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Read more about the article As winter nears, the city of Barrie has intensified its campaign against the homeless

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

  • Post author:Deepak B.
  • Post published:October 12, 2022
  • Post category:Featured/Housing/Human Rights
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Homeless woman living in a park received her fourth ticker, could force her to go into hiding in the bushes again

Continue ReadingAs winter nears, the city of Barrie has intensified its campaign against the homeless
Read more about the article Planning expert cites higher costs while answering housing affordability in upcoming project

Planning expert cites higher costs while answering housing affordability in upcoming project

  • Post author:Deepak B.
  • Post published:September 17, 2022
  • Post category:Featured/Housing
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He (Ray Duhamel of Jones Consulting Group) asks for clarity on community benefits charge that allows high density development in exchange for affordability.

Continue ReadingPlanning expert cites higher costs while answering housing affordability in upcoming project
Read more about the article Council Approves Deferral of Development Charges that Might Cost Taxpayers up to $500,000

Council Approves Deferral of Development Charges that Might Cost Taxpayers up to $500,000

  • Post author:Deepak B.
  • Post published:September 14, 2022
  • Post category:Featured/Housing
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Despite reservations, Mayor Lehman supported the motion while urging the next council not to let it “standard practice"

Continue ReadingCouncil Approves Deferral of Development Charges that Might Cost Taxpayers up to $500,000
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