Barrie City Council

• Barrie’s poet laureate gains more funding as council restructures role

  Barrie’s poet laureate will be getting a much-needed funding boost after city councillors voted to support her push for more money Wednesday.

  Canada

  Mar 28
  
• Barrie’s poet laureate says role is underfunded and is pushing council for more

  Since taking over, Tyneisha Ternent has introduced live events that showcase local artists and the community while also looking to promote the importance of spoken word.

  Canada

  Jan 24
  
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• Barrie councillor to introduce motion calling for building code changes, incentives after tornado

  "Barrie was devastated by a tornado that caused substantial damage to public and private infrastructure, including homes, businesses and vehicles," Coun. Natalie Harris wrote.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2021
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• Barrie council approves location for supervised consumption site

  Before the location of 11 Innisfil St. was approved by council, members heard a slew of deputations both in support of and in opposition of the site.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2021
• Downtown Barrie BIA chair resigns after use of racial slur, offensive comments

  Rob Hamilton's resignation comes hours before city council is scheduled to vote on the integrity commissioner's recommendations, which were released in a report this past Thursday

  Politics

  Apr 26, 2021
• Barrie council approves new municipal parking plan

  Under the new strategy, residents of Barrie, Ont., will be provided with more options to pay for parking.

  Traffic

  Oct 27, 2020
• Barrie, Ont., city councillors approve creation of anti-racism task force

  The composition of the task force will be determined by a steering committee that's comprised of representatives from Barrie's racialized communities.

  Politics

  Jun 30, 2020
• Barrie city councillor urges local police services board to discuss reallocating police budget

  One Barrie, Ont., city councillor has penned a letter to the local police services board, urging its members to discuss reallocating the police budget to other social services in the area.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2020
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• ‘It’s about followup and follow through,’ says Barrie’s newly elected Ward 3 councillor

  Ann-Marie Kungl said she'd be looking at getting some motions back to the table at council and addressing items that may have been on pause while the Ward 3 council seat was vacant.

  Politics

  Feb 26, 2020
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• Ann-Marie Kungl wins Barrie’s Ward 3 byelection: unofficial results

  According to the City of Barrie website, Ann-Marie Kungl received 542 votes. ​Tanya Saari came second after getting 427 votes.

  Politics

  Feb 24, 2020