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More Compassion, Less Stigmatization: Rev. Susan Eagle's Call to Action for Barrie's Homeless

Rev. Eagle: “There was a lot of stereotyping of people who were homeless and a lot of them was fallacious," she said.

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- Simcoe County

03-Jun-23

02:11:00

Council Approves Unexpected Motion with Possible Adverse Implications for Homeless and Supporters

Despite being framed as a solution to homelessness, it provides little attention to housing or direct help.

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- Simcoe County

25-May-23

01:08:00

Barrie City Hall Discusses New Development Charges and Community Benefits Charges

Hemson Consulting outlines growth funding tools and proposed rates attracting mixed reactions from developers

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- Simcoe County

16-May-23

01:57:00

Barrie City Council Meeting Sparks Resident Outrage over Proposed 405 Essa Road Development

Last week, residents passionately voiced their opposition against a proposed development at 405 Essa Road over increased

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- Simcoe County

10-May-23

01:59:00

Barrie City Council and Staff Discuss Enhancing Bike Lane Safety and Implementation

Focus on alternative safety measures and unique characteristics of road segments for a more cyclist-friendly environment

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- Simcoe County

05-May-23

01:06:22

Barrie Council Celebrates Poetry Month by Having the New Poet Laureate Deliver a Moving Poem

Lakehead University reveals plans to council to boost Simcoe County's economy by $400 million annually.

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- Simcoe County

26-Apr-23

01:15:00

City Council Heard Deputations on Proposed Private Tree Bylaw but Approved $1.5M Exemption for Pratt Homes

Decision made despite city survey showing 78% residents survey concerned extra costs for tree removal.

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- Simcoe County

26-Apr-23

01:22:00

Barrie's Changing Landscape: Pearl Builders Revise Essa and Mapleview Project and Mixed-Use Developments at Essa and Wood Streets

The first project includes 1,217 residential units, while the second features nine towers with 2,407 residential units

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- Simcoe County

19-Apr-23

01:13:00

City Hall Update: City Council Updates Private Tree Bylaw to Protect Urban Forest and Fish Habitats

In Barrie, tree canopy covers 71% of private property and 29% of public land, totalling 7,576 acres out of 24,876 acres

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- Simcoe County

13-Apr-23

01:52:48

$40 Million Sadlon Arena Expansion Plans Revealed at City Council Meeting Amid Worsening Economy

Council also passed a motion to seek external legal counsel regarding the Love Barrie sign financials

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- Simcoe County

31-Mar-23

01:35:00

Concerns Mount Over Proposed 350+ Unit Housing Project in Barrie.

Low-income residents tell City Council that gentrification will push them out of the city.

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- Simcoe County

30-Mar-23

00:21:28

Barrie Council Finds Common Ground to Ensure Citizen Cycling Safety After Months of Divisive Rhetoric

The plan would improve bike lane safety by adding a bike lane at the same elevation as the sidewalk.

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- Simcoe County

27-Mar-23

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