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Simcoe County Moves Ahead on Shelter Plans, But Community Voices Call for More Localized Support

Simcoe County Council Recently Approved the Purchase of a 40 Bedroom Modular Housing Facility.

- Simcoe County

06-Aug-25

00:30:00

Daughter of the Country: Samantha Loney’s Intimate Métis Memoir Takes the Stage

Through Storytelling, Music, and Family Photos, Loney Weaves Together Tales of her Métis Heritage and Identity.

- Simcoe County

25-Jul-25

00:37:00

Historic First: Gurudwara Opens in Barrie, Bringing Worship and Community Services Closer to Home

The Gurudwara Offers Free Meals, Religious Services, and Community Programs on a Five-Acre Site.

- Simcoe County

18-Jul-25

01:37:00

Green Light for Barrie’s New Waterfront Performing Arts Centre, and No New Rules for Backyard Units

Barrie Arts Alliance, Led by Chuck Ruttan, Played a Key Role in Advocating for Project With Help of Local Arts Groups.

- Simcoe County

13-Jul-25

00:17:17

Carrying the Weight: Dustin Pineau, aka Slick, on Survival, Struggle, and Speaking Out

In Recovery, Dustin Uses Music and Art as Creative Outlets and Credits his Sister as a Key Support.

- Simcoe County

04-Jul-25

01:48:00

Celebrating Indigenous Joy, Art, and Connection: A Community Comes Together at Barrie Native Friendship Centre

Lucia Laford Leads Workshop in Woodland-Style Art, Honouring Anishinaabe Storytelling Traditions.

- Simcoe County

29-Jun-25

00:30:36

Library of Lived Experiences: Reverend Christine Nayler

Nayler Discusses how Grief and Loss has Propelled her to do the Community Work with her Non-Profit Ryan’s Hope.

- Simcoe County

27-Jun-25

00:22:00

From Pain to Purpose: Angela Vos and Justin Anantawan on Lived Experiences of Love, Loss, Advocacy

Together, They Engaged in a Deeply Personal and Honest Conversation About Grief, Stigma, Advocacy and Lived Experiences.

- Simcoe County

20-Jun-25

01:42:00

Simcoe County Launches Senior Activity Calendar; Barrie Wins National Collaboration Award and Reaches Tourism Milestone

Canadian Asso. of Municipal Admin. Representative Praised Barrie CAO Prowse for Sharing the Recognition with his Team.

- Simcoe County

18-Jun-25

00:39:00

Library of Lived Experiences: Métis Samantha Loney on Generational Trauma, Family Health Challenges, and Navigating a Broken System

Host Christine Naylor of Ryan’s Hope Sat Down with Travelling Metis Podcast Host Samantha Loney.

- Simcoe County

16-Jun-25

01:42:00

Georgian College Seeks $7.5M from City for Downtown Barrie Campus with $1.7B Economic Impact

Deloitte Consulting gave the City of Barrie a Clean Bill of Health Based on the Audit and the Financial Statements.

- Simcoe County

12-Jun-25

01:29:00

Barrie’s Ward 4, Represented by Progressive Cllr Courser, Likely to Be Split in In Re-Draw of Ward Boundary

Amy Courser, a Progressive Voice Often at Odds with Mayor Alex Nuttall’s Conservative Stance.

- Simcoe County

10-Jun-25

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