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Accountability Team
Jan 171 min read
Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, January 20, 2025, 4pm
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan update, seeking a new Committee member Minutes: not yet available, see notes at...
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![Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 6pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_a55b2cf9c29f43799da95b24b94fd243~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_286,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_a55b2cf9c29f43799da95b24b94fd243~mv2.webp)
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...
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Accountability Team
Nov 15, 20241 min read
Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, November 18, 2024, 4pm
results of the Age and Accessibility Survey Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1211204&GUID=F50C2C2A-C0CA-42AB-AD1F-1...
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![Housing Solves Homelessness! Rally - Wednesday, November 13, 6:30pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_f5c2148ba0ad4d50bbd588ed675fd0d6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_f5c2148ba0ad4d50bbd588ed675fd0d6~mv2.webp)
Christine Nayler
Oct 26, 20243 min read
Housing Solves Homelessness! Rally - Wednesday, November 13, 6:30pm
Ryan's Hope , the Barrie Encampment Support Network  and Moms Stop the Harm rally to call on City Council to ensure everyone in our...
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Accountability Team
Oct 12, 20242 min read
Circulation List for October 16, 2024
Thanksgiving Day service changes, Dunlop St. W. closure, Family FrightFest Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail....
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Accountability Team
Sep 27, 20241 min read
Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee – Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5:30pm
committee training, presentation from Seniors for Climate Action, various updates Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID...
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Accountability Team
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, September 16, 2024, 4pm
Barrie Arts Awards, Age and Accessibility Survey Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1211204&GUID=F50C2C2A-C0CA-42AB-...
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![Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee – Thursday, September 5, 2024, 5:30pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_f7e1b44b83ec40c9bee7df0a4f7eb480~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_286,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_f7e1b44b83ec40c9bee7df0a4f7eb480~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Aug 30, 20241 min read
Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee – Thursday, September 5, 2024, 5:30pm
presentation from Seniors for Climate Action, presentation on the Transportation Master Plan, various updates Agenda: ...
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Accountability Team
Aug 23, 20243 min read
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...
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Accountability Team
Jul 26, 20241 min read
Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee – Thursday, August 1, 2024, 5:30pm
This meeting was CANCELLED, no explanation made public Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1211354&GUID=CCE5C2BA-EE25-...
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Accountability Team
Jun 14, 20241 min read
Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, June 17, 2024, 4pm
the Accessibility Plan, a Public Consultation Survey, and the Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program Agenda: ...
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Accountability Team
Jun 1, 20241 min read
Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee – Thursday, June 6, 2024, 5:30pm
PACE Mobility Group, updates from projects and working groups Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1190175&GUID=D205ACF...
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Accountability Team
May 25, 20241 min read
Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, May 27, 2024, 4pm
helping seniors age in place, changes to public transit Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1190173&GUID=564EB688-6FEB-...
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Accountability Team
May 4, 20243 min read
Circulation List for May 8, 2024
adjusting the new Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Plan, making room for cyclists, artists announced for traffic cabinet wraps...
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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...
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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...
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Accountability Team
Apr 12, 20241 min read
CANCELLED: Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, April 15, 2024, 4pm
this meeting has been CANCELLED – no reason shared with public Agenda: not yet available Meeting Location: Sir Robert Barrie Room...
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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...
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![Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, March 20, 2024, 4pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_8363966a8a224455afc9267a23f70e19~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_8363966a8a224455afc9267a23f70e19~mv2.webp)
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=...
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![City Council - Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 7pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_907debcb44a3414989f698e3fe8d769a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_286,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_907debcb44a3414989f698e3fe8d769a~mv2.webp)
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...
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