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Accountability Team
May 4, 20242 min read
Affordability Committee – Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6pm
Public Meeting for a proposed subdivision at 750 Lockhart Road (Ward 10), Public Meeting about the new Community Improvement Plan Watch...
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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...
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Accountability Team
Apr 26, 20241 min read
Heritage Barrie Committee – Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 6:30pm
Commemorating the Prince of Wales School, Bill 23 and Heritage Properties, requesting a deadline extension for removal of undesignated...
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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: ...
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Engage Barrie
Apr 21, 20241 min read
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Housing Affordability
Barrie is in the process of creating a revised Housing Community Improvement Plan, with a goal of ensuring 15-20% of all new housing is...
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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...
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Accountability Team
Apr 19, 20242 min read
Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5pm
Three statutory public meetings Watch Online: must register first (see link below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID...
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Accountability Team
Apr 12, 20249 min read
City Council - Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7pm
a deputation on the failed application for temporary agriculture use, establishing a sister relationship with Saginaw, Michigan Watch...
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Accountability Team
Apr 12, 20241 min read
Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6:00pm
open delegation from Theatre By The Bay, Bradford Street Corridor Environmental Assessment Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
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Accountability Team
Apr 6, 20246 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 7pm
finalizing the 2024 property taxes and BIA levy, changing the zoning of 3 city-owned properties, changing the terms of the International...
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Accountability Team
Mar 23, 20245 min read
City Council - Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 7pm
a deputation on the proposal to allow 4 units on residential properties, questionable changes to the Poet Laureate program Watch Online: ...
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Accountability Team
Mar 21, 20242 min read
Circulation List for March 27, 2024
Council's 2023 expense accounts, a successful Housing Accelerator application, and the impact of the new speed cameras Circulation List: ...
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Accountability Team
Mar 20, 20242 min read
Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 5pm
Two statutory public meetings Watch Online: must register first (see link below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1...
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Accountability Team
Mar 20, 20241 min read
Heritage Barrie Committee – Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 6:30pm
Impacts of the Community Improvement Plan and Bill 23 on Heritage Properties, Doors Open 2024, and many other updates Agenda: ...
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Accountability Team
Mar 15, 20243 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 7pm
more support for the Poet Laureate program, disc golf, allowing four units on residential properties, and updating the Waste Management...
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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,...
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Accountability Team
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Circulation List for March 13, 2024
McKay Road Subdivision, Arts and Culture Investment Program results, and Heritage Award winners Circulation List: ...
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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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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...
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Accountability Team
Feb 23, 20243 min read
Affordability Committee – Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 6pm
Public Meetings for zoning bylaw amendments in Wards 7, 2, 3 and 9, plus Nine Mile Portage signage Minutes: not yet available Watch...
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