Barrie Homeless

• Advocates ‘very sad’ by lack of help for homeless encampment residents in Ontario city

  If not here, then where? The question people in Barrie, Ont. are asking in when it comes to a homeless encampment set up in a city park.

  Canada

  May 10, 2024
  
• Local youth homeless shelter calling for support amid worsening housing ‘crisis’

  Simcoe County’s only youth homelessness shelter is hoping for a large turnout at this weekend’s fundraiser amid an urgent need to expand shelter space.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2024
  
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• How Simcoe County is enhancing its winter response to homelessness plan

  The County of Simcoe is changing a few things this year in its homeless winter response plan in the hopes to serve the at risk community better.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2023
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• New signs in Barrie discouraging panhandling an unwelcome sight for advocates

  Signs dissuading people from giving money to panhandlers in Barrie are string up some questions, following other controversial moves to try and address homelessness.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
• Gilbert Centre struggling to find new home after pushback for current location

  After expanding services to offer a harm reduction program earlier this year, the Gilbert Centre says it is looking for a new location following some complaints.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
• Ontario city defers vote on potentially unconstitutional bylaw changes amid public outcry

  Barrie is backtracking following public backlash on prosed bylaw changes that would have impacted agencies and people’s ability to help individuals experiencing homelessness.

  Politics

  Jun 22, 2023
• Criminalizing people for helping unhoused people in Ontario city ‘unconstitutional,’ lawyers argue

  A proposed bylaw amendment in Barrie, Ont., would prohibit the distribution of tents or tarps, and food, in public parks or on public lands without a permit.

  Politics

  Jun 21, 2023
• Barrie realtors association looks to raise $22,000 to support of local shelters

  With affordable housing and shelter, a constant need for Canadians, the Barrie and District Association of Realtors is launching its second annual 'A Night in Shelter' fundraiser.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2022