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Lower Participation in Municipal Elections: Reasons and Remedies

A conversation with Myer Siemiatycki, who studied participation in Toronto Municipal elections

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Teary eyed Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman signs off with a warning against extremism and appeal to work together

It was also the last council meeting for four outgoing councillors - Aylwin, N. Harris, McCain and Deputy Mayor Barrie Ward

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Environment / Featured

Environmental activist says Bill 23 will be bad for Lake Simcoe and housing affordability

The Ontario Government’s proposed bill is aimed at helping address the affordable housing crisis but environmentalists warn of its adverse impact on water bodies

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Council Election 2022 / Featured

Ward 6 council candidates pitch for walkable and affordable city

As the incumbent Ward 6 councillor Natalie Harris is not seeking reelection, on October 24, voters will elect a new councillor

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Council Election 2022 / Featured

Mayoral 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 in Mayor Lehman's absence

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Featured / Housing / Human Rights

As winter nears, the city of Barrie has intensified its campaign against the homeless

Homeless woman living in a park received her fourth ticker, could force her to go into hiding in the bushes again

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Lower Participation in Municipal Elections: Reasons and Remedies

Teary eyed Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman signs off with a warning against extremism and appeal to work together

Environmental activist says Bill 23 will be bad for Lake Simcoe and housing affordability

Ward 6 council candidates pitch for walkable and affordable city

Mayoral Candidate Barry Ward says he “can provide the kind of leadership that will unite Council.”

As winter nears, the city of Barrie has intensified its campaign against the homeless

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