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City Hall Update – Salvation Army, Gun Range, Street Names Change and Bill 23

Barrie City Council denies bylaw exemption request to an indoor gun range proposed on 125 Ferndale drive

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Council Election 2022 / Featured

Lower Participation in Municipal Elections: Reasons and Remedies

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

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Council / Featured

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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