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Mayor Jeff Lehman appeals, educates, scolds and leads council into action against homelessness

Mayor Jeff Lehman appeals, educates, scolds and leads council into action against homelessness

Post author:Deepak B.
Post published:June 30, 2022
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After three hours of sparring, Council still found common ground to provide $400,000 in help for the homeless

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Barrie’s Integrity Commissioner Receives a Record Number of Complaints in First Five Months of 2022

Barrie’s Integrity Commissioner Receives a Record Number of Complaints in First Five Months of 2022

Post author:Deepak B.
Post published:June 22, 2022
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2019 saw the highest number of complaints - 26. In just the first five months of 2022 that number was 10.

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An upcoming multi storey building doesn’t have affordable units proposed as mandated in city’s official plan

An upcoming multi storey building doesn’t have affordable units proposed as mandated in city’s official plan

Post author:Deepak B.
Post published:June 17, 2022
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Amid rising interest rates and slowing housing market, a number of new big and small residential and commercial developments are proposed in Barrie.

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