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Ray Little of Green Party Wants to Bring Business Acumen and Vision to Simcoe North
Little Says We Need Policies that are Forward-Thinking but Grounded in Economic Realism.
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- Simcoe County"Failure of Appropriate Democratic Process": Tiny Residents Push Back Against $25 Million Town Hall Plan
"We Send Emails, We Write Letters, We Talk and We Make Phone Calls, but We are Silenced," Tiny Resident Vos Said.
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- Simcoe CountyNot Who, But What: Barrie Residents Share What Matters This Federal Election
"For the Next 50 Years, Canada Could Be a Premier Nation, and We Got to Work to Be That," One Resident Said.
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- Simcoe CountyBSOM Communist Party Candidate Speers Runs on Platform of Peace, Public Services and Economic Reform
“You're Going to Get Someone that Fights for Working People 100% of the Time,” Speers Said About his Candidacy.
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie’s Ice Storm Fallout: Community Workers Step Up as City Falls Short
Led by Christine Nayler, Ryan’s Hope Delivered Food, Clothing, Water and Vital Support to Barrie’s Encampment Residents.
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- Simcoe CountyDespite City Trespass Notice, Barrie Marks Black Balloon Day to Remember Lives Lost to Overdose
A candle-lighting ritual followed, with five candles lit in memory of grief, courage, memory, love, and hope.
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- Simcoe CountyInnisfil Indian Association Celebrates Women's Achievements at Second SHE-ROSE Gala
The event included a panel discussion and the presentation of the Outstanding Women’s Achiever Awards.
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- Simcoe CountyAmid housing crisis, housing committee chair Nixon suggests developer sell land to City of Barrie
A rep cited an Ipsos poll showing 43% of young Canadians (18-34) consider moving to the U.S. due to housing costs.
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- Simcoe CountyNDP’s BSOM MPP Candidate Lapham Pushes for Bold Action on Housing, Healthcare, and Food Security
Lapham supports the NDP’s balanced approach to fiscal responsibility and public services.
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- Simcoe CountyReclaiming Public Spaces: Ryan’s Hope Launches Campaign at Barrie Public Library
Quoting an Irish Proverb Close to her Heart, Nayler Concluded, “It is in the Shelter of Each Other That People Live.”
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- Simcoe CountySocial Services, Not Police: Barrie Community Leaders Urge Budget Re-evaluation
"Policing does not create safer communities," leader argue, prioritizing housing & addressing root issues.
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie Mayor Praises Budget Despite Citizen Opposition; Councillor Criticizes Lack of Debate
Barrie Doctor Mac Chown for Homeless Urges More Social Services Funding Over Police Budget
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