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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.