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City meetings, week of November 17:

General Committee, Infrastructure and Community Investment and City Council all meet this week. Also Seniors and Accessibility, and the Barrie Police Board.

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November 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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It is with both sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of our Chair, Victoria Scott. Founding member Brandon Rhéal Amyot will be completing Victoria's term as a Director.

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November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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City meetings, week of November 10:

A relatively light week, with Affordability Committee and City Council meeting on Wednesday, and the Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee on Thursday.

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BACKGROUND PHOTO: Inside Council Chambers at Barrie City Hall (room is empty) TEXT: Barrie - The Week Ahead - City Meetings
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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City meetings, week of November 3:

Both General Committee and City Council this week. Plus Youth Council, International Relations Committee, and Sustainability Committee.

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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November 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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City meetings, week of October 27:

Council is back, with Executive Committee, Finance & Responsible Governance, Affordability + General Committee meetings. Also Property Standards, Investment Board, Committee of Adjustment, Heritage Barrie & Library.

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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October 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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City meetings, week of October 20:

Council is still on vacation, with only the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting this week.

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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October 18, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Our friends at St. Mary's Parish have organized a protest of the City's anti-homeless bylaw, in support of our most vulnerable neighbours. Sunday, October 19, 2pm at the Spirit Catcher.

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Loaves & Fishes: Called to Compassion Join us on Sunday October 19th at 2:00 pm at the Spirit Catcher In protest of the restrictions (listed below) by the City of Barrie on a compassionate response to the significant crisis in homelessness and poverty, we will gather on the date at time above in an act of reclaiming our public space as a compassionate place. Meeting at the Spirit Catcher in Barrie, we will distribute food and refreshment. Please bring with you a sealed food item and refreshment to give to somebody else as a simple act of public defiance against the bi-law. Provision 5.1.0.0 states, "No person shall erect, set up, stand or otherwise place a tent, shade structure / other temporary structure / other similar item on any City property unless authorized by the City." Provision 8.0.0.0 states, "No person shall give away or otherwise provide at no charge, items, products, samples of items or products, or any other similar item to members of the public from any City property, unless authorized by the City. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, any federally, provincially or municipally funded organization or any registered charitable organization or any individual that is giving away or otherwise providing food, water, clothing or medical attention, at no charge to members of the public, shall not be deemed to be in contravention of this section." Bill No. 110 By Law Number 2025XXX of the City of Barrie
October 17, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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City meetings, week of October 13:

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Council is mid-vacation, with only the Police Services Board meeting this week.

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October 11, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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City meetings, week of October 6:

Council begins a 3-week vacation, but the Youth Council, International Relations Committee and Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee all meet this week.

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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October 4, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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St. Mary's Church is hosting another Symposium on Homelessness: Responding in our Community with Compassion and Hope on Monday, October 6 at 7pm. Speakers from various organizations in Barrie will be joining this panel discussion.

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Image of flyer. Background is a faded grey photo of a person asleep on a sidewalk, with a duffel bag hiding their face. Title: A SYMPOSIUM ON HOMELESSNESS: Responding In Our Community with Compassion and Hope Monday, October 6, 2025 - 7:00-9:30pm. Come and hear about our community's needs - the connection between lack of housing, addiction and mental health - the resources in our community - and how access to affordable housing will help ease the pressure on our community Black box inset with white type: Speakers from: - Barrie Police Services - CMHA and the County of Simcoe - Barrie Cares - Habitat for Humanity - Local Advocates for those who are unhoused - St. Mary's Parish Dark green rectangle at bottom with white text: presented at St. Mary's Church, 65 Amelia Street Barrie, ON, L4M 1M7 White footer with black type: Registration not required. All are welcome.
October 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Join the ALL OUT! Day of Action **TOMORROW** in support of striking full-time college support workers and the future of student support and public education.

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October 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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City meetings, week of September 29:

*** ANOTHER WEEK TO WATCH ***

This is the week for rushing through the Municipal Boundary Restructuring, with the Public Meeting on Monday, and then being approved by both General Committee and City Council on...

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September 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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City meetings, week of September 22:

A busy week! Executive Committee, Community Safety Committee & General Committee on Wednesday. Also Police Board, Arts Advisory, Committee of Adjustment, Heritage Barrie, Property Standards, Library, LSRCA & NVCA.

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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September 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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Election Year is Coming! Time for inspiration & support for women and gender-diverse people considering getting more involved with local politics, and looking for the tools, support, & community to step into politics with confidence.

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September 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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City meetings, week of September 15:

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee and City Council meet this week. Also the Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee, Town and Gown Committee, and Barrie Police Services Board.

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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September 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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City meetings, week of September 8:

Council is back from summer break, with Affordability Committee and General Committee meeting this week. Also the Youth Council and Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee.

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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September 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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City meetings, week of September 1:

Happy long weekend, everyone! Council is still on break, but the Sustainability Committee and International Relations Committee both meet this week.

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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August 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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City meetings, week of August 25:

Council and Committees are still on break, but the Committee of Adjustment meets Tuesday (virtually).

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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August 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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City meetings, week of August 18:

Council and Committees are back to summer break, with only the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting this week.

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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August 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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City meetings, week of August 11:

It’s Council’s summer meeting, with several items being rushed through to bylaw on the same day, so read carefully! Executive Committee, General Committee and City Council, plus the Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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August 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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City meetings, week of August 4:

No meetings this week (Council will be back next week for their mid-summer meetings), but there are a couple of items on the Circulation List. Happy long weekend, everyone!

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August 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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City meetings, week of July 28:

Council is back on vacation, so just the Property Standards Committee and Investment Board meet this week.

#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics

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July 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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City meetings, week of July 21:

Council is back for two confidential meetings. Also this week, the Committee of Adjustment and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

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July 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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City meetings, week of July 7: No meetings this week

📥🔃 Circulation List:
- more friction on Springwater annexing
- liquor license review
- supporting veterans
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#Barrie #BarrieCouncil #BarriePolitics
BACKGROUND PHOTO: Inside Council Chambers at Barrie City Hall (room is empty) TEXT: Barrie - The Week Ahead - City Meetings
July 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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City meetings, week of July 7:

Only the Communities In Bloom Committee meets this week.

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July 7, 2025 at 2:54 AM