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Randy Greengrass
Apr 27, 20242 min read
Bus Changes
Contributing Member Randy Greengrass expresses some of the frustrations we've been hearing from other residents about the City's new...
Accountability Team
Apr 26, 20246 min read
City Council - Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 7pm
Deputations on the Bradford Street Corridor Studio Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and ONRoute's Request for Exception from the...
Accountability Team
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Circulation List for May 1, 2024
City seeking public input on the Culture Plan and Public Art Strategy, this summer's License 2 Ride Pass for youth Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20245 min read
General Committee – TUESDAY, April 23, 2024, 7pm
***Note the rescheduled day!*** Kempenfest, EV charging contractor, 2023 financial reports, 2024 tax rates, and administrative charges...
Accountability Team
Apr 19, 20242 min read
Circulation List for April 23, 2024
update on the new transit terminal and downtown mini-hub Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1170418&GUI...
Accountability Team
Apr 12, 20241 min read
Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 5pm
an open delegation on the results of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, making school board facilities available to the...
Accountability Team
Mar 30, 20241 min read
Circulation List for April 3, 2024
upcoming job fairs, and changes to City services over the Easter weekend Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.asp...
Accountability Team
Mar 22, 20241 min read
POSTPONED - Community Safety Committee – Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 6pm
an open delegation on the results of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, making public transit more affordable for seniors and...
Accountability Team
Mar 15, 20241 min read
Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, March 20, 2024, 4pm
a presentation on Barrie Transit, Innisfil's "Breaking Down Barriers" Awareness Program Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
Accountability Team
Mar 15, 20244 min read
Circulation List for March 20, 2024
the upcoming Value for Service review of Barrie's Shared Services Agreement with the County, new Barrie Transit Network launching,...
Accountability Team
Mar 2, 20246 min read
City Council - Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 7pm
the 2024 Heritage Barrie Awards, deputations on the Old Fairgrounds CIHA Order, no public consultation on residential fireworks, and a...
Accountability Team
Feb 24, 20248 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 7pm
regulating short term rentals, funding the Sadlon Arena expansion, moving forward on the old Fairgrounds CIHA, and lots more - a packed...
Accountability Team
Feb 23, 20242 min read
Circulation List for February 28, 2024
updates on 2023 developments and construction, spring programming and summer camps, details on the fireworks consultation Circulation...
Accountability Team
Feb 9, 20241 min read
Circulation List for February 14, 2024
the 2023 Community Improvement Plan summary, Family Day activities, and Barrie Transit fares on HotSpot Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Feb 3, 20241 min read
City Council - Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 8pm (or immediately following General Committee)
confirming the items approved earlier in the evening at General Committee Watch Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ET67__VARs...
Accountability Team
Feb 2, 20245 min read
Circulation List for February 7, 2024
answering questions about the Affordable Housing Strategy, digital Transit Fares, celebrating Black History Month Circulation List: ...
Accountability Team
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Circulation List for January 24, 2024
Updates on the Transit Terminal and winter recreation Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1147919&GUID=3...
Accountability Team
Dec 21, 20234 min read
Circulation List for December 21, 2023
Holiday scheduling, Call to Artists, plus communication from other municipalities regarding the revocation of "Strong Mayor Powers",...
Accountability Team
Nov 18, 20236 min read
City Council - Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 7pm
transit changes, reviewing Advisory Committees, zoning amendments in Ward 7, selling the City's shares in the Lake Simcoe Regional...
Accountability Team
Nov 10, 20235 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 7pm
transit changes, reviewing Advisory Committees, parking and accessibility, zoning amendments in Ward 7, selling the City's shares in the...
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