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![General Committee – Monday, December 13, 2021, 7pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_3967af31818340ec9fe21b1bb575ef40~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_3967af31818340ec9fe21b1bb575ef40~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Dec 9, 20212 min read
General Committee – Monday, December 13, 2021, 7pm
The final General Committee of 2021, featuring a grant application for the Skills Development Fund, expropriation of land along Bryne...
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![Planning Committee – Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 7pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_3629dce0a5ea4434ae63359635f9ff0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_286,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_3629dce0a5ea4434ae63359635f9ff0a~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Dec 3, 20213 min read
Planning Committee – Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 7pm
Featuring Public Meetings for properties in Wards 6 & 10, and Staff Reports on properties in Wards 2 & 7. Watch online: ...
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![City Council – Monday, December 6, 2021, 7pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_907debcb44a3414989f698e3fe8d769a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_907debcb44a3414989f698e3fe8d769a~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Dec 2, 20217 min read
City Council – Monday, December 6, 2021, 7pm
Finalizing the 2022 budget, Long-Range Financial Plan, and a deputation about Police funding. Watch Online: https://youtu.be/Q6ZPKaN-9RA...
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![Planning Committee, Tuesday November 23, 2021, 7pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_3629dce0a5ea4434ae63359635f9ff0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_3629dce0a5ea4434ae63359635f9ff0a~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Nov 19, 20212 min read
Planning Committee, Tuesday November 23, 2021, 7pm
Three Public Meetings, all for applications submitted for Ward 8: 80 Big Bay Point Road, 17 & 27 Jacob's Terrace, and 41 & 43 Essa Rd....
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![General Committee, Monday, November 15, 2021, 7pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_3967af31818340ec9fe21b1bb575ef40~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_286,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_3967af31818340ec9fe21b1bb575ef40~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Nov 10, 20211 min read
General Committee, Monday, November 15, 2021, 7pm
Pedestrian and bike lanes on the Sunnidale Road Overpass, the Barrie Arts and Culture Investment Program, assisting those affected by...
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![City Council - Monday, November 8, 2021, 7pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_907debcb44a3414989f698e3fe8d769a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_907debcb44a3414989f698e3fe8d769a~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Nov 4, 20214 min read
City Council - Monday, November 8, 2021, 7pm
Including a presentation on the 2022 Business Plan and Budget – let Budget Season begin! Also under consideration, noise bylaw...
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![Planning Committee – Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 7pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_3629dce0a5ea4434ae63359635f9ff0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_3629dce0a5ea4434ae63359635f9ff0a~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Oct 22, 20211 min read
Planning Committee – Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 7pm
A public meeting for a proposed subdivision within the Hewitt's Secondary Plan Area (Ward 9). Watch online: https://youtu.be/2Dn_Ywx6RJY...
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Accountability Team
Oct 22, 20211 min read
City Building Committee – Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 6pm
Watch online: https://youtu.be/dd0Ks6yq284 Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=873305&GUID=EB71CD17-396B-4CEE-8567-058...
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![Feedback wanted to plan for Barrie's permanent market - survey due Nov.21](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_4d7cbc0cc2f04bde976d025c99b7a0c5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_4d7cbc0cc2f04bde976d025c99b7a0c5~mv2.webp)
Engage Barrie
Oct 22, 20211 min read
Feedback wanted to plan for Barrie's permanent market - survey due Nov.21
The City of Barrie's "Market Precinct Task Force" is asking for feedback from residents to help inform the planning process for a new...
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Myrna Clark
Oct 17, 20212 min read
Barrie and the Urban Revolution (November 9 & 16)
(Please note, this is not an event organized by Engage Barrie, we're just passing along the info from Third Age Barrie, since it is...
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![Planning Committee - Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 7pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_3629dce0a5ea4434ae63359635f9ff0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_286,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_3629dce0a5ea4434ae63359635f9ff0a~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Planning Committee - Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 7pm
Presentation of the draft Official Plan Update – Public Town Hall to follow immediately after presentation, on separate link. Watch...
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![Public Meeting: Barrie's Official Plan – Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 7:15pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_7c4691dfa77c4c3a8663dd3433ec8d1e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_7c4691dfa77c4c3a8663dd3433ec8d1e~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Public Meeting: Barrie's Official Plan – Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 7:15pm
Or immediately following the 7pm Planning Committee meeting (new video link). Watch Online: https://youtu.be/oU3BT2M0H4M Official Plan...
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![Disrupting Housing Conversations For Good](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_93853b6ffb11403c851d1e9ea7079f45~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_93853b6ffb11403c851d1e9ea7079f45~mv2.webp)
Jennifer van Gennip
Oct 1, 20212 min read
Disrupting Housing Conversations For Good
Housing affordability dominated the conversation during Canada’s recent federal election, with each major party putting forward policy...
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Accountability Team
Oct 1, 20211 min read
Planning Committee – Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 7pm
Watch online: https://youtu.be/4Xf7rQU1jQI Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=873310&GUID=E9145FB6-8A16-4902-8AF6-953...
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Accountability Team
Sep 30, 20214 min read
City Council – Monday, October 4, 2021, 7pm (or after General Committee)
This meeting is making some very big decisions on housing, and the bylaws around Second Suites and Detached Accessory Dwelling Units. A...
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Accountability Team
Sep 15, 20212 min read
Planning Committee, Tues., Sept.21, 2021, 7pm
Watch online: https://youtu.be/f40FRnNxRF4 Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=894661&GUID=EA664704-FFAC-4376-A364-0F6...
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![Engage Barrie Op-Ed for Just Recovery Simcoe](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_5cd177434d7e42c2b566aeda84f53c1f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_286,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_5cd177434d7e42c2b566aeda84f53c1f~mv2.webp)
Engage Barrie
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Engage Barrie Op-Ed for Just Recovery Simcoe
Many members and member organizations of Just Recovery Simcoe have been submitting Op-Eds to local media about how to ensure a Just...
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