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Barrie City Council Approves Restrictions on Adding Additional Units to Properties to Protect Trees and Neighbourhood Characteristics
Council also raised concerns about a high number of speeding incidents in school zones
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- Simcoe CountyMNO Vice Chair Advocates for Self Government During PCMNO Election
“We need a constitution. Bylaws are a thing of the past,” says Vice Chair Sharon Cadeau, during re-election campaign.
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- Simcoe CountyPresident of MNO Youth Council Launches grassroots Campaign for Region 7 Councillor
“I want to do this so that my kids and my grandkids and the generations to come, have a space to exist in," says Playne.
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- Simcoe CountySpread Love, Compassion, and Charity While Respecting Those Fasting During Ramadan: Community Leader
Saima Shafaq engages in a deep conversation with Jaya from SCM about the profound significance of Ramadan in Islam.
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie Council Fights Back Against Federal Housing Density Push, Proposes Zoning Amendments to Protect Neighborhood Character
The Council amendment reduces the maximum height and increases setback requirements for new units on the same lot.
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- Simcoe CountyFriday Harbour Requests Exemption from Noise By-law
Innisfil City Council Addresses Numerous Noise Complaints from Friday Harbour’s After Party at Beach Club
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- Simcoe CountyInnisfil Seedy Saturday: Food Security and Community Engagement Through the Seed Library Initiative
The Event Featured Vendors, Exhibitors, Expert Talks, Children's Activities, and Projects Aimed at Promoting Gardening.
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- Simcoe CountyComing Soon: Shop Metis holds Fundraising event for Kooshkopayiw; An All-Candidates Meeting for the PCMNO election and more
Metis Fiddle Champion Alex Kusturok will give a concert at Midland Cultural Centre to raise funds for Metis Arts Council
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie City Council Removes Art Members from Poet Laureate Selection Committee
Three Councillors Will Replace the Chief Librarian, an Outside Poet laureate, and City Staff on the Selection Committee
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- Simcoe CountyHoli in Barrie: Barrie Indian Association's Holi event brings together people of all backgrounds and races
The Barrie Indian Association hosted a Holi celebration event, drawing a crowd of 400 enthusiasts.
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- Simcoe CountyVoices of Empowerment: Innisfil Indian Association Hosts A Panel of Successful Women
Successful women, including politicians, a police officer, doctor, and Canadian Armed Forces veteran share their stories
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- Simcoe CountyMajority of Barrie councillors oppose conducting a fireworks ban survey amid concerns about targeting the Indian community
Councillors from Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4 supported the motion, citing higher complaints in their wards during Diwali.
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