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Council enthusiastically backs creation of ‘market district that’s welcoming, engaging and green’

Post author:Deepak B.
Post published:February 11, 2022
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In a strong coordinated efforts councillors, prominent business leaders, social activists and residents put together an ambitious multi-million dollar plan to overhaul the west end of Downtown Barrie

YMCA to have $5 million funding gap even if city council approves requested $2.5 million

Post author:Deepak B.
Post published:December 23, 2021
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YMCA is already getting $2.5 million from Simcoe County, a part of that is funded by Barrie taxpayers, and around $30 million from the provincial government.

“We cut much smaller items that benefit all our residents,” Mayor opposes $45,000 fees to a consultant

Post author:Deepak B.
Post published:December 22, 2021
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It is just half of the total payment. The other half of the payment will come from Tourism Barrie. The motion was passed by the divided council by six to five votes.

Council enthusiastically backs creation of ‘market district that’s welcoming, engaging and green’

YMCA to have $5 million funding gap even if city council approves requested $2.5 million

“We cut much smaller items that benefit all our residents,” Mayor opposes $45,000 fees to a consultant

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