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Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 3pm

Accountability Team

May 27, 20232 min read

City Meetings

Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 3pm

The new Barrie Transit Network, Waterfront Strategic Plan, and Facilities, Parks and Recreation Asset Management Plan. Also,...

EBO Response to Direct Motion Without Notice addressing Homelessness

Engage Barrie

May 25, 20239 min read

Accountability

EBO Response to Direct Motion Without Notice addressing Homelessness

Open Letter to Barrie City Council Mayor Nuttall, Councillors, CAO Prowse, We are writing in response to last Wednesday’s Direct Motion...

Rally to Stop The War On The Poor – May 31

Engage Barrie

May 23, 20231 min read

Events

Rally to Stop The War On The Poor – May 31

Join the Barrie Homelessness and Housing Justice Network (BHHJN) and community partners on Wednesday, May 31, 6:45pm outside City Hall...

CBC Ontario Morning – Barrie's homelessness strategy draws criticism

Engage Barrie

May 18, 20231 min read

Affordable Housing / Homelessness

CBC Ontario Morning – Barrie's homelessness strategy draws criticism

Keenan Aylwin, former Barrie Councillor (and EBO member) speaks with host Ramraajh Sharvendiran Aired May 19, 2023 – Ontario Morning, CBC...

Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, May 18, 2023, 9am

Accountability Team

May 12, 20231 min read

City Partners

Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, May 18, 2023, 9am

Agenda: not yet available Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/@BarriePoliceService (direct link not yet available)

City Council - Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 7pm

Accountability Team

May 12, 20233 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 7pm

A direct motion to extend the lease of the Sadlon Centre for the owners of the Barrie Colts, plus a presentation from a local business...

General Committee – Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7pm

Accountability Team

May 5, 20232 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7pm

A Public Meeting on the proposed Development Charge Bylaw, the Rotary Club of Barrie COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Garden in Sunnidale...

Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 6pm

Accountability Team

Apr 28, 20231 min read

City Meetings

Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 6pm

Including bringing in the School Boards to discuss safety in school zones Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zMfgpp6d8Y...

Accountability Team

Apr 28, 20231 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for May 3, 2023

Annual Reports from the Wastewater Operations Branch, and seniors will be able to ride Barrie Transit free on Tuesdays, starting June 1...

Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, April 20, 2023, 9am

Accountability Team

Apr 15, 20231 min read

City Partners

Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, April 20, 2023, 9am

Minutes: https://www.barriepolice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/April-Open-Board-Package-Updated.pdf Watch Again: ...

Accountability Team

Mar 31, 20233 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for April 5, 2023

Please note, the City is seeking feedback on the first draft of the new Zoning Bylaw, as well as on the name of the new Allandale...

Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 5pm

Accountability Team

Mar 16, 20231 min read

City Meetings

Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 5pm

Featuring a presentation on "Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Department 101" Engage's Follow-up: coming soon! Minutes: not yet...

Accountability Team

Mar 16, 20233 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for March 22, 2023

Please note, the City is inviting applications for the 2023 Recreation and Sport Community Grant Circulation List: ...

Deputation re: 2023 Police Services Budget

Michael Speers

Mar 9, 20234 min read

Budget & Financials

Deputation re: 2023 Police Services Budget

Transcription of the deputation by Michael Speers to Barrie City Council on March 8, 2023 Michael Speers, Contributing Member Mayor...

City Council - Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7pm (or immediately following General Committee)

Accountability Team

Mar 2, 20236 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7pm (or immediately following General Committee)

Including deputations on the Service Partners' budget requests Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/live/_qSHRgBFed0?feature=share...

General Committee – Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 7pm

Accountability Team

Feb 24, 20235 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 7pm

A packed agenda tonight! Including the 2022 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Report, and the 2022 Drinking Water Report. Engage's...

Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 4:30pm

Accountability Team

Feb 10, 20232 min read

City Meetings

Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 4:30pm

Featuring a presentation on "Enforcement Services 101". Plus opening schools for after school and weekend programming, reviewing the...

General Committee – Thursday, February 9, 2023, 5pm (Budget Day 2)

Accountability Team

Feb 3, 20237 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Thursday, February 9, 2023, 5pm (Budget Day 2)

The second day of 2023 Budget Deliberations – Council will return to the Operations portion of the budget if necessary, and tackle the...

General Committee – Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 7pm (Budget Day 1)

Accountability Team

Feb 2, 202310 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 7pm (Budget Day 1)

The first day of 2023 Budget Deliberations – Council will be focused on the Operations portion of the budget this evening. Engage's...

General Committee – Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 7pm

Accountability Team

Jan 5, 20234 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 7pm

Council is back from the holidays, for what should hopefully be a quick and controversy-less meeting. Engage's Follow-up: ...

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