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Mayoral candidate Gerry Marshall says his experience in both corporate world and public service sets him apart
Marshall, former mayor of Penetanguishene and Simcoe County Warden, is competing against Barry Ward and Alex Nuttall
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- Simcoe CountyMayoral Candidate Barry Ward says he “can provide the kind of leadership that will unite Council”
Ward is a 22 year veteran of the council and served as deputy for four years and acting mayor for few months
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- Simcoe CountyWard 4 candidates present their vision for the ward and city
As councillor Barry Ward is running to be next mayor, Ward 4 will have a new councillor for the first time 22 years
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- Simcoe CountyHomeless Barrie woman must hide from police in bush after fourth ticket
Interview with homeless Barrie woman evicted from park by police with winter on the way
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie mayoral candidates face each other for the first time in a debate on issues ranging from housing to drug crisis
After 12 years of Jeff Lehman’s tenure, Barrie will elect a new mayor on October 24
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- Simcoe CountyThe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was observed with flag raising, Every Child Matters walk and stories of suffering, survival and grit
This year’s event was especially important after thousands of new unmarked graves found in Saskatchewan and Canada.
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- Simcoe CountyJeff Lehman’s Last Council Meeting witness girls’ lacrosse team win and silent protest in support of Bill 5
Other items discussed were a donation for wheelchair swing and a presentation by Invest Barrie
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- Simcoe CountyDeveloper proposes higher, 32-storey building in downtown Barrie
Local residents hear developer’s presentation of building concept for Collier and Owen Streets at neighbourhood meeting.
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- Simcoe CountyPlanning Expert Explains Higher Costs Related to New Developments and Affordability
Details about three new developments proposed for Barrie outlined in this week's Planning Committee meeting.
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- Simcoe CountyCouncil Approves Deferral of Development Charges that Might Cost Taxpayers up to $500,000
Despite reservations, Mayor Lehman supported the motion while urging the next council not to let it “standard practice"
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- Simcoe CountyActive Transportation and Sustainability Committee Makes Recommendations to Next Council
A separate budget, adding Electric Vehicle society as a standing member and name change are among them
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- Simcoe CountyInternational Overdose Awareness Day - Mothers Remember Children Lost to Drugs
Mayor Jeff Lehman proclaimed Aug 31 as the International Overdose Awareness Day in the city of Barrie
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