs

Engage Barrie

Aug 21, 20241 min read

Harm Reduction / SCS / CTS

SCS Closures: A death sentence that will lead to unsafe communities and higher costs

The province's announced closure of Supervised Consumption Sites will cost lives, make our communities less safe, & health care more costly.

City Council - Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 8pm (or immediately following General Committee)

Accountability Team

Aug 9, 20242 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 8pm (or immediately following General Committee)

finalizing the decisions made at General Committee earlier that evening Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW5fh147hFQ...

Accountability Team

Aug 8, 20243 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for August 14, 2024

changes to the Ontario Building Code, end of beach season, fall programming, and protecting our drinking water ***UPDATED with Marshall...

For the Love of Water - Sunday, Aug.11, 1-4pm

Engage Barrie

Aug 7, 20242 min read

Events

For the Love of Water - Sunday, Aug.11, 1-4pm

Lovers of Water! Join Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition, Wellington Water Watchers and the Wilderness Committee for a community day and press...

Accountability Team

Aug 2, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for August 7, 2024

changes to Official Plan, proposed Administrative Penalty Program Bylaw, Ontario's physician shortage, Civic Holiday services Circulation...

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

Engage Barrie

Jul 26, 20242 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 26, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for July 31, 2024

Bayview Drive detour changing July 30, general correspondence Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=120717...

Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Committee – Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 2:00pm

Accountability Team

Jul 19, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Committee – Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 2:00pm

the inaugural meeting of this planning committee Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1214132&GUID=DB6004E0-C9D9-4A77-...

Accountability Team

Jul 18, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for July 24, 2024

August events calendar Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1207170&GUID=8A3192EE-691D-40E2-9007-DD47D15...

Accountability Team

Jul 13, 20242 min read

City Meetings

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

Jul 5, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for July 10, 2024

free summer activities for children and youth Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1207168&GUID=8F15716F-...

Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, June 20, 2024, 8am (*note earlier start)

Accountability Team

Jun 16, 20241 min read

City Partners

Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, June 20, 2024, 8am (*note earlier start)

deputations on the 2025 Police budget, appointments of new auxiliary and special constable members, a presentation on bail reform Agenda:...

City Council - Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 7pm

Accountability Team

Jun 15, 202410 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 7pm

a Barrie Transit pilot program for high school students, adding a representative from the Catholic School Board to the Community Safety...

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