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Accountability Team
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 6pm
changing the Barrie Transit Transfer System, reviewing Advisory Committees Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3JKJ56sdFY...
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Accountability Team
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Circulation List for October 18, 2023
An update on the Allandale Transit Terminal and Downtown Mini-Hub, and one piece of correspondence that could potentially be an...
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Accountability Team
Sep 30, 20231 min read
Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee – Thursday, October 5, 2023, 5:30pm
Barrie Transit's new network vision, and becoming a bike-friendly city Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1118117&GUID...
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Accountability Team
Jul 13, 20231 min read
Circulation List for July 13, 2023
Have your say about Enbridge Gas's application to dispose of the balances of certain deferral and variance accounts, submit your...
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Accountability Team
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Circulation List for week of July 3, 2023
Council is on summer break, but the Circulation List continues! Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1079...
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Accountability Team
Jun 18, 202316 min read
City Council - Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 7:30pm – ACTION REQUESTED
The "homelessness" bylaws are being pushed through at this meeting. Visit https://www.engagebarrie.org/post/concerned-about-new-homeless...
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Accountability Team
Jun 10, 202310 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:30pm
Starting the 2024 Budget process, the new Development Charges and Community Benefits Charges policies, as part of a packed Agenda Watch...
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Accountability Team
Jun 9, 20233 min read
Circulation List for June 14, 2023
Revisions to the Strategic Priorities' KPIs, Barrie Fire & Emergency Service's 2022 Annual Report, plans for rehabilitating the Rainbow...
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Accountability Team
May 27, 20232 min read
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,...
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Accountability Team
May 12, 20231 min read
Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, May 15, 2023, 4pm
A presentation on the Allandale Transit Mobility Hub, plus the Accessibility and Age-Friendly Community Plans Agenda: ...
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Accountability Team
May 5, 20232 min read
Circulation List for May 10, 2023
Details of the province's changes to the new Official Plan, License2Ride, and the Waterfront Parking Permit Program Circulation List: ...
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Accountability Team
Apr 28, 20237 min read
City Council - Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7pm
Deputations on Cycling Lane Implementation and the Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal for Essa Road, and a presentation from the Downtown...
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Accountability Team
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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...
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Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20235 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 7pm
Staff has brought forward a recommendation to establish a Lobbyist Registry, and the 2023 Tax Rates are finalized. Watch Online: ...
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Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Heritage Barrie Committee – Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 6:30pm
Lots on the agenda, including comments on the Allandale Transit Mobility Hub design, designating heritage trees, and looking at the...
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Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, April 24, 2023, 10:30am
The inaugural meeting for the 2022-26 term, featuring a presentation about adding a second day each week of free transit for seniors...
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Accountability Team
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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...
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Accountability Team
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 5pm
Audit and Investment Management Reports from 2022, the Market, and Barrie Transit for Seniors Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watc...
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Accountability Team
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Heritage Barrie Committee – Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 6:30pm
Presentation on the Allandale Transit Mobility Hub, and the Heritage Barrie Awards Watch Online: Advisory Committees are no longer being...
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Accountability Team
Mar 16, 20233 min read
Circulation List for March 22, 2023
Please note, the City is inviting applications for the 2023 Recreation and Sport Community Grant Circulation List: ...
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