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Barrie City Council Approves Strategic Sale of Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Shares with First Right of Refusal Clause

The plan to revamp Painswick Park's parking lot is sent back for further deliberation due to concerns over high cost.

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- Barrie

24-Nov-23

00:33:00

Ontario's Healthcare: Report Challenges Premier Ford's Privatization Push and Exposes Underreporting of Payments to Private Hospitals

New study criticizes Ontario's move towards healthcare privatization and potential public risks.

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- Barrie

17-Nov-23

00:53:08

Barrie City Hall Tackles School Drop-off Zones and Lobbyist Registry By-law Amendments

Traffic woes and student safety, especially for those with disabilities, drive Barrie Council's strategy talks

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- Barrie

09-Nov-23

00:47:00

Barrie City Council Determined to Secure Federal Funding Amidst Nymbism and Government Uncertainty

Federal Housing Accelerator Grant (HAF) program offers Barrie the chance to revamp its development policies

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- Barrie

03-Nov-23

00:41:00

Scrutiny of Barrie Councillors: Business Interests and Addressing Disrespect to Front-Line Entities

Morales found himself at the center of a conflict of interest discussion due to his financial relationship with Pattison

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- Barrie

27-Oct-23

01:08:00

Barrie's Homeless Policy Ignites Global Outrage: The UN Takes Notice, and an Expert Panel Weighs In

The multi-faceted challenge of addressing homelessness in Barrie, both on the streets and in council.

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- Barrie

18-Oct-23

01:35:00

City Council Prioritizes Street Naming over Warming Centers and Housing Issues

Barrie City Council Meeting, October 4: Street Naming Debate, Art and Water Presentation, and Warming Center Concerns

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- Barrie

10-Oct-23

00:06:00

Barrie Acts for Future: Breaking Intergenerational Chains on Truth and Reconciliation Day

Cote of Barrie Native Friendship Centre says, “We need to take action as a community for our children's bright future.“

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- Barrie

08-Oct-23

00:02:48

Barrie City Hall Update: Addressing LGBTQ Safety, Hospital Funds, Street Naming, and Bike Lanes

Mayor Nuttall emphasized community inclusivity but didn't voice support for LGBTQ community in light of Sept 20 protest.

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- Barrie

05-Oct-23

03:05:00

Vilification and Voices: Barrie Council Faces Public Outcry over Policies Deemed ‘War on Homeless’

Residents spoke out for the first time in months against highly criticized homelessness policies at the meeting.

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- Barrie

27-Sep-23

01:06:00

Sarah Tilley on Overdose Awareness: A "Bittersweet" Reality from Gilbert Centre's Perspective

She stressed the need for community initiatives, housing, medical support, mental health care, and social services.

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- Barrie

08-Sep-23

00:04:24

"I see you": Federal Minister Saks’s Visit to Barrie's Gilbert Centre Amid Rising Opioid Crisis

Minister Saks engaged with staff members to understand their roles better and to discuss the community's needs

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- Barrie

02-Sep-23

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