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Barrie Council Committee approves tax increase for Sadlon Arena expansion, denies funding for environmental groups
The committee also agreed to seek public input on restricting fireworks in residential areas.
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- Simcoe CountyAn award-winning play, First Metis Man of Odessa, Comes to Barrie to Talk Free Theatre.
The story is of a Metis Man and Ukrainian Women, whose romance flourishes in war-torn Ukraine and during the pandemic.
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- Simcoe CountyMetis Nation of Ontario Arts Council hosts series of arts crawls to bring Metis artists to public awareness
Kooshkopayiw Metis Arts Council to host first arts crawl in region 7 to help grassroots artists share their work.
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie City Council Greenlights $111M Budget for Key Services Amid Intense Scrutiny and Promotions
The library's $10.46 million budget, far less than the police's, faced the most scrutiny in 2024.
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie South Simcoe Metis Council offers foodbank to citizens in need
Barrie South Simcoe Metis Council runs monthly foodbank with the help of local businesses
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie South Simcoe Metis Council to hold various community events this February
The Barrie South Simcoe Metis Council has scheduled community events for February 2024.
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie Police Seek $67 Million Budget for 2024 - a Substantial Increase from Last Year
The police are asking for an extra $4.29 million from taxpayers compared to last year
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie's mayor faults Affordable Housing report for ignoring solutions and immigration impact
The Council failed to address the increase in rental supply, which amounted to 350 net new units over the past 20 years
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- Simcoe CountyCouncillors ignored me, says Barrie resident on raising issue of unsafe hostile architecture
He sees the planters as hostile architecture, posing risks to both vulnerable individuals and drivers.
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie's Council's "obsession" with zero tax hike criticized; councillor urges gradual rises to avoid strains
The operational budget imcluding those for police, the library, and Simcoe County are set for approval January 31.
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- Simcoe CountyConflicting Visions for Barrie's Future: Intense Debate Over Essa Road Development
Advocates push for a modern, car-free urban area, facing opposition from local groups worried about community impact.
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie City Council Discusses Various Items Related to the Operational and Capital Budgets
Councillor Kungi's opposition to the cut in funding for solar panel installations led to the continuation of funding.
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