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01:48:00

Simcoe County at a Crossroads: Tackling Housing, Homelessness, and Mental Health Crisis with Experts

They discussed housing crisis, emphasizing the shortcomings of current shelter systems and the need for better support.

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- Simcoe County

06-Dec-24

00:56:00

Lakehead University to Open Downtown Barrie Campus: STEM Hub to Address Labor Gaps, Drive Innovation

A total of $6.5 million from the city’s market precinct funds has been redirected to this project.

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- Simcoe County

05-Dec-24

01:13:00

Barrie Council Denies Dundonald St. Development After Residents' Objections, Adopts Safety KPIs

Ward 3 Cllr Kungl questioned the KPI's feasibility and suggested deferring it to the Community Safety Committee.

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- Simcoe County

29-Nov-24

01:45:00

Overnight Protest Outside Barrie City Hall Highlights Plight of Homeless as Council Meets Inside

Community leader Celeste noted no response from council members invited to stay in tents and experience life unhoused.

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- Simcoe County

20-Nov-24

00:30:00

Barrie Police Chief Rich Johnston Highlight Strategic Progress, Criticize Media’s Role in Public Perception

He emphasized the integration of public safety goals with municipal initiatives to enhance community well-being.

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- Simcoe County

15-Nov-24

01:52:00

Barrie city council OKs sports field relocation and residents demand permanent waterfront protection

A resident recommended that Allandale Station Park be clearly rezoned as a restrictive environmental protected area.

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- Simcoe County

07-Nov-24

00:27:32

Kooshkopayiw Art Exhibit Opens in Hamilton

“My Niece and Great Nephew Deserve to Look Upon Their People With Pride,” says Kooskopayiw Co-Founder Jason Baerg.

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- Simcoe County

03-Nov-24

00:09:36

Barrie South Simcoe Metis Council Offers Cultural Workshops to Citizens

Georgian Bay Metis Council AGM, Beaded Earring, Drum Making Workshops and More Activities For Region 7 Citizens.

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- Simcoe County

29-Oct-24

00:38:00

Lives at stake: Community leaders and residents in Barrie rally in die-in protest to save Ontario's supervised consumption sites

Five supervised consumption sites in Ontario, including those in Toronto, are threatened with closure.

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- Simcoe County

29-Oct-24

00:56:00

Diwali lights up Innisfil: Innisfil Indian Association brings community together for celebration

The evening began with a traditional oil lamp lighting ceremony, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

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- Simcoe County

26-Oct-24

00:52:00

Barrie march for homelessness: community rallies for encampment support after eviction

Cove, a 33-year-old former harm reduction and outreach worker, shared their personal story of homelessness.

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- Simcoe County

22-Oct-24

00:10:04

A Visit to A Better Tent City: A Community-Driven Solution for Homelessness in Kitchener

"They're giving them a community to belong to," said Nayler, Barrie community leader, about the tent city after a visit

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- Simcoe County

15-Oct-24

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