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Barrie municipal politics in the news: the media index

Who reported what, when, about Barrie municipal politics, its elections and the people who run in them — 6,341 stories across 15 outlets since 2006, newest first. An index, not a republisher: headline, outlet, date, and a link to the original. The reporting itself belongs to the outlets.

How stories get here: the outlets' own election sections and feeds, plus a news-search sweep, deduplicated by story — BarrieToday syndicates to sister sites, so one story appears once no matter how many domains carry it.
Coverage of the issues councils and candidates are running on counts alongside horse-race coverage. This index cannot claim completeness, and does not: an outlet missing here may simply be an outlet this site has not yet indexed.

The outlets

Who the index draws on, most stories first. Each box says what the outlet is, from its own description of itself, and what this index holds from it.

  • Simcoe.com

    3,258 stories, 2006–2026

    Metroland Media Group's local news site for Simcoe County, including Barrie. It is the website of former weeklies including the Barrie Advance, which went digital-only on Sept. 15, 2023.

    Most bylines here: Chris Simon (755), Laurie Watt (389), Janis Ramsay (173), and 42 more.

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • BarrieToday

    2,023 stories, 2015–2026

    Village Media's online local news site for Barrie. Listed here with it: stories from its Village Media sister sites OrilliaMatters, InnisfilToday, MidlandToday and GuelphToday, and The Trillium, Village Media's Queen's Park outlet.

    Most bylines here: Bob Bruton (910), Raymond Bowe (133), Shawn Gibson (100), and 42 more.

    Description: source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, source 5, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • Barrie Examiner

    515 stories, 2009–2017

    Barrie newspaper founded in 1864. It closed on Nov. 27, 2017, in the newspaper swap between Torstar and Postmedia.

    Most bylines here: Bob Bruton (284), Ian McInroy (27), Cheryl Browne (18), and 22 more.

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • Barrie 360

    292 stories, 2020–2026

    Digital news platform of Central Ontario Broadcasting, the locally owned company behind Rock 95 and Kool FM. The owner dates its launch to 2017.

    Most bylines here: Ian MacLennan (160), Julius Hern (29), Dan Blakeley (8), and 5 more.

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • Barrie Community Media

    122 stories, 2020–2023

    Registered not-for-profit based in Barrie, formed by a group of residents who began meeting in late 2019, to help residents tell the community's stories.

    Most bylines here: Deepak B. (116), Sam Elliot (5), Michael Speers (1).

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • CTV News

    48 stories, 2014–2026

    Local news of CTV Barrie, the station that launched as CKVR Channel 3 and took the CTV Barrie name in 2011, when the A stations became CTV Two.

    Most bylines here: Jocelyn Martin (6), Julianna Balsamo (4), Dana Roberts (3), and 11 more.

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • CompassNews

    33 stories, 2025–2026

    Local news division of iPolitics, with a Barrie edition, Barrie Compass, alongside Ottawa. Listed here with it: stories from Queen's Park Briefing (QP Briefing), its iPolitics sister covering Ontario politics.

    Most bylines here: Stephen J. Donkers (23), Gwen Kavanagh (1).

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • Global News

    19 stories, 2018–2022

    National news service of Corus Entertainment, with 21 local newsrooms alongside its national coverage.

    Most bylines here: Sawyer Bogdan (12), Daina Goldfinger (3), Matt Carty (1).

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • CBC News

    16 stories, 2019–2025

    News service of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, which the Broadcasting Act names as Canada's national public broadcaster.

    Most bylines here: Muriel Draaisma (2), Andrew Lupton (1), Casey Stranges (1), and 10 more.

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • Frequency News

    5 stories, 2026

    Ottawa-based platform that distributes stories by journalists hired through the federal Local Journalism Initiative, for republication under a Creative Commons licence.

    No reporter's byline in this index's copies.

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • Community Media Portal

    4 stories, 2021–2025

    National portal for video from not-for-profit community TV, radio and media centres, launched with Local Journalism Initiative funding and administered by CACTUS with a Quebec partner federation.

    No reporter's byline in this index's copies.

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

  • Bayshore Broadcasting

    3 stories, 2022–2026

    Independent private radio broadcaster that began with CFOS in Owen Sound in 1940 and runs nine stations in Grey, Bruce, Simcoe, Dufferin and Huron counties and Muskoka.

    Most bylines here: Laura Hampshire (1), Susan Meredith (1).

    Description: source, retrieved October 15, 2026.

Also in the index: Blue Line (1), Ricochet Media (1), Sudbury Star (1).

The People column links each story to the profiles of the people it names (4,499 stories carry at least one): candidates, and the appointees and City staff on Barrie's boards and committees.
A name is tagged only when the story shows who it is, never on a surname alone, and an appointee only where the story names them in their public role. The Issues column files a story under the issue pages it is about (2,947 stories), and each of those pages lists its stories under "Reporting on this issue". A story is filed by what it is about, not by a passing mention; every filing was read and decided by hand.
2026 260 stories · 8 outlets
2026: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
October 14, 2026 'Hard to watch': Midway Diner comes crashing down (VIDEO) By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday — Development: 151 Bradford Street
October 14, 2026 'Sound financial decisions' help city maintain AAA credit rating BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
October 14, 2026 City of Barrie maintains top-notch credit rating from S&P By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Michael Prowse —
October 14, 2026 Piles of bricks remain following Midway Diner demolition By Jocelyn Martin CTV News — Development: 151 Bradford Street
October 14, 2026 Young Barrie residents say the city is hard to get around, jobs are tough to find — here's what they want to see changed By Rosemary Jaramillo Simcoe.com — Jobs
October 13, 2026 'In shock': Ward 10 council candidate assaulted at Barrie bar By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Georgy Kapustin —
October 13, 2026 Barrie mayoral candidates debate key city issues By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari —
October 13, 2026 Ward 9 candidate hosting meet-and-greet Wednesday evening BarrieToday Norm Costello —
October 12, 2026 This Week in Barrie: Week of October 12 CompassNews — —
October 12, 2026 Who, when, where, how: Everything a Barrie voter needs to know to cast their vote in this year's municipal election By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
October 11, 2026 THEN AND NOW: Cornerstone for current Barrie city hall laid in October 1985 By Deb Exel BarrieToday — —
October 10, 2026 A $3-million loan for Redwood Park supportive housing complex construction remains unpaid, 30-day resolution proposed Simcoe.com Gary Harvey Housing
October 10, 2026 Voting in Ontario's 2026 municipal election? Here's the ID you need By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
October 9, 2026 Nuttall campaigns on making resident-only parking at Centennial Beach By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Transportation
October 9, 2026 Ward 1 candidates weigh in on how Barrie should develop 460 hectares of annexed land By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Brent Bowser, Christian Cadera, Clare Riepma, Hafiz Rahman, Pauline Stevenson, Shaughna Ainsworth, Stefano Agostino Annexation
October 8, 2026 Barrie remembers Janice Laking as the mayor who shaped the city we live in today, championing arts, health care, and more By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
October 8, 2026 Election signs easy targets in Barrie campaign By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Craig Nixon, Frank Casera, Shanicka Edwards, Tracy Strohm —
October 8, 2026 Which local candidates have pledged to ensure a sustainable region? BarrieToday — Climate and flooding
October 7, 2026 'That's not a slap on the wrist': $100 parking ticket leaves local senior frustrated By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — Transportation, By-law enforcement
October 7, 2026 Barrie mayoral candidates broadly aligned but offer different visions on homelessness, taxes and more By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Taxes, Encampments
October 7, 2026 Barrie mayoral candidates debate how to handle homelessness By Moosa Imran CTV News Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Encampments
October 7, 2026 Cost of living and taxes dominate Barrie mayoral Q&A at Grace United Church By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Taxes
October 7, 2026 Historic building that was former home to longstanding Barrie diner to be demolished By Jocelyn Martin CTV News — Development: 151 Bradford Street
October 6, 2026 Barrie Ward 10 residents will find new voter cards in the mail CTV News — —
October 6, 2026 Barrie votes: three of four mayoral candidates address key issues during all-candidates meet-and-greet By Brett Glover and Rosemary Jaramillo Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Encampments, Safety & policing, Health care
October 6, 2026 New ward boundaries in Barrie confusing for some voters By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
October 6, 2026 Tribute to former mayor at Parliament Hill Monday CTV News Janice R. Laking —
October 6, 2026 “You've got 10 other people that have to agree with you” — Barrie voters share what they want from the next city council By Rosemary Jaramillo Simcoe.com Kelly Patterson McGrath, Rose Romita —
October 5, 2026 Barrie Election profile Bayshore Broadcasting Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Amanda Fellows, Amy Courser, Arif Khan, Asmar Naveed
+34 more peopleShow fewerBen Hughes, Brent Bowser, Bryan Jones, Bryn Hamilton, Christel Pena, Christian Cadera, Craig Nixon, Dave Weingarten, Duarte Da Silva, Frank Casera, Gary Harvey, Georgy Kapustin, Iradat Ahmad, Jim Harris, Kay Sayer, Lori Galeazza, Matthew Corbett, Michael Lewis, Nasar George Nader, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Patrick Harriott-Stewart, Pauline Stevenson, Robert Thomson, Russell Tighe, Ryan Rijo, Samina Alim, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Shaughna Ainsworth, Stefano Agostino, Tanya Saari, Tracy Strohm, William Cadeau
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October 5, 2026 Barrie residents reflect as Midway Diner and nearby buildings come down By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 151 Bradford Street
October 5, 2026 CARP Barrie hosting mayoral debate tomorrow evening BarrieToday — —
October 5, 2026 Small Group, Big Impact: 32 People Account For 20% of Barrie Police Charges This Summer Frequency News Arif Khan, Lynn Strachan Safety & policing
October 5, 2026 This Week in Barrie: Week of October 5 CompassNews — —
October 3, 2026 Barrie candidate meet-and-greet set for Oct. 5 at 142 John St. By Sarah Bissonette Simcoe.com — —
October 2, 2026 (Update) City of Barrie opens Book of Condolence for former Mayor Janice Laking By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Janice R. Laking, Jim Perri, John Brassard, Ross Alexander Archer —
October 2, 2026 Celebration of life for longtime Barrie mayor set for Oct. 18 BarrieToday Janice R. Laking —
October 2, 2026 Nuttall hopes to 'stay the course,' see plans through Written by the candidate, Alex Nuttall BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
October 2, 2026 Watch your mailbox! A mixup with Barrie's Ward 10 voter information letters means a new PIN is in the mail, due to arrive Oct. 5 By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
October 2, 2026 ‘Zero’: Barrie mayor says city land is now clear of encampments By Julianna Balsamo CTV News Alex Nuttall Encampments
October 1, 2026 Barrie Ward 10 voters to receive new voter information letters after printing error Barrie 360 — —
October 1, 2026 Barrie receives $129.2M in funding after cutting residential development charges By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey Housing
October 1, 2026 Candidates vie for newly redrawn Ward 3 council seat in Barrie By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Amy Courser, Ben Hughes, Bryan Jones, Ryan Rijo —
October 1, 2026 City reissuing voter info letters for Ward 10 after printing error BarrieToday — —
October 1, 2026 Former Barrie mayor Janice Laking has died at 97 By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Jim Perri, John Brassard —
October 1, 2026 Hate Crimes, Cancer Survivors, Poverty Grants and Barrie’s Mayoral Race By Anthony Giordano Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
October 1, 2026 Important election updates for residents of this Barrie neighbourhood By Moosa Imran CTV News — —
October 1, 2026 LETTER: New Ward 1 resident asks candidates about 'vision' for annexed land Letter to the editor by Steve Dearlove BarrieToday — Annexation
October 1, 2026 Neighbour sees 'no reason' to remove trees at highrise development site By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Climate and flooding, Development: 17 Jacob's Terrace
October 1, 2026 Remembering Janice Laking: former Barrie Mayor dies at 96 CTV News Janice R. Laking —
October 1, 2026 Sayer's top concerns include daylight saving time, free speech Written by the candidate, Kay Sayer BarrieToday Kay Sayer —
October 1, 2026 Tributes are pouring in from dignitaries on the passing of Janice Laking CTV News Janice R. Laking —
September 30, 2026 'Hard-nosed yet caring': Longtime Barrie mayor Janice Laking mourned By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Jim Perri —
September 30, 2026 Barrie just landed more than $129 million for housing growth after cutting building fees By Rosemary Jaramillo Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing
September 30, 2026 Laking 'helped shape the Barrie we know today,' says Brassard BarrieToday Janice R. Laking, John Brassard —
September 30, 2026 Longtime former Barrie Mayor Janice Laking passes at 96 By Mike Lang CTV News Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
September 30, 2026 Ontario, Ottawa commits additional $130M to Barrie for development charges reduction program CompassNews Alex Nuttall Housing
September 30, 2026 Tighe says 'lived experience' has provided insight into system gaps Written by the candidate, Russell J. Tighe BarrieToday Russell Tighe —
September 29, 2026 Here’s why new homes just got cheaper in Barrie By Luke Simard CTV News Alex Nuttall Housing
September 29, 2026 LETTER: Trustee vote crucial as schools face class size, safety issues Letter to the editor by Kyle Tilley BarrieToday — Education
September 29, 2026 Saari promises 'line-by-line review' of Barrie's 2027 budget Written by the candidate, Tanya Saari BarrieToday Tanya Saari Taxes
September 29, 2026 This free tool allows voters in 50 Ontario municipalities to compare their views with election candidate positions Simcoe.com — —
September 28, 2026 (Update) $129 million from province to Barrie for development charge cut By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Housing
September 28, 2026 Barrie Council Reduces Development Charges by 50%; Recognizes General Manager of Access Barrie Frequency News Alex Nuttall, Tanya Saari Housing
September 28, 2026 Barrie getting $129M to expand sewage plant, build more homes By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
September 28, 2026 Record snow blows Barrie’s winter operations millions over budget By Julianna Balsamo CTV News — Snow clearing
September 28, 2026 This Week in Barrie: Week of September 28 CompassNews — —
September 28, 2026 Ward 8 candidate's career shaped by law, public policy and judicial work Written by the candidate, Samina Alim BarrieToday Samina Alim —
September 27, 2026 Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents BarrieToday Gary Harvey —
September 26, 2026 Military vet wants 'every resident's voice' to be heard in Ward 10 Written by the candidate, William Cadeau BarrieToday William Cadeau —
September 25, 2026 Barrie cuts residential development charges by 50 per cent By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall Housing
September 25, 2026 Barrie takes steps to recover multimillion dollar loan from Redwood Park Communities By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Gary Harvey, Tanya Saari Housing
September 25, 2026 City still shopping around for safety barricades at downtown events By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Michelle Banfield Safety & policing, Downtown
September 25, 2026 Events: Mayoral debate, Concerts in Care Ontario By Gwen Kavanagh CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari —
September 25, 2026 Ward 2 candidate running on 'show up or hush up' principle Written by the candidate, Frank Casera BarrieToday Frank Casera —
September 25, 2026 Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Amanda Fellows, Jim Harris, Samina Alim —
September 25, 2026 When do advance polls open in Ontario — and what you need to vote in upcoming municipal election By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
September 24, 2026 Ward 1 candidate believes in 'giving back to the community' Written by the candidate, Hafiz Rahman BarrieToday Hafiz Rahman —
September 23, 2026 Barrie must find ways to generate more revenue, says Ward 2 candidate Written by the candidate, Ajmal Noushahi BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi Taxes
September 23, 2026 City of Barrie to test dual-purpose downtown vehicle barriers for events: memo By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Amy Courser Safety & policing, Downtown
September 22, 2026 'Smarter growth, safer neighbourhoods' among priorities for Ward 10 incumbent Written by the candidate, Bryn Hamilton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton —
September 22, 2026 Barrie police projecting nearly $2M shortfall for 2026 By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Greg Ferguson Safety & policing
September 22, 2026 Barrie police spent 1,600-plus more hours on calls this summer By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Greg Ferguson Safety & policing
September 22, 2026 Barrie's integrity commissioner hands down term-end report on council, says members were compliant with advice and guidance By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Suzanne Craig —
September 21, 2026 Change needed to fix downtown Barrie, says Ward 2 candidate Written by the candidate, Tracy Strohm BarrieToday Tracy Strohm Downtown
September 21, 2026 Systemic change won't come at parent council, says Viamonde candidate Written by the candidate, Rachael Golem BarrieToday Rachael Golem Education
September 21, 2026 This Week in Barrie: Week of September 21 CompassNews — —
September 21, 2026 Ward 9 candidate hosting meet-and-greet Wednesday BarrieToday Norm Costello —
September 20, 2026 Barrie's financial position 'remains strong' as it faces upcoming infrastructure needs By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Clare Riepma Infrastructure
September 20, 2026 Ward 6 incumbent says approach rests on 'finding practical solutions' Written by the candidate, Nigussie Nigussie BarrieToday Nigussie Nigussie —
September 19, 2026 Firefighter seeking re-election as trustee on Viamonde board Written by the candidate, Eric Lapointe BarrieToday Eric Lapointe Education
September 19, 2026 Former councillor eyes return to city hall in Ward 4 Written by the candidate, Arif Khan BarrieToday Arif Khan —
September 18, 2026 BARRIE CUTS DEVELOPMENT CHARGES IN HALF By Susan Meredith Bayshore Broadcasting — Housing
September 18, 2026 Barrie chops residential development charges in half to spur housing BarrieToday — Housing
September 18, 2026 Barrie city council approves 50 per cent reduction of residential development charge rates CTV News — Housing
September 18, 2026 City of Barrie slashes residential development charges by half By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Housing
September 18, 2026 Ward 3 candidate wants to keep Barrie 'a special city' Written by the candidate, Bryan Jones BarrieToday Bryan Jones —
September 17, 2026 Barrie Mayoral Election 2026 and Barrie Colts Get Ready for a New Season By Anthony Giordano Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari —
September 17, 2026 Barrie mayoral candidate Tanya Saari promises transparency, affordability focus and collaborative leadership Barrie 360 Tanya Saari —
September 17, 2026 Nuttall makes $3M traffic-calming promise ahead of election By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Transportation, Speed cameras
September 17, 2026 Red-light cameras still on front burner for Barrie council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Speed cameras
September 17, 2026 Redwood says it plans to repay city's $3M loan, but details confidential By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales Housing
September 17, 2026 Rehab to where? Ontario mayors want to force people into treatment without giving them somewhere to live By Nir Hagigi Ricochet Media Alex Nuttall Health care
September 17, 2026 Ward 9 incumbent says local parks have seen 'historical investments' Written by the candidate, Sergio Morales BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales —
September 16, 2026 'Harder questions' must be asked about Barrie’s growth, says Ward 8 newcomer Written by the candidate, Amanda Fellows BarrieToday Amanda Fellows —
September 16, 2026 Barrie’s ward boundaries have changed. Here’s what it means for you By Luke Simard CTV News — —
September 16, 2026 City of Barrie moves to recover $3M after Redwood defaults on loan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse, Tim Kent Housing
September 16, 2026 Council head back into chambers following summer break CTV News — —
September 16, 2026 Two Barrie intersections could become fully signalized By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Transportation
September 15, 2026 Ward 10 candidate wants more thought put into Barrie's rapid growth Written by the candidate, Georgy Kapustin BarrieToday Georgy Kapustin —
September 14, 2026 Barrie council gets passing grade from integrity commissioner this term By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Suzanne Craig —
September 14, 2026 This Week in Barrie: Week of September 14 CompassNews — —
September 14, 2026 Ward 5 hopeful looks to bring 'new era of politics' to council Written by the candidate, Duarte Da Silva BarrieToday Duarte Da Silva Development: 49 Miller Drive
September 13, 2026 Absentee landlords, speeding among top issues for Ward 1 candidate Written by the candidate, Pauline Stevenson BarrieToday Pauline Stevenson Speed cameras
September 13, 2026 Barrie steps up push to attract defence industry investment By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Jobs
September 13, 2026 LETTER: How important is ward residency in Barrie election? Letter to the editor by Steven Dearlove BarrieToday — —
September 13, 2026 There are four candidates running for mayor of Barrie. Here's why they're running, what their priorities are, and why you should care By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari —
September 12, 2026 Nuttall marks homelessness emergency anniversary with campaign promise By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 12, 2026 Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Arif Khan, Iradat Ahmad, Lori Galeazza, Matthew Corbett, Patrick Harriott-Stewart Transportation
September 12, 2026 Ward 8 incumbent running on 'proven track record' Written by the candidate, Jim Harris BarrieToday Jim Harris —
September 11, 2026 Mayoral candidates divided as Nuttall floats 'compassionate intervention team' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Safety & policing, Health care
September 11, 2026 Ward 9 candidate wants 'meaningful' community consultation Written by the candidate, Asmar Naveed BarrieToday Asmar Naveed —
September 10, 2026 BARRIE ELECTION: State of emergency debated after full year in effect By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Encampments
September 10, 2026 Nuttall pledges $3M for Barrie traffic calming if re-elected mayor By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Tanya Saari Transportation, Speed cameras
September 10, 2026 Road safety, speeding among top issues in newly redrawn Ward 4 BarrieToday Iradat Ahmad Speed cameras
September 9, 2026 Barrie mayoral candidates on homelessness, addiction and affordable housing CTV News Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Encampments, Housing, Health care
September 9, 2026 Nuttall’s new campaign promise fuels debate as Barrie mayoral candidates offer competing visions By Julianna Balsamo CTV News Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Encampments, Health care
September 9, 2026 One year since Barrie, Ont. city-wide state of emergency declared By Julianna Balsamo CTV News Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 9, 2026 Ontario municipal elections see modest gains in competition: report The Canadian Press BarrieToday — —
September 9, 2026 Ward 1 candidate says communication, listening will guide campaign Written by the candidate, Brent Bowser BarrieToday Brent Bowser —
September 9, 2026 Woman files lawsuit contesting Barrie's 'negligent' state of emergency on encampments By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments
September 8, 2026 Electrician hopes to bring 'practical, hands-on' approach to Ward 3 BarrieToday Ben Hughes —
September 7, 2026 BARRIE ELECTION: Candidates spin what to do about e-bikes, e-scooters By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Transportation
September 7, 2026 Barrie parent looks to move from school volunteer into trustee role Written by the candidate, Tim Ware BarrieToday Tim Ware Education
September 7, 2026 Councillors have power to keep Barrie affordable, says Ward 9 candidate BarrieToday Dave Weingarten —
September 7, 2026 GUEST COLUMN: Local decision-makers need to understand farming BarrieToday — —
September 7, 2026 This Week in Barrie: Week of September 7 CompassNews — —
September 6, 2026 Barrie trustee candidate hopes to 'turn concerns into action' Written by the candidate, Candice Thomas BarrieToday Candice Thomas Education
September 6, 2026 Traffic, transit, school zones among Ward 6 candidate's concerns BarrieToday Christel Pena Transportation
September 5, 2026 BARRIE ELECTION: How do mayoral candidates weigh high project costs with affordability? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Major investments, Development: 11 Simcoe Street, Development: 40 Bradford Street
September 5, 2026 Listening, problem-solving 'second nature' to Ward 4 candidate By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Lori Galeazza —
September 5, 2026 School trustee candidate wants to keep Barrie parents informed Written by the candidate, Wesley Ayranto BarrieToday Wes Ayranto Education
September 4, 2026 Baseball helps shape Ward 3 candidate's attitude toward teamwork BarrieToday Ryan Rijo —
September 4, 2026 COLUMN: Fresh face or familiar name? Don’t be fooled by either BarrieToday — —
September 4, 2026 Former school trustee eyes return to 'incredibly rewarding' role Written by the candidate, Beth Mouratidis BarrieToday Beth Mouratidis Education
September 4, 2026 Ward 5 race pits experience against change By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Duarte Da Silva, Robert Thomson —
September 3, 2026 Catholic trustee candidate says he's 'mastered' building budgets Written by the candidate, Rob Chiaramida BarrieToday Rob Chiaramida Education
September 3, 2026 Ward 2 candidate says affordability among 'defining issues' this election BarrieToday Shanicka Edwards —
September 2, 2026 'Public confidence matters,' says Barrie trustee candidate Written by the candidate, Dana Powell BarrieToday Dana Powell Education
September 2, 2026 BARRIE ELECTION: How would mayoral candidates manage poverty, addiction? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Encampments, Health care
September 2, 2026 Homelessness, taxes among Ward 7's candidate's main issues BarrieToday Michael Lewis Taxes, Encampments
September 2, 2026 Where to meet the candidates: Here’s a list of municipal election meetings across Simcoe County By John Edwards Simcoe.com — —
September 2, 2026 Who are the acclaimed candidates for Simcoe County's municipal elections? Explore their priorities By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
September 1, 2026 Barrie electors can make sure they're on voters list at city website BarrieToday — —
September 1, 2026 Former trustee hopes to bring 'fresh perspective' to board table Written by the candidate, Justin Heran BarrieToday Justin Heran Education
September 1, 2026 Thomson looks to draw on experience in re-election bid BarrieToday Robert Thomson —
August 31, 2026 BARRIE ELECTION: Mayoral candidates asked about top issues facing city By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari —
August 31, 2026 Inclusion, equity and diversity among trustee candidate's 'core' beliefs Written by the candidate, Sean Fitzgerald BarrieToday Sean Fitzgerald Education
August 31, 2026 This Week in Barrie: Week of August 31 CompassNews — —
August 31, 2026 Ward 3 candidate vows to be 'independent voice' on Barrie council BarrieToday Amy Courser —
August 30, 2026 Barrie trustee candidate says school violence must be addressed BarrieToday David William O'Brien Education
August 30, 2026 Ward 4 candidate hopes to bring people together, solve problems BarrieToday Matthew Corbett —
August 29, 2026 'Incredible' work being done to improve downtown, says Ward 2 incumbent BarrieToday Craig Nixon Downtown
August 29, 2026 MonAvenir candidate running on experience, established connections BarrieToday Donald Blais Education
August 28, 2026 Increased ministry centralization a 'pressing' issue for trustee candidate BarrieToday Maria Hardie Education
August 28, 2026 Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari Encampments
August 28, 2026 Ward 1 candidate says Barrie residents 'want action' on safety issues BarrieToday Stefano Agostino —
August 27, 2026 School trustee candidate in Barrie running on volunteer work BarrieToday Kevin Berry Education
August 27, 2026 Ward 6 candidate hopes to 'bring residents together' in Barrie BarrieToday Nasar George Nader —
August 26, 2026 Barrie trustee candidate looks to bring 'open perspective' to the job BarrieToday Denise Ketching Education
August 26, 2026 Rising taxes, declining core services among top election issues, says Costello By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Norm Costello Taxes
August 25, 2026 4-person race for Mayor of Barrie By Rob Cooper CTV News Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari —
August 25, 2026 Ainsworth running on safety, accountability in Ward 1 BarrieToday Shaughna Ainsworth —
August 25, 2026 GUEST COLUMN: AMO conference plants local seed for open dialogue BarrieToday — —
August 25, 2026 Wasaga Beach led Simcoe County in voter turnout in the 2022 municipal election, here’s how the region voted as the 2026 campaign kicks off By John Edwards Simcoe.com — —
August 24, 2026 Barrie clerk signs off on candidate list for city elections BarrieToday — —
August 24, 2026 Get informed before you vote: Here’s your guide to 2026 municipal elections in Simcoe County Simcoe.com — —
August 24, 2026 Here’s who’s running for mayor in our region By Jocelyn Martin CTV News Alex Nuttall, Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe, Tanya Saari —
August 21, 2026 Four-person race for Barrie mayor shaping up for October's city election BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Amanda Fellows, Amy Courser, Arif Khan, Asmar Naveed
+52 more peopleShow fewerBen Hughes, Beth Mouratidis, Brent Bowser, Bryan Jones, Bryn Hamilton, Candice Thomas, Chaudhry Farooq Haider Virk, Christel Pena, Christian Cadera, Craig Nixon, Dana Powell, Darren Steeves, Dave Weingarten, David William O'Brien, Denise Ketching, Donald Blais, Duarte Da Silva, Eric Lapointe, Frank Casera, Gary Harvey, Georgy Kapustin, Hafiz Rahman, Iradat Ahmad, Jim Harris, Justin Heran, Kay Sayer, Kevin Berry, Lori Galeazza, Maria Hardie, Matthew Corbett, Michael Lewis, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Patrick Harriott-Stewart, Pauline Stevenson, Rachael Golem, Rob Chiaramida, Robert Thomson, Russell Tighe, Ryan Rijo, Samina Alim, Sean Fitzgerald, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Shaughna Ainsworth, Stefano Agostino, Susan van Amelsvoort, Tanya Saari, Tim Ware, Tracy Strohm, Wes Ayranto, William Cadeau
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August 20, 2026 Prof points to pay, scheduling as some municipal seats draw no challengers By Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press BarrieToday — —
August 19, 2026 Ontario municipal elections are coming: Deadline for candidates to file is this Friday Simcoe.com — —
August 18, 2026 COLUMN: Government isn't a business — it's about providing services BarrieToday — —
August 15, 2026 Fourth candidate for Barrie mayor emerges By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Amanda Fellows, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Arif Khan
+30 more peopleShow fewerBen Hughes, Brent Bowser, Bryan Jones, Bryn Hamilton, Christian Cadera, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Dave Weingarten, Duarte Da Silva, Gary Harvey, Georgy Kapustin, Hafiz Rahman, Iradat Ahmad, Jim Harris, Kay Sayer, Lori Galeazza, Matthew Corbett, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Patrick Harriott-Stewart, Pauline Stevenson, Robert Thomson, Russell Tighe, Ryan Rijo, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Shaughna Ainsworth, Stefano Agostino, Tanya Saari, Tracy Strohm
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August 12, 2026 'Misinformation' in election letter to Tiny Township residents prompts warning from municipality By Ian Adams Simcoe.com — —
August 12, 2026 County council approves governance updates ahead of 2026 shift to 17-member council By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — —
August 12, 2026 No more Warden: County of Simcoe changing its top political title as Council set to shrink to 17 members By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — —
August 11, 2026 LETTER: Upcoming election should be treated as 'class war' BarrieToday — —
August 11, 2026 Race for Barrie mayor has one more candidate signed up By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Amanda Fellows, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Arif Khan
+29 more peopleShow fewerBen Hughes, Brent Bowser, Bryan Jones, Bryn Hamilton, Christian Cadera, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Dave Weingarten, Duarte Da Silva, Gary Harvey, Georgy Kapustin, Hafiz Rahman, Iradat Ahmad, Jim Harris, Kay Sayer, Lori Galeazza, Matthew Corbett, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Patrick Harriott-Stewart, Pauline Stevenson, Robert Thomson, Ryan Rijo, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Shaughna Ainsworth, Stefano Agostino, Tanya Saari, Tracy Strohm
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August 7, 2026 Township of Tiny warns residents about misleading third-party election mailers Barrie 360 — —
August 4, 2026 Municipal Election 2026: Here’s the unofficial list of candidates for school board trustee positions in Simcoe County Simcoe.com Beth Mouratidis, Candice Thomas, Chaudhry Farooq Haider Virk, Dana Powell, Darren Steeves, David William O'Brien
+12 more peopleShow fewerDenise Ketching, Donald Blais, Eric Lapointe, Justin Heran, Kevin Berry, Maria Hardie, Rachael Golem, Rob Chiaramida, Sean Fitzgerald, Susan van Amelsvoort, Tim Ware, Wes Ayranto
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August 4, 2026 Municipal Election 2026: Here’s the unofficial list of candidates in Barrie and Simcoe County By John Edwards Simcoe.com Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Amanda Fellows, Amy Courser, Arif Khan, Asmar Naveed
+31 more peopleShow fewerBen Hughes, Brent Bowser, Bryan Jones, Bryn Hamilton, Christel Pena, Christian Cadera, Craig Nixon, Dave Weingarten, Frank Casera, Gary Harvey, Georgy Kapustin, Hafiz Rahman, Iradat Ahmad, Jim Harris, Kay Sayer, Lori Galeazza, Matthew Corbett, Michael Lewis, Norm Costello, Patrick Harriott-Stewart, Pauline Stevenson, Robert Thomson, Russell Tighe, Ryan Rijo, Samina Alim, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Shaughna Ainsworth, Tanya Saari, Tracy Strohm, William Cadeau
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August 3, 2026 Barrie Ward 9: Former New Blue Party Official Costello raises communication gap, police budget in bid to unseat Morales Frequency News Norm Costello, Sergio Morales Safety & policing
July 28, 2026 Multiple Barrie wards remain unchallenged as nomination deadline nears By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Amanda Fellows, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Arif Khan
+24 more peopleShow fewerBen Hughes, Bryan Jones, Bryn Hamilton, Christian Cadera, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Dave Weingarten, Gary Harvey, Hafiz Rahman, Iradat Ahmad, Jim Harris, Matthew Corbett, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Patrick Harriott-Stewart, Pauline Stevenson, Robert Thomson, Ryan Rijo, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Shaughna Ainsworth, Stefano Agostino, Tanya Saari, Tracy Strohm
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July 27, 2026 Wanted: Citizens to run for council across Simcoe County BarrieToday — —
July 18, 2026 Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Ajmal Noushahi, Craig Nixon, Shanicka Edwards, Tracy Strohm Major investments, Downtown, Development: 40 Bradford Street
July 14, 2026 Toronto FC II to relocate to Barrie in 2028 with new downtown stadium By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Steve Ricalis Major investments, Downtown, Development: 40 Bradford Street
July 9, 2026 Second candidate jumps into Barrie mayoral race By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Tanya Saari —
July 9, 2026 Ward 2 candidates cite addiction crisis, downtown Barrie safety as key election issues By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Craig Nixon, Shanicka Edwards, Tracy Strohm Downtown, Health care
July 8, 2026 City of Barrie announces new Sophia Street housing development featuring 54 units By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Housing, Development: 17 Sophia Street East, And 3, 5, 7, 11 Mcdonald Street And 58 & 60 Clapperton Street
July 7, 2026 Ward 9 election race gains momentum By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Dave Weingarten, Norm Costello, Sergio Morales —
July 6, 2026 'It is about a better way forward': New candidate enters Barrie mayor’s race BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Tanya Saari —
July 6, 2026 Barrie mayoral race heats up as Tanya Saari launches campaign challenging Nuttall By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Tanya Saari —
July 6, 2026 The race for Barrie's mayor chair is heating up - with a second candidate's name on the ballot CTV News Alex Nuttall, Tanya Saari —
June 29, 2026 Reversing the downward trend: How Barrie and Simcoe County’s trusted news source can help voters in the 2026 municipal election By Sarah Bissonette Simcoe.com — —
June 26, 2026 Barrie election field remains light with many wards still uncontested By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Arif Khan, Ben Hughes, Bryan Jones
+18 more peopleShow fewerBryn Hamilton, Christian Cadera, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Dave Weingarten, Gary Harvey, Hafiz Rahman, Iradat Ahmad, Jim Harris, Matthew Corbett, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Patrick Harriott-Stewart, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Stefano Agostino, Tracy Strohm
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June 26, 2026 RVH Barrie annual report highlights robotics program, clinical trials and record patient demand By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Health care
June 24, 2026 Ward 2 race heats up By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Craig Nixon, Shanicka Edwards, Tracy Strohm —
June 19, 2026 Planning to cast a ballot in the municipal election in Simcoe County this October? Here’s how to make sure you can By John Edwards Simcoe.com — —
June 19, 2026 Voter satisfaction or apathy? Half of Barrie wards could be acclaimed By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Keenan Aylwin —
June 17, 2026 Barrie unveils rendering for new Letitia Heights library branch By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Robert Thomson Libraries
June 15, 2026 Ward 3 candidate Bryan Jones sees a bright future for Barrie By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Ben Hughes, Bryan Jones —
June 12, 2026 City taking applications for municipal election compliance audit committee BarrieToday — —
June 3, 2026 Downtown Barrie BIA chair calls for raids on illegal shops, landlord accountability By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Sara Peddle, Steve Ricalis Safety & policing, Downtown
May 30, 2026 'We have no idea': School board plans trustee info session despite uncertainty over role By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — Education
May 30, 2026 Who gets your vote in Barrie and Simcoe County? How we’re covering the 2026 municipal election By Sarah Bissonette Simcoe.com — —
May 29, 2026 Have your say: Simcoe.com launches survey ahead of 2026 municipal election Simcoe.com — —
May 28, 2026 Barrie unveils defence investment incentives at CANSEC By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Jobs
May 28, 2026 Public school board approves $771M budget with cuts linked to enrolment decline By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — Education
May 25, 2026 Ontario municipal elections 2026: Key dates, voter eligibility and candidate rules By Evelyn Harford Simcoe.com — —
May 22, 2026 Barrie police staring down $1.28M deficit amid staffing pressures, grant cuts By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Arif Khan, Greg Ferguson Safety & policing
May 19, 2026 County seeking members for committee with eye on municipal elections BarrieToday — —
May 19, 2026 Dance card filling up in Barrie wards ahead of city election BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Arif Khan, Ben Hughes, Bryan Jones
+11 more peopleShow fewerBryn Hamilton, Christian Cadera, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Hafiz Rahman, Jim Harris, Matthew Corbett, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Robert Thomson
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May 15, 2026 Ask Her to Run: Barrie Panel Urges Community to Recruit the Next Generation of Women Leaders Frequency News Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl —
May 14, 2026 Another Barrie councillor will not seek re-election By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma —
May 14, 2026 Ward 3 councillor Ann-Marie Kungl will not seek re-election CompassNews Ann-Marie Kungl —
May 13, 2026 Warmer weather likely to blame for increase in encampment activity: City of Barrie By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
May 11, 2026 'Pass the torch': Riepma won't seek third term in Ward 1 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Arif Khan, Ben Hughes, Bryan Jones
+8 more peopleShow fewerClare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Matthew Corbett, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Robert Thomson
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May 11, 2026 Pass the salt: Barrie council to sift through winter receipts By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Robert Thomson Snow clearing
May 8, 2026 Ontario investing $6.6M to expand primary care access in Barrie By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Doug Downey Health care
May 8, 2026 Province announces $29.9M to fund new Warnica P.S. in Barrie By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Andrea Khanjin Education, Development: 211 Warnica Road
May 8, 2026 Province spending $6.6M to connect thousands in Barrie area to primary care By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Doug Downey Health care
May 6, 2026 Alex Nuttall: The path to Barrie City Hall By Jocelyn Martin CTV News Alex Nuttall, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
May 6, 2026 Kungl won't seek re-election, Ward 3 to get new councillor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Ben Hughes, Doug Shipley —
May 6, 2026 Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
May 5, 2026 'More work to do': Alex Nuttall seeking re-election as Barrie mayor By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward —
May 5, 2026 Alex Nuttall makes announcement he's seeking re-election CTV News Alex Nuttall —
May 5, 2026 Alex Nuttall seeking re-election By Jocelyn Martin and Luke Simard CTV News Alex Nuttall —
May 5, 2026 Alex Nuttall to make announcement on political future? By Jocelyn Martin CTV News Alex Nuttall —
May 5, 2026 Nuttall announces campaign for second term as Barrie mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward —
May 4, 2026 Race begins for Barrie’s 2026 municipal election By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Eric Lapointe, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
May 2, 2026 Barrie Women in Politics calls for more engagement in city politics By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
May 2, 2026 Institutionalizing People, Police Spending, Disputed Poll: Michael Speers on Barrie in Election Year Frequency News Alex Nuttall, Michael Speers Safety & policing
May 1, 2026 'Power grab': Strong mayor powers spark debate at forum By Yoyo Yan BarrieToday — Strong mayor powers
May 1, 2026 Nominations for municipal elections open in Barrie and throughout province By Julius Hern Barrie 360 — —
May 1, 2026 Some familiar faces have already joined the race in city election By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Eric Lapointe, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Robert Thomson —
May 1, 2026 Want to sit on council? Nominations now open for municipal election BarrieToday — —
April 29, 2026 New Barrie resident wants annexation planning to be part of city election By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Annexation, Development: Lands In The Barrie-Oro-Medonte-Springwater Boundary Adjustment Act, 2025, And Other Adjacent Lands.
April 23, 2026 City council to consider updated compensation package for next term By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Council pay
April 22, 2026 Barrie council members could OK pay hike for next term of office By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Council pay
April 21, 2026 Info sessions being held ahead of this year's municipal election BarrieToday — —
April 16, 2026 'Heartbreaking': Layoff notices given to 99 teachers, says union By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — Education
April 16, 2026 Library hosting panel on women in politics ahead of city election BarrieToday Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl —
April 15, 2026 Who wants to be a politician? Here’s what potential municipal candidates in Barrie and Simcoe County need to know Simcoe.com — —
April 10, 2026 Throwing your hat in the ring? Here's what you need to know for city election By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
March 20, 2026 Barrie Transit provider with $528M contract not compensated during disruptions By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Transportation
March 19, 2026 Barrie chief cites major investigations for $1M year-end shortfall By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Greg Ferguson, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
March 16, 2026 Local accountability top of mind for Barrie trustee amid electoral 'uncertainty' By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Maria Hardie Education
March 11, 2026 COLUMN: On-street parking ban would 'stir up hornet’s nest' in Barrie By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward, Robert Thomson Transportation
January 23, 2026 Barrie councillor elected vice-chair at conservation authority BarrieToday Clare Riepma —
January 6, 2026 Can you dig it? Barrie's snow-clearing budget already over by at least $1M Barrie 360 — Snow clearing
January 4, 2026 Innisfil mayor looks ahead as growing town enters 'awkward teenage years' By Patrick Bales BarrieToday — —
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DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 31, 2025 Barrie's Newsmaker of the Year: the city's homelessness crisis By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Doug Shipley, John Brassard Encampments
December 31, 2025 COLUMN: Several questions loom heading into city election year By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma
+6 more peopleShow fewerCraig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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December 29, 2025 Annexation Day One: Who do former residents of Springwater or Oro-Medonte call on Jan. 1 when Barrie takes over? By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Annexation
December 29, 2025 Residents invited to weigh in on Springwater’s 2026 voting options BarrieToday — —
December 27, 2025 Barrie Hill Rd. housing project moves forward amid water, traffic worries By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
December 23, 2025 Barrie Cares making strides in bid to tackle homeless crisis By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
December 23, 2025 Barrie clears another homeless camp — this one near railway crossing By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
December 23, 2025 Barrie's speed cameras issued $9M worth of tickets over two years By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Speed cameras
December 23, 2025 City of Barrie, union workers still in talks ahead of contract expiry By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
December 23, 2025 New Barrie bylaw puts controls in place on land annexed from townships By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Clare Riepma Annexation
December 18, 2025 Barrie council taps the brakes on Golden Meadow Rd. parking ban By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton —
December 17, 2025 Barrie Public Library branching out with a new location in Letitia Heights neighbourhood By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Libraries
December 17, 2025 City Council approves lease for new Barrie library location BarrieToday — Libraries
December 17, 2025 Long-term care beds remain on Barrie mayor’s agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall County services
December 15, 2025 Barrie says 'thank you' for annexation legislation with over $17K of major newspaper ads By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
December 15, 2025 City spending up to $500K on review of Barrie’s assets By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse —
December 14, 2025 LETTER: Tax increase an investment in Barrie's future Letter to the editor by Marshall Green BarrieToday — Taxes
December 13, 2025 Annexation means Barrie Country Club to get a new Barrie address By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — Annexation
December 13, 2025 If you've only got 60 seconds, read this: Barrie's 2026 budget gets final approval By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Speers Taxes, Safety & policing, County services
December 13, 2025 LETTER: Mayor's comments on compensation to municipalities 'inaccurate' BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
December 12, 2025 Armed police block councillors from forum with retirement home residents By William Konken BarrieToday — —
December 12, 2025 Barrie council pushes for fairer share of county services By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson County services
December 12, 2025 LETTER: City of Barrie lacks vision, not land Letter to the editor by M. Nink BarrieToday — Annexation
December 11, 2025 For Barrie, clearing windrows would cost more than $13M a year BarrieToday — Snow clearing
December 9, 2025 A costly road to travel if Barrie were to implement windrow service By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Bryn Hamilton Snow clearing
December 9, 2025 Bill 76 passes, transferring thousands of acres to City of Barrie By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
December 8, 2025 Property taxes on agenda for last council meetings of the year By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Taxes, Development: 11 Simcoe Street
December 8, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?: Pair of mid-rise apartment buildings to replace strips of homes on Barrie's Yonge Street By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street
December 8, 2025 Watersports pilot project in Barrie could lead to changes in 2026 season By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Jim Harris —
December 5, 2025 Big budget discussions ahead: Barrie residents face nearly $300 hike in 2026 taxes By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Taxes
December 5, 2025 City trying to rein in 'disproportionate' costs to run Barrie courthouse By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse —
December 5, 2025 Ontario should end forced encampment evictions: housing advocate By Katherine DeClerq BarrieToday — Encampments
December 4, 2025 City introduces new permit system for downtown Barrie, Allandale BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing, Downtown
December 4, 2025 LETTER: Councillors praised for standing against 'forced' annexation Letter to the editor by Denise Reynolds BarrieToday — Annexation
December 3, 2025 COLUMN: People only care about final number during budget talks By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward Taxes
December 3, 2025 Red-light cameras, noise-triggered photo radar on tonight's council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Speed cameras
December 2, 2025 Council to hear more about 'noise photo radar' along Lakeshore Dr. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon Speed cameras
December 2, 2025 WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? 40-bed modular building in Barrie to be used for bridge housing program By John Edwards Simcoe.com — Encampments, County services
December 1, 2025 LETTER: Province’s boundary decision highlights deeper concerns Letter to the editor by Jane Voorheis BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
December 1, 2025 Work 'rapidly continuing' in Barrie on County of Simcoe's largest modular facility By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — County services
November 30, 2025 'Long journey': Family wins tribunal appeal to build rear suites after city rejection By Scarlett Liu BarrieToday — —
November 29, 2025 Barrie councillor cut off for the sake of time as city looks at police, library and Simcoe County budget asks By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Gary Harvey Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, County services
November 27, 2025 'Apples and oranges': City, county have different takes on Barrie service costs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall County services
November 27, 2025 'Expanding our footprint': Barrie's library spending rises 2.9 per cent, new branch opening BarrieToday — Libraries
November 27, 2025 Barrie homeowners face 4.8 per cent property tax increase in 2026 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Taxes
November 26, 2025 About 10 bucks more: Simcoe County council gives nod to 2026 budget with a 3.5 per cent increase over last year By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — County services
November 26, 2025 City of Barrie to ask province to give green light to red-light camera program By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Speed cameras
November 26, 2025 Green leader slams premier's plan to expand Barrie's urban boundaries BarrieToday — —
November 26, 2025 Simcoe County launches ambitious 10-year plan for housing and homelessness support By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Encampments, Housing, County services
November 26, 2025 Simcoe County unveils bold 10-year plan to tackle affordable housing and homelessness Barrie 360 — Encampments, Housing
November 26, 2025 Springwater mayor optimistic talks can continue with Barrie over boundary expansion By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — Annexation
November 25, 2025 Barrie annexation moves key step closer to completion: province BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
November 25, 2025 City council could ask province to green-light red-light cameras By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Speed cameras
November 25, 2025 Ontario government introduces bill to approve Barrie's boundary adjustment with Springwater, Oro-Medonte By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Annexation
November 25, 2025 Red-light cameras, library, police, county budgets go to Barrie council tomorrow By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, Speed cameras, County services
November 22, 2025 LETTER: Resident's treatment by council, administration 'truly laughable' Letter to the editor by Ted Phelps BarrieToday — —
November 21, 2025 Barrie Transit workers vote 96% for strike action amid stalled contract talks Barrie 360 — Transportation
November 21, 2025 Nuttall noncommittal on running for second term as Barrie mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson —
November 20, 2025 Barrie trustee acclaimed as chair for Catholic school board BarrieToday Maria Hardie, Susan van Amelsvoort Education
November 20, 2025 Council hunting for ways to make Kempenfest 'financially sustainable, viable' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Jim Harris —
November 20, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Townhouse cluster proposed for two Barrie properties with single-family homes By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 324 & 328 Ardagh Road
November 19, 2025 Advocates challenge Barrie's emergency measures as mayor provides update By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Encampments
November 19, 2025 Kempenfest, disc golf teed up on tonight's council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
November 19, 2025 Nuttall non-committal about potential re-election campaign, despite council 'getting it done' By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
November 17, 2025 Barrie school trustee worries ‘writing on the wall’ with new support offices By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Dana Powell, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Maria Hardie, Pauline Stevenson Education
November 17, 2025 LETTER: New councils don't erase municipal responsibilities Letter to the editor by Tim Taylor BarrieToday — —
November 17, 2025 Work from home could be snag in new deal for city employees By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 14, 2025 Barrie budget gets the nod: What's included and what's next for city finances? By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Taxes
November 14, 2025 Barrie mayor says workers will be 'relentless' on getting homeless people help By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Robert Thomson Encampments
November 14, 2025 No end in sight for Barrie's encampment emergency, says Mayor Nuttall By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley Encampments
November 13, 2025 Barrie Council approves Mayor’s 2026 budget Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Taxes
November 13, 2025 Barrie's speed camera program ends Friday as province to spend millions on other road safety measures By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Speed cameras
November 12, 2025 Barrie budget, Ardagh rezoning top tonight's council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Taxes, Development: 324 & 328 Ardagh Road
November 12, 2025 Barrie council holds the line on city portion of 2026 budget By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Taxes
November 12, 2025 Barrie's millions in annexation funding won't appear on 2026 city tax bills By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Taxes, Annexation
November 7, 2025 Barrie's 2026 budget review: Zero per cent tax increase with new infrastructure investments on the horizon By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Taxes, Infrastructure
November 6, 2025 (Updated) City of Barrie clears homeless encampment at Milligan's Pond By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
November 6, 2025 Coughlin uses strong mayor powers to authorize Barrie's annexation framework in Springwater By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Annexation
November 6, 2025 Second Barrie encampment fire in as many weeks, as Milligan’s Pond eviction continues as scheduled By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Encampments
November 5, 2025 'Painful step backward': Oro-Medonte accepts Barrie's annexation proposal By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
November 5, 2025 Clock appears to be ticking for encampment residents at Milligan's Pond in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
November 5, 2025 Next year’s budget, taxes on Barrie council’s agenda tonight By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Taxes
November 4, 2025 'Unfortunate quagmire': Barrie's annexation plan gets conditional OK from county By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — Annexation
November 4, 2025 Modular facility for those experiencing homelessness arrives in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
November 4, 2025 Oro-Medonte council votes to support Barrie boundary proposal, subject to conditions By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Annexation
November 4, 2025 WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? New 40-bed modular housing building arrives in Barrie to support the unhoused By John Edwards Simcoe.com — Encampments, County services
November 3, 2025 With speed cameras going dark, City of Barrie seeks millions from province to fund other traffic calming measures By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Speed cameras
October 31, 2025 Neighbours concerned proposed 30-storey tower clashes with Barrie's historic waterfront character By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Downtown, Development: 51 Tiffin Street
October 24, 2025 Has pirate ship sailed? Breached contract beaches group at Barrie waterfront By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon —
October 23, 2025 Neglected future of 505 Yonge St. in Barrie: A promising development lost to disrepair and uncertainty By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Development: 505, 511, 515 & 533 Yonge Street
October 23, 2025 Oro-Medonte council did not vote on Barrie boundary proposal By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Annexation
October 22, 2025 Barrie Cares launches Campus of Care project with $250K upgrade to support homeless By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris Encampments, County services
October 22, 2025 Barrie Cares, Simcoe County unveil Campus of Care plans, helping city's homeless By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Lynn Strachan Encampments, County services
October 21, 2025 Barrie police access to cameras used by city staff to monitor traffic flow seen as community safety enhancement By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Safety & policing
October 20, 2025 CARS OVER COPS: Barrie police board OKs smaller budget with no new hires, earmarks funds for new front-line vehicle purchase By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
October 17, 2025 Police board shoots down request for more front-line officers By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Arif Khan, Greg Ferguson, Lynn Strachan, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
October 16, 2025 Lawsuit against Pratt Homes, City of Barrie seeks $7.5M over claims of shoddy balconies By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
October 16, 2025 Springwater Township council defers decision on City of Barrie's proposed boundary adjustment By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Brad Thompson Annexation
October 16, 2025 Springwater council bogged down by legal opinions around Barrie boundary talks By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
October 15, 2025 City of Barrie's credit rating reaches a milestone Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
October 15, 2025 City's credit rating upgraded, achieving highest level possible BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
October 14, 2025 City of Barrie clarifies bylaw, says individuals are not banned from providing necessities to those in need By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
October 13, 2025 What you need to know and why you should care about the proposed Barrie-Springwater land swap By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Christine Anne Nugent Annexation
October 12, 2025 Why Orillia didn't copy Barrie's state of emergency around homeless encampments, according to its mayor By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
October 10, 2025 Barrie sees largest month-over-month unemployment increase in Ontario By Julius Hern Barrie 360 — Jobs
October 9, 2025 Barrie warns provincial intervention could kill boundary compensation to Springwater, Oro-Medonte By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Annexation
October 9, 2025 Springwater council to seek legal advice over lawyer's letter claiming misuse of strong-mayor powers By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Annexation
October 8, 2025 Simcoe County Council votes against removing Deputy Warden Coughlin amid boundary expansion debate By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Annexation
October 8, 2025 Warden urges residents to speak out on Barrie's 'forced annexation plan' BarrieToday — Annexation
October 7, 2025 Would you eat outside in the winter? Barrie gives thumbs up to winter patios By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Downtown
October 5, 2025 Hwy. 12 bridge maintenance costs questioned by councillors By Derek Howard BarrieToday — —
October 4, 2025 As Barrie moves to clear encampments, some people say they have nowhere to go The Canadian Press Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
October 4, 2025 Tents now banned on Barrie's boulevards, parks, with homelessness advocates worried over safety and legality By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson Encampments
October 3, 2025 As Barrie, Ont., moves to clear encampments, some people say they have nowhere to go By Sharif Hassan CBC News Alex Nuttall Encampments
October 3, 2025 Barrie looks to the province for support with spring ice storm cleanup costs By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
October 3, 2025 Barrie mayor says 'meaningful progress' made on homeless camps BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
October 3, 2025 Four homeless encampments 'addressed' since Barrie mayor declared state of emergency By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
October 3, 2025 Net gains? Barrie council backs grant application for possible tennis dome By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Sergio Morales —
October 3, 2025 No plans to relocate individuals from Barrie encampments into Essa Township motels: County of Simcoe By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
October 3, 2025 Simcoe County, Essa Township clarify role of motel shelter program amid Barrie encampment concerns By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Encampments, County services
October 2, 2025 Barrie council backs boundary restructuring plan By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall —
October 2, 2025 Bylaws tinkered as Barrie deals with homeless encampments By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Craig Nixon, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson Encampments
October 2, 2025 City of Barrie green lights annexation proposal, but road forward could be a bumpy ride By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Annexation
October 1, 2025 Barrie council to decide on controversial boundary expansion plan this week By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Annexation
October 1, 2025 Barrie moving ahead with boundary proposal pegged at nearly $39M By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
October 1, 2025 Boundary decision back up at Barrie city council tonight By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
October 1, 2025 Evictions in Barrie raise urgent questions about shelter availability for the unhoused By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Encampments
October 1, 2025 Protesters rally at city hall over rejigged bylaws around Barrie homeless camps By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Encampments
September 30, 2025 Barrie bylaws around homeless camps poised to get more teeth By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon, Robert Thomson Encampments
September 29, 2025 Community advocates question Barrie's rising police budget amid increased social, housing pressures By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Safety & policing
September 26, 2025 All smiles for new Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal upon grand opening By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Doug Downey Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
September 26, 2025 City celebrates the grand opening of Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal, a hub for future connectivity By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Doug Downey, Jim Harris Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
September 26, 2025 How Barrie's new library budget policy will shape future funding requests By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Libraries
September 25, 2025 (Update) Ontario plans to ban speed cameras; Ford frames move as affordability measure The Canadian Press Barrie 360 — Speed cameras
September 25, 2025 Barrie city council makes a move to target red-light runners By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson Speed cameras
September 25, 2025 Barrie council transitions to red light cameras as province bans automated speed enforcement programs By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton Speed cameras
September 25, 2025 City numbers show red-light infractions on the rise in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Nigussie Nigussie Speed cameras
September 25, 2025 County warden criticizes 'vast and rushed' annexation mapping BarrieToday — Annexation
September 25, 2025 Oro-Medonte residents indifferent to ward boundary review BarrieToday — —
September 24, 2025 (Updated) Another homeless encampment dismantled in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 24, 2025 Mayor, county offer different counts for Barrie's homeless population By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 24, 2025 Parking, parking and more parking on council's agenda tonight By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
September 23, 2025 County councillors reject proposal for event space atop Rose St. project in Barrie By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Clare Riepma County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
September 23, 2025 Homeless encampment residents at another Barrie site given 24-hour eviction notices By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 23, 2025 Say goodbye to that old law office: New apartment rezoning approved for Barrie’s Yonge Street By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 375, 389 & 393 Yonge Street (Now 375 And 379 Yonge Street)
September 22, 2025 Adding more officers hangs in the balance amid Barrie police budget talks By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Lynn Strachan Safety & policing
September 22, 2025 Barrie mayor hopeful after Ford’s 'jarring' tour of local homeless camp By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 21, 2025 Ford tours Barrie homeless camp following mayor’s plea for help By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 21, 2025 Premier visits homeless encampment in Barrie, no word on what commitments, if any, the mayor got from Ford By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey Encampments
September 20, 2025 Local MPs back Barrie mayor's crackdown on tent encampments By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Doug Shipley, John Brassard Encampments
September 20, 2025 People living in Milligan's Pond encampment fear they're in city's crosshairs next By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 19, 2025 'These encampments aren't good,' says premier, calls Barrie mayor 'absolute champion' By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 19, 2025 Barrie council approves new $6.7M sea cadets facility at waterfront Southshore Centre By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
September 19, 2025 City of Barrie launches 2026 budget process with phone survey Barrie 360 — Taxes
September 19, 2025 Got a phone call about the Barrie budget? Here’s what the city is doing By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Taxes
September 18, 2025 'Encampments are not a solution to homelessness,' says Barrie mayor in letter to PM By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 18, 2025 Barrie fairground site for sale after proposal for housing, retail, and green space never broke ground By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing
September 18, 2025 Barrie mayor calls homeless crisis 'real and urgent' in letter to PM BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 18, 2025 Barrie police looking at $80M draft budget for 2026 — up 11.12% By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — Safety & policing
September 18, 2025 Mayor Nuttall weighs re-election bid as 2026 campaign looms By Stephen J. Donkers CompassNews Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward —
September 17, 2025 Barrie Sea Cadets facility, downtown highrise on tonight's council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Major investments, Downtown, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Development: 375, 389 & 393 Yonge Street (Now 375 And 379 Yonge Street), Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
September 17, 2025 Mayor calls for 'compassionate intervention' at Barrie homeless camps By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman Encampments
September 17, 2025 ‘Political jockeying’ leads to ‘schoolyard’ spat between mayor, councillor By Michael Owen BarrieToday — —
September 16, 2025 'Breaking point': Barrie mayor calls on Ford for help with homeless crisis By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 16, 2025 'Report in coming weeks' about speed cameras, says Barrie mayor By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Speed cameras
September 16, 2025 Barrie mayor in letter to premier invites him to see homeless encampments for himself By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 16, 2025 Former Barrie councillor says city 'passing the buck' on homelessness By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Encampments
September 13, 2025 Speed cameras staying put in Barrie for now, mayor says By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Speed cameras
September 12, 2025 County says it's relocated 36 people from Mulcaster St. encampment BarrieToday — Encampments, County services
September 12, 2025 Downtown Barrie BIA backs mayor’s state of emergency declaration BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments, Downtown
September 12, 2025 Downtown Barrie BIA, Barrie Chamber endorses state of emergency to address homeless encampments By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments, Downtown
September 12, 2025 Staged for the cameras? Busby Centre chair alleges encampment grew ‘to create a visual for a media conference,' Barrie mayor says that’s ‘clearly not true’ By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 11, 2025 (Updated) Tents removed from Mulcaster Street in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 11, 2025 Boundary quandary: Springwater lawyer calls Barrie offer for land swap unfair By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
September 11, 2025 Gallery: Dismantling begins at Mulcaster St. homeless camp (12 photos) By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday — Encampments
September 11, 2025 Oro-Medonte mayor questions 'urgency' of Barrie boundary expansion By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — Annexation
September 10, 2025 'Not a cash cow': Local mayors respond to Ford's speed-camera comments By Chris Simon BarrieToday — Speed cameras
September 10, 2025 City of Barrie closes fountain pond at City Hall due to 'unsanitary conditions' By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
September 10, 2025 Discovery of 'human waste' leads to Barrie City Hall pond closure BarrieToday — —
September 10, 2025 Mayor warns Barrie’s homelessness crisis won’t be resolved quickly By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 10, 2025 State of emergency in Barrie: Mayor responds to rising homelessness crisis as advocate calls for housing solutions By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin Encampments
September 9, 2025 (Update) Barrie mayor declares state of emergency in city to deal with homeless encampments By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, John Brassard Encampments
September 9, 2025 BREAKING: Barrie mayor declares state of emergency around homeless camps BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 9, 2025 Barrie mayor declares state of emergency to address homeless encampments By Sarah Petz, The Canadian Press CBC News Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 9, 2025 Residents divided as Barrie cracks down on homeless camps, tents By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 9, 2025 State of emergency triggers 'resources' to clean up homeless camps: mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments
September 9, 2025 The Busby Centre in Barrie says it does not maintain any authority to enforce the relocation or removal of tents By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 8, 2025 'More to come,' posts Barrie mayor on Facebook, ahead of news conference as city grapples with homelessness crisis By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 8, 2025 With old Hooters property appraised at around $7M, will City of Barrie bite? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon Downtown, Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
September 7, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? New apartment complex bringing more than 400 units to south Barrie By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 545–565 Big Bay Point Road, 218 Ashford Drive, 207–209 Montgomery Drive & 200–210 Bertha Avenue
September 5, 2025 E. coli tests in Barrie show higher levels downstream from former homeless camp By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments
September 4, 2025 Legal counsel recommends Township of Springwater proceed with Midhurst Expansion plan By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Annexation
September 4, 2025 Nuttall refutes Springwater's legal opinion on Barrie boundary plan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
September 3, 2025 Advocates criticize County of Simcoe's plan for Barrie homeless relocation as inadequate, calling for housing solutions By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Encampments, County services
August 30, 2025 'They're just trying to survive': Tents line Mulcaster St., near courthouse, Busby By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
August 28, 2025 Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal's opening delayed by discovery of ancestral remains By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
August 27, 2025 'Music spreads joy,' but Barrie musician’s charity efforts clash with city bylaws By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — —
August 27, 2025 Barrie mayor vows Victoria St. homeless encampment won't return By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
August 27, 2025 County of Simcoe to open 40-bed modular facility in Barrie after homeless encampment cleared By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
August 25, 2025 County bringing 40-room modular unit to Barrie for homeless camp evacuees By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments, County services
August 22, 2025 Chestnut Creek seeks proper zoning for 'beautiful venue' that's already open By Michael Owen BarrieToday — —
August 22, 2025 Tests could link homeless camp to contaminants at Barrie beaches By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments
August 21, 2025 'No beds, just chairs': Evacuees from Barrie encampment face shelter challenges By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments, County services
August 21, 2025 LETTER: Reader says new waste carts will be 'boon' for Barrie residents Letter to the editor by Neil Vingerhoets BarrieToday — Waste
August 21, 2025 LETTER: Resident praises city efforts to protect Johnson’s Beach Letter to the editor by Larry MacDonald BarrieToday — —
August 21, 2025 Mayor believes homeless camp contamination linked to Barrie beach warnings By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments
August 20, 2025 New ideas emerge for revitalizing downtown Barrie’s Sam Cancilla Park By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Downtown, Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
August 19, 2025 Municipal wells near homicide scene, homeless encampment inactive: city By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Michael Prowse Encampments
August 18, 2025 Barrie council defers, waives development charges to boost affordable housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Housing
August 14, 2025 'Why did we let this go?': Cleanup of encampment will last months and cost millions By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Michael Prowse Encampments
August 14, 2025 Council gives green light to pursue red-light camera program By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Robert Thomson Speed cameras
August 13, 2025 LETTER: More balanced approach needed for Centennial park event closures Letter to the editor by Carl Bowles BarrieToday — —
August 12, 2025 County of Simcoe steps in to support Barrie encampment evacuation Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
August 12, 2025 LETTER: Public engagement needed in boundary expansion process Letter to the editor by Jane Voorheis BarrieToday Doug Downey Annexation
August 10, 2025 Former Springwater councillor rails against Barrie annexation plans By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Annexation
August 9, 2025 City says 'significant cleanup' to take place at encampment scene BarrieToday — Encampments
August 9, 2025 Residents blame closed-door talks for rise in annexation misinformation By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
August 8, 2025 Barrie city hall erects fencing around encampment as police investigation enters second weekend By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Encampments
August 8, 2025 Only one of three city-owned surplus properties sold for housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing, Development: 60 Dean Avenue, Development: 50 Worsley Street, Development: 29 And 35 Sperling Drive
August 6, 2025 COLUMN: Barrie misses chance to make trash costs fairer with new cart system By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward —
July 30, 2025 'Unacceptable': Tents line Mulcaster St. despite hike in homeless funding By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
July 29, 2025 City backtracks on road diet for Madelaine Dr., opts for stop signs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
July 28, 2025 City seeks input on potential e-scooter pilot program BarrieToday — —
July 28, 2025 Community feedback sought on where e-scooters can operate in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Transportation
July 24, 2025 Five-year deal reached between City of Barrie and its firefighters Barrie 360 — Fire and emergency
July 23, 2025 COLUMN: Barrie building numbers 'alarming' amid housing crisis By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Housing
July 23, 2025 City, firefighters reach five-year deal By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Fire and emergency
July 18, 2025 ‘He never gave up’: Friends mourn former firefighter, police board chair By Chris Simon BarrieToday — —
July 16, 2025 Barrie 'willing and able' to take on stalled Springwater projects via annexation By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
July 15, 2025 International student enrolment down 17 per cent at Georgian College By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Education
July 14, 2025 New boundaries coming to Barrie's old east end for next election By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma —
July 12, 2025 Development charges deferred via strong mayor direction By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers, Housing
July 9, 2025 COLUMN: Bill aims to hold municipal reps accountable for serious offences By Barry Ward BarrieToday — —
July 9, 2025 Rents easing across most major markets, including Barrie The Canadian Press Barrie 360 — Housing
July 8, 2025 Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board approves plan to balance budget BarrieToday — Education
July 7, 2025 Equitable representation: City of Barrie’s ward boundaries are moving By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon —
July 3, 2025 Infrastructure work 'more than just about concrete and asphalt,' says mayor By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Transportation
July 2, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? New library-adjacent south Barrie apartment building to include affordable housing By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 60 Dean Avenue
July 1, 2025 Development plans for Stroud would keep 'Barrie at bay,' says councillor By Patrick Bales BarrieToday — —
June 26, 2025 Barrie's HART Hub pumps new life into Simcoe County By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Health care
June 26, 2025 Mayor says no debt needed for Barrie’s $65M performing arts centre By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Major investments, Development: 11 Simcoe Street
June 25, 2025 COLUMN: City pins 'staggering' dollar figure to projects amid 'ominous warning' By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Major investments
June 24, 2025 City of Barrie to invest $7.5 million in Georgian College's downtown hub By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Taxes, Downtown
June 24, 2025 County drops $1.2M on 40-bed modular shelter facility in Barrie By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — Encampments, County services
June 24, 2025 Nuttall already promising 0% operational increase in next year's budget By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey Taxes
June 22, 2025 COLUMN: City hall reporter also gets break from being 'professional bother' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
June 22, 2025 Council flooded with emotion around decommissioning historic Zamboni By Chris Fell BarrieToday — —
June 19, 2025 Barrie's new Sikh temple gets green light, new parking rules By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey Development: 264 Salem Road
June 19, 2025 Residents voice downtown safety concerns at police board meeting By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Speers Safety & policing, Downtown
June 19, 2025 Street blockades to be considered at Barrie city budget time By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
June 18, 2025 Development plans for 'small city' within south Barrie scaled back By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey Development: 674 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road
June 18, 2025 New performing arts centre, rec facility on tonight's council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Major investments, Development: 435 Anne Street North & 33 Harrison Cres, Development: 545–565 Big Bay Point Road, 218 Ashford Drive, 207–209 Montgomery Drive & 200–210 Bertha Avenue, Development: 11 Simcoe Street
+3 more issuesShow fewerDevelopment: 674 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road
June 16, 2025 Financial woes stall Barrie fairgrounds development as Barrie Curling Club, City Hall, and school boards wait for what's next By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing
June 16, 2025 Sikh temple in south Barrie gets help through strong mayor powers By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers, Development: 264 Salem Road
June 16, 2025 Still in rehearsal, but moving forward with planned performing arts centre along Barrie waterfront By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Clare Riepma Major investments, Downtown, Development: 11 Simcoe Street
June 13, 2025 'Sticker shock': Size of Barrie next south-end library reduced By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Libraries
June 12, 2025 Growing community: Barrie's new $4.5M greenhouse aimed at sustainability, savings By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl Development: 165 Ferndale Drive North
June 11, 2025 'Simple and effective': Councillors get behind vehicle blockades for events By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser, Gary Harvey —
June 11, 2025 COLUMN: Are safety measures actually making us feel more unsafe? By Barry Ward BarrieToday Amy Courser, Barry Ward, Gary Harvey —
June 11, 2025 LETTER: Province wants development, making annexation 'inevitable' Letter to the editor by Larry MacDonald BarrieToday — Annexation
June 11, 2025 New trees, changes to rec program signup on tonight's council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 435 Anne Street North & 33 Harrison Cres, Development: 674 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road
June 11, 2025 Simcoe County has broken ground on its biggest affordable housing project to date. Here's how many homes it will include By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
June 10, 2025 County warns of economic fallout from Barrie's proposed annexation plans By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
June 10, 2025 Ground broken on affordable housing development in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
June 10, 2025 LETTER: It's 'painfully clear' that annexation is being 'rushed' Letter to the editor by Jane Voorheis BarrieToday — Annexation
June 6, 2025 (Updated) New 100-acre recreational complex to be built in south Barrie By Julius Hern Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales Major investments, Libraries
June 6, 2025 Accusations of bias fly over what letters show up in council package By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
June 6, 2025 The cost to taxpayers to grow the presence of Georgian College in downtown Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Downtown
June 5, 2025 'This is years to clean up' Barrie's $25M ice storm tab, hope is province covers most of it By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Climate and flooding
June 5, 2025 Georgian College looking for $7.5M in city money for downtown hub By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Robert Thomson Downtown
June 4, 2025 Barrie's community projects come with price for ward councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
June 4, 2025 Full council agenda on tap tonight as spring session winds down By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 127, 131 Ardagh Road, Development: 830, 864, 894 & 912 Lockhart Road (South Part Of)
June 3, 2025 Barrie's neighbours could get less access to city programs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
June 3, 2025 Time ticking down for mayors to find 'framework agreement' on land By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
June 2, 2025 Student says Barrie speed cameras work, as city staff report reduced speeds and over $1.2 million in revenue. Here's how that money is likely to be spent By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Speed cameras
May 30, 2025 Oro-Medonte scaling back on number of wards for next election BarrieToday — —
May 30, 2025 Oro-Medonte turns down Barrie financial offer to move boundary lines By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
May 29, 2025 Oro-Medonte receives Barrie's 'high-level' proposal, counters with terms By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
May 28, 2025 COLUMN: Could 'fancy footwork' help Carnival Barrie obtain funding? By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton —
May 28, 2025 Council set to tackle AI, traffic safety and permanent speed cameras By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Speed cameras, Development: 89 Big Bay Point Road, Development: 127, 131 Ardagh Road, Development: 830, 864, 894 & 912 Lockhart Road (South Part Of)
May 28, 2025 Former Springwater mayor calls Barrie's land-deal offer 'chump change' By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
May 28, 2025 Speed cameras are staying put in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Speed cameras
May 27, 2025 Barrie mayor turns to Oro-Medonte after Springwater setback on land deal By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
May 27, 2025 City of Barrie seeks public input on lands for new Conservation Trust Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Robert Thomson —
May 25, 2025 Barrie police issue call for deputations on 2026 budget BarrieToday — Safety & policing
May 24, 2025 'Moving the money into action': Committee set to dole out dough By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
May 23, 2025 Barrie pitches land, water swap at Springwater council chambers, here's what residents and lawmakers are saying By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Annexation
May 22, 2025 Barrie council may decide on massive fairgrounds project before summer break By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris Housing
May 22, 2025 Springwater council rebuffs City of Barrie's land-deal presentation By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
May 21, 2025 Barrie mayor to make official land-deal pitch in Springwater tonight By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
May 21, 2025 More than $1B worth of city assets will soon need attention By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Robert Thomson Infrastructure
May 20, 2025 'In the bank': Barrie man says city paid over $1M for his home By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
May 17, 2025 LETTER: Strong mayor powers remove 'skilful' debate at council table Letter to the editor by Seaghan Hancocks BarrieToday — Strong mayor powers
May 15, 2025 Carnival Barrie's funding request in limbo as council seeks consistency By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma —
May 15, 2025 City, county declare success in tackling Berczy Park homeless encampment By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris Encampments, County services
May 15, 2025 Province earmarks $15M for planning RVH's expansion into Innisfil BarrieToday — Health care
May 14, 2025 COLUMN: Springwater land deal could reshape Barrie’s political map By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward —
May 14, 2025 Carnival Barrie, burlesque dancing on council's agenda tonight By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 151 Lillian Crescent
May 14, 2025 Council to take another chew at road diet for 'brutal' Madelaine Dr. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales Transportation
May 12, 2025 LETTER: Barrie should take eyes off Oro-Medonte if Springwater deal occurs Letter to the editor by Jane Voorheis BarrieToday — —
May 10, 2025 Nuttall uses strong mayor powers for potential boundary shift deal By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Strong mayor powers, Annexation
May 9, 2025 Barrie and Springwater mayors float water, land swap amid boundary discussions By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Annexation
May 9, 2025 City seeks feedback on ward boundary review report in Barrie BarrieToday — —
May 9, 2025 Contaminated soil leads to budget hikes for Barrie transit projects By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Transportation, Major investments, Development: 20 Essa Road
May 9, 2025 Nuttall uses strong mayor powers to defer development charges BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers, Housing
May 9, 2025 Springwater, Barrie swap potential: Land in exchange for services By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Annexation
May 8, 2025 Redwood getting $500K break on city loan for transitional housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey Housing, Development: 151 Lillian Crescent
May 7, 2025 Waterfront park, burlesque and ward boundaries on council's agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Downtown
May 5, 2025 Barrie water lots being absorbed by city expropriation By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
May 3, 2025 LETTER: Mayor provided 'comprehensive answers' to industrial concerns Letter to the editor by Cate Tilden BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma Annexation
May 2, 2025 Barrie residents outline concept plan for 'uninviting' waterfront park By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Robert Thomson Downtown, Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
May 1, 2025 Barrie's ward boundaries could be redrawn to level population By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson —
May 1, 2025 LETTER: Oro-Medonte residents 'hijack' Barrie Ward 1 meetings Letter to the editor by Carol Baak BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma —
April 30, 2025 Barrie's automated speed enforcement cameras are on the move. Here's where they'll be showing up next By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
April 30, 2025 Bayview Park reservoir, ward boundaries on council's agenda tonight By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Development: 131 Lockhart Road
April 30, 2025 Define 'burlesque': Dance not just routine in Barrie bylaw's eyes By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser —
April 30, 2025 Redwood Park could get $500K break on $3M loan from city By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson Development: 151 Lillian Crescent
April 27, 2025 COLUMN: Strong mayor powers 'an affront to democracy' By Peter Bursztyn BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Peter Bursztyn Strong mayor powers, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
April 25, 2025 Branching out. Barrie Public Library seeks input for new library in northwest part of the city By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Libraries
April 24, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Work progressing on new industrial subdivision coming to major intersection in south Barrie By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Development: 80 Big Bay Point Road And 315 Bayview Drive
April 23, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? City hall looking over site plan for new industrial park in south Barrie By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
April 22, 2025 Mayor Nuttall signs executive order to protect natural land in Barrie Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Gary Harvey, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson —
April 21, 2025 Nuttall uses strong mayor powers for industrial rezoning on Lockhart By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers, Jobs, Development: 131 Lockhart Road
April 19, 2025 Barrie councillors debate impact of new sustainable design guidelines By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson —
April 19, 2025 Colts sign new 15-year agreement with City of Barrie Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
April 18, 2025 ‘We should do something’: Council votes to send strong mayor letter By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
April 17, 2025 Storm being used 'as a pretext to clearcut trees': city councillor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Nigussie Nigussie Development: 126 & 130 Ardagh Road
April 16, 2025 Barrie councillors face packed schedule with four meetings Wednesday By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 435 Anne Street North & 33 Harrison Cres
April 15, 2025 Barrie introduces first electric transit buses in pilot program to gauge whether vehicles can handle city's weather By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Transportation
April 15, 2025 Developers looking for a break on Barrie's development charges By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse Housing, Development: 521 & 525 Essa Road
April 14, 2025 Local councillors divided on value of strong mayor powers By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Brad Thompson —
April 14, 2025 Needle collection kiosk program discontinued in Barrie except for one location By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — —
April 11, 2025 Barrie could drop $3.9M on generator at south-end water plant By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
April 10, 2025 City sets commercial watercraft fees to regulate Barrie boating season By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Jim Harris —
April 9, 2025 Last week's cancelled meeting tacked onto tonight's council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, Development: 521 & 525 Essa Road
April 9, 2025 Up to $5M available for affordable housing projects in Barrie BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
April 8, 2025 (Updated) Developer to cover tab for flag project in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
April 8, 2025 Barrie mayor thanks local businesses for investing in city BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Jobs
April 8, 2025 Barrie's Hwy. 400 flag project to be funded by local developer By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
April 8, 2025 Choppy waters or smooth sailing? Watercraft regulations on council's agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma —
April 8, 2025 Nuttall uses strong mayor powers to smooth way for Barrie flag By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers
April 3, 2025 Completion of Bryne Drive extension hits roadblock as Barrie city hall waits for buyer to come along and develop the land needed By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
April 3, 2025 LETTER: City's limits on post-storm brush pickup 'ridiculous' Letter to the editor by James Fleming BarrieToday — —
April 2, 2025 Barrie's sparsely used needle collection system could be ending By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon —
April 2, 2025 Builder asking city to defer almost $4M in development fees (update: meeting postponed) By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 521 & 525 Essa Road
April 2, 2025 COLUMN: 'Questionable' flag idea didn't get run up the flagpole By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie —
April 2, 2025 More bad weather in the forecast puts brakes on tonight's council agenda BarrieToday — —
April 1, 2025 LETTER: Barrie flag project called 'unsuccessful public relations gesture' Letter to the editor by Brian Perkins BarrieToday — —
March 31, 2025 LETTER: Barrie flag plan 'not only ridiculous, it’s insanity' Letter to the editor by Bud York BarrieToday — —
March 31, 2025 LETTER: Reader would rather see flag money spent on Barrie parks Letter to the editor by Betty Macpherson BarrieToday — —
March 31, 2025 One of Barrie's automated speed enforcement cameras was recently tagged with green spray paint. Here's how often the devices get vandalized By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
March 31, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Apartment building with ground-floor commercial space planned for dead-end street in south Barrie By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 76 Bryne Drive
March 29, 2025 LETTER: Barrie spending $250K on giant flag 'absurd' Letter to the editor by Brian and Shari Miller BarrieToday — —
March 29, 2025 LETTER: Reader raises concern over cost of 'ill-considered' Barrie flag Letter to the editor by Susan Baues BarrieToday — —
March 28, 2025 RVH boss, Barrie CAO among local names topping Sunshine List By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
March 27, 2025 Barrie council doesn't want short-term rentals to become long-term issue By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey —
March 27, 2025 Barrie mayor says Oro-Medonte motion 'undermines' boundary talks By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
March 27, 2025 LETTER: Annexation talk creates 'conflict, division' Letter to the editor by Jane Voorheis BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
March 27, 2025 Oro-Medonte pushes for 6-month resolution on boundary talks with Barrie, Springwater Township By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Annexation
March 26, 2025 Annual report sheds light on cost of doing business on Barrie council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon
+5 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
Council pay
March 26, 2025 City of Barrie could give the green light to red light cameras By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Sergio Morales Speed cameras
March 24, 2025 Short-term rentals in Barrie impact housing availability, hotel industry: Riepma By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma Housing
March 23, 2025 YMCA breaks ground on its new south Barrie facility on Friday, ending nearly decade-long journey to find a new home By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Development: 535 Bayview Drive
March 20, 2025 Could new steel factory in Barrie offer housing solutions? Politicians hope so By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, John Brassard —
March 20, 2025 Springwater, Oro-Medonte split on how to navigate Barrie boundary talks By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Brad Thompson —
March 19, 2025 COLUMN: Be wary of Barrie's 'most livable cities' ranking By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward —
March 19, 2025 Chief doesn't view police access to city traffic cameras as 'George Orwell’s 1984' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Michael Speers Safety & policing
March 18, 2025 Development plans for Barrie's old fairgrounds could be downsized By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris Housing
March 17, 2025 Even a critic of Barrie library spending admits one of their new projects was a smart decision. Here's what patrons are saying By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Nigussie Nigussie Libraries
March 16, 2025 Massive residential projects in south Barrie on council's agenda this week By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, Development: 830, 864, 912 Lockhart Road (North Part Of), Development: 112 King Street, Development: 830, 864, 894 & 912 Lockhart Road (South Part Of), Development: 979,989 Mapleview Drive East
March 14, 2025 Millions have been funneled into Barrie Transit, but how was it spent? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Transportation
March 13, 2025 Barrie boundaries under scrutiny: city's ward review coincides with municipal border talks By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Keenan Aylwin —
March 10, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Six-storey hotel proposed for west-end Barrie By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Development: 19 Lennox Drive
March 9, 2025 Amid housing crisis, housing committee chair Nixon suggests developer sell land to City of Barrie Community Media Portal Craig Nixon Housing, Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
March 8, 2025 LETTER: Time to prioritize local economy over annexation Letter to the editor by Jane Voorheis BarrieToday — Annexation
March 8, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? New south Barrie subdivision bringing dozens of townhouses, apartments to Veterans Drive and Essa Road By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 339 Veteran's Drive And 341 Veteran's Lane
March 7, 2025 City of Barrie and Sea Cadets sign lease agreement for the General John Hayter Southshore Centre Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
March 7, 2025 Developer says no overtures from city about buying old Hooters property By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Downtown, Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
March 6, 2025 Barrie is removing American flags from city-owned property, kicking American vendors off preferred procurement list By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
March 6, 2025 Kozlov Centre tenant evicted over flooding fight; city probing issues By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Amy Courser —
March 6, 2025 LETTER: Political parties use ranked ballots, so should elections Letter to the editor by Mark Jessop BarrieToday — —
March 5, 2025 Barrie mayor bans new procurement from U.S.-based vendors in response to American tariffs Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers
March 5, 2025 COLUMN: Talk around Cancilla park, tower proposal 'doesn’t look good' By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Craig Nixon, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Downtown, Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
March 5, 2025 City of Barrie launches public consultation to review ward boundaries Barrie 360 — —
March 5, 2025 Public feedback sought as Barrie reviews ward boundaries BarrieToday — —
March 5, 2025 Tennis club's fees on the line during busy council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey Development: 334 & 340 Ardagh Road, Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
March 4, 2025 Barrie mayor orders American flags removed from city-owned facilities in response to U.S. tariffs By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
March 4, 2025 City lobs fee increase into Barrie Community Tennis Club's court By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
March 4, 2025 Mayor orders Stars and Stripes removed from City of Barrie properties By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
March 3, 2025 Barrie Police seek access to city's traffic management camera system Barrie 360 — Safety & policing
March 3, 2025 Barrie police eye access to city's traffic camera system BarrieToday — Safety & policing
February 28, 2025 'Lot of warts': Residents hot about highrise proposed in downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon Downtown, Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
February 28, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Highrise pitched for north Barrie property near college, hospital By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: ​290, 294, 298 And 302 Georgian Drive
February 27, 2025 Could Dunlop East land, old Hooters plaza become city parkland? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Downtown, Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
February 27, 2025 Oro-Medonte deputy mayor slams provincial process around Barrie border talks By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
February 26, 2025 Red-light camera investigation gets greenlight from Barrie councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris, Sergio Morales Speed cameras
February 26, 2025 Snowmageddon 2025: Barrie plows putting in extra effort but city won't know the final cost until spring By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Snow clearing
February 26, 2025 Tower plan to red-light cameras: Barrie councillors return to action with busy agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Sergio Morales Downtown, Speed cameras, Development: 545–565 Big Bay Point Road, 218 Ashford Drive, 207–209 Montgomery Drive & 200–210 Bertha Avenue, Development: 334 & 340 Ardagh Road, Development: 149 Dunlop Street East
February 25, 2025 Officials cut ribbon on a controversial east end Barrie mid-rise that council voted against in 2017 By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman Development: 37 Johnson Street
February 22, 2025 LETTER: There's a reason MPPs aren't wading into annexation issue Letter to the editor by Doug Lewis BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey Annexation
February 21, 2025 Questions raised about municipal integrity commissioner reports By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Brad Thompson —
February 21, 2025 Recent heavy snowfall in Barrie ignites debate about windrow service By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Snow clearing
February 19, 2025 COLUMN: Provincial candidates far too silent on local issues By Barry Ward BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Andrew Harrigan, Barry Ward, Dane Lee, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman
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February 12, 2025 Petitioners say tower project doesn't consider downtown neighbours By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, Downtown
February 8, 2025 COLUMN: 'Secret' task force gets failing grade for transparency By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
February 7, 2025 Group homes considered in Barrie's new zoning bylaw to address 'huge gap' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris Housing
February 7, 2025 Minutes from now-defunct mayor's task force show multiple redactions By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
February 4, 2025 Reshuffling library reserve will cost taxpayers in the end By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Robert Thomson Libraries
February 3, 2025 City dough flows for new library branch in northwest Barrie BarrieToday — Libraries
January 31, 2025 Barrie council looking for ways to push back on U.S. tariffs beyond slogans By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
January 30, 2025 'It's not perfect, but it's a really, really good budget,' says mayor, as city council approves 4.31% tax hike By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Taxes
January 30, 2025 Barrie councillor suggests boundary studies also look at Essa, Innisfil By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Clare Riepma, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson —
January 30, 2025 City pumped to spruce up Sam Cancilla Park, but how remains to be seen By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Michael Prowse Downtown
January 30, 2025 Mayor's luncheon touts city accomplishments over past year By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
January 29, 2025 Barrie budget, watersports licensing on tonight's council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Michael Speers Taxes, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
January 29, 2025 Barrie mayor endorses PC leader Doug Ford ahead of Liberal leader's campaign kickoff in the city By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — —
January 29, 2025 City could pull the plug on downtown water reservoir for revamped park By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon Downtown
January 29, 2025 Dig a little deeper: Barrie council locks in 4.31% tax hike By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Michael Speers Taxes
January 29, 2025 Nuttall uses 'strong mayor' powers to strike new executive committee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon
+5 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
Strong mayor powers
January 28, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Little Lake retirement community coming to north Barrie By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 10 & 20 Little Lake Drive
January 27, 2025 'Game changer,' says Barrie mayor as province announces HART hub for city By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Health care
January 27, 2025 HART Hub coming to Barrie will be 'game changer,' says mayor BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
January 25, 2025 Barrie police spending 'out of control,' resident says ahead of deputation By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Michael Speers Safety & policing
January 24, 2025 Here’s how much Simcoe County school trustees expensed in 2024 By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Dana Powell, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Susan van Amelsvoort Education
January 23, 2025 Barrie budget 2025: The city's service partners are requesting over $7M more than last year. What does it mean for taxpayers? By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser Taxes, Safety & policing
January 23, 2025 City staff taking deeper dive into licensing watersports around lake By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton —
January 23, 2025 Community invited to share input on Barrie's safety and well-being plan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Safety & policing
January 23, 2025 Ontario government providing more than $18M for road infrastructure in south Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
January 22, 2025 COLUMN: Living in snowbelt, city plow crews do 'very good job' By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Snow clearing
January 22, 2025 College projects $45 million hit due to government's international student cap BarrieToday — —
January 22, 2025 Despite no talks around budget, council closer to final number By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson Taxes
January 22, 2025 Final number? Barrie budgets, tax rate under spotlight tonight By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Taxes, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
January 21, 2025 Oro-Medonte could seek breakdown of numbers in Barrie boundary talks By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Annexation
January 21, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? New 16-storey apartment building aims to bring 20 affordable housing spaces to Barrie By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 70 & 76 Edgehill Drive
January 20, 2025 Mayor’s taskforce transitions to permanent executive committee BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales —
January 17, 2025 Development decision on old Barrie fairgrounds back in council's hands By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris Housing
January 17, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Development proposal envisions 15-storey apartment building with 41 residential units and a penthouse for downtown Barrie By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown, Development: 217 Dunlop Street East
January 16, 2025 City police deliver 'fiscally responsible' budget with 6.99% hike By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris Safety & policing
January 16, 2025 Library seeks 'small increase' in city budget to sustain service levels BarrieToday — Libraries
January 16, 2025 Social housing among areas driving up county costs for City of Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall County services
January 15, 2025 Councillor floats idea to regulate commercial watercraft on lake By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton —
January 15, 2025 Police, county and library represent budget requests to council tonight By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, County services
+5 more issuesShow fewerDevelopment: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Development: 124, 180, 228 Mckay Road West, Development: 124, 180, 228 Mckay Road West, Development: 124, 180 & 228 Mckay Road West, Development: 12 Ottaway Avenue
January 14, 2025 Library branch in Letitia Heights area to get thorough read from council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey Libraries
January 9, 2025 'Slide of civil society': Barrie school trustee berated in vile voicemail By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Lisa-Marie Wilson Education
January 8, 2025 COLUMN: Plenty of drama to go around at councils nationwide By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward —
January 8, 2025 City of Barrie awaits 'next steps' in ongoing boundary talks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
January 7, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Construction continues on south Barrie fire station expected to improve response times in growing area of city By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Fire and emergency, Development: 845 Mapleview Drive East
January 6, 2025 City progress update on the menu for upcoming mayor's luncheon BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
January 6, 2025 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? 20-storey tower going up across the street from Barrie's downtown library, featuring 180 assisted living units By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Downtown, Development: 67 Owen Street
January 2, 2025 Springwater moves to appoint new chief administrative officer after current one is hired by Barrie By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
January 1, 2025 COLUMN: Mayor highlights council's 'incredible progress' in 2024 By Alex Nuttall BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
January 1, 2025 COLUMN: Ward 1 will be busy with road work in 2025 By Clare Riepma BarrieToday Clare Riepma Transportation
January 1, 2025 LOOKING BACK: Court ruling on panhandling labelled 'wake-up call' for Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Keenan Aylwin —
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December 31, 2024 Barrie newsmaker of the year: city's changing downtown, from decreased perceptions of safety to new learning opportunities, captured Barrie's focus in 2024 By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Downtown
December 30, 2024 Plot thickens: Springwater CAO resigns after landing new role with City of Barrie By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Brad Thompson —
December 29, 2024 COLUMN: RVH will soon come calling, so city taxpayers should brace themselves By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Health care
December 24, 2024 ‘Easy transition’: Businesses weigh in on temporary tax break By Greg McGrath-Goudie BarrieToday — —
December 23, 2024 Barrie Transit marks 'major milestone' with four-millionth rider in 2024 BarrieToday — Transportation
December 20, 2024 Proposed new encampment laws have Barrie mayor's support By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
December 19, 2024 Does Barrie really need to annex lands from neighbouring Oro-Medonte and Springwater for industries as it claims? A group of Oro residents and a recent report say probably not By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Annexation
December 18, 2024 BFES crunches numbers to make budget target By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Fire and emergency
December 18, 2024 Barrie Transit looking for rider feedback on 2025 route changes Barrie 360 — Transportation
December 18, 2024 County warden shares 'concerns' about Barrie land needs analysis BarrieToday — —
December 16, 2024 Access to be restricted at Barrie City Hall in new year By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Robert Thomson —
December 15, 2024 City provides $250,000 funding boost to Barrie’s Community Builders program Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
December 14, 2024 Could Barrie's policing costs be subsidized by province? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Safety & policing
December 13, 2024 LETTER: Shared services — not annexation — would be 'win-win solution' Letter to the editor by Jane Voorheis BarrieToday — Annexation
December 13, 2024 Oro-Medonte mayor doesn't support Barrie's 'housing sprawl' By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
December 13, 2024 Page could turn to new 'boutique' library branch in north Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson Libraries
December 12, 2024 'Broad buy-in': Where are your city tax dollars going in 2025? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Gary Harvey Taxes
December 12, 2024 'Without annexation, there’s no path forward,' says Morales By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales Annexation
December 12, 2024 Barrie's 'border dispute' with townships lands at Queen's Park By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
December 11, 2024 Barrie council approves no tax hike in operating portion of city's 2025 budget By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Taxes
December 11, 2024 COLUMN: Barrie's case for annexing land 'relatively weak' By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Robert Thomson Annexation
December 11, 2024 Value-for-money audit of city library on tonight's council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Libraries
December 10, 2024 Negotiation or expropriation? City hopes to acquire North Shore Trail water lots By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon Downtown
December 10, 2024 Orillia votes against notwithstanding clause to deal with homelessness By Greg McGrath-Goudie BarrieToday — —
December 10, 2024 Oro-Medonte mayor says Barrie doesn't need its land for industry By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
December 9, 2024 Nuttall declares 'success' from boundary study conclusions By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
December 6, 2024 Land-needs study suggests more talks needed on Barrie boundaries BarrieToday — —
December 6, 2024 More officers downtown pushes Barrie police budget north by $900K By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Safety & policing, Downtown
December 5, 2024 'It is a very, very difficult time for many families,' says Barrie mayor, as councillors hold city operating budget to 0% tax increase By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Taxes
December 5, 2024 (Updated) 'It's not a one-night problem', says Barrie mayor. He welcomes tough new legislation to dismantle homeless encampments The Canadian Press Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
December 5, 2024 Barrie is moving ahead with a downtown university hub, but what would it take for the city to get a full campus? By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Downtown
December 5, 2024 City launches new programs to spur development BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
December 5, 2024 Council unanimously backs $9.9M for Lakehead satellite campus downtown By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Downtown
December 5, 2024 Ford pledges tough new legislation to dismantle homeless encampments The Canadian Press CBC News Alex Nuttall Encampments
December 5, 2024 Lakehead University is coming to town as Barrie city council backs $9.9 million satellite campus By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Downtown
December 4, 2024 'Strong balance': Councillors hold the line on taxes for city operations By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Taxes
December 4, 2024 Councillor calls Blake St. shelter 'small part of the solution' By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Clare Riepma Encampments
December 4, 2024 Lack of land in south Barrie stalling new $190M community centre, library By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton Major investments, Libraries
December 4, 2024 Modular housing units for homeless seniors in east end Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
December 4, 2024 Modular units being relocated to Blake St. for homeless seniors By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Clare Riepma Encampments
December 3, 2024 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? South Barrie development proposes more than 1,200 residential units at Essa and Mapleview By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Development: 674 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road
December 3, 2024 Where's the line? Council walking tight rope between taxes, services By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse Taxes
December 2, 2024 As deadline for compliance under Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act approaches, is downtown Barrie ready to be accessible to all? By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Downtown
December 2, 2024 County chipping in another $2.5M toward for new Barrie facility BarrieToday — Development: 535 Bayview Drive
December 2, 2024 Support local businesses with 2 hours of free on-street parking: mayor BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Downtown
December 1, 2024 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Two towers in central Barrie promise hundreds of affordable housing units By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
November 29, 2024 By the numbers: Tax time coming at Barrie City Hall, expect an increase By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Taxes
November 28, 2024 'Needs to get done': Barrie boundary picture could soon come into focus By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson Annexation
November 28, 2024 City hall will miss McAlpine's 'infamous scowl of accountability’ By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
November 28, 2024 City of Barrie lays out $9.9 million for Lakehead hub By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Clare Riepma, Doug Downey, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales Downtown
November 28, 2024 Downtown Barrie festivals boost local economy by $15M in 2024 Barrie 360 Steve Ricalis Downtown
November 28, 2024 Encampment in Barrie park cleared By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
November 28, 2024 LETTER: Lakehead STEM Hub will be 'boon' for Barrie Letter to the editor by Geoffrey Golding BarrieToday — Downtown
November 28, 2024 LETTER: Remember mid-term council raises come election time BarrieToday — —
November 27, 2024 COLUMN: Lakehead poised to 'inject new life' into downtown Barrie By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Downtown
November 27, 2024 City council 'sets the tone' with $9.9M for Lakehead's satellite campus By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Craig Nixon, Doug Downey, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Downtown
November 27, 2024 City-ordered audit finds county 'compliant' with services agreement By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall County services
November 27, 2024 Council digs in for talks around Lakehead STEM Hub, rezonings and budget By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Downtown, Development: 196 & 202 Dunlop Street West, Development: 12 Ottaway Avenue
November 27, 2024 Simcoe County Council approves $962 Million 2025 budget Barrie 360 — County services
November 26, 2024 'Distressing': New homeless encampment growing near Brock Park By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon Encampments
November 26, 2024 LETTER: Councillor wage increase reveals confusion among voters Letter to the editor by Konrad Brenner BarrieToday — —
November 22, 2024 High costs for Barrie's higher education plans coming up at council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Doug Downey Downtown, Education
November 21, 2024 Barrie breaks ground on latest highrise development as housing pressures continue across city and beyond By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Doug Downey Housing, Development: 10 -24 Grove Street West, Development: 18 & 22 Grove Street West
November 21, 2024 Barrie trustees acclaimed as chair, vice-chair at Catholic school board BarrieToday Maria Hardie, Susan van Amelsvoort Education
November 21, 2024 City of Barrie has partnered with Lakehead University, downtown stands to benefit By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon Downtown
November 21, 2024 Nuttall touts list of accomplishments as council hits midway mark By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson —
November 20, 2024 'Fundamentally flawed': Council says steep hill no place for 6-storey tower By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Housing
November 20, 2024 Graffiti cleanup costing city taxpayers 'thousands' of dollars every year By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey —
November 20, 2024 Taxes, hills, rezonings and sidewalks on city council agenda tonight By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Taxes, Development: 830, 864, 912 Lockhart Road (North Part Of)
November 18, 2024 Barrie homeowners shouldn't bank on no tax increase in 2025 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey Taxes
November 17, 2024 I rode Barrie transit from one end of the city to the other. Here's what I saw By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Transportation
November 16, 2024 LETTER: Encampments seen as safe spaces for homeless Letter to the editor by Kendra Perry and Rylan Arthurs BarrieToday — Encampments
November 14, 2024 'Solidarity sleep-out': Homelessness protest makes its way into city hall By Bob Bruton and Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
November 14, 2024 'Steepest hill in town': Dundonald St. slope leads to rezoning denial By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Housing
November 14, 2024 County of Simcoe providing 20 spaces for unhoused seniors in Barrie The Canadian Press Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
November 14, 2024 Some residents worried they'll lose their 'voice' under new zoning bylaw By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing
November 13, 2024 COLUMN: Encampments shouldn't prevent others from enjoying parks By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Patrick Brown Encampments
November 13, 2024 LETTER: New zoning bylaw could provide 'vital solutions' Letter to the editor by Lawrence Aucoin BarrieToday — Housing
November 13, 2024 Nuttall says local cities 'overcompensating' cost of county capital projects By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 12, 2024 LETTER: Barrie's new zoning bylaw 'unacceptable' Letter to the editor by Barb McVeigh BarrieToday — Housing
November 12, 2024 Nuttall, Greenlaw having 'great discussions' on boundary: Downey By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Doug Downey —
November 12, 2024 Protesters to descend on city hall to oppose homeless policies By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
November 12, 2024 We asked Barrie if its speed camera placement decisions were influenced by recent traffic incidents. Here is what they told us By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
November 11, 2024 Barrie Transit users are asking the city to form a citizen-included advisory committee following recent changes to bus service. Here's why By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Transportation
November 10, 2024 LETTER: Barrie's new zoning bylaw could have 'damaging consequences' Letter to the editor by Lisa McKee BarrieToday — Housing
November 9, 2024 Barrie wraps up trade mission in Germany aimed at boosting economic ties Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson, Willard L. Kinzie Jobs
November 9, 2024 LETTER: Residents' rights 'eroded' with new zoning bylaw Letter to the editor by Seaghan Hancocks BarrieToday — Housing
November 8, 2024 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Barrie's Allandale Transit Terminal taking shape By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
November 7, 2024 LETTER: Barrie couple feels 'betrayed' by zoning changes Letter to the editor by Cathie and Jerry Bruce BarrieToday — Housing
November 6, 2024 Barrie trustee working out of province; colleagues ask if that's OK By Jessica Owen BarrieToday John Brassard, Lisa-Marie Wilson Education
November 6, 2024 County expands warming centre opportunities for unhoused individuals Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
November 6, 2024 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Barrie apartment building going up north of city's downtown promises mix of affordable and market value housing units By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 113 & 117 Bayfield Street And 6,8 & 12 Sophia Street East
November 4, 2024 Transportation Master Plan feedback welcome at upcoming public meeting: City of Barrie Barrie 360 — Transportation
November 3, 2024 Barrie's mayor, other municipal leaders display 'backbone' premier was asking for regarding homeless encampments. By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
November 3, 2024 Downtown Barrie Public Library branch to close for third time in less than a year to make front lobby flooring repairs By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Libraries
November 2, 2024 Poppies caught up in Barrie's street-naming discussion By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
November 1, 2024 Letter signed by Barrie mayor and others urges province to consider notwithstanding clause to tackle homelessness, addiction By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Encampments
October 31, 2024 'Still early': Council staring down $71M police budget for 2025 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Michael Speers Safety & policing
October 31, 2024 City's $2.5M grant to help YMCA's Youth Transitional Housing project BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing, Development: 535 Bayview Drive
October 31, 2024 Community coalition aims to revolutionize homelessness support with new "Barrie Cares" initiative Barrie 360 — Encampments
October 31, 2024 Ontario mayors ask Ford to use notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments By Muriel Draaisma CBC News Alex Nuttall, Patrick Brown Encampments
October 31, 2024 YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka receives funding from City of Barrie for Youth Transitional Housing project Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Housing, Development: 535 Bayview Drive
October 30, 2024 COLUMN: Political parties on municipal ballots? It's happening in Alberta By Barry Ward BarrieToday — —
October 30, 2024 Chime in: City hosting public meeting on new zoning bylaw BarrieToday — Housing
October 30, 2024 City seeks public feedback on Barrie's new zoning by-law Barrie 360 — Housing
October 30, 2024 In 2019, the Barrie Advance dedicated an entire edition to the city’s opioid crisis. 5 years later, here’s where we stand By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Health care
October 30, 2024 South-end rezoning application could be fuelled by quick turnaround By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 515 Big Bay Point Road And 623 Yonge Street
October 29, 2024 LETTER: City should put moratorium on southshore development Letter to the editor by Sharon Brown BarrieToday — —
October 28, 2024 Braking bad: City of Barrie's ASE cameras appear to be doing the job By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Speed cameras
October 25, 2024 Councillor floats fake alligator heads to scare away geese By Tyler Evans BarrieToday — —
October 25, 2024 Premier Ford rips into pay hike approved by Simcoe County councillors By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — —
October 24, 2024 More parking on passive parkland gets amber light from council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Brian Miller, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Development: 11 Simcoe Street
October 23, 2024 County of Simcoe files application for HART hub as province shifts away from safe consumption sites By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — County services, Health care
October 21, 2024 City councillors facing busy agendas with two meetings Wednesday By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 515 Big Bay Point Road And 623 Yonge Street
October 18, 2024 Ontario mayors ask for mental-health law reviews in wake of opioid, encampment crisis, though Barrie mayor pushed for something stronger The Canadian Press Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments, Health care
October 17, 2024 Barrie police eyeing $3.9M budget hike for 2025, but with surprise buy coming By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Greg Ferguson Safety & policing
October 16, 2024 COLUMN: Beef with how Barrie is growing? Time to speak up By Barry Ward BarrieToday — —
October 16, 2024 S&P Global revises city's outlook to positive, affirms AA+ credit rating BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
October 15, 2024 Parking spots — not sports field — become new issue along south shore By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Robert Thomson Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Development: 11 Simcoe Street
October 11, 2024 'Exciting opportunities': Barrie council pitches sports field at Barrie Central grounds, performing arts centre at Sea Cadets' waterfront facility By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson Major investments, Downtown, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Development: 11 Simcoe Street
October 10, 2024 Barrie council backs County of Simcoe application for new addiction recovery treatment hub By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall County services, Health care
October 10, 2024 Deputy mayor says council did not 'flip-flop' on sports field By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Development: 11 Simcoe Street
October 9, 2024 City now eyeing former Fisher site for multi-use sports field By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Craig Nixon, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson Major investments, Downtown, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Development: 11 Simcoe Street
October 9, 2024 Sports hall of fame funding, measuring library performance on council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
October 8, 2024 Glimpse of the future? Barrie city hall to receive report about possible $118-million downtown performing arts centre on old Barrie Central grounds By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Major investments, Downtown
October 8, 2024 Without Craig Rd. extension, councillor says 'Midhurst is doomed' By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
October 7, 2024 Have your say: Barrie asking residents to weigh in on how tax dollars are spent as it prepares the 2025 budget By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Nigussie Nigussie Taxes
October 4, 2024 'We're running out of time': Seniors group calls for climate change action during rally at Barrie city hall By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Climate and flooding
October 4, 2024 City pumping $2.8M into backyard flooding issues on Marta Cres. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Nigussie Nigussie Climate and flooding
October 4, 2024 City seeking feedback ahead of 2025 budget talks BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Taxes
October 4, 2024 How would you spend your tax dollars? City of Barrie launches 2025 budget engagement Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Taxes
October 4, 2024 LETTER: From sound to optics, reader raises council concerns Letter to the editor by Tracy Strohm BarrieToday Tracy Strohm —
October 4, 2024 Time for province, feds to take encampments 'seriously,' says mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
October 3, 2024 Councillors debate procurement review: Oversight or distrust? By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Brad Thompson —
October 2, 2024 Barrie council docks pay of colleague following findings by city integrity commissioner By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Clare Riepma, Suzanne Craig —
October 2, 2024 COLUMN: Provincial ban on 'road diets' would be dangerous By Barry Ward BarrieToday — —
October 2, 2024 Councillors silent on code of conduct reprimand, penalty for Riepma By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales —
October 1, 2024 Just one item on today's council agenda and it’s a humdinger By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, Development: 242 Edgehill Drive, Development: 80 Big Bay Point Road And 315 Bayview Drive
October 1, 2024 Lights out! Public meeting on proposed city-wide zoning bylaw goes dark By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Kelly Patterson McGrath Housing
September 30, 2024 Mapped out: Simcoe.com survey delves into who feels safe in downtown Barrie, how often are they there and where are they coming from? By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Downtown
September 27, 2024 Barrie's new approach to bylaw enforcement seeing positive results By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales By-law enforcement
September 25, 2024 Barrie again earns top ranking for approving, developing new housing BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
September 25, 2024 Barrie has new fire chief Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Fire and emergency
September 25, 2024 End of summer signals back to business for city councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 242 Edgehill Drive, Development: 80 Big Bay Point Road And 315 Bayview Drive
September 25, 2024 Hunt geese, give meat to less fortunate to stem bacteria issues: councillor By Greg McGrath-Goudie BarrieToday — —
September 23, 2024 Barrie Police proposes $71.4-million budget for 2025 — an increase of more than 5% compared to last year By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
September 23, 2024 Barrie police eyeing 5.76% hike in proposed budget for 2025 BarrieToday — Safety & policing
September 23, 2024 Proposed 2025 Barrie Police Service budget includes over 5 per cent increase to 2024 Barrie 360 — Safety & policing
September 21, 2024 Barrie's waterfront future: City seeking feedback on paused plans for Sea Cadets parade grounds, sports field near Southshore Community Centre By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
September 19, 2024 'Rather large' Bayview Point project could get break on development charges By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson Development: 80 Big Bay Point Road And 315 Bayview Drive
September 19, 2024 City hosting session to get feedback on parade ground, sports field BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
September 19, 2024 City of Barrie to host drop-in event to get feedback on Sea Cadets parade ground, sports field, waterfront Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Major investments, Downtown, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
September 18, 2024 COLUMN: Cities should have louder voice at county council By Barry Ward BarrieToday — —
September 18, 2024 Consultant hired to study Barrie, Springwater, Oro-Medonte land needs as part of boundary talks By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
September 16, 2024 Barrie, townships and county looking for 'mutually acceptable approaches' on boundaries BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
September 14, 2024 'Constant anxiety': Residents stressed as Berczy Park encampment unresolved By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 13, 2024 By-law officials issue notices to several residents who remain in Berczy Park encampment By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
September 13, 2024 Less than half of emergency shelter beds being used by Berczy Park residents: Busby By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Encampments
September 12, 2024 Barrie issues trespass notices to Berczy Park advocates following eviction, relocation of encampment dwellers By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Encampments
September 12, 2024 LETTER: Berczy Park shows 'worst' and 'best' of Barrie Letter to the editor by Michael Speers BarrieToday Michael Speers —
September 10, 2024 Advocacy group issued notice of trespass by City of Barrie as tensions rise at Berczy Park By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
September 10, 2024 Barrie receives over $11 million from Alectra to boost energy grid Barrie 360 — Electricity
September 9, 2024 By-law officers enter Berczy Park, as city says majority of homeless encampment residents accept shelter options By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
September 9, 2024 City says most Berczy Park dwellers have accepted shelter offer By Bob Bruton and Kevin Lamb BarrieToday — Encampments
September 9, 2024 Eviction commences at Barrie's Berczy Park encampment By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Encampments
September 7, 2024 Survey says … plenty about how safe folks feel in downtown Barrie By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Downtown
September 6, 2024 'It does nothing to solve this problem': No Berczy Park evictions as Barrie bylaw deadline passes By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Speers Encampments
September 6, 2024 Advocates gather at Berczy Park homeless encampment as 72-hour deadline passes regarding bylaw infractions By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 5, 2024 'Comply with Ontario law': York Region legal clinic asking Barrie city hall to stand down on potential eviction plans By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 5, 2024 What happens next for residents of Berczy Park homeless encampment? By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
September 4, 2024 'No matter how hard we try, they'll find a reason': Barrie city hall serves notice to Berczy Park encampment By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Encampments
September 4, 2024 COLUMN: City should hit brakes on minimum parking requirements By Barry Ward BarrieToday — —
September 3, 2024 Barrie by-law officials issue notices to homeless encampment residents at Berczy Park, city says shelter beds freed up By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
September 3, 2024 Barrie city hall wants your opinion on its new zoning bylaw Simcoe.com — Housing
September 3, 2024 Berczy Park encampment dwellers ticketed by city, but not evicted By Bob Bruton and Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
August 30, 2024 'This scares me': Berczy Park neighbours growing fed up with encampment By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Craig Nixon Encampments
August 29, 2024 'People have charter rights': Vigil and sleep out at Barrie city hall planned amid strong-mayor power concerns By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers, Encampments
August 29, 2024 City seeking feedback on new zoning bylaw to help guide growth BarrieToday — Housing
August 29, 2024 Share your feedback on Barrie’s new zoning by-law Barrie 360 — Housing
August 26, 2024 City finds 'no fault' in its process amid restaurateur's hunger strike By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
August 24, 2024 One year after rezoning, Yonge St. developer says progress being made By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales Development: 667, 669, 673 & 675 Yonge Street
August 23, 2024 Barrie restaurateur's hunger strike enters Day 10 in fight against city hall By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday — —
August 23, 2024 Eco-park could grow into Allandale Station Park at Barrie waterfront By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Kelly Patterson McGrath, Peter Bursztyn —
August 23, 2024 Weigh in on the Marshall Green report; City of Barrie seeking feedback on report recommending against waterfront sports field By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Major investments
August 22, 2024 City begins public consultation on proposed sports field BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
August 22, 2024 City of Barrie seeking feedback on consultant's sports field, downtown recommendations By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Downtown
August 22, 2024 LETTER: City's proposed disc golf location 'a terrible idea' Letter to the editor by Walter Lohaza BarrieToday — —
August 22, 2024 Report says Nuttall would use strong mayor powers to dismantle encampments By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers, Encampments
August 21, 2024 (Updated) Barrie mayor says he wants answers after 14-year-old boy stabbed at Sunnidale Park By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
August 21, 2024 COLUMN: Green's recommendations channel Kinzie's vision By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Willard L. Kinzie Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
August 21, 2024 Council rezones Lockhart Rd. properties for almost 600 new homes By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales Housing, Development: 560 Lockhart Road, Development: 460 Lockhart Road
August 20, 2024 Could electric street sweepers, container housing be in Barrie's future? By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
August 18, 2024 Mixed reviews as Barrie's tallest structure takes shape By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Downtown
August 16, 2024 'An exciting opportunity': strong-mayor powers used to pause proposed Barrie sports field By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers, Major investments
August 16, 2024 Strong mayor power utilized by Nuttall to pause work on waterfront sports field By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Jim Harris Strong mayor powers, Major investments
August 15, 2024 'This is not over yet': Barrie waterfront sports park pooh-poohed in new report By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
August 15, 2024 Final decision on sports field still comes down to council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Jim Harris Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
August 15, 2024 Nuttall uses strong mayor power to put pause on sports field decision BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers, Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
August 15, 2024 Rezoning request could add 20 more homes to McKay Road development By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey Development: 124, 180, 228 Mckay Road West, Development: 124, 180, 228 Mckay Road West, Development: 124, 180 & 228 Mckay Road West
August 14, 2024 Consultant's report recommends council not build multi-use sports field at Barrie waterfront By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Jim Harris Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
August 14, 2024 No to Barrie waterfront sports field, consultant recommends, urges parade ground for Sea Cadets By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Jim Harris Major investments, Downtown, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
August 13, 2024 Consultant's report on controversial waterfront sports field to be released Wednesday By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Jim Harris Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
August 12, 2024 Barrie Chamber of Commerce joins 'Solve the Crisis' campaign to address Ontario's humanitarian challenges By Dan Blakeley Barrie 360 — —
August 12, 2024 Barrie could be growing taller again By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, Development: 126, 136, 140 Bradford Street
August 7, 2024 COLUMN: Don't let social media fool you on Barrie's safety By Barry Ward BarrieToday — —
August 7, 2024 LETTER: City should hear everyone's voice in sports field debate Letter to the editor by Janet McFarland BarrieToday — Major investments
August 2, 2024 Contentious waterfront sports field remains hot topic for potential user groups By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
August 1, 2024 Mayor credits teamwork for Barrie's safety ranking BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Safety & policing
July 26, 2024 Development limbo: Allandale Station land assessment chugging along By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris Major investments
July 26, 2024 Seven electric pickup trucks added to City of Barrie fleet BarrieToday — Climate and flooding
July 24, 2024 COLUMN: Soccer club's support of sports field a head scratcher By Barry Ward BarrieToday — —
July 22, 2024 City taking applications for new Housing Community Improvement Plan BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
July 19, 2024 Community Safety Team initiative expanding to Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Collingwood: County of Simcoe Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
July 18, 2024 Downtown Barrie BIA announces inaugural Open Air Dunlop Classic Car Show Barrie 360 Steve Ricalis Downtown
July 17, 2024 Could cameras on school-bus safety arms be next? Councillor makes push By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Pauline Stevenson —
July 17, 2024 Planned sports field on Barrie's waterfront being put under the microscope for review By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Major investments
July 12, 2024 Barrie trading buses with Durham Region following garage fire Simcoe.com — Transportation
July 9, 2024 Simcoe County mayors want governance reform, but differ on how much, Orillia forum hears By Jack Hauen BarrieToday Gerry Marshall —
July 5, 2024 'I don't feel like the people have had a voice': Weekly protests against Barrie waterfront sports complex continue By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking Major investments
July 4, 2024 SERIES: Barrie mayor calls childhood in social housing his 'biggest blessing' By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
July 4, 2024 ‘Oro-Medonte is not the right choice’: Barrie, Oro-Medonte residents rally against city annexation proposal for township By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Annexation
June 28, 2024 'The media operates in its own sphere': Barrie mayor says no impropriety in media deal with connected company By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
June 27, 2024 'Legendary' former Midland mayor, current town councillor mourned By Andrew Philips BarrieToday — —
June 27, 2024 Group's petition against Barrie annexation exceeds 3,000 signatures By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — Annexation
June 27, 2024 LETTER: Restoring Allandale Station Park would have 'incredible benefits' Letter to the editor by Ashley Hammell and Kelly Patterson McGrath BarrieToday Kelly Patterson McGrath —
June 26, 2024 COLUMN: Blindsiding Barrie library 'shows poor judgment' By Barry Ward BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Nigussie Nigussie Libraries
June 25, 2024 City looking for financial bump from province for Sandbox Centre By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales Jobs
June 25, 2024 LETTER: Reader suggests perusing more options for sports field Letter to the editor by Terry Forrster BarrieToday — Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
June 24, 2024 City to issue millions of dollars in development charge refunds By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
June 24, 2024 Everyone's a winner with residential project on Lockhart, says councillor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton Development: 750 Lockhart Road
June 24, 2024 LETTER: Resident 'disturbed' by council's treatment of library Letter to the editor by Susan Baues BarrieToday — Libraries
June 23, 2024 LETTER: Why the rush on waterfront sports field? Letter to the editor by Maureen Cosme BarrieToday — Major investments
June 22, 2024 LETTER: Waterfront sports field better than 'useless land' Letter to the editor by Scott Craig BarrieToday — Major investments
June 21, 2024 'An arm's length overreach': Council passes surprise motion to clamp down on Barrie library spending By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Nigussie Nigussie Libraries
June 21, 2024 LETTER: Resident urges councillor to flip on sports field Letter to the editor by Alla Khandoga BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon —
June 21, 2024 LETTER: Sports field on natural habitat makes no sense Letter to the editor by James and Marg Moran BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Major investments
June 20, 2024 'Good evolution': City, school board partnering on free transit plan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma Transportation
June 20, 2024 Barrie council gives nod to school transit plan for students in city's south end By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Sergio Morales Transportation
June 20, 2024 Barrie library officials bite back on council's spending restrictions By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser, Austin Mitchell, Gary Harvey, Nigussie Nigussie Libraries
June 20, 2024 City council approves reduction in development charge rates BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
June 20, 2024 City council tightens down on library spending as reserves swell By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie Libraries
June 20, 2024 Councillor says integrity commissioner 'weaponized' against him By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Brad Thompson —
June 20, 2024 LETTER: After catching up on waterfront, we could 'destroy' it Letter to the editor by Cam Campbell BarrieToday — Major investments
June 20, 2024 Out with the old: City of Barrie begins project to replace century-old infrastructure By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
June 19, 2024 LETTER: Reader turns up heat on council over sports field Letter to the editor by Mary Whittaker BarrieToday — Major investments
June 19, 2024 LETTER: Relocating sports field would reunite divided community Letter to the editor by Alfred W. J. Dick BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
June 18, 2024 (Updated) No jumping for joy as opponents pile on what City of Barrie says is refined plan for sports field By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Amy Courser, Brian Miller, Jim Harris Major investments
June 18, 2024 City says sports field to be smaller, closer to Lakeshore Dr. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
June 18, 2024 Group opposing waterfront sports field hitting the pavement By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Jim Harris Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
June 18, 2024 LETTER: Mayor should focus on housing, not industry BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
June 18, 2024 LETTER: Women's group urges LSRCA to deny sports field permit Letter to the editor by Vi Andersen BarrieToday Amy Courser, Jim Harris —
June 18, 2024 Rezoning Mapleview property would pave way for 188 condo-townhouses By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales Housing
June 18, 2024 ‘This is part of our greenspace’: In spite of changes, residents’ group still opposed to Barrie plan for waterfront sports field By Ian Adams Simcoe.com — Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
June 17, 2024 LETTER: Future leaders will want naturalized area on waterfront Letter to the editor by Mark Fisher BarrieToday — Major investments
June 17, 2024 Province appoints facilitator to work with Barrie, Oro-Medonte and Springwater on boundary issues By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Annexation
June 14, 2024 LETTER: 'Activists not portraying complete truth' on sports field Letter to the editor by Tim Sample BarrieToday — —
June 14, 2024 LETTER: Removing trees for sports field would affect Lakeshore Dr. Letter to the editor by Dieter Mueller BarrieToday Dieter Mueller Major investments
June 13, 2024 Rezoning OK'd for 'sizable' residential development in Allandale By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris Housing, Development: 41 & 43 Essa Road And 259 Innisfil Street
June 13, 2024 ‘We’re hoping council does reconsider this’: Several hundred people rally outside Barrie city hall against proposed waterfront sports park By Ian Adams Simcoe.com — Major investments
June 12, 2024 Answers elude Shak's World founder on city partnership proposal By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey —
June 12, 2024 COLUMN: Council could learn lesson from Ford on sports field By Barry Ward BarrieToday — —
June 12, 2024 Despite Serious Concerns, Barrie City Council Includes Safe Barrie in an Important Safety Committee Community Media Portal Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Gary Harvey —
June 12, 2024 LETTER: Two councillors thanked for 'wisdom' on field vote Letter to the editor by Barb McVeigh BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Jim Harris —
June 11, 2024 COLUMN: Lakeshore sports field 'wrong on several counts' By Peter Bursztyn BarrieToday Peter Bursztyn, Robert Thomson Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
June 11, 2024 City council OKs rezoning for Duckworth St. townhouse project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, Development: 189, 191, 195 And 197 Duckworth Street
June 11, 2024 Mayor sees 'zero motion' on council reconsidering sports field By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Jim Harris Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
June 10, 2024 'Not the right location': Coalition to rally against development of Barrie waterfront sports park Simcoe.com — Major investments
June 6, 2024 LETTER: City has communications arm, doesn't need iPolitics Letter to the editor by Jane Voorheis BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
June 5, 2024 Adult school crossing guard program shepherded back to committee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Michael Prowse —
June 5, 2024 Another protest against multi-use field coming to Barrie City Hall BarrieToday — Major investments
June 5, 2024 City tees up dedicated page for info on contentious sports field By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
June 5, 2024 LETTERS: Readers offer different perspectives on sports field Letter to the editor by Barry Thomas BarrieToday — Major investments
June 4, 2024 City files statement of defence in McCann lawsuit, denies claims By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann —
June 4, 2024 LETTER: Surely there's somewhere else to put sports field Letter to the editor by Mark Fisher BarrieToday — Major investments
June 3, 2024 LETTER: City should look at existing park for new sports field Letter to the editor by John Kooy BarrieToday Jim Harris —
June 3, 2024 LETTER: Waterfront sports field 'completely inappropriate' Letter to the editor by Brett and Kim Caldwell BarrieToday — Major investments
May 31, 2024 'New geographic centre of the city': Groundbreaking for new Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
May 31, 2024 Mayor says no conflict exists with city's plans for iPolitics newsletter By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson —
May 31, 2024 Stop! Possible crossing guard program diverted to city committee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Michael Prowse, Nigussie Nigussie —
May 30, 2024 Barrie and Saginaw sign sister city agreement Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
May 30, 2024 City's top staffer puts price on Barrie's controversial poverty plan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
May 29, 2024 'Makes me sick': Residents gather at city hall to protest sports field By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Amy Courser, Dorian Parker, Jim Harris Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 29, 2024 COLUMN: How councillors vote can be sticky subject By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Major investments
May 29, 2024 LETTER: Sports field 'a good idea,' but somewhere else Letter to the editor by Rick Stokes BarrieToday — Major investments
May 28, 2024 Barrie unveils new bus routes, expands Transit ON Demand By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday — Transportation
May 28, 2024 LETTER: Reader urges council to eye Queen's Park for sports field Letter to the editor by Eric Lehner BarrieToday Jim Harris —
May 28, 2024 LETTER: Sports field location lacks imagination from council Letter to the editor by Claire Malcolmson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
May 28, 2024 LETTER: Sports field would create barrier at waterfront Letter to the editor by Eric Lehner BarrieToday Jim Harris Major investments
May 27, 2024 Adult crossing guard program in city council's path again By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
May 26, 2024 Barrie mayor touts downtown safety, protesters call it 'public relations talk' By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Safety & policing, Downtown
May 24, 2024 'Job well done': Barrie police board gets closer look at financial audit By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Arif Khan, Greg Ferguson, Lynn Strachan Safety & policing
May 24, 2024 Barrie mayor sets sights on downtown safety amid protest By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Safety & policing, Downtown
May 23, 2024 Shak’s World Community Centre asking city for financial support By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
May 22, 2024 Future of Sea Cadets' downtown property remains murky By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon Major investments, Downtown, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 22, 2024 Rally planned to make waves over sports field at Barrie waterfront By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 21, 2024 No Mow May? Not here: Barrie resident dinged with bylaw infraction By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma —
May 20, 2024 LETTER: Many questions remain around lakeshore sports field Letter to the editor by Greg Taylor BarrieToday Greg Taylor Major investments
May 18, 2024 City says encampment residents not being evicted after bylaw notice surfaces By Bob Bruton and Kevin Lamb BarrieToday — Encampments
May 18, 2024 Proposal calls for 47 townhouses to 'jam' onto 2.5 acres in Alcona By Patrick Bales BarrieToday — —
May 16, 2024 'This is not a done deal': Barrie council forges ahead with plans for waterfront sports field By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 16, 2024 City seeking feedback on three master plans BarrieToday — —
May 16, 2024 LETTER: Reader 'utterly dismayed' by sports field plan Letter to the editor by Damian Lopes BarrieToday — Major investments
May 16, 2024 Not everyone's field of dreams, but Barrie city council gives the nod for waterfront multi-use sports facility By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Amy Courser, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris Major investments
May 16, 2024 Waterfront sports field, new Sea Cadets site approved by council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 16, 2024 ‘If we give it away, it’s gone’: Springwater building strategy to address Barrie's expansion aspirations By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Brad Thompson —
May 15, 2024 COLUMN: Sidewalk removal puts vehicles before people By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales —
May 15, 2024 LETTER: Couple has 'grave concerns' about sports field's noise Letter to the editor by Ron and Louise Wilson BarrieToday — —
May 15, 2024 LETTER: Money for sports field better spent elsewhere Letter to the editor by Chris Campbell BarrieToday — —
May 15, 2024 LETTER: Southshore sports field would be 'beautiful addition' Letter to the editor by Thomas Reynolds BarrieToday — Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 15, 2024 LETTER: Sports field near Southshore Centre would be 'disastrous' Letter to the editor by Paul J. Ecker BarrieToday — Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 15, 2024 Proposed lakeside sports field will be hot topic at council tonight By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 14, 2024 Barrie's revised community improvement plan could spur affordable housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon Housing
May 14, 2024 LETTER: Council not looking hard enough for new Sea Cadets location Letter to the editor by Beth Foster BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 14, 2024 Springwater boundary report sidesteps Barrie's land needs By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
May 13, 2024 LETTER: Red-light cameras needed more than speed cameras Letter to the editor by Mark Holliwell BarrieToday — Speed cameras
May 12, 2024 Guergis says county involvement 'key' to Barrie boundary talks By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
May 12, 2024 LETTER: Rezoning annexed land 'raises serious concerns' Letter to the editor by Jane Voorheis BarrieToday — Annexation
May 11, 2024 LETTER: How did Sea Cadets' wishes morph into sports field? Letter to the editor by Barbara Mackie BarrieToday — Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 10, 2024 'Welcome relief': New grocer badly needed downtown, says councillor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon Downtown
May 10, 2024 Theatre company's deficit expected to be covered by council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Doug Jure —
May 9, 2024 City close to signing off on billboard at Barrie ONroute along Hwy. 400 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris —
May 9, 2024 Youth appeal as Barrie's Sea Cadets relocation and sports field gets nod from city council By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
May 8, 2024 City will look at doubling number of speed cameras in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Speed cameras
May 7, 2024 'The perfect time to build out plans:' On the precipice of growth, Barrie updating cultural plan Simcoe.com — —
May 7, 2024 LETTER: Barrie naming official bird comes at critical time Letter to the editor by Gwen Petreman BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
May 4, 2024 Summer is going to be sizzling in downtown Barrie, new events and old favourites Barrie 360 Heather Kennedy Downtown
May 3, 2024 'Eyesore': Council shuffles billboard exemption back to committee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Clare Riepma, Robert Thomson —
May 3, 2024 Barrie hopes to plug into better deal for city's EV charging stations By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey —
May 2, 2024 Barrie's new Transit ON Demand gets mixed reviews from riders By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — Transportation
May 2, 2024 Speed cameras making dent on Barrie streets, says mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey Speed cameras
May 2, 2024 Springwater nixes use of facilitator in Barrie boundary talks By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Brad Thompson —
May 1, 2024 Barrie Transit's 'The New Network' will be ready to roll June 2 By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Transportation
May 1, 2024 COLUMN: Councillors need to heed city staff's advice By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton —
April 30, 2024 Clapperton St. residents feel 'betrayed' by committee decision By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon —
April 29, 2024 Transit ON Demand to expand to five areas of Barrie May 1, free service for the month By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Transportation
April 25, 2024 Council looking to put charge into Barrie's electric vehicle system By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton —
April 25, 2024 Councillor calls integrity commissioner report 'a witch hunt' By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
April 24, 2024 Councillors vote to shore up Kempenfest but push self-sufficiency By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Robert Thomson —
April 22, 2024 Speed-camera administrative penalty being considered by council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
April 18, 2024 Big concern? Hwy. 400 ONroute billboard on the blink with council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Robert Thomson —
April 18, 2024 Oro-Medonte hammers away at 'toolbox' for Barrie boundary talks By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
April 18, 2024 Three city properties rezoned, ready for residential redevelopment By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Development: 50 Worsley Street, Development: 60 Dean Avenue, Development: 29 And 35 Sperling Drive
April 17, 2024 'Bad optics': Barrie paid two police chiefs $564K combined in 2023 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Greg Ferguson, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
April 17, 2024 COLUMN: Highrises will tell 'storey' amid housing crunch By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Housing
April 17, 2024 Oro-Medonte eyeing mediation to solve Barrie boundary battle By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
April 16, 2024 'Taxpayers should have known': Former Barrie police chief rakes in $289K after retiring By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Michael Prowse, Michael Speers —
April 15, 2024 City council could green-light pedestrian crossing on Hurst Dr. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson Transportation
April 11, 2024 'Let's get going': Rezoning city-owned land making way for hundreds of homes By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Sergio Morales Housing, Development: 50 Worsley Street, Development: 60 Dean Avenue, Development: 29 And 35 Sperling Drive
April 11, 2024 Councillors deep-six farm use for Harvie Rd. property ... again By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales Housing
April 9, 2024 Former Barrie councillor Mike McCann suing city hall, John Doe over Simcoe.com exposé By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
April 8, 2024 Court ruling on panhandling labelled 'wake-up call' for Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Keenan Aylwin —
April 5, 2024 Shovels hit the ground for Bayfield Street affordable housing project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon, Michael Prowse Housing
April 4, 2024 City looking at ways to optimize $25.7M in housing cash from feds By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing
April 3, 2024 COLUMN: Politics and poetry a confusing combination By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
April 3, 2024 McCann sues City of Barrie, mystery 'John Doe' over info leak By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann —
April 1, 2024 Hundreds of local public-sector employees on 2023 Sunshine List By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
April 1, 2024 Inflation blamed for $217M price tag at Rose St. housing project By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
March 28, 2024 'That's our intention,' says SCDSB, about whether it will sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok By Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press Barrie 360 — Education
March 28, 2024 Council rhymes off several changes for Barrie's poet laureate By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon
+5 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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March 28, 2024 Who made the big bucks in 2023? Ontario Sunshine List reveals Simcoe County’s top earners By Brett Glover and Ian Adams Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
March 27, 2024 Barrie councillors defend attending AMO in numbers last summer By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon
+5 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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March 27, 2024 City hall wall mural among mayor's prominent expenses in 2023 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon
+5 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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March 26, 2024 Barrie City Council Removes Art Members from Poet Laureate Selection Committee Community Media Portal Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
March 26, 2024 City of Barrie reveals ticket tally, fines paid in first few months of speed cameras By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Speed cameras
March 26, 2024 Tax talk, property assessment take centre stage at county council By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday — —
March 25, 2024 City says more than 9,200 tickets issued via speed cameras By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Speed cameras
March 21, 2024 City of Barrie nixes Springwater's cross-border servicing request By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Brad Thompson —
March 21, 2024 Should city councillors help choose Barrie's next poet laureate? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Robert Thomson —
March 21, 2024 The perfect fit? Barrie councillors debate plan for four units on single residential lot By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Jim Harris, Sergio Morales Housing
March 21, 2024 Zoning bylaw getting beefed up with more residential units added By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Housing
March 20, 2024 COLUMN: Province 'sitting on its hands' with Barrie SCS issue By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Health care
March 19, 2024 Barrie councillors divided on possible hike in housing density By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Sergio Morales Housing
March 15, 2024 'This is game changing': Canadian government, Barrie partner on $25-million home building plan By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing
March 15, 2024 'Work together': Ford urges local solution on Barrie boundary talks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
March 15, 2024 Barrie gets $6.3M from province for exceeding 2023 housing targets By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Housing
March 15, 2024 Ford pops into Barrie, drops $6.34M into city coffers for housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
March 15, 2024 ‘Barrie is getting it done’: Province commits $6.3M to Barrie after city meets housing target By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing
March 14, 2024 Barrie gets $25.6M boost from feds to fast-track housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing, Development: 50 Worsley Street, Development: 60 Dean Avenue, Development: 29 And 35 Sperling Drive
March 7, 2024 'Who' has your vote? Barrie launches online poll to select city's official bird By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl —
March 7, 2024 Barrie’s Heritage Award winners announced Barrie 360 — —
March 7, 2024 Queen's Park to decide fairgrounds zoning for 'massive' project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris Housing
March 6, 2024 COLUMN: Riepma's document leak 'confusing' and 'bizarre' By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma —
March 5, 2024 LETTER: Barrie's annexation plan 'ill conceived' Letter to the editor by Jane Voorheis BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Doug Downey Annexation
March 4, 2024 Riepma apologizes for 'inadvertently' leaking secret city papers By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma —
March 1, 2024 Barrie's automated speed enforcement cameras now active on Essa Road and Ardagh Road Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
February 29, 2024 Plan for fireworks survey loses sizzle with Barrie councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey
+3 more peopleShow fewerNigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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February 28, 2024 City gets pushback from residents on land sale, housing plans By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl Housing, Development: 50 Worsley Street, Development: 60 Dean Avenue, Development: 29 And 35 Sperling Drive
February 28, 2024 Unnamed councillor spilled confidential info during last term By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
February 26, 2024 Barrie creates conceptual plans for former police headquarters, library properties By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Development: 50 Worsley Street, Development: 60 Dean Avenue, Development: 29 And 35 Sperling Drive
February 23, 2024 Fireworks questions could light up discussion at Barrie council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl —
February 21, 2024 COLUMN: City could have solid sightline on new theatre By Barry Ward BarrieToday — Major investments
February 20, 2024 Three city-owned properties eyed for housing plan in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl Housing, Development: 50 Worsley Street, Development: 60 Dean Avenue, Development: 29 And 35 Sperling Drive
February 17, 2024 Springing into action: Barrie to fill gaps in sidewalk network By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
February 16, 2024 Mayor's quick thinking likely staves off another tribunal trip By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
February 15, 2024 Oro-Medonte, Barrie commit to finding 'amicable' boundary solution By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
February 14, 2024 City staff checking out new rules around short-term rentals By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Sergio Morales —
February 12, 2024 Barrie's heritage homeowners won't see tax relief By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
February 12, 2024 Construction of new Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal begins this week Barrie 360 — Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
February 12, 2024 Oro-Medonte poised to 'work' with Barrie on boundary dispute By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
February 9, 2024 ‘You get what you ask for’: Did poll support Barrie’s annexation desires, or did it go through the ‘spin cycle’? By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Annexation
February 8, 2024 5 things to know about the construction of Barrie’s new transit hub By Ian Adams Simcoe.com — Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
February 8, 2024 City council lights wick on fireworks restrictions, new regulations By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey
+3 more peopleShow fewerJim Harris, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales
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February 8, 2024 Home to two Springwater mayors eyed for heritage designation By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
February 8, 2024 New bus service could shuttle Barrie waterfront users By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon, Sergio Morales Transportation
February 7, 2024 Barrie police uncover $1.2-million surplus, hand it back to city By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Safety & policing
February 7, 2024 Bump in Barrie's hotel tax might help fund Sadlon Arena expansion By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris —
February 7, 2024 COLUMN: Not much effort went into avoiding large tax hike By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales Taxes
February 6, 2024 Internal audit shows city fuel cards need better controls By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey —
February 2, 2024 Trustees make push for plan to reduce violence in local schools By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Lynn Strachan Education
February 1, 2024 City could check out library through 'value-for-money audit' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey Libraries
January 30, 2024 Downtown housing project 'on track' to start in coming weeks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon, Michael Prowse Housing, Downtown
January 29, 2024 Give your 2 cents about Bayfield Street construction over Hwy. 400 in Barrie By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Transportation
January 25, 2024 Barrie tax hike hovering at 4.82% with 'more work' to come By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Robert Thomson Taxes
January 24, 2024 'Every dollar counts': Where will increase land in city budget? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Taxes
January 24, 2024 Housing advocates stage protest at mayor's chamber luncheon By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Keenan Aylwin Encampments
January 24, 2024 Pollster disagrees with Barrie's description of poll results By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
January 24, 2024 ‘It doesn’t respect due process’: Oro-Medonte slams poll claiming support for Barrie industrial expansion into townships By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
January 23, 2024 New poll shows majority of Barrie area residents support boundary expansion: City Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Annexation
January 23, 2024 Province asks Barrie, Oro-Medonte to iron out boundary dispute BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
January 22, 2024 'Work ethic second to none': Barrie police names new deputy chief BarrieToday Greg Ferguson Safety & policing
January 22, 2024 Barrie Police Service announces new deputy chief Barrie 360 — Safety & policing
January 22, 2024 Barrie residents invited to have say on Bayfield Street transportation improvements Simcoe.com — Transportation
January 22, 2024 County cash for library security could reduce draw from city coffers By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Libraries
January 22, 2024 LETTER: Council 'intimidated' by Barrie police budget Letter to the editor by Ken Robertson BarrieToday Amy Courser, Clare Riepma Safety & policing
January 20, 2024 Barrie Police Deputy Chief announces retirement Barrie 360 Greg Ferguson Safety & policing
January 19, 2024 Could county bookmark funding for safety at downtown library? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson Libraries
January 18, 2024 'Great start': Council approves new affordable housing strategy BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
January 18, 2024 A time for change, as councillor seeks clarity to Barrie's speed camera program By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Gary Harvey Speed cameras
January 18, 2024 Barrie council approves new affordable housing strategy Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Housing
January 18, 2024 Barrie police present 'large and significant' budget to council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser, Clare Riepma Safety & policing
January 18, 2024 County seeking $4M more from Barrie taxpayers in 2024 budget By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Sergio Morales County services
January 18, 2024 Township resident questions 'letters of support' for annexation By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
January 16, 2024 COLUMN: Zero per cent tax hike 'always a smoke screen' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Taxes
January 16, 2024 LETTER: Speed cameras, signs and lights need to be synced Letter to the editor by Seaghan Hancocks BarrieToday — Speed cameras
January 15, 2024 Barrie moving toward provincial housing target; city launches tracker Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Housing
January 15, 2024 Ex-cop wants city to slow down on speed enforcement cameras By Bob Bruton BarrieToday John Goodman, Nigussie Nigussie Speed cameras
January 12, 2024 Barrie police looking for 6.78% increase in this year's budget By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
January 11, 2024 Barrie announces where speed cameras will be located in February Barrie 360 — Speed cameras
January 11, 2024 Barrie speed cameras heading to Ardagh Rd., Essa Rd. next month BarrieToday — Speed cameras
January 11, 2024 ‘The call for this action is long overdue’: Barrie council declares gender-based violence an epidemic By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
January 10, 2024 Mayor hopes affordable housing plan frees Barrie renters from 'financial servitude' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Jim Harris Housing
January 8, 2024 Barrie Police Contract ratified Barrie 360 Greg Ferguson Safety & policing
January 8, 2024 Barrie speed enforcement cameras active in school safety zones for month, but city won't say how many tickets issued By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
January 8, 2024 Still no action on hotly debated four-tower project at lakeshore By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
January 7, 2024 LETTER: City must do better job with road projects Letter to the editor by Danny Hammond BarrieToday — Transportation
January 5, 2024 City of Barrie, Nicholson remain at odds over 'freedom rally' injunction By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
January 5, 2024 LETTER: Speed cameras don't have desired effect Letter to the editor by Seaghan Hancocks BarrieToday — Speed cameras
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December 31, 2023 Consultant, paid and unpaid lobbyists must register with City of Barrie Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
December 30, 2023 Barrie boundary talks dominate headlines in local townships for 2023 By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
December 29, 2023 'Moving target': Long, expensive road to Barrie's next community centre By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales Major investments
December 29, 2023 Barrie's lobbyist registry comes into effect Jan. 1 BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
December 27, 2023 NEWSMAKERS OF 2023: Those experiencing homelessness in Barrie By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Encampments
December 24, 2023 Barrie mayor reflects on 'busy but productive' first year in office BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
December 22, 2023 Request for Lake Simcoe shoreline hunting bylaw misses target By Patrick Bales BarrieToday — —
December 21, 2023 Councillors ignored me, says Barrie resident on raising issue of unsafe hostile architecture By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon —
December 21, 2023 Reprimanded councillor disagrees with IC's findings and penalty By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday — —
December 19, 2023 Province needs to determine Barrie's land needs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Doug Downey —
December 15, 2023 Barrie council firing off letters addressing Lake Simcoe's health By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin, Ann-Marie Kungl, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson —
December 14, 2023 Problem solved or more problems? Residents divided on higher housing density By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
December 13, 2023 Barrie considers allowing up to 4 rental units to home property By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Housing
December 13, 2023 Barrie's new speed cameras nabbing lead-foot drivers in a flash By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Speed cameras
December 13, 2023 Changes to Barrie’s curbside collection start May 2024 Simcoe.com — Waste
December 13, 2023 Conflicting Visions for Barrie’s Future: Intense Debate Over Essa Road Development By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall Housing
December 12, 2023 Barrie mayor calls on province for 'shovel-ready' employment land By Aidan Chamandy and Charlie Pinkerton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Jobs
December 12, 2023 Changes to Barrie’s curbside collection starting May 2024 Barrie 360 — Waste
December 12, 2023 Housing density could multiply in Barrie to meet targets By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
December 12, 2023 LETTER: Anne St. speed cameras 'step in the right direction' Letter to the editor by Debbie Boudreau BarrieToday — Speed cameras
December 12, 2023 LETTER: Barrie must change approach toward vulnerable people Letter to the editor by Carolyn Boyer BarrieToday — Encampments
December 11, 2023 Former Innisfil mayor warns of 'same ploy' in Barrie land talks By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
December 11, 2023 LETTER: Speed cameras not an issue if you go the limit Letter to the editor by Leslie Mabey BarrieToday — Speed cameras
December 9, 2023 LETTER: Barrie speed cameras deemed 'blatant cash grab' Letter to the editor by Mark Jessop BarrieToday — Speed cameras
December 8, 2023 Barrie scrapping its hanging parking tags Simcoe.com — —
December 8, 2023 Public meeting being held to consider allowing up to four units on a residential property Simcoe.com — Housing
December 7, 2023 Barrie City Council approves spending freeze in 2024 budget Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Taxes
December 7, 2023 City's recommendations on Official Plan changes sent to province BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
December 7, 2023 Four dwelling units per property? City wants your thoughts BarrieToday — Housing
December 7, 2023 Holding the line: Barrie council passes budget with no hike for now By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey Taxes
December 6, 2023 COLUMN: Where do Barrie boundary talks go next? Anywhere? By Barry Ward BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Doug Downey Annexation
December 6, 2023 Clr. Kungl successfully debates against solar panel budget cuts at Barrie City Council’s budget meeting By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey Taxes
December 6, 2023 Council takes unanimous stand against intimate partner violence By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Robert Thomson —
December 6, 2023 Public meeting to consider allowing up to four units on residential property in Barrie Barrie 360 — Housing
December 4, 2023 Barrie City Hall's $6.9M reno could be spaced out an extra year By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton —
December 4, 2023 Widening of County Road 27 under microscope in Barrie By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Transportation
December 3, 2023 Survey Advocating Increased Police Budget Challenged Over Transparency, Error Issue By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig Safety & policing
December 1, 2023 Barrie Council deliberates $691 million capital plan, amidst fiscal challenges and slowing economy By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall Taxes, Infrastructure
November 30, 2023 Barrie council hot to trot on accelerating fairgrounds project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris Housing
November 30, 2023 ‘Very prudent’ city budget approved, but more tax talk to come By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson Taxes
November 29, 2023 'How many councillors does it take to screw in a light bulb?' By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Brad Thompson —
November 28, 2023 'Finding balance': County passes $774M budget with 3.7% increase By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — County services
November 28, 2023 Council approves 2024 County of Simcoe Budget Barrie 360 — County services
November 27, 2023 Automated speed enforcement in effect starting this week Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Speed cameras
November 27, 2023 Photo radar cameras starting in Barrie on Nov. 27: What we know, don't know about the project By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Speed cameras
November 26, 2023 LETTER: Logistics behind Barrie's larger bins nightmarish Letter to the editor by Lorne Dion BarrieToday — —
November 24, 2023 Barrie City Council Approves Strategic Sale of Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Shares with First Right of Refusal Clause By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall —
November 24, 2023 Former Barrie mayor says city should look south for land, not north By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jim Perri Annexation
November 23, 2023 LETTER: City's waste changes more trouble than it's worth Letter to the editor by Sheri Jamieson BarrieToday — Waste
November 22, 2023 Cutting costs: Councillors make move toward 0% at budget talks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Taxes
November 22, 2023 LETTER: Barrie's garbage changes should benefit most Letter to the editor by Gordon Rogerson BarrieToday — Waste
November 22, 2023 Speed enforcement cameras scheduled to launch week of Nov. 27 in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Speed cameras
November 21, 2023 LETTER: City waste collection changes 'daunting' for seniors Letter to the editor by Dieter Mueller BarrieToday Dieter Mueller Waste
November 20, 2023 'I'm proud of everything that we've done': Barrie mayor looks back at one year in office By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
November 20, 2023 Canplas expansion still highlights need for industrial land: city By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 18, 2023 COLUMN: Barrie should shelve 'strong mayor' powers By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers
November 17, 2023 Early property tax rate emerges as Barrie budget talks approach By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Taxes
November 17, 2023 Envision Barrie program launched to get residents' ideas for the future of the city By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
November 16, 2023 City selling off surplus land around Barrie for residential use By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing, Development: 50 Worsley Street, Development: 60 Dean Avenue, Development: 29 And 35 Sperling Drive
November 16, 2023 Housing, safety, roads as Barrie mayor marks first year in office Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
November 16, 2023 Mayor kicks off 'Envision Barrie' public engagement campaign BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 16, 2023 Nuttall 'proud' of council's efforts during first year in office BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 16, 2023 Nuttall says it's 'unfortunate' where township talks have landed By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 15, 2023 City may look to province to help accelerate fairgrounds project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson Housing
November 15, 2023 Springwater 'terminates' boundary expansion talks with Barrie By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Annexation
November 14, 2023 'Challenges and risks': County eyes 3.7% levy increase for 2024 By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — County services
November 14, 2023 Barrie to revise official plan after Ford government rollback, public invited to weigh in By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
November 13, 2023 'You'll get nothing but complaints': Barrie mayor grilled on land needs from Oro-Medonte By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Jobs, Annexation
November 13, 2023 City holding town hall on Official Plan BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 10, 2023 'Getting it done': City properties heading to market for housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
November 9, 2023 Barrie City Hall Tackles School Drop-off Zones and Lobbyist Registry By-law Amendments By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey —
November 9, 2023 Boundary issues: Mayors looking out for their own residents By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 9, 2023 Strong mayor powers bring 'brand new' look to city budget talks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales Strong mayor powers
November 8, 2023 'Strong mayor' powers could play role in Barrie budget talks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey Strong mayor powers
November 8, 2023 Oro-Medonte 'not comfortable' with Barrie's boundary request By Wayne Doyle BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 7, 2023 Barrie Allandale Station legal battle finally comes to a close By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Major investments
November 7, 2023 Barrie mayor eyes Oro-Medonte for city employment land expansion By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Jobs, Annexation
November 7, 2023 Barrie mayor prepares pitch to Oro-Medonte for industrial land By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 6, 2023 Innisfil mayor happy to see Barrie looking elsewhere for industrial land By Chris Simon BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
November 6, 2023 Mayor presents to Standing Committee on regional governance review Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Jobs
November 3, 2023 Barrie City Council Determined to Secure Federal Funding Amidst Nymbism and Government Uncertainty By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Michelle Banfield, Sergio Morales Housing
November 3, 2023 City says lawsuits around Allandale Station 'resolved' BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Major investments
November 3, 2023 Tracks aren't clear yet for Allandale Station land redevelopment By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Major investments
November 2, 2023 Lobbyist registry list continues to grow longer and longer By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey —
November 1, 2023 Barrie Council approves new policy to protect, enhance natural environment Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
November 1, 2023 City will 'respectfully remove' posters aimed at Israel-Hamas war By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
October 31, 2023 City of Barrie seeking feedback on proposed affordable housing priorities By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing
October 30, 2023 Time to ride: Council to look at 90-minute Barrie Transit trips By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales Transportation
October 27, 2023 COLUMN: Is city budget process aimed at misdirection? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Taxes
October 27, 2023 City of Barrie seeks input on new action items for updated Affordable Housing Strategy Barrie 360 — Housing
October 27, 2023 City seeks public input on updated affordable housing strategy BarrieToday — Housing
October 27, 2023 Scrutiny of Barrie Councillors: Business Interests and Addressing Disrespect to Front-Line Entities By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
October 26, 2023 Barrie councillors approve new policy to protect, enhance natural environment Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
October 26, 2023 Council says Colts must be in compliance to get new arena deal By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Michael Prowse —
October 26, 2023 Sign bylaw exemption OK'd by council for Barrie South GO station By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales —
October 25, 2023 'They failed to meet this test:' Housing minister winding back Barrie official plan amendments By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing
October 23, 2023 Ontario reversing urban boundary expansions for several communities including Barrie By Allison Jones and Liam Casey, The Canadian Press Barrie 360 — Housing
October 23, 2023 Province puts chill on Barrie's Official Plan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
October 22, 2023 Councillors set to stickhandle pitch for new sports hall of fame By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
October 19, 2023 Colts need compliance before getting new deal: deputy mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson —
October 19, 2023 Tree replacement policy toughened by councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson —
October 18, 2023 Barrie’s Homeless Policy Ignites Global Outrage: The UN Takes Notice, and an Expert Panel Weighs In By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Michael Speers, Sergio Morales Encampments
October 17, 2023 City of Barrie conducts phone survey as part of 2024 budget campaign Barrie 360 — Taxes
October 17, 2023 City will hit the phones seeking feedback for 2024 budget BarrieToday — Taxes
October 17, 2023 Protection could be growing for Barrie's tree canopy By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma Climate and flooding
October 13, 2023 County of Simcoe lays out enhanced programs to assist homeless this winter By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
October 11, 2023 'Very strange happenings': Emails reveal behind-the-scenes planning of Barrie's controversial homelessness proposal By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Encampments
October 10, 2023 Misplaced priorities: City Council Prioritizes Street Naming over Warming Centers and Housing Issues By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Encampments, Housing
October 9, 2023 'An effort to make us eligible, not to deem us worthy': Barrie councillors agree to add own names to street name roster By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Jim Harris —
October 8, 2023 Barrie Acts for Future: Breaking Intergenerational Chains on Truth and Reconciliation Day By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall —
October 6, 2023 YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka steps closer to land lease at Sadlon Arena in Barrie By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Development: 535 Bayview Drive
October 5, 2023 City maintains AA+ credit rating BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
October 5, 2023 Council sticks with new street naming policy By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
October 5, 2023 Lakeshore's speed limit lowering on the radar By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon Speed cameras
October 4, 2023 COLUMN: Councillors should get no special treatment with street naming By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman —
October 4, 2023 Council pushes back on heritage designation for Lefroy home By Patrick Bales BarrieToday — —
September 30, 2023 Speed reduction coming to Lakeshore Dr.? Lowdown on the slowdown By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon, Jim Harris Speed cameras
September 29, 2023 Barrie's waterfront plan touches on Sea Cadets, need for trees By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Downtown, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
September 29, 2023 School trustees call on public board to release violence data By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Lisa-Marie Wilson Education
September 29, 2023 YMCA, city close in on deal for new facility near Sadlon Arena By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
September 28, 2023 Solutions remain slim in affordable housing crisis, council hears By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Jim Harris, Sergio Morales Housing
September 28, 2023 Vilification and Voices: Barrie Council Faces Public Outcry over Policies Deemed ‘War on Homeless’ By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse, Michael Speers, Nigussie Nigussie, Sergio Morales Encampments
September 27, 2023 City councillors want to be immortalized in street names By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
September 26, 2023 'We did not want to be associated with this campaign': City of Barrie to revise panhandling signage By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
September 26, 2023 CanadaHelps distances itself from city's anti-poverty measures BarrieToday — —
September 26, 2023 City asks residents: 'How would you spend your tax dollars?' BarrieToday — Taxes
September 26, 2023 City of Barrie to update panhandling signage after organization says 'we do not endorse this campaign' By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — —
September 26, 2023 How would you spend your tax dollars? City of Barrie launches 2024 budget engagement campaign Simcoe.com — Taxes
September 25, 2023 City of Barrie launches 2024 Budget engagement campaign Barrie 360 — Taxes
September 24, 2023 Barrie wanted to ban donations to homeless people on its property. Advocates are sending the plan to the UN By Lane Harrison CBC News Alex Nuttall, Michael Speers Encampments
September 22, 2023 Integrity commissioner won't follow up on complaint against Barrie mayor By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Speers —
September 22, 2023 Taxes on Harvie Rd. farmland could skyrocket with zoning change By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson Housing
September 21, 2023 Barrie resident files Code of Conduct complaint against Mayor Alex Nuttall after being blocked on X By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Speers —
September 21, 2023 Council chips in $35K to help BIA with downtown safety concerns By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Craig Nixon, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Safety & policing, Downtown
September 21, 2023 Leduc issues statement in wake of 'disruptive' council meeting BarrieToday — —
September 21, 2023 Sea Cadets now looking at site due east of Military Heritage Park By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Nigussie Nigussie Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
September 20, 2023 'Excessive' Yonge St. projects given green light by city council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street
September 20, 2023 'Take action for all the residents': Barrie councillors host public meeting on plan to end chronic homelessness By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales Encampments
September 20, 2023 Barrie council briefs: Neighbouring 7-storey buildings approved on Yonge, farming plan for Harvie site referred By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 15 Harive Road, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street
September 20, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: Cities becoming 'scapegoats' for housing crisis By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Housing
September 20, 2023 Gender-identity protest met with backlash at city hall (VIDEO) By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
September 20, 2023 Group putting Barrie's poverty measures on United Nations' radar BarrieToday — Encampments
September 20, 2023 LETTER: Reader unhappy with city's 'disjointed' bike lanes Letter to the editor by Frank Belchamber BarrieToday — Transportation
September 20, 2023 Protesters and counter-protesters converge at Barrie City Hall over school policies on gender identity Barrie 360 Amanda Fellows Education
September 19, 2023 Councillors hear both sides during meeting on poverty plan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Chris Gerrard, Michael Prowse, Michael Speers Encampments
September 19, 2023 Crowd expected at tonight's meeting on controversial homelessness plan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments
September 19, 2023 Open drug use, fearful tenants, vandalism concerns as city's community safety committee hosts public meeting on homelessness By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Chris Gerrard, Michael Prowse Encampments, Safety & policing
September 19, 2023 Public meeting to be held Tuesday for City of Barrie's controversial plan to address chronic homelessness By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jim Harris, Michael Prowse Encampments
September 18, 2023 Orillia woman frustrated by inaction around downtown encampment By Greg McGrath-Goudie BarrieToday — —
September 15, 2023 'Huge loss to our city': Mayor makes statement on closure of Barrie Advance print edition Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
September 14, 2023 Minister Ya’ara Saks Urges Barrie Council to Act on Opioid Crisis: This is About People, Not Politics By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall Health care
September 14, 2023 Temporary-use bylaw being plowed under on Harvie Rd. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales —
September 13, 2023 'Residents are not in favour': Neighbouring 7-storey buildings proposed for Yonge Street in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris, Sergio Morales Housing, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street
September 13, 2023 Barrie council briefs: More traffic cabinet art coming, AAA Colts team to get semiexclusive dressing room By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Development: 15 Harive Road
September 13, 2023 Potential 'extreme number' on county's next tax hike raises eyebrows By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — County services
September 13, 2023 Public meeting to be held for proposed 104-unit, 8-storey mixed-use condo building on Essa Road in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 582 Essa Road
September 13, 2023 Yonge St. project survives initial challenge at city hall By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Sergio Morales Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street
September 11, 2023 'Frickin’ crazy': Yonge St. projects coming up at council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street
September 11, 2023 'What can we do to try to address the crisis?': Could new encampment rules help address Barrie homelessness? By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Bryn Hamilton Encampments
September 10, 2023 LETTER: Stop naming streets after people Letter to the editor by Glen Morehouse BarrieToday — —
September 9, 2023 LETTER: Sports facility could 'destroy' waterfront atmosphere Letter to the editor by Alastair MacLeod BarrieToday — Major investments
September 8, 2023 ‘I really like the project’: Developer seeking MZO to bring 471-unit seniors campus to site just north of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 6, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: Non-profit housing remains way behind population By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Housing
September 1, 2023 City Hall Update: Fiber Optic Installation Restoration, School Zone Safety and Senior Housing Needs By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Housing
August 26, 2023 LETTER: Waterfront baseball stadium runs foul with reader Letter to the editor by Michelle Hardie BarrieToday — Major investments, Downtown
August 25, 2023 City Hall Update: Wetland Encroachments to Cost Millions and Barrie Eyes Federal Funding By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall —
August 25, 2023 LETTER: Reader 'sick and tired' of paid parking around city Letter to the editor by Bud York BarrieToday — —
August 23, 2023 Barrie awaits more details on housing cash from province By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
August 23, 2023 Barrie, developers set to sign $1.5M deal to allow for archeological dig on city land near Mapleview Drive East By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
August 23, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: Waterfront ballpark 'highly unlikely' By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Major investments, Downtown
August 22, 2023 LETTER: Group pleads with municipalities not to evict homeless BarrieToday — Encampments
August 22, 2023 Longtime reporter leaving BarrieToday to join mayor's office BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
August 22, 2023 Speed cameras coming to Barrie, signage posted Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Speed cameras
August 22, 2023 ‘Help us keep everyone safe’: Barrie to start using automated speed cameras in some community safety zones By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Speed cameras
August 22, 2023 ‘We’re excited to start’: Barrie council OKs 11-storey mixed-use development on Yonge Street By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Sergio Morales Housing, Development: 667, 669, 673 & 675 Yonge Street
August 21, 2023 ‘We need to be unapologetic’: Barrie may use new housing accelerator tool to speed up 1,000-plus-unit Yonge Street project By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales Housing, Development: 800 Yonge Street, Development: 800 Yonge Street, Development: 800 Yonge Street
August 20, 2023 LETTER: Orillia's approach to homelessness doesn't make sense Letter to the editor by Craig Jones BarrieToday — —
August 19, 2023 Affordable housing target to be hit at Yonge Street project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales Housing, Development: 667, 669, 673 & 675 Yonge Street
August 17, 2023 ‘Under significant pressure’: Proposed Barrie affordable housing complex on hold due to rising construction, interest costs By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 113 & 117 Bayfield Street And 6,8 & 12 Sophia Street East
August 16, 2023 'Eating a massive bill here': Barrie may spend 'millions' to curb flooding issues around Bear Creek wetland By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Climate and flooding
August 16, 2023 Barrie council briefs: Possible crossing-guard program to be explored, city hall renovation funding reallocated By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
August 15, 2023 Here are 7 ways Ontario's strong mayor powers could be applied in the City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers
August 14, 2023 'System enhancements': Barrie to roll out automated trucks for garbage, organics collection in September 2025 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Waste
August 14, 2023 City of Barrie spending some green on North Shore Trail vegetation maintenance, shoreline erosion mitigation By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma —
August 12, 2023 City eyes interim dam to control backyard flooding in south end By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Nigussie Nigussie Climate and flooding
August 11, 2023 City considers planning bypass to rush long-term care build By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Development: 800 Yonge Street, Development: 800 Yonge Street, Development: 800 Yonge Street
August 11, 2023 Municipal governments and developers failing to provide enough affordable housing Letter to the editor by Dieter Mueller Simcoe.com Dieter Mueller Housing
August 10, 2023 'Go at it — put the resources there': Resident skeptical of city, Barrie police plan to use volunteers to curb vehicle noise By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
August 9, 2023 County of Simcoe tacks on more affordable housing units to Barrie project By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
August 9, 2023 Municipal leaders will ask province 'tough questions' about housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
August 9, 2023 ‘Go bigger on this’: Cost, unit count climbs for County of Simcoe's affordable housing project on Rose Street in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
August 8, 2023 County council lands on 215 units for Rose St. housing project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
August 8, 2023 ‘It’s really happening’: Barrie Baycats say revived waterfront stadium plan may be presented to council this fall By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Major investments, Downtown
August 3, 2023 Mayor deems Barrie's safety ranking an 'exceptional achievement' BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
August 3, 2023 Ontario has dropped ex-inmates in Barrie for years. Now the city is paying to change that By Olivia Bowden CBC News Alex Nuttall Encampments
July 31, 2023 Speed cameras get green light in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Speed cameras
July 26, 2023 Barrie provides $20K to Elizabeth Fry, John Howard societies for 'compassionate and supportive' family reunification programs By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
July 26, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: 'No magic bullet' to ending homelessness By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Encampments
July 26, 2023 Here's how each Ontario city is doing on hitting provincial targets for building new homes By Mike Crawley CBC News Alex Nuttall Housing
July 25, 2023 In Their Shoes: A Day with Barrie’s Ryan’s Hope bringing food, aid, and hope to those who need it most By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall Encampments
July 24, 2023 'There’s so many possibilities': Navy League, Sea Cadets push for new multi-million-dollar building along Barrie waterfront By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
July 21, 2023 'A city on life support': Barrie lacks a clear and inclusive vision for the future Letter to the editor by Christopher Mansour Simcoe.com — —
July 20, 2023 County, city announce new cooling centre in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
July 19, 2023 Barrie introduces pilot shuttle service for those leaving Central North Correctional Centre Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
July 19, 2023 Barrie, Ontario governments reach shuttle agreement for individuals released from Central North Correctional Centre By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
July 17, 2023 Still no timeline for completion of archeological assessment on Allandale Station land: City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments
July 17, 2023 ‘Easy to understand, pronounce and remember’: City of Barrie staff select new name for future Allandale transit hub By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
July 15, 2023 Violence increasing in schools, but local trustee asks 'why?' By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — Education
July 13, 2023 COLUMN: Council's homeless measures won't be forgotten By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Encampments
July 12, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: Strong mayors? What about building consensus? By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Strong mayor powers
July 12, 2023 ‘We get put in a lose-lose’: Barrie council reluctantly approves development charge increases By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales Housing
July 11, 2023 Barrie to charge developers more for high-density builds. Why the city's treasurer says that's still not recouping enough By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
July 11, 2023 ‘A constant struggle’: Barrie has more than $100 million in facility, recreation assets at ‘very high’ failure risk By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Bryn Hamilton —
July 7, 2023 'A clear process': City of Barrie councillors set new rules for spending within their wards By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
July 7, 2023 County seeks cooling center operators, city eyes former cop shop By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
July 7, 2023 ‘Strike a fine balance’: Barrie council grants major approval to large SmartCentres development planned for Harvie Road By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey Development: 15 Harvie Road
July 6, 2023 'It's not optimal, but it is successful': Could a Better Tent City help tackle homelessness in Barrie? By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Encampments
July 6, 2023 Barrie council briefs: Council releases another $1M loan to Redwood Park, tree planting pilot starts this summer By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 151 Lillian Crescent
July 5, 2023 ‘Becoming a big city’: Here are 5 key municipal road projects that will be underway in Barrie this year By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin —
June 30, 2023 COLUMN: Leave strong mayor powers gathering dust By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers
June 29, 2023 Cultural hub, performing arts centre? Pulling back the curtain on what might be in the offing for Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Major investments
June 28, 2023 'Activating the downtown': Barrie council approves 33-storey tower for Collier Street By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown, Development: 49 Collier Street
June 28, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: City's homeless plan was 'a PR nightmare' By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Encampments
June 28, 2023 Volunteer group vows to continue helping the city's homeless By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — Encampments
June 28, 2023 WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? A 6-storey condo building is proposed along Mapleview Drive East in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 947 Mapleview Drive East
June 27, 2023 Rezoning OK'd for Harvie Rd. development alongside Hwy. 400 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales Development: 15 Harvie Road
June 26, 2023 Barrie Police announce fee structure changes for some services Barrie 360 — —
June 26, 2023 Barrie committee accepts McCann donor's explanation for appearing to violate municipal election rules By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
June 26, 2023 Crossing guard program left with city staff for closer look By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales —
June 26, 2023 Dissolving Simcoe County would be a mistake, say councillors By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
June 23, 2023 'Anything can be done with money': Barrie considering former police headquarters for future warming, cooling centre By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
June 23, 2023 Barrie council briefs: City approves 1,100 new homes on Yonge Street, Victoria Village rezoning By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann Housing, Development: 1012 Yonge Street, Development: 76 Ross Street
June 23, 2023 Barrie council cancels June 28 meetings, starting its summer recess early By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
June 23, 2023 Clinic in York Region celebrates 'partial victory’ after Barrie halts proposed anti-homeless-aid bylaws By Melissa Wallace Simcoe.com — Encampments
June 23, 2023 New development charges bylaw receives reluctant OK from council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Sergio Morales Housing
June 22, 2023 'We have to recognize him': City of Barrie renames park in honour of slain OPP officer Greg Pierzchala By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Nigussie Nigussie —
June 22, 2023 'We’ve heard you': Councillors defend deferral of homelessness bylaws By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Encampments
June 22, 2023 Barrie bylaw that outlaws homeless help perplexes those shaping London's response By Andrew Lupton CBC News Alex Nuttall Encampments
June 22, 2023 City council green-lights new transit network BarrieToday — Transportation
June 22, 2023 Council approves Barrie’s new transit network Simcoe.com — Transportation
June 22, 2023 WHAT THEY SAID: Why Barrie council changed course on its proposal to ban food, tent distribution from public property By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Encampments
June 21, 2023 Barrie council backs off on bylaws banning food, clothing and tent distribution on city property By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris Encampments
June 21, 2023 Busby Centre agrees to move outreach program; city backs off new bylaws impacting homeless By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
June 21, 2023 City of Barrie backs down on plan to ban giving food to homeless people on its property By Muriel Draaisma, The Canadian Press CBC News Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Jim Harris Encampments
June 21, 2023 Contribution to McCann's election campaign cleared by committee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Christopher Rovert, Mike McCann —
June 21, 2023 Council backing off changes to city bylaw regarding homelessness By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
June 21, 2023 Federal housing advocate slams proposed by-law changes in Barrie, says it would create new barriers for the homeless By Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
June 21, 2023 LETTER: Bylaws won't stop woman from helping 'fragile neighbours' Letter to the editor by Carolyn Boyer BarrieToday — Encampments
June 21, 2023 LETTER: Homelessness motion lacks transparency, accountability Letter to the editor by Victoria Scott and Alyssa Wright BarrieToday Craig Nixon Encampments
June 21, 2023 LETTER: Proposed homelessness bylaws 'legally dubious' Letter to the editor by Brandon Rhéal Amyot and Christine Nayler BarrieToday — Encampments
June 21, 2023 LETTER: Reader calls homelessness plan 'a work in progress' Letter to the editor by Ann-Marie Quinn BarrieToday — Encampments
June 21, 2023 LETTER: Time for city to 'cease war on homelessness' BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
June 21, 2023 This Barrie grandmother is protesting a plan to ban giving food to homeless people on city property By Clara Pasieka CBC News Alex Nuttall, Keenan Aylwin Encampments
June 20, 2023 Canada’s top housing advocate expresses ‘grave concern’ over proposed new Barrie food, tent distribution rules By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Encampments
June 20, 2023 City of Barrie tries to clear the air ahead of council by-law votes regarding homelessness By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
June 20, 2023 City releases 'fact sheet' outlining controversial poverty bylaws BarrieToday — Encampments
June 20, 2023 City's homelessness plan called 'undemocratic' and 'mean' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments
June 20, 2023 Opponents of Barrie's homelessness plan camping out at city hall BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Encampments
June 20, 2023 Renewed pitch being made to council for school crossing guards By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
June 20, 2023 ‘It outlaws kindness’: Advocates, homeless protest proposed Barrie bylaws that ban food, clothing and tent distribution By Chris Simon and Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Encampments
June 19, 2023 $325K in new grants will help city cut greenhouse gas emissions BarrieToday — Climate and flooding
June 19, 2023 'What kind of human being writes a by-law like that?': Ryan's Hope pitches tents at city hall to protest homelessness by-laws By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
June 19, 2023 City implements measures to clean up downtown Barrie park Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Downtown
June 17, 2023 LETTER: City's homelessness plan 'regrettable' Letter to the editor by Champagne Thomson BarrieToday — Encampments
June 16, 2023 'Makes a lot of sense': City, school boards working on space deal By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
June 16, 2023 'One person should not have this much power over a city': Ontario government grants ‘strong mayor’ powers to 26 municipalities — including Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers
June 16, 2023 'Strong mayor' powers extended to Nuttall by province By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers
June 16, 2023 Most of Ontario's big cities getting 'strong mayor' powers By Charlie Pinkerton and Aidan Chamandy BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Strong mayor powers
June 16, 2023 Nuttall unsure what future holds with new 'strong mayor' powers By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon Strong mayor powers
June 16, 2023 Ontario expanding 'strong mayor' powers to 26 more cities including Barrie By Allison Jones, The Canadian Press Barrie 360 Patrick Brown Strong mayor powers
June 16, 2023 Opioid-related deaths mount in Barrie as province offers no timeline to approve a proposed safe consumption site By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Health care
June 15, 2023 Barrie’s rainbow crosswalk may be reconstructed as part of storm outlet project slated for 2024, city staff say By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
June 15, 2023 City casting wide net for new Sea Cadets facility at lakeshore By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson Major investments, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
June 15, 2023 Parking restrictions begin today in select Barrie waterfront and spillover areas Simcoe.com — —
June 15, 2023 Revenue pipeline from development charges could be clogged By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Housing
June 15, 2023 ‘Balances the role’: Barrie council set to place new fundraising, accounting rules on its members By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Mike McCann —
June 14, 2023 'Vital to community wellness': City of Barrie, public and Catholic school boards close in on facility-use agreements By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
June 13, 2023 Developer proposes 1,100 residential units for Yonge Street site in Barrie’s south end By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 1012 Yonge Street
June 13, 2023 Making headway: Park Place backs city's new transit network By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Transportation
June 12, 2023 County of Simcoe's 10-point plan to address homelessness crisis 'changes lives,' Barrie councillor says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon Encampments, County services
June 12, 2023 Dredging work bumps up City of Barrie’s budget for new Sophia Creek stormwater outlet by $1.3 million By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
June 12, 2023 WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Two 15-storey residential towers proposed near Essa, Salem roads intersection in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 901 Essa Road
June 12, 2023 ‘A full spectrum of care’: City of Barrie nearing approval of zoning change to permit Victoria Village expansion By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 76 Ross Street
June 11, 2023 LETTER: City's homelessness plan 'profoundly troubling' Letter to the editor by Anisa Carrascal, Mary Whittaker and Andre Sokolow BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
June 10, 2023 COLUMN: Waterfront use remains mystery waiting to be solved By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Downtown, Development: 205 Lakeshore Drive
June 9, 2023 Barrie Waterfront Strategic Plan will invest $75M+ in phased developments from 2024, focusing on enhanced park access, traffic management, and environmental resilience By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Major investments, Downtown
June 8, 2023 2 Barrie election candidates barred from running in 2026 after failing to properly file financial statements: city clerk By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Brian Tamblyn, Bryn Hamilton, Craig Nixon
+5 more peopleShow fewerDonald McLaurin, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Tif Arshi, Weldon Hachey
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June 8, 2023 City council hears 'glum' assessment of Barrie's housing needs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey Housing
June 8, 2023 County's homelessness strategy 'hits home' with city council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Craig Nixon, Michael Prowse Encampments, County services
June 8, 2023 ‘Social housing is now for the middle class’: Report shows most low- to moderate-income families cannot buy a home in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales Housing
June 7, 2023 Barrie council approves 2-tower, 504-unit apartment complex for Allandale neighbourhood By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 17 Jacob's Terrace
June 7, 2023 Barrie council news: Holiday-themed outdoor market proposal endorsed, city signs deal to keep McDonald Street stretch closed By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
June 6, 2023 County of Simcoe releases homelessness prevention strategy Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
June 6, 2023 New fundraising rules being carved out for Barrie councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Mike McCann —
June 6, 2023 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? City of Barrie may approve 80 townhouses along Veterans Drive By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 844 Veteran's Drive
June 5, 2023 'I’m flabbergasted as to why we don’t have a program here': Barrie mother calling for city to hire crossing guards By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman —
June 1, 2023 'Right direction': City plans to roll out new transit network By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton Transportation
June 1, 2023 Council Passes Unexpected Motion with Possible Adverse Implications for Homeless and Supporters By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales Encampments
May 31, 2023 'Appalled': Dozens protest homelessness plan outside city hall By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments
May 31, 2023 'Time to hold city hall accountable': Residents rally against Barrie council's motion meant to address homelessness crisis By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Craig Nixon Encampments
May 31, 2023 Barrie council news: Councillors support holiday-themed, European-style winter farmers’ market, 2024 outdoor art exhibit By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
May 31, 2023 Council to consider rezoning for Veterans Dr. townhouse project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
May 31, 2023 Municipal buildings getting $200K green-friendly makeover By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — Climate and flooding
May 31, 2023 ‘Good planning’: City of Barrie nears approval of 2 tower, 504-unit apartment complex in Allandale neighbourhood By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 17 Jacob's Terrace
May 30, 2023 'Heart Barrie' waterfront landmark damaged, in need of repair once again By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
May 30, 2023 LETTER: School trustees need to read up on flag etiquette Letter to the editor by Daniel A. Oliver BarrieToday — —
May 30, 2023 Scaled-down residential towers back on the table for Allandale By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, Development: 17 Jacob's Terrace
May 29, 2023 Does city's new homelessness plan infringe on religious beliefs? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments
May 26, 2023 City's panhandling ban harms the unhoused, says homeless man By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Encampments
May 26, 2023 Public invited to take part in Barrie police budget talks BarrieToday — Safety & policing
May 25, 2023 'Shocked': Councillors react to bus threats around homeless plan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Jim Harris Encampments
May 25, 2023 Two escape morning encampment fire on John St. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Encampments
May 25, 2023 ‘Far-reaching harmful impact’: Protests planned against Barrie council’s homelessness motion By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Encampments
May 24, 2023 'Best available site to serve our members and community': YMCA names Sadlon Arena parking lot as site for new Barrie facility By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Development: 535 Bayview Drive
May 24, 2023 Group threatens to bus homeless people to councillors' doors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Encampments
May 24, 2023 ‘Illegal to be homeless’: Advocates express concern, optimism over Barrie council’s homelessness motion By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Encampments
May 23, 2023 LETTER: City's new homelessness plan 'merely cosmetic' Letter to the editor by David Brown BarrieToday — Encampments
May 23, 2023 SAY WHAT? In their own words, Barrie councillors explain why they unanimously supported homelessness plan By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson Encampments
May 21, 2023 Advocates blast Barrie city council for greenlighting ban on donations to people experiencing homelessness By Vanessa Balintec CBC News Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Keenan Aylwin Encampments
May 20, 2023 LETTER: Homelessness plan comes with 'numerous problems' Letter to the editor by Eleanor Alexander BarrieToday — Encampments
May 19, 2023 'We rely on county': Area mayors not interested in county breakup By Greg McGrath-Goudie BarrieToday — —
May 19, 2023 Good first step? City's new homelessness plan draws mixed reviews By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Encampments
May 18, 2023 'A lot of work ahead': Barrie community survey identifies downtown safety, homelessness as key resident concerns By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Safety & policing, Downtown
May 18, 2023 'Dangerous territory': Homes in pipeline to quell housing crunch By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales Housing
May 18, 2023 'High-growth pressures': Simcoe County among upper-tier municipalities to go under Ontario's microscope By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — —
May 18, 2023 Barrie council targets panhandling, food distribution in parks as part of lengthy motion meant to tackle chronic homelessness By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales Encampments
May 18, 2023 Council paints stark picture around need for homelessness plan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales Encampments
May 18, 2023 County of Simcoe, Redwood Park announce 'innovative' supportive housing project at ex-shelter site on Rose Street in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Encampments, County services
May 18, 2023 Is breaking up hard to do? That's the plan for Peel Region, Simcoe County up for review By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — County services
May 18, 2023 LETTER: Chamber commends council on homelessness plan Letter to the editor by Paul Markle BarrieToday — Encampments
May 18, 2023 Modular home model to house 24 individuals at Rose Street location in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
May 18, 2023 Wide-range plan adopted by city council to address chronic homelessness in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Encampments
May 17, 2023 'Complex problem': Council takes aim at chronic homelessness By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey
+4 more peopleShow fewerJim Harris, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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May 17, 2023 Barrie council news: COVID-19 memorial garden approved, city asks school board officials to talk road safety By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Amy Courser, Clare Riepma, Dorian Parker —
May 17, 2023 Inflation forces City of Barrie to bump up budget for Duckworth Street infrastructure project by $2.4 million By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
May 16, 2023 ‘A better outcome’: City of Barrie, Essa Road developer reach settlement at Ontario Land Tribunal By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Nigussie Nigussie Development: 405 Essa Road
May 12, 2023 ‘We need to do something’: South-end Barrie residents say it’s time to build a park beside the Painswick library By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Sergio Morales —
May 11, 2023 City of Barrie expected to lose $125 million in DC revenue over next 5 years due to Ontario’s Bill 23, consultant says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
May 10, 2023 'Escalation in prices': City of Barrie to add $2.4 million to Duckworth Street roadwork budget By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
May 10, 2023 'Very concerned': Development charges in Barrie on the way up By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing
May 10, 2023 Barrie City Council Meeting Sparks Resident Outrage over Proposed 405 Essa Road Development By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Nigussie Nigussie Housing, Development: 405 Essa Road
May 10, 2023 Barrie council briefs: City, school board officials expected to meet over road safety, free student transit program returning By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey Transportation
May 10, 2023 Residents, builders have their say tonight on development charges By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing
May 9, 2023 'Thrive as we grow': Ground broken on nearly 40-acre ‘state-of-the-art’ industrial subdivision in Barrie’s south end By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin Jobs, Development: 80 Big Bay Point Road And 315 Bayview Drive
May 9, 2023 Feedback from Barrie residents welcome on draft city-wide urban design guidelines Simcoe.com — —
May 9, 2023 What does the future hold? City wants feedback on urban design BarrieToday — —
May 9, 2023 ‘Immersive, symbolic and reflective’: COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Garden planned for Sunnidale Park in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Dorian Parker —
May 8, 2023 Barrie holds symposium for feedback to guide affordable housing strategy revisions By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Housing
May 8, 2023 Starting June 1, Barrie Transit offering Tuesdays as a second free day for seniors Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Transportation
May 5, 2023 Barrie City Council and Staff Discuss Enhancing Bike Lane Safety and Implementation By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales Transportation
May 4, 2023 'Complex issue': School pick-ups, drop-offs back on council's radar By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Amy Courser, Clare Riepma —
May 4, 2023 City staff to crank out cost analysis for off-road bike lanes By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Transportation
May 4, 2023 Council approves lobbyist registry for Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
May 3, 2023 'An accessible record': Barrie council approves establishment of lobbyist registry By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
May 3, 2023 'Kids are fearless': Bullying, crime among hot topics at Ward 5 meeting By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Dana Powell, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
May 3, 2023 Barrie council briefs: Seniors to ride city transit for free on Tuesdays starting in June, bike lanes OK'd for Grove, Dunlop By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey Transportation
May 3, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: 'Relief may be in sight' for rental housing By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Housing
May 2, 2023 'More important than ever': Barrie Public Library moving forward with drag queen story time despite pushback elsewhere By Brett Glover Simcoe.com — Libraries
April 29, 2023 COLUMN: Big-city issues continue to take root in Barrie By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Robert Thomson —
April 28, 2023 'Big step forward': Councillors set lobbyist registry in motion By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
April 27, 2023 Barrie council news: City may expand free transit program for seniors, new bike lanes likely for Grove, Dunlop streets By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey Transportation
April 27, 2023 Barrie deputy mayor to host forum for Letitia Heights residents following recent shooting, vandalism and bullying incidents By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Robert Thomson Safety & policing
April 27, 2023 County council endorses plan for 176 affordable housing units in Barrie Barrie 360 — Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
April 26, 2023 City Council unanimously approved $1.5M exemption for Pratt Homes, while adding tree removal burdens & costs for residents By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton Climate and flooding
April 26, 2023 City eyeing greenspace surrounding south-end development project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey Development: 259 Salem Road
April 26, 2023 Dollars to development: Here are 6 key take-aways from the City of Barrie’s recently released 2022 growth report By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
April 26, 2023 ‘An incredible proposal’: County of Simcoe approves 176-unit affordable housing complex for Rose Street in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
April 25, 2023 LETTER: Arena expansion 'a waste of taxpayer money' Letter to the editor by Jim Holmes BarrieToday — —
April 25, 2023 LETTER: Council stickhandles same old questions with arena Letter to the editor by Larry MacDonald BarrieToday — —
April 25, 2023 Painswick petitioners push for 'long-overdue' park at library branch By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales —
April 25, 2023 WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Hundreds of homes slated for 115-hectare property at Salem, Essa roads intersection in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 259 Salem Road
April 25, 2023 ‘Basically an additional tax’: Barrie passes new rules, fees for tree chopping on private property By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris —
April 24, 2023 Barrie councillors eyeing lobbyist registry approval to increase 'transparency' in decision-making process By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
April 21, 2023 LETTER: City can't miss 'golden opportunity' with theatre Letter to the editor by Bryn Styles BarrieToday Barry Ward Major investments
April 20, 2023 'Problem that doesn’t exist': Private tree bylaw whittled down By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey —
April 20, 2023 City to take 'zero-tolerance approach' to bylaw enforcement BarrieToday — By-law enforcement
April 19, 2023 'One of the scariest places in Barrie': Mayor, councillor call for traffic calming, road improvements on Cundles Road East By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl Transportation
April 19, 2023 Barrie’s Changing Landscape: Pearl Builders Revise Essa and Mapleview Project and Mixed-Use Developments at Essa and Wood Streets By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Housing, Development: 674 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road
April 19, 2023 ‘Devil in the details’ with new education bill, says trustee By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Maria Hardie Education
April 18, 2023 'Eager to implement this': After 73 modifications, Ontario government approves City of Barrie's new official plan By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
April 16, 2023 Affordable Housing Symposium happening May 4 in Barrie Simcoe.com — Housing
April 16, 2023 City hosting affordable housing symposium next month BarrieToday — Housing
April 14, 2023 City of Barrie hosts Affordable Housing Symposium Barrie 360 — Housing
April 14, 2023 Furry Friends Animal Shelter grateful for fantastic volunteers Letter to the editor by D. Mark Adams Simcoe.com — —
April 14, 2023 Official Plan gets green light from province, but with tweaks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
April 14, 2023 Winds of change coming? City's tree bylaw getting some blowback By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
April 13, 2023 'I’m really, really happy with this': Barrie may put new rules, fees into place to protect mature trees on private property By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson —
April 13, 2023 City Hall Update: City Council updates private tree bylaw to protect urban forest and fish habitats By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Gary Harvey Climate and flooding, Development: 303 Cundles Road East
April 13, 2023 Former Barrie City Councillor, Mike McCann, addresses funding of Love Barrie sign By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Michael Prowse, Mike McCann —
April 13, 2023 Simcoe County council briefs: Tourism grants awarded, remuneration report released By Travis Mealing Simcoe.com — —
April 12, 2023 City seeking feedback on new concept for performing arts centre Barrie 360 — Major investments, Downtown
April 12, 2023 County council, board appointee salaries topped $742K in 2022 By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — —
April 12, 2023 Nuttall led in campaign spending en route to mayor's chair By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
April 12, 2023 Province approves several Official Plans, including Barrie's By Aidan Chamandy BarrieToday — Housing
April 12, 2023 ‘A cultural beacon for the city’: Barrie set to unveil preliminary designs for re-envisioned downtown performing arts centre By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jim Harris Major investments, Downtown
April 12, 2023 ‘An opportunity here’: Simcoe County councillors support $185.7-million affordable-housing project planned for Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
April 11, 2023 Rose St. housing project moves another step closer to fruition By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing, County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
April 10, 2023 'Obviously, this is a big issue around the city': Barrie kicking off pothole season with app-equipped road crews By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Transportation
April 10, 2023 Tec-We-Gwill Hall becoming 'a money pit,' says councillor By Patrick Bales BarrieToday — —
April 8, 2023 Pay for Barrie CAO and councillors suggests something is wrong with our system Letter to the editor by Dave Burt Simcoe.com — —
April 7, 2023 Barrie's private tree bylaw could be getting some bark By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
April 6, 2023 'Enforce it to the Nth degree': City of Barrie may soon issue set fines for yard maintenance bylaw violations By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
April 6, 2023 Councillor says Cundles East apartment proposal 'fits the measure' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl Housing, Development: 303 Cundles Road East
April 6, 2023 ‘A gateway to our city’: Barrie residents, councillors critique plans for 2,800 residential units at ex-fairgrounds site By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jim Harris —
April 5, 2023 City looking for feedback on affordable housing strategy BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Housing
April 5, 2023 City of Barrie launches public consultation to create new affordable-housing plan Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing
April 5, 2023 City of Barrie seeks public input for new affordable housing plan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Housing
April 5, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: Time not always money during council talks By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward —
April 5, 2023 ‘Rightsizing our roads’: Barrie councillors to review street widths, student drop-off zones in south-end growth areas By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Sergio Morales Transportation, Development: 680 Lockhart Road
April 4, 2023 County of Simcoe surpasses affordable housing targets ahead of schedule Barrie 360 — Housing, County services
April 4, 2023 Minister mum on municipal audit details, but AMO welcomes move By Aidan Chamandy BarrieToday — —
April 4, 2023 ‘We are deeply apprehensive’: Public meeting planned for 1,200-residential unit proposal in Barrie's Mapleview, Essa area By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 674 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road
April 3, 2023 Number of City of Barrie employees on Ontario’s Sunshine List grew by almost 7% last year By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
April 2, 2023 LETTER: Proposed boat trailer parking fee 'not reasonable' Letter to the editor by Jonathan Reimer BarrieToday — —
March 31, 2023 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Portion of Owen Street through downtown Barrie set to close in April By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 67 Owen Street
March 30, 2023 Concerns Mount Over Proposed 350+ Unit Housing Project, Including Gentrification and NIMBYism By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Housing, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street
March 30, 2023 Heritage Awards recognize properties and individuals who contribute to Barrie's community and history Barrie 360 Clare Riepma —
March 30, 2023 Puck stops here: Tourism Barrie report recommends more than $40M expansion of Sadlon Arena By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall —
March 30, 2023 ‘I’m so sick of this sign’: City of Barrie to seek external lawyer to review fundraising around Love Barrie landmark By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
March 29, 2023 'Anything but transparent': Council drawn into Heart Barrie saga By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
March 29, 2023 'Everything's on the table': Tourism Barrie report recommends $40.8-million expansion of Sadlon Arena By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma —
March 29, 2023 Barrie council news: Open Air Dunlop and patios to return, Park Place and downtown developments approved By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown, Development: 17 Sophia Street East, And 3, 5, 7, 11 Mcdonald Street And 58 & 60 Clapperton Street, Development: 109 Park Place Boulevard
March 29, 2023 Barrie residents: Share your feedback on first draft of the new zoning bylaw By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — Housing
March 28, 2023 How should Barrie grow? City seeks feedback on new zoning bylaw BarrieToday — Housing
March 28, 2023 Remuneration, expenses for City of Barrie council members totalled $670K in 2022 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma
+10 more peopleShow fewerCraig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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March 28, 2023 Sault Ste. Marie city council looks to Barrie, Ont., for affordable housing inspiration CBC News — Housing
March 27, 2023 A question regarding proposed Barrie fairgrounds development: Why are we tolerating such dullness? Letter to the editor by Eric Lehner Simcoe.com — —
March 27, 2023 Council Approves $30K for Open-Air Dunlop Program and Fines up to $1,000 for Yard Maintenance By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Sergio Morales Downtown
March 24, 2023 'Cloud of doubt' lingers as McCann files 'Heart' sign financials By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Mike McCann —
March 24, 2023 Anti-racism group demands school board trustee's resignation By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
March 24, 2023 Former councillor Mike McCann issues 'final statement,' accounting review to city on Love Barrie landmark sign By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Mike McCann —
March 24, 2023 Hundreds of local public-sector employees on Sunshine List BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
March 24, 2023 Who made the big bucks in 2022? Ontario Sunshine Lists reveals Simcoe County's top earners By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
March 23, 2023 'Hefty fine': Council hones in on tall grass, cars parking on it By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma By-law enforcement
March 22, 2023 'Efficient use of land': A 21-storey, 252-unit condominium tower may be built near downtown Barrie library By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown, Development: 17 Sophia Street East, And 3, 5, 7, 11 Mcdonald Street And 58 & 60 Clapperton Street
March 22, 2023 'One of those great opportunities': City set to bring back Downtown Barrie BIA Patio, Open Air Dunlop programs By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma Downtown
March 22, 2023 Barrie’s Rose Street homeless shelter to remain open until April 30: County of Simcoe By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Encampments, County services
March 22, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: Downtown Barrie has 'bright future' By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Downtown
March 21, 2023 'Bylaw is out of date': Being bad neighbour could become costly By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma —
March 21, 2023 Another highrise on the drawing board for downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon Housing, Downtown, Development: 17 Sophia Street East, And 3, 5, 7, 11 Mcdonald Street And 58 & 60 Clapperton Street
March 21, 2023 Public meeting planned for early April for former Barrie fairgrounds and racetrack site By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
March 21, 2023 Temporary homeless shelter in Barrie will remain open until April 30 By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
March 21, 2023 Temporary shelter on Rose St. will remain open until April 30 BarrieToday — Encampments
March 21, 2023 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? 2 seven-storey apartment buildings pitched for Yonge Street in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 447, 449, 451, 453, 455 Yonge Street, Development: 427, 429, 431, 435 & 437 Yonge Street
March 21, 2023 ‘I am going to lose the house’: Why this disabled Barrie homeowner, 60, can’t rent out a room to earn extra income By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
March 20, 2023 'A complete community': City of Barrie nears approval of two-building, 473-residential unit development at Park Place By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 109 Park Place Boulevard
March 17, 2023 'My hope is that everyone waiting for answers receives them': City still waiting on financials for 'Love Barrie' sign By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Mike McCann —
March 16, 2023 Allandale transit hub: Project costs rising, opening pushed back By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
March 16, 2023 Barrie councillors chime in on city's share of paramedic costs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales County services
March 16, 2023 Integrity commissioner prepping witness summonses in Greenbelt probe By Charlie Pinkerton BarrieToday — —
March 16, 2023 ‘A proactive and precautionary approach’: Barrie, Innisfil and Orillia ban TikTok on government-issued electronic devices By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
March 12, 2023 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Supportive housing project nears opening at 77 Tiffin St. in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — County services
March 9, 2023 'We’re in another tough year': City of Barrie council approves service partner funding, finalizing its 2023 budget By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey Taxes, Safety & policing, County services
March 9, 2023 City of Barrie seeking feedback on parks and outdoor spaces By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — —
March 9, 2023 Councillors question what bang city gets for county buck By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales County services
March 9, 2023 New south-end grocery store receives council's OK By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales Development: 651, 659, 665, 669 And 673 Mapleview Drive East
March 8, 2023 'Backwards': Homeowners to pick up shortfall on development charges By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma Housing
March 8, 2023 'Holds the line': City council settles on 2.89% property tax hike By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Michael Speers, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Taxes
March 8, 2023 Barrie council news: Sobeys development application approved, staff to explore deal for school facility use By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Development: 651, 659, 665, 669 And 673 Mapleview Drive East
March 7, 2023 City of Barrie Hires Consultant To Explore Ways to Generate Revenue in Light of Bill 23 By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Housing
March 6, 2023 LETTER: Reader questions city's water quality results Letter to the editor by Dylan Semple BarrieToday — —
March 4, 2023 City Hall Update: Revenue from School Facilities, Second Grocery Store, Garbage Pickup Catching Up By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Jim Harris, Michelle Banfield, Sergio Morales Waste
March 3, 2023 Barrie getting $700K break on county budget request By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall County services
March 2, 2023 City of Barrie seeks deal with boards for use of school facilities off-hours By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton Education
March 2, 2023 Rezoning approval helps pave way for new south-end Sobeys By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales Development: 651, 659, 665, 669 And 673 Mapleview Drive East
March 2, 2023 Ticket to ride: County councillors push for LINX weekend transit By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — —
March 1, 2023 'Too tall for the area': City of Barrie hosting public meeting for 32-storey, 253-residential unit highrise tower By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 49 Collier Street
March 1, 2023 Barrie council news: City seeking deal for school facility use, community improvement plan grants may be shelved By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
March 1, 2023 Barrie doesn't need a cookie-cutter, bargain-basement highrise Letter to the editor by Steve Dearlove Simcoe.com — —
February 28, 2023 Approval nears for 'well-designed' Sobeys Developments proposal for Mapleview Drive East site in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 651, 659, 665, 669 And 673 Mapleview Drive East
February 28, 2023 City changing companies next year after more waste pick-up delays By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales Waste
February 28, 2023 City of Barrie kicks Waste Connections of Canada to the curbside By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Waste
February 28, 2023 Questions raised at county council over provincial housing cash By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — County services
February 27, 2023 State of the city: Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall gives progress report 100 days into office By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
February 27, 2023 WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? City of Barrie hosting public meeting on Victoria Village campus expansion By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 76 Ross Street
February 25, 2023 Councillor 'excited' about downtown despite recent crimes By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Chris Gerrard, Craig Nixon Safety & policing, Downtown
February 24, 2023 Nuttall calls accomplishments in first 100 days 'no small feat' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon, Nigussie Nigussie —
February 24, 2023 ‘I’m crying because I’m furious’: Advocate calls on Barrie, Simcoe County to fund 24-7 warming centre in city By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma Encampments, County services
February 23, 2023 On the buses: Simcoe County communities, Barrie and Orillia to get public transit funding from Ontario By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin Transportation
February 22, 2023 City converting fleet to electric vehicles needs a boost: Morales By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
February 22, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: Bottom line all that matters in city budget By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Taxes
February 17, 2023 'Premature': Rental housing bylaw put on back burner again By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Robert Thomson Housing
February 17, 2023 Bylaw enforcement officers poised to go looking for trouble By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales By-law enforcement
February 16, 2023 City Council holds line on 2023 operating budget, but there's more to discuss By Dan Blakeley Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Taxes, Water rates
February 16, 2023 Encampment fire sparks focus on safety for people living outside By Tyler Evans BarrieToday — —
February 15, 2023 'A rare opportunity': Former Barrie fairgrounds and racetrack site under new ownership By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
February 15, 2023 City Council Deliberates for Over Three Hours: At least 3.07% Tax Increase and Higher Fees By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall Taxes
February 15, 2023 City eyeing tax hike with service partner numbers still to come By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma Taxes
February 15, 2023 Rezoning on the agenda for hundreds of new homes in south end By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, Development: 301 Mckay Road West
February 15, 2023 ‘A well-rounded budget’: City of Barrie approves one per cent increase to its portion of the property tax bill By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Taxes
February 14, 2023 'Grey market': Rental housing bylaw back on city's front burner By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Sergio Morales Housing
February 14, 2023 City, school board could hammer out deal for after-hours space By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse —
February 14, 2023 County has almost $19M to spread around to address homelessness By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — Encampments, County services
February 14, 2023 WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? School, recreation centre and more than 250 homes proposed for McKay Road site in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 301 Mckay Road West
February 13, 2023 Barrie does not need and cannot afford five more police officers Letter to the editor by Joffre McCleary Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
February 13, 2023 City cancels child care at rec centres due to 'low usage' By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — Child care
February 10, 2023 'Keep going with our mandate': Barrie Anti-Racism Task Force launches official website By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan —
February 10, 2023 From traffic calming to the downtown market: What Barrie councillors decided during draft 2023 capital budget talks By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey Taxes
February 9, 2023 'It's a tax on rain': Stormwater fee dropped from city budget By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson Water rates
February 9, 2023 'Penny-pinch': Council chips away at budget on first night of talks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales Taxes
February 9, 2023 'We're in a crisis': Head of Barrie shelter says warming centres need to be open round-the-clock By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
February 9, 2023 This year's tax increase remains moving target in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson Taxes
February 9, 2023 ‘It's a tax on rain’: Barrie councillors strike down controversial stormwater fee planned for water bills this spring By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey Water rates
February 8, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: Population boom pushed city budget into new territory By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward Taxes
February 8, 2023 How Barrie City Council’s Majority Unable to Ask Meaningful Questions, and the Police Failed to Answer Important Queries? By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Greg Ferguson, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Safety & policing
February 8, 2023 WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? New electric ice resurfacers at Barrie’s East Bayfield rinks part of long-term emission-reduction plan By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Climate and flooding
February 7, 2023 Barrie councillors tight-lipped on possible budget solutions By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon
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February 6, 2023 COLUMN: Police spending really an invoice, not a budget By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
February 5, 2023 Refugee to rookie councillor: Nigussie settles into Ward 6 role By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Nigussie Nigussie —
February 4, 2023 Is the smaller library 'hub model' the way to go? Barrie councillor questions future of downtown branch By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Amy Courser, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Downtown, Libraries
February 3, 2023 Barrie unveils capital plan with $2.3 billion worth of projects, as regulatory and inflationary challenges mount By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall Infrastructure
February 3, 2023 Some councillors skeptical of housing pledge under Bill 23 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales Housing
February 3, 2023 Thomson says library workers' new deal put city 'in jeopardy' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Robert Thomson Libraries
February 3, 2023 ‘It is a large ask’: Police, library board and County of Simcoe all request more funding from City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Robert Thomson Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, County services
February 2, 2023 'Playing catch-up': High policing costs go unchallenged by council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Bryn Hamilton, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
February 2, 2023 County comes calling for more cash from Barrie at budget talks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson County services
February 1, 2023 County of Simcoe approves 3.5 per cent budget increase for 2023 By Dan Blakeley Barrie 360 — County services
February 1, 2023 ‘We don’t really have a choice’: Barrie councillors to sign Bill 23 pledge, including commitment to build 23,000 new homes By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Michael Prowse Housing
January 31, 2023 County of Simcoe 2023 budget approved with 3.5% tax hike By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — County services
January 31, 2023 LETTER: Response to police budget highlights 'disconnect' Letter to the editor by Ken Robertson BarrieToday Sergio Morales Safety & policing
January 31, 2023 Read all about it: Barrie Public Library holding line on costs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Libraries
January 31, 2023 YOU ASKED: Is Barrie's proposed stormwater charge going to cost me more money? We went to the city's finance director for answers By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Water rates
January 30, 2023 'Why can't you have sympathy?': Simcoe public school board trustee accused of ignorance by anti-racism group By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Shelly Skinner Education
January 30, 2023 Barrie Anti Racism Task Force Co-Chair: Community Inclusion Requires Welcoming Environment for All By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Brandon Wu, Cheryl Blondell-King, Esther Nkoli Enyolu, Haily MacDonald, Jeff Lehman, Masa Sone —
January 28, 2023 Comparing previous police budgets 'doesn't work this year' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales Safety & policing
January 28, 2023 Harvey heading back to NVCA board BarrieToday Gary Harvey —
January 25, 2023 Fare hike coming for Barrie Transit, but question is when By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Transportation
January 25, 2023 New tool launched to combat racism in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — —
January 24, 2023 City of Barrie may be forced to rethink RFP for downtown transit terminal redevelopment By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation, Downtown
January 23, 2023 Downtown highrise developers could have deals cooking with city By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Craig Nixon Downtown, Development: Phase 1 - 39 Mary Stree &55 Dunlop Street West, Phase 2 -28 Maple Avenue And 49 Dunlop Street West (Formerly Known As 39-67 Dunlop St W & 35-37 Mary St)
January 21, 2023 Barrie Residents Face 3.95% Property Tax Increase in 2023 Budget By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall Taxes
January 20, 2023 'They're losing hope on being able to afford to live in Barrie': Mayor By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Taxes
January 20, 2023 Barrie residents invited to share thoughts on plan for waterfront improvements By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — Downtown
January 20, 2023 City hall, RVH officials reflect on COVID vaccination policies By Bob Bruton and Nikki Cole BarrieToday — —
January 20, 2023 Money set aside by feds for Lake Simcoe remains on ice: council By Patrick Bales BarrieToday — —
January 19, 2023 'Van life': Orillia woman seeks support for unique lifestyle By Greg McGrath-Goudie BarrieToday — —
January 19, 2023 City declaring south-end land surplus could pave way for new YMCA By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
January 19, 2023 City of Barrie extends Georgian College U-Pass By Emily O'Brien Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Transportation
January 19, 2023 Council turns down noise-bylaw exemption for Johnson St. project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Sergio Morales Development: 37 Johnson Street
January 19, 2023 Inflation, new city contracts pushing up property taxes in 2023 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey Taxes
January 18, 2023 'A few wrenches in our plans': City of Barrie’s draft budget includes 3.95% property tax bump By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Taxes
January 17, 2023 'Another tough year': First blush at city tax hike sits at 3.95% By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales Taxes, Water rates
January 17, 2023 Salty decision: Why the City of Barrie will be sprinkling more salt than normal on roads this winter By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Dieter Mueller Snow clearing
January 16, 2023 Barrie Farmers' Market doesn't want to be uprooted By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — —
January 15, 2023 City will continue to pump up I Love Barrie contest By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
January 14, 2023 Barrie Farmers' Market wants to stay planted at city hall By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Craig Nixon Downtown
January 14, 2023 Town Hall Update: Barrie Resident Expresses Displeasure at Construction Noise at 37 Johnson street By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma Development: 37 Johnson Street
January 12, 2023 Ups and downs: Proposed increases and decreases in 2023 Simcoe County budget By Travis Mealing Simcoe.com — County services
January 12, 2023 ‘Happy in our home’: Barrie Farmers’ Market raises beef with transit terminal redevelopment plan By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown
January 11, 2023 Barrie council news: Convenience store ‘abandoned’ bus terminal site, city applying for funding to address labour shortages By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
January 11, 2023 FAIR COMMENT: Some navigational tips for new council By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward —
January 11, 2023 Temporary noise-bylaw exemption granted for Johnson St. project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma Development: 37 Johnson Street
January 10, 2023 'No questions of dishonesty': City still hasn't received financial statement for 'Heart Barrie' fundraising campaign By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Mike McCann —
January 5, 2023 Time running out to make suggestions for Barrie's budget Barrie 360 — Taxes
January 4, 2023 City of Barrie accepting submissions to budget allocator tool until Jan. 6 By Emily O'Brien Simcoe.com — Taxes
January 4, 2023 City seeks your spending feedback as budget talks approach BarrieToday — Taxes
January 2, 2023 Free pizza, skating and council meet-and-greet to be offered at Barrie mayor's New Year's levees By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
January 1, 2023 'Nothing we can't do together': City councillors look ahead By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Nigussie Nigussie, Sergio Morales —
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December 30, 2022 A New Year's message from Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
December 30, 2022 Interviews with Barrie Councillors Clare Riepma of Ward 1 and Craig Nixon of Ward 2 By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon —
December 26, 2022 City seeks feedback on safety, well-being BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Safety & policing
December 23, 2022 Barrie must find a way to balance the needs of downtown parking, creating affordable housing, and promoting active transportation By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Transportation, Housing, Downtown
December 22, 2022 Barrie police to partner with community organizations to set up physical community services hub to provide help and address low level crimes By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall Safety & policing
December 22, 2022 Barrie's new police chief sworn in By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Safety & policing
December 22, 2022 Temporary homeless shelter opening Friday night on Rose St. BarrieToday — Encampments
December 22, 2022 Temporary homeless shelter will open Friday night in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
December 19, 2022 Jan 6 is the deadline for Barrie residents to provide feedback on new Bradford Street multi-modal corridor By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Transportation
December 18, 2022 LETTER: City does 'fantastic job' clearing sidewalks Letter to the editor by Larry MacDonald BarrieToday — Snow clearing
December 16, 2022 LETTER: 'Battle already lost' with sidewalk plowing Letter to the editor by Bob Ossowski BarrieToday Bob Ossowski Snow clearing
December 15, 2022 Council gets ball rolling on lobbyist registry at city hall By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales —
December 14, 2022 Reshuffling of the deck could be coming to city committees By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon
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December 12, 2022 Mayor gets wheels turning on lobbyist registry for city By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
December 9, 2022 A team of 17 monitors Barrie’s $4 billion infrastructure to ensure the demands of the growing city are met By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Infrastructure
December 8, 2022 Collier St. rental towers inch forward with rezoning request By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Sergio Morales Housing, Downtown, Development: 129 Collier Street, Development: 129 Collier Street
December 7, 2022 'Get on board' and 'stop whining,' Ford tells mayors criticizing housing law The Canadian Press BarrieToday — —
December 7, 2022 City Hall Update – Salvation Army, Gun Range, Street Names Change and Bill 23 By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Clare Riepma, Sergio Morales —
December 7, 2022 Electronic devices to be banned at council's closed-door meetings By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Gary Harvey, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson —
December 6, 2022 Councillor cellphones could go dark during closed-door meetings By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Robert Thomson —
December 4, 2022 Council sets direction for next four years Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Doug Shipley, John Brassard —
December 2, 2022 Taxpayers invited to share priorities ahead of budget deliberations at Barrie city council Barrie 360 — Taxes
December 2, 2022 Temporary homeless shelter still on target to open in Barrie this month says County of Simcoe Barrie 360 Michael Prowse Encampments, County services
November 30, 2022 Barrie's new deputy mayor named as council debates new provincial housing bill By Dana Roberts CTV News Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, Robert Thomson Housing
November 30, 2022 Housing bill leaves City of Barrie with major gaps in financial plan: Mayor By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Housing
November 25, 2022 Electric bus pilot program to launch in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Transportation
November 23, 2022 City councillors expected to formally name new deputy mayor next week By Dana Roberts CTV News Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Robert Thomson —
November 23, 2022 City of Barrie seeks financial penalties for lack of yard waste collection Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall Waste
November 23, 2022 New public school board trustees take oaths, start new term BarrieToday Dana Powell, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn Strachan Education
November 21, 2022 Lower Participation in Municipal Elections: Reasons and Remedies By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — —
November 21, 2022 Thomson could be tapped as Barrie's next deputy mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma
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November 17, 2022 Nuttall lays out challenges for incoming council (16 photos) By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma
+11 more peopleShow fewerCraig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig
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November 16, 2022 'No better group of individuals to meet the day': City of Barrie's 2022-26 mayor, councillors sworn in By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon
+5 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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November 11, 2022 County of Simcoe releases winter plan to help homeless By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
November 11, 2022 Teary eyed Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman signs off with a warning against extremism and appeal to work together By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris —
November 10, 2022 Jeff Lehman jumps in the race to be next District Chair of Muskoka By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Jeff Lehman —
November 7, 2022 Outgoing Coun. Mike McCann blames media for low voter turnout, promises breakdown of ‘Love Barrie’ sign finances By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
November 7, 2022 ‘I am going to miss this place terribly’: Departing Barrie council members give final thoughts before end of term By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris —
November 5, 2022 Lehman, councillors to bid their final adieu on Monday night By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma
+11 more peopleShow fewerCraig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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November 2, 2022 Nuttall 'excited' about challenges ahead as Barrie's new mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma
+10 more peopleShow fewerCraig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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November 1, 2022 COLUMN: Election was a chance to show up ... and most did not By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
November 1, 2022 New chief announced for Barrie Police Service Barrie 360 Greg Ferguson Safety & policing
November 1, 2022 ‘A fine job’: Barrie bylaw officers charge election candidates nearly $4,300 in fees for sign violations By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — By-law enforcement
October 31, 2022 Here are the newly elected school board trustees for the 2022-2026 term in Barrie, Orillia and Simcoe County By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Claire Thibideau, Dana Powell, Eric Lapointe, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Susan van Amelsvoort Education
October 30, 2022 The MP to mayor pipeline: Why so many provincial and federal politicians are heading to city hall By Emma Godmere CBC News Alex Nuttall —
October 28, 2022 Barrie election campaign discounted people who don’t feel comfortable with technology Simcoe.com — —
October 28, 2022 Nuttall's tax-freeze plan faces tough test with police budget By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Greg Ferguson, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Robert Thomson Taxes, Safety & policing
October 28, 2022 Police chief cites 'unavoidable increases' in 2023 for a proposed budget increase of over 7% By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
October 27, 2022 'An incredible team that’s been elected': City of Barrie certifies municipal election results By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Claire Thibideau
+14 more peopleShow fewerClare Riepma, Craig Nixon, Dana Powell, Eric Lapointe, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Saveira Caruso, Sergio Morales, Susan van Amelsvoort
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October 27, 2022 Barrie mayor says province's new housing legislation targets the wrong thing By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Jeff Lehman Housing
October 27, 2022 City clerk certifies Barrie election results BarrieToday Adam Wilcox, Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Alexis Clark, Allan Bray, Amanda Fellows
+60 more peopleShow fewerAmy Courser, Andre Jmourko, Andrew Gordon, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Beth Mouratidis, Bob Ossowski, Bryn Hamilton, Caitlin Morrison, Claire Thibideau, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott, Craig Nixon, Dana Powell, Dani Robinson, Darryl Duff, David William O'Brien, Dieter Mueller, Donald McLaurin, Eric Lapointe, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Greg Peach, Hafiz Rahman, Ilona Zankovica-Rivera, Jim Harris, John Webb, Joy Douglas, Ken Boate, Ken Lloyd, Kevin Berry, Kevin LePage, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Mathew Varsava, Michael Lewis, Mike McCann, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Rob Cunningham, Rob Haverson, Robert Matthew LeCollier, Robert Newman, Robert Thomson, Ryan Rijo, Sean Fitzgerald, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Sharon Doran, Steven Mallon, Steven Mirtsos, Susan van Amelsvoort, Suzanna McCarthy, Tif Arshi, Tim Abel, Tracy Strohm, Weldon Hachey, William Rome, Zohaib Tahir
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October 27, 2022 Eric Lapointe elected French public school board trustee By Derek Howard BarrieToday Eric Lapointe Education
October 26, 2022 Candidates face 'fees' from city for campaign sign violations By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
October 26, 2022 Meet your new council, Barrie: A short introduction to the mayor- and councillors-elect By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon
+6 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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October 26, 2022 ‘Be positive, professional and build a better Barrie’: Mayor, advocates offer advice to incoming city council By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Suzanna McCarthy —
October 26, 2022 ‘You burned every bridge’: Outgoing Barrie mayor, councillor spar online over election results By Chris Simon and Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin —
October 25, 2022 'An honour to run': Nigussie makes history in Ward 6 By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Allan Bray, Darryl Duff, Kevin LePage, Nigussie Nigussie, Sharon Doran —
October 25, 2022 'I put the time in': Harris wins second term in Ward 8 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Brad Thompson, Jim Harris, John Webb —
October 25, 2022 'My heart is so full': Kungl ready to tackle first full term By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Doug Shipley —
October 25, 2022 Alex Nuttall will become Barrie's 47th mayor By Kim Phillips CTV News Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Craig Nixon
+5 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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October 25, 2022 Alex Nuttall wins seven-way battle for mayor's job in Barrie By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Adam Wilcox, Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Allan Bray, Amy Courser, Andre Jmourko
+41 more peopleShow fewerAndrew Gordon, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bob Ossowski, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott, Craig Nixon, Darryl Duff, Dieter Mueller, Donald McLaurin, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Greg Peach, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John Webb, Joy Douglas, Keenan Aylwin, Ken Lloyd, Kevin LePage, Michael Lewis, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Rob Haverson, Robert Newman, Robert Thomson, Ryan Rijo, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Sharon Doran, Steven Mirtsos, Tif Arshi, Tim Abel, Tracy Strohm, Weldon Hachey, William Rome, Zohaib Tahir
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October 25, 2022 For the first time in 2 decades, Ward 4 has new face at council By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Tim Abel —
October 25, 2022 Hamilton eager to strike community task force in Ward 10 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Joy Douglas, Ken Lloyd, Mike McCann, Rob Hamilton, Steven Mirtsos —
October 25, 2022 Local students 'elect' Nuttall as Barrie mayor BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Andre Jmourko, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gary Harvey
+10 more peopleShow fewerGerry Marshall, Jim Harris, Joy Douglas, Mike McCann, Nigussie Nigussie, Rob Haverson, Ryan Rijo, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Weldon Hachey
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October 25, 2022 Municipal Election 2022: Mayoral results throughout Simcoe and Muskoka regions By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Alex Nuttall —
October 25, 2022 New downtown councillor keen on getting down to business By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Bob Ossowski, Craig Nixon, Greg Peach, Keenan Aylwin, Shanicka Edwards, Tif Arshi, Tracy Strohm —
October 25, 2022 Nuttall ready to take charge in return to city council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma
+11 more peopleShow fewerCraig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Ram Faerber, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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October 25, 2022 Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction The Canadian Press Barrie 360 — Housing
October 25, 2022 Riepma 'delighted' by return to council in Ward 1 By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Andre Jmourko, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott —
October 25, 2022 Smooth transition: New-look council needs to look ahead By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma
+10 more peopleShow fewerCraig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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October 25, 2022 Ward leaves 22-year council career with 'no regrets' By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 24, 2022 'Thankful': Morales easily wins back Ward 9 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Adam Wilcox, Norm Costello, Sergio Morales, William Rome —
October 24, 2022 'These things just don’t happen': Nuttall becomes next Barrie mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman
+6 more peopleShow fewerJoe Tascona, Mike McCann, Ram Faerber, Rob Hamilton, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey
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October 24, 2022 Alex Nuttall elected mayor of Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Adam Wilcox, Alex Nuttall, Allan Bray, Amy Courser, Andre Jmourko, Andrew Gordon
+37 more peopleShow fewerAnn-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bob Ossowski, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott, Craig Nixon, Darryl Duff, Dieter Mueller, Donald McLaurin, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Greg Peach, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John Webb, Joy Douglas, Ken Lloyd, Kevin LePage, Michael Lewis, Mike McCann, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Rob Haverson, Robert Newman, Robert Thomson, Ryan Rijo, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Sharon Doran, Steven Mirtsos, Tif Arshi, Tim Abel, Tracy Strohm, Weldon Hachey, William Rome, Zohaib Tahir
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October 24, 2022 BREAKING: Nuttall declared next mayor of Barrie By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Adam Wilcox, Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Allan Bray, Amy Courser, Andre Jmourko
+49 more peopleShow fewerAndrew Gordon, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bob Ossowski, Bryn Hamilton, Claire Thibideau, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott, Craig Nixon, Dana Powell, Darryl Duff, Dieter Mueller, Donald McLaurin, Doug Shipley, Eric Lapointe, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Greg Peach, Hafiz Rahman, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John Webb, Joy Douglas, Keenan Aylwin, Ken Lloyd, Kevin LePage, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Lewis, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Rob Haverson, Robert Newman, Robert Thomson, Ryan Rijo, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Sharon Doran, Steven Mirtsos, Susan van Amelsvoort, Tif Arshi, Tim Abel, Tracy Strohm, Weldon Hachey, William Rome, Zohaib Tahir
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October 24, 2022 Barrie voters have until 8 p.m. to cast their ballot BarrieToday — —
October 24, 2022 Barrie votes: Municipal election 2022 By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Doug Downey, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall
+5 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Robert Thomson, Weldon Hachey
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October 24, 2022 ELECTION RESULTS: Municipal and school board elections in Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia By Sara Carson Simcoe.com — Education
October 24, 2022 Marshall, McCann disappointed with low votes By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 24, 2022 Municipal election 2022: Barrie, Ont. elects former MP as mayor By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Alex Nuttall, Amy Courser, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma
+6 more peopleShow fewerCraig Nixon, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Sergio Morales
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October 24, 2022 ‘This isn’t a one-man show’: Alex Nuttall elected as Barrie’s next mayor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Adam Wilcox, Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Alexis Clark, Allan Bray, Amanda Fellows
+62 more peopleShow fewerAmy Courser, Andre Jmourko, Andrew Gordon, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Beth Mouratidis, Bob Ossowski, Bryn Hamilton, Caitlin Morrison, Claire Thibideau, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott, Craig Nixon, Dana Powell, Dani Robinson, Darryl Duff, David William O'Brien, Dieter Mueller, Donald McLaurin, Eric Lapointe, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Greg Peach, Hafiz Rahman, Ilona Zankovica-Rivera, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John Webb, Joy Douglas, Keenan Aylwin, Ken Boate, Ken Lloyd, Kevin Berry, Kevin LePage, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Mathew Varsava, Michael Lewis, Mike McCann, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Rob Cunningham, Rob Haverson, Robert Matthew LeCollier, Robert Newman, Robert Thomson, Ryan Rijo, Sean Fitzgerald, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Sharon Doran, Steven Mallon, Steven Mirtsos, Susan van Amelsvoort, Suzanna McCarthy, Tif Arshi, Tim Abel, Tracy Strohm, Weldon Hachey, William Rome, Zohaib Tahir
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October 23, 2022 LETTER: Next mayor must take 'bold actions' for the future Letter to the editor by Gwen Petreman BarrieToday — Climate and flooding
October 22, 2022 LETTER: Opposing view given on Ward's 'defund the police' comments Letter to the editor by Vince McGowan BarrieToday Barry Ward Safety & policing
October 21, 2022 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet Barrie’s Ward 9 candidates By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Adam Wilcox, Norm Costello, Sergio Morales, William Rome —
October 21, 2022 Residents, property owners can learn more about Barrie's new zoning bylaw Barrie 360 — Housing
October 21, 2022 Simple question: Why should Barrie residents vote for you? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 20, 2022 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Barrie Ward 8 candidates By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Jim Harris, John Webb —
October 20, 2022 Candidates pledge to avoid 'petty politics' BarrieToday — —
October 20, 2022 Ward 6 council candidates pitch for walkable and affordable city By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Allan Bray, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Sharon Doran —
October 20, 2022 Who’s endorsing whom? Barrie’s mayoral hopefuls have some well-known supporters By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 19, 2022 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Barrie Ward 3 candidates By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Ann-Marie Kungl, Ryan Rijo —
October 19, 2022 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Barrie Ward 4 candidates By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Ajmal Noushahi, Amy Courser, Dieter Mueller, Donald McLaurin, Michael Lewis, Robert Newman, Tim Abel —
October 19, 2022 Barrie candidates not keen on new 'strong mayor' powers By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Strong mayor powers
October 19, 2022 Shanty Bay man irked by robocall from Barrie mayor candidate By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 19, 2022 Shanty Bay man irked by robocall from mayoral candidate By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 18, 2022 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Barrie Ward 10 candidates By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Andrea Khanjin, Bryn Hamilton, John Brassard, Joy Douglas, Ken Lloyd, Steven Mirtsos —
October 18, 2022 Barrie voters shouldn't wait to cast their ballot: City clerk By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
October 18, 2022 Candidate worried new Rose St. shelter won't be ready By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Encampments
October 18, 2022 City of Barrie will have a new mayor after 12 years: Here are the candidates By Alessandra Carneiro CTV News Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 18, 2022 LETTER: Ward's stance on 'defund the police' movement questioned Letter to the editor by R. Bruce MacGregor BarrieToday Barry Ward Safety & policing
October 18, 2022 Meet the candidates for Barrie, Ont. mayor and council By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Jeff Lehman —
October 17, 2022 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Barrie Ward 6 candidates By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Allan Bray, Darryl Duff, Kevin LePage, Nigussie Nigussie, Sharon Doran —
October 17, 2022 Mayoral Candidate Barry Ward says he “can provide the kind of leadership that will unite Council.” By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
October 17, 2022 Timeline unchanged to open temporary homeless shelter in Barrie: County By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
October 17, 2022 Who's playing ball? Candidate proposes stadium at Queen's Park By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Major investments, Downtown
October 16, 2022 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Barrie Ward 2 candidates By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Bob Ossowski, Craig Nixon, Greg Peach, Jeff Lehman, Shanicka Edwards, Tif Arshi, Tracy Strohm —
October 16, 2022 Mayoral candidates crunch the numbers on taxation By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Taxes
October 15, 2022 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Barrie Ward 1 candidates By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Andre Jmourko, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott, Jeff Lehman —
October 15, 2022 Fake email accounts, scammers creep into Barrie mayoral campaign By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 14, 2022 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Barrie mayoral candidates By Sawyer Bogdan Global News Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 14, 2022 Advance voting starts today in Barrie BarrieToday — —
October 14, 2022 First day of voting goes 'smoothly' in Barrie: city clerk By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
October 14, 2022 LETTER: Nuttall's comments at Living Green debate questioned Letter to the editor by Geri Poisson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall Climate and flooding
October 14, 2022 Voting in Barrie's municipal election is underway Barrie 360 — —
October 14, 2022 Voting in Barrie's municipal election: Phone it in or go online By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — —
October 14, 2022 Voting in Barrie’s municipal election starts today — Here's what you need to know By Scott LaMantia Simcoe.com — —
October 14, 2022 Ward 4 candidates present their vision for the ward and city By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Amy Courser, Barry Ward —
October 12, 2022 'Not criminals, plain and simple': Nurses ask Barrie mayoral candidates to support simple drug possession decriminalization By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Safety & policing, Health care
October 12, 2022 As winter nears, the city of Barrie has intensified its campaign against the homeless By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Encampments
October 12, 2022 Mayoral candidates sound off on building consensus at council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 11, 2022 Eight ‘residents in the know’ suggest ways Barrie council could increase civic engagement in the next term By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
October 11, 2022 Mayoral candidates debate how to handle CNCC prisoner drop-offs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Encampments
October 11, 2022 Meet the candidates running in the 2022 municipal election in Barrie, Orillia and Simcoe County Simcoe.com Claire Thibideau —
October 11, 2022 ‘Screaming to the high heavens’: How Barrie’s mayoral candidates plan to help businesses, economy recover from COVID-19 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Jobs
October 10, 2022 Mayoral candidates offer ideas on dealing with property taxes By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Taxes
October 9, 2022 How would mayoral candidates fix homelessness if elected? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Encampments
October 9, 2022 Many Ontario municipalities using online voting despite lack of provincial standards By Maan Alhmidi CBC News — —
October 8, 2022 Mayoral candidates chime in on state of downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Safety & policing, Downtown
October 7, 2022 'Organized and targeted': Election signs damaged, stolen By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman
+4 more peopleShow fewerMike McCann, Rob Haverson, Robert Thomson, Weldon Hachey
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October 7, 2022 3 questions posed to mayoral candidates during Living Green Barrie's debate on the environment By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann Climate and flooding
October 7, 2022 Barrie mayoral candidates face each other for the first time in a debate on issues ranging from housing to drug crisis By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Weldon Hachey Housing
October 7, 2022 Mayoral candidates dip into questions about Lake Simcoe health By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
October 7, 2022 Mayoral candidates discuss environment at Living Green debate By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Climate and flooding
October 7, 2022 Mayoral candidates in for rough ride solving Barrie's road woes By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Transportation
October 6, 2022 Mayoral candidates weigh in on supervised consumption site By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Health care
October 5, 2022 Barrie — Meet the candidates running in the 2022 municipal election Simcoe.com Adam Wilcox, Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Allan Bray, Amy Courser, Andre Jmourko
+39 more peopleShow fewerAndrea Khanjin, Andrew Gordon, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bob Ossowski, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott, Craig Nixon, Darryl Duff, Dieter Mueller, Donald McLaurin, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Greg Peach, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John Brassard, John Webb, Joy Douglas, Ken Lloyd, Kevin LePage, Michael Lewis, Mike McCann, Nigussie Nigussie, Norm Costello, Rob Haverson, Robert Thomson, Ryan Rijo, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Sharon Doran, Steven Mirtsos, Tif Arshi, Tim Abel, Tracy Strohm, Weldon Hachey, William Rome, Zohaib Tahir
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October 5, 2022 The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was observed with flag raising, Every Child Matters walk and stories of suffering, survival and grit By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Jeff Lehman —
October 4, 2022 Barrie mayoral hopefuls talk Highway 400 bridges, performing arts centre and other infrastructure priorities for 2022-26 term By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Transportation, Major investments
October 4, 2022 In-person voting still an option in Barrie for city election By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
October 1, 2022 Barrie mayoral candidates talk affordable housing at forum By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Gwen Kavanagh, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Housing
September 30, 2022 1 candidate fined, 4 complaints received over municipal election signs in City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 30, 2022 Engage Barrie chair taking leave amid allegations of harassment from city council By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
September 29, 2022 'I will listen, learn and lead': Mayoral candidates talk track records, living in poverty during forum at Barrie legion By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
September 29, 2022 Barrie voters have first chance to hear from mayoral candidates By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
September 29, 2022 Lehman’s Last Council Meeting witness host of issues including lacrosse team win and silent protest in support of Bill 5 By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris —
September 29, 2022 Thomson pulls out of Engage Barrie event over ‘petty’ remarks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
September 28, 2022 Eligible Barrie electors to receive voter information letter in mail first week of October By Scott LaMantia Simcoe.com — —
September 28, 2022 Mayoral forum will go ahead as planned despite controversy By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gwen Kavanagh, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
September 28, 2022 Six things you need to know about voting in Barrie’s municipal election By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 28, 2022 Voter information letter in mail first week of October: Barrie Barrie 360 — —
September 28, 2022 Voter information letters being sent to Barrie residents BarrieToday — —
September 28, 2022 WE ASKED: How would Barrie's mayoral candidates strengthen the city's ties with local Indigenous communities? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
September 27, 2022 City councillor accuses Engage Barrie chair of 'direct, targeted harassment' through 'fake' Twitter account, blog By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
September 27, 2022 Harris takes aim at Engage Barrie, but chair denies wrongdoing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
September 26, 2022 New advocacy group for the homeless lays out demands on City of Barrie, County of Simcoe By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
September 23, 2022 Barrie Coun. Natalie Harris says she was the target of online 'harassment' by the public By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
September 23, 2022 The Mayor's Race: The candidate's 5 Priorities and their plans for dealing with them By Dan Blakeley Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Weldon Hachey —
September 22, 2022 Living Green's mayoral debate will zero in on the environment BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann Climate and flooding
September 22, 2022 Ward 2 candidate wants to 'give back to this great city' By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Greg Peach —
September 21, 2022 Development, growth key issues for Ward 2 candidate By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Tracy Strohm —
September 21, 2022 Five current and former Barrie council members talk about what it takes to be a good municipal politician By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Natalie Harris —
September 21, 2022 Overlooking Meridian Place, a 32 storey building proposed on Collier St in downtown Barrie By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Housing, Downtown, Development: 49 Collier Street
September 20, 2022 Health Canada approves safe consumption site in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Health care
September 20, 2022 ‘We don’t want to lose anybody’: Where do Barrie’s mayoral candidates stand on supervised drug-consumption sites? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey Health care
September 17, 2022 Planning expert cites higher costs while answering housing affordability in upcoming project By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Jim Harris Housing, Development: 109 Park Place Boulevard, Development: 303 Cundles Road East, Development: 193 And 197 Blake Street
September 16, 2022 Ward 2 hopeful says police need to enforce noise, traffic laws By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Bob Ossowski, Craig Nixon, Greg Peach, Keenan Aylwin, Shanicka Edwards, Tif Arshi, Tracy Strohm Transportation, Safety & policing
September 15, 2022 McCarthy looks to bring 'clear vision' as public board trustee Written by the candidate, Suzanna McCarthy BarrieToday Suzanna McCarthy Education
September 15, 2022 Mom hopes to make jump from parent council to Catholic trustee Written by the candidate, Susan van Amelsvoort BarrieToday Susan van Amelsvoort Education
September 15, 2022 Political refugee leans on life experience in Ward 6 campaign By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Nigussie Nigussie —
September 15, 2022 Thong-wearing protester says charges shouldn't affect mayor run By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
September 14, 2022 Bench warrant issued for Barrie mayoral candidate, thong-wearing anti-vaccine protester Weldon Hachey By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Weldon Hachey —
September 14, 2022 Council Approves Deferral of Development Charges that Might Cost Taxpayers up to $500,000 By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Housing
September 14, 2022 LETTER: Make noisy vehicles an election issue in Barrie Letter to the editor by Myrna Clark BarrieToday Myrna Clark —
September 14, 2022 Mom hopes to bring 'fresh set of eyes' as Catholic trustee Written by the candidate, Ilona Zankovica-Rivera BarrieToday Ilona Zankovica-Rivera Education
September 13, 2022 From growth to integrity: Five key issues that should define Barrie’s municipal election By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
September 13, 2022 Retiree wants to look at 'frozen' development charges as trustee Written by the candidate, Kevin Berry BarrieToday Kevin Berry Education
September 13, 2022 ‘Beauty, vibrancy and community’: How Barrie’s election candidates can help support the downtown By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Sarah Jensen, Weldon Hachey Downtown
September 12, 2022 Allandale mom wants kids to have access to 'great education' Written by the candidate, Caitlin Morrison BarrieToday Caitlin Morrison Education
September 12, 2022 Hardie says she'll continue to push for academic excellence Written by the candidate, Maria Hardie BarrieToday Maria Hardie Education
September 11, 2022 Rijo taking a swing at seat on city council By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Ryan Rijo —
September 10, 2022 Boate hopes to continue family's education tradition as trustee Written by the candidate, Ken Boate BarrieToday Ken Boate Education
September 10, 2022 Former city councillor eyes new role as school board trustee Written by the candidate, Lynn Strachan BarrieToday Lynn Strachan Education
September 9, 2022 Cunningham looking for 'another rewarding venture' as trustee Written by the candidate, Rob Cunningham BarrieToday Rob Cunningham Education
September 9, 2022 Mouratidis eyes second trustee term, 'putting students first' Written by the candidate, Beth Mouratidis BarrieToday Beth Mouratidis Education
September 8, 2022 Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee Makes Recommendations to Next Council By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Keenan Aylwin, Kelly Patterson McGrath, Wilf Steimle —
September 8, 2022 LeCollier wants to improve links between board, school councils Written by the candidate, Robert Matthew LeCollier BarrieToday Robert Matthew LeCollier Education
September 8, 2022 Trustee candidate questions need for 'sexually based curriculum' Written by the candidate, Alexis Clark BarrieToday Alexis Clark Education
September 8, 2022 Two chances to hear from the Barrie mayoral candidates By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
September 8, 2022 Ward hosting campaign office grand opening Sunday BarrieToday Barry Ward —
September 7, 2022 Living Green, Barrie Chamber offer chance to hear mayoral hopefuls BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
September 7, 2022 Rahman says he could 'bring together all parts of our community' By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Hafiz Rahman —
September 6, 2022 Lapointe seeking another term as Viamonde trustee Written by the candidate, Eric Lapointe BarrieToday Eric Lapointe Education
September 6, 2022 Noushahi wants to make Barrie one of Canada's 'finest' cities By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi —
September 5, 2022 Robinson running on 'passion, energy, determination, and heart' Written by the candidate, Dani Robinson BarrieToday Dani Robinson Education
September 4, 2022 As trustee, prosecutor would like to see board hire more EAs Written by the candidate, Dana Powell BarrieToday Dana Powell Education
September 4, 2022 Caruso looks to promote partnerships as French-language trustee Written by the candidate, Saveria Caruso BarrieToday Saveira Caruso Education
September 4, 2022 Incumbent school trustee says 'there is still work ahead' Written by the candidate, David William O'Brien BarrieToday David William O'Brien Education
September 3, 2022 Fellows plans to advocate for publicly funded Catholic education Written by the candidate, Amanda Fellows BarrieToday Amanda Fellows Education
September 2, 2022 Are you on the voters' list for upcoming Barrie's election? BarrieToday — —
September 1, 2022 Wilcox hopes to bring communication skills to council in Ward 9 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Adam Wilcox, Jeff Lehman, Norm Costello, Sergio Morales —
August 31, 2022 Ward 8 incumbent Jim Harris eyeing return trip to council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris, John Webb —
August 30, 2022 Barrie residents can hear what mayoral hopefuls have to say BarrieToday — —
August 30, 2022 Courser hopes to 'get to the bottom of everything' on council By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Amy Courser —
August 29, 2022 Lewis wants to be the voice for all constituents at city hall By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Michael Lewis —
August 29, 2022 Uplift Black Founder Says “Holistic” Support is Needed to Increase Diversity in Local Elections By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Gary Harvey, Shelly Skinner —
August 29, 2022 Wilson hopes to resume 'rewarding' experience as school trustee Written by the candidate, Lisa-Marie Wilson BarrieToday Lisa-Marie Wilson Education
August 27, 2022 Thomson set to sail for another four years in Ward 5 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson —
August 25, 2022 Members of Bloom Committee Express Pride in Barrie’s Gardens By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Karl Bagnell —
August 25, 2022 Shipping containers to be home sweet home for some of Barrie's homeless By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
August 24, 2022 Newman 'personally invested' in Ward 4 race By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Robert Newman —
August 23, 2022 Election race heats up at Simcoe County school boards By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Alexis Clark, Amanda Fellows, Beth Mouratidis, Caitlin Morrison, Dana Powell, Dani Robinson
+11 more peopleShow fewerKen Boate, Kevin Berry, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Mathew Varsava, Rob Cunningham, Sean Fitzgerald, Steven Mallon, Susan van Amelsvoort, Suzanna McCarthy
Education
August 23, 2022 Trustee election race heats up at Simcoe County school boards By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Alexis Clark, Amanda Fellows, Beth Mouratidis, Caitlin Morrison, Dana Powell, Dani Robinson
+11 more peopleShow fewerKen Boate, Kevin Berry, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Mathew Varsava, Rob Cunningham, Sean Fitzgerald, Steven Mallon, Susan van Amelsvoort, Suzanna McCarthy
Education
August 22, 2022 'Not a great number': Barrie light on women running for council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Aileen Carroll, Gary Harvey, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson —
August 22, 2022 City clerk certifies candidate list for 2022 municipal election BarrieToday — —
August 20, 2022 Barrie's unofficial candidate list shows seven hopefuls vying for mayor, two ward councillor acclamations By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Claire Thibideau, Doug Shipley
+10 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales, Weldon Hachey
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August 19, 2022 Barrie Voter Guide 2022: Who is running for mayor, council, school board trustee in municipal election Simcoe.com Adam Wilcox, Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Alexis Clark, Allan Bray, Amanda Fellows
+56 more peopleShow fewerAmy Courser, Andre Jmourko, Andrew Gordon, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Beth Mouratidis, Bob Ossowski, Bryn Hamilton, Caitlin Morrison, Claire Thibideau, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott, Craig Nixon, Dana Powell, Dani Robinson, Darryl Duff, David William O'Brien, Dieter Mueller, Donald McLaurin, Eric Lapointe, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Greg Peach, Ilona Zankovica-Rivera, Jim Harris, John Webb, Joy Douglas, Ken Boate, Ken Lloyd, Kevin Berry, Kevin LePage, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Mathew Varsava, Michael Lewis, Mike McCann, Nigussie Nigussie, Rob Cunningham, Rob Haverson, Robert Matthew LeCollier, Robert Newman, Robert Thomson, Ryan Rijo, Sean Fitzgerald, Sergio Morales, Sharon Doran, Steven Mallon, Susan van Amelsvoort, Suzanna McCarthy, Tif Arshi, Tim Abel, Tracy Strohm, Weldon Hachey, William Rome, Zohaib Tahir
Education
August 19, 2022 Eyes on city hall: Field set for upcoming Barrie election By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Adam Wilcox, Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Allan Bray, Amy Courser, Andre Jmourko
+38 more peopleShow fewerAndrew Gordon, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bob Ossowski, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott, Craig Nixon, Darryl Duff, Dieter Mueller, Donald McLaurin, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Greg Peach, Hafiz Rahman, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John Webb, Joy Douglas, Keenan Aylwin, Ken Lloyd, Kevin LePage, Michael Lewis, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Rob Haverson, Robert Newman, Robert Thomson, Ryan Rijo, Sergio Morales, Shanicka Edwards, Sharon Doran, Steven Mirtsos, Tif Arshi, Tim Abel, Weldon Hachey, Zohaib Tahir
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August 19, 2022 LETTER: Mayoral candidate should leave thong at home Letter to the editor by Charles Robertson BarrieToday Weldon Hachey —
August 19, 2022 Political newcomer hopes to bring 'fresh energy' to city council By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Andre Jmourko, Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott —
August 19, 2022 Proposed Telecom Tower – Local Residents Concerned about Health, Property Values By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Doug Shipley —
August 19, 2022 They're off! Nominations close as race for mayor, city council begins in earnest in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman
+4 more peopleShow fewerMike McCann, Rob Haverson, Robert Thomson, Weldon Hachey
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August 19, 2022 With no competition, Thomson and Harvey heading back to council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman
+6 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson, Robert Thomson, Weldon Hachey
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August 18, 2022 Aylwin not seeking re-election, citing city's 'old boys club' By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Bob Ossowski, Craig Nixon, Greg Peach, Keenan Aylwin, Shanicka Edwards, Suzanne Craig, Tif Arshi —
August 18, 2022 Roads, taxes and jobs top Bray's list of concerns this election By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Allan Bray, Darryl Duff, Kevin LePage, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Sharon Doran Jobs, Transportation, Taxes
August 18, 2022 ‘The Old Boys club is alive and well in Barrie’: Downtown Barrie councillor Keenan Aylwin won’t seek re-election By Brett Glover Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin —
August 17, 2022 ONTARIO: Thong-wearing protester joins Barrie mayoral race BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
August 17, 2022 School-zone safety, fixing roads among top priorities for Arshi By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Bob Ossowski, Craig Nixon, Shanicka Edwards, Tif Arshi Transportation, Speed cameras
August 17, 2022 Thong-wearing protester joins race to become Barrie's next mayor By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Weldon Hachey —
August 16, 2022 Retiree hopes to make Ward 4 councillor his full-time job By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Amy Courser, Barry Ward, Dieter Mueller, Donald McLaurin, Robert Newman, Tim Abel —
August 16, 2022 ‘People are election-ed out’: Why Barrie may be heading toward a drop off in municipal election candidate registrations By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales —
August 15, 2022 Making Democracy Win: Campaign to Encourage Participation in Local Elections By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Shannon Murree —
August 15, 2022 Morales going for third council term in south end By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales, William Rome —
August 14, 2022 Ward 9 candidate vows to bring 'unique perspective' to city hall By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales, William Rome —
August 13, 2022 Political newcomer Tim Abel says he's ready to help Barrie grow By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Tim Abel —
August 12, 2022 Kungl taking aim at a second term as Ward 3 city councillor By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Doug Shipley —
August 11, 2022 County green lights temporary homeless shelter in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
August 11, 2022 Political newcomer seeking Ward 10 council seat By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerJoy Douglas, Ken Lloyd, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Steven Mirtsos
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August 10, 2022 2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Who is running for mayor, council, school board trustee seats in Barrie, Orillia and Simcoe County Simcoe.com — Education
August 10, 2022 Harvey seeking re-election in Ward 7, hoping for more cohesion By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin
+3 more peopleShow fewerMike McCann, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson
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August 9, 2022 LePage plans to lean on council experience in Ward 6 race By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Allan Bray, Darryl Duff, Kevin LePage, Nigussie Nigussie, Sharon Doran —
August 8, 2022 Lloyd enters Ward 10 race, makes it a four-person battle By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerJoy Douglas, Ken Lloyd, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson, Steven Mirtsos
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August 7, 2022 Nixon hopes to address 'unique' issues downtown, at waterfront By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Craig Nixon Major investments, Downtown
August 6, 2022 Tahir hopes to make Ward 3 better place for families By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Doug Shipley, Zohaib Tahir —
August 5, 2022 Clr Aylwin blames City’s low tax approach for funding crunch to implement important climate recommendations By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Keenan Aylwin Climate and flooding
August 5, 2022 Gordon makes it six-person race for Barrie mayor's seat By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Gordon, Barry Ward, Doug Downey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson —
August 3, 2022 McLaurin eyes Ward 4 council seat in upcoming city election By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Barry Ward, Donald McLaurin, Jennifer Robinson, Tim Abel —
August 2, 2022 'Fascinated' by politics, Webb joins council race in Ward 8 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris, John Webb —
August 2, 2022 Former aide to now-Barrie mayoral candidate Alex Nuttall charged in alleged 2020 Conservative leadership race data breach By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson —
August 1, 2022 Hamilton hopes to bring new perspective to council in Ward 10 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Bryn Hamilton, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Hamilton, Steven Mirtsos —
July 31, 2022 With unfinished business in Ward 1, Riepma seeks second term By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott —
July 29, 2022 Housing solutions found as emergency motel model for homeless in Barrie winds down By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
July 29, 2022 Mirtsos hopes to be Ward 10's new councillor come October By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Bryn Hamilton, John Brassard, Mike McCann, Steven Mirtsos —
July 28, 2022 Transportation infrastructure tops Doran's list in Ward 6 race By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Darryl Duff, Kevin LePage, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Sharon Doran —
July 27, 2022 Costello facing off against incumbent in Ward 9 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Norm Costello, Sergio Morales —
July 27, 2022 RCMP charges ex-staffer for Barrie mayor hopeful with mischief By Mike Arsalides CTV News Alex Nuttall —
July 26, 2022 Political newcomer sets sights on east-end council seat By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Constance Elliott —
July 25, 2022 Edwards taking a shot at Ward 2 council seat By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Craig Nixon, Keenan Aylwin, Shanicka Edwards —
July 24, 2022 Criminalizing Homelessness – Woman Ticketed for Living in a Tent By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Encampments
July 22, 2022 Shelter officials into final countdown to help city's homeless By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Natalie Harris Encampments
July 20, 2022 Barrie Coun. Mike McCann enters city’s mayoral race By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
July 20, 2022 McCann enters race to be Barrie mayor By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson —
July 20, 2022 McCann joins race to become Barrie's next mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson —
July 20, 2022 McCann makes city's mayoral election 5-person race By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rob Haverson —
July 18, 2022 City, police, social services meet to discuss homeless situation By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — Encampments
July 15, 2022 'Instinct saved people’s lives,' mayor says of 2021 tornado By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris —
July 14, 2022 Barrie takes names, photos off 'Mayor and Council' web page ahead of election. It's the only local municipality to do so By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
July 14, 2022 Democracy, climate, social issues among Aylwin's prime concerns By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Climate and flooding
July 14, 2022 Emergency motel model for homeless extended until July 31 By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
July 14, 2022 Pandemic aid, new library branch among term highlights: Harvey By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey —
July 14, 2022 Pandemic measures, building boom stand out this term for Lehman By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
July 14, 2022 Taxes, road safety among top achievements for Harris this term By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris Taxes
July 13, 2022 Affordability, infrastructure noteworthy to Morales this term By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
July 13, 2022 Bylaw hands Milligan's Pond resident $360 eviction ticket By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — Encampments
July 13, 2022 Families dominate city's demographics, census data shows By Marg. Bruineman BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
July 13, 2022 Kungl says numbers bear out council accomplishments this term By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman —
July 12, 2022 City caught up on road repairs this council term, says Thomson By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Robert Thomson Transportation
July 12, 2022 Council must always have eye on the future, says deputy mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward —
July 12, 2022 Harris says more can be done to address homelessness, addiction By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Natalie Harris Encampments, Health care
July 11, 2022 Planning for city's future most important to council: Riepma By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman —
July 8, 2022 City’s 3 Year Property Cleanup Dispute Possibly Headed to Superior Court of Justice By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — —
July 5, 2022 Barrie's municipal election dance cards filling up By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma
+20 more peopleShow fewerCraig Nixon, Darryl Duff, Donald McLaurin, Gary Harvey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John Webb, Keenan Aylwin, Kevin LePage, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Rob Haverson, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales, Sharon Doran, Steven Mirtsos, Tim Abel, Zohaib Tahir
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July 4, 2022 Up for discussion? Perhaps not for Barrie's next term of council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
June 30, 2022 'There is nothing shady going on,' says Coun. McCann as "Love Barrie" sign makes its debut By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Mike McCann —
June 30, 2022 Mayor Jeff Lehman appeals, educates, scolds and leads council into action against homelessness By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson
Encampments
June 29, 2022 'Those folks cannot just be abandoned to their fate,' says Barrie mayor, as city, county pump funds to help homeless By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Jeff Lehman Encampments
June 28, 2022 Barrie prepared to help fund warming centres for next winter By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments, County services
June 28, 2022 Council commits $400K to hotel shelter transition By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Encampments, County services
June 27, 2022 City, CUPE could be close to new contract By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
June 26, 2022 With clock ticking on shelter program, council could seek help By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Encampments
June 25, 2022 'Housing for All' rally in Barrie Saturday to stress need for more supportive, affordable housing By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Keenan Aylwin Housing
June 24, 2022 Affordable housing is not discussed during public meeting about hundreds of proposed condos By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Sergio Morales Housing, Development: 518, 520, 522 & 524 Tiffin Street, Development: 667, 669, 673 & 675 Yonge Street
June 24, 2022 Emergency motel model for homeless gets two-week extension By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Keenan Aylwin Encampments
June 23, 2022 Mayor's race getting higher profile in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Rob Haverson —
June 22, 2022 'Preserve and enhance the things we love': Deputy mayor, longtime councillor Barry Ward taking mayoral run in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Doug Downey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Rob Haverson —
June 22, 2022 Barrie’s Integrity Commissioner Receives a Record Number of Complaints in First Five Months of 2022 By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Suzanne Craig —
June 22, 2022 Deputy mayor, Ward 4 city councillor seeks to be Barrie mayor By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Doug Downey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Rob Haverson —
June 22, 2022 Local church offers space as emergency motel model to shelter homeless begins to wind down By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
June 22, 2022 Ward throws hat in ring for Barrie mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Doug Downey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Rob Haverson —
June 21, 2022 Integrity commish fielded 16 formal complaints in 2021, 2022 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Suzanne Craig —
June 18, 2022 Decisions, decisions: Lehman discusses potential next steps By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
June 17, 2022 An upcoming multi storey building doesn’t have affordable units proposed as mandated in city’s official plan By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin Housing, Development: 17 Sophia Street East, And 3, 5, 7, 11 Mcdonald Street And 58 & 60 Clapperton Street, Development: 15 Harvie Road, Development: 219 And 223 Bayfield Street
June 17, 2022 City's integrity commissioner calls code of conduct 'effective' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales —
June 16, 2022 Area residents urged to get on the YIMBY bandwagon By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Jeff Lehman —
June 15, 2022 City workers have 'strong' strike mandate in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
June 15, 2022 Lehman still plans to be 'very noisy' during city election By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Doug Downey, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson —
June 15, 2022 Liberal leader Jeff Lehman? Maybe. By Dan Blakeley Barrie 360 Jeff Lehman —
June 15, 2022 More height but no affordable units for downtown tower project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Housing, Downtown, Development: 17 Sophia Street East, And 3, 5, 7, 11 Mcdonald Street And 58 & 60 Clapperton Street
June 14, 2022 Barrie’s Housing Advocates Protest ‘Harmful Proposed Pilot Project’ By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — Encampments, Housing
June 14, 2022 Clr. Aylwin Seeks Clarification about Heart #Barrie Fundraising Project By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Keenan Aylwin, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann —
June 13, 2022 Councillors looking at even more automated speed cameras By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma Speed cameras
June 13, 2022 Speed cameras in Barrie school zones get the nod from council By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Clare Riepma Speed cameras
June 11, 2022 Nuttall officially kicks off mayoral campaign By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
June 10, 2022 City's adopted Ukrainian family heading west due to affordability By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — —
June 10, 2022 McCann eyes west-end wetland for affordable housing project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Mike McCann, Natalie Harris Housing
June 10, 2022 OPP: 'We're not looking at ticketing our way out of these situations,' regarding Highway 400 encampments/panhandling By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Jeff Lehman Encampments
June 10, 2022 Speed cameras in school zones coming up on councillors' radar By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward Speed cameras
June 9, 2022 City seeks feedback on waterfront plan BarrieToday — Downtown
June 7, 2022 Council devises new plan to tackle homelessness, social services By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Encampments
June 7, 2022 Homelessness 'pressure point' coming as funding runs out: Lehman By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Suzanna McCarthy Encampments
June 7, 2022 Social service challenges daunting as Barrie council approves eight-point plan By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Encampments
June 6, 2022 Chief Greenwood notifies Barrie Police of upcoming retirement Barrie 360 — Safety & policing
June 6, 2022 Chief announces retirement after 40-plus years in policing BarrieToday Greg Ferguson Safety & policing
June 3, 2022 City water bills shifting to landlords in the fall By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Water rates
June 3, 2022 Downey, Khanjin return to Queen's Park as Barrie, Simcoe County, Parry Sound-Muskoka sticks with Tory blue By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Pekka Reinio —
June 3, 2022 Open Air Dunlop returns on Saturday, June 4 By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Sarah Jensen Downtown
June 2, 2022 'Key waterfront park': Heritage Park could be getting new look By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward Major investments, Downtown
June 2, 2022 2022 Ontario Election Results By Laura Hampshire Bayshore Broadcasting Andrea Khanjin, Bonnie North, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
June 2, 2022 City of Barrie's credit rating improves to AA+ BarrieToday — —
June 2, 2022 City police seek input on 2023 budget BarrieToday — Safety & policing
June 2, 2022 Local races in Barrie/Simcoe County/Parry Sound-Muskoka By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
June 2, 2022 Progressive Conservative MPP Andrea Khanjin re-elected in Barrie-Innisfil By Brad Pritchard and Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Ann Hoggarth, Ashlyn Steele, Ben Hughes, Bonnie North, Grace Dean
+3 more peopleShow fewerJake Tucker, John Olthuis, Pekka Reinio
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May 31, 2022 Barrie council agrees to give needle collection kiosks another shot By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Natalie Harris —
May 31, 2022 City's economic development report card still coming, but later By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris Jobs
May 31, 2022 Organizer says protest spilling into city hall helped outcome By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Michael Speers, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
May 31, 2022 Switch to Wednesday night council meetings could be coming By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
May 31, 2022 ‘This election comes at a critical time,’ says Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner in Barrie, Angus By Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Elyse Robinson —
May 30, 2022 Green’s Elyse Robinson hoping to woo voters with her “new and fresh perspective to policy” By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Beverley Patchell, Doug Downey, Elyse Robinson, Jeff Lehman —
May 30, 2022 Group protests against downtown anti-crime proposal at city hall By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Michael Speers, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris Safety & policing, Downtown
May 30, 2022 NDP Candidate hoping win by focusing on healthcare, social safety net and environment By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Beverley Patchell —
May 30, 2022 Seven things Barrie city council agrees on to address poverty By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Barry Ward, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
May 27, 2022 Catholic board hosting info session for prospective trustees BarrieToday — Education
May 27, 2022 Former County Warden and Mayor of Penetanguishene eyes Mayor's chair in Barrie By Dan Blakeley Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Gerry Marshall, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson —
May 27, 2022 Former Penetang mayor vying for Barrie council's top seat By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson —
May 27, 2022 Former Simcoe County warden wants to be Barrie's next mayor By Kim Phillips CTV News Alex Nuttall, Gerry Marshall, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson —
May 27, 2022 Know your candidate – John Olthuis, the liberal party candidate for Barrie-Innisfil By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Andrea Khanjin, Jeff Lehman, John Olthuis, Mike McCann —
May 27, 2022 McCann to ask city staff for 'tidy report' on Barrie's economics By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
May 26, 2022 'My sweet spot': Former Simcoe County warden, Penetanguishene mayor running for Barrie's mayoral seat By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Gerry Marshall, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson —
May 26, 2022 McCann takes aim at downtown safety 'perception' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Safety & policing, Downtown
May 24, 2022 'Always stay true to yourself': Coun. Natalie Harris drops out of City of Barrie’s mayoral race By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson —
May 24, 2022 Green Party’s Barrie-Innisfil candidate wants Ontario to be to reach net zero by 2045 while helping those in need By Deepak Bidwai Barrie Community Media Bonnie North, Gary Harvey —
May 24, 2022 Harris steps away from mayor's race By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson —
May 24, 2022 LETTER: Stop complaining and run for office Letter to the editor by Devin Scully BarrieToday Devin Scully —
May 24, 2022 Lehman on being ‘underdog again,’ having a diverse campaign team, and issues he is hearing at the door By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
May 24, 2022 Natalie Harris exits race for Barrie mayor By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson —
May 23, 2022 Want to run for school board trustee? Info session coming up BarrieToday — Education
May 22, 2022 Lehman issues challenge to Conservative candidates across the province…show-up By Dan Blakeley Barrie 360 Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
May 20, 2022 Barrie-Innisfil candidates split on contentious Bradford Bypass By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Bonnie North, John Olthuis, Pekka Reinio —
May 20, 2022 Mixed housing project approved along Harvie Rd. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Natalie Harris Housing, Development: 108, 116, 122 Harvie Road
May 19, 2022 Downtown expected to get around 2500 units with 900 new units proposed on Collier and Bradfort streets By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Cathy Colebatch Housing, Downtown, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street, Development: 129 Collier Street, Development: 34 Bradford Street
May 19, 2022 How would Barrie-Innisfil provincial candidates improve Ontario’s long-term-care system if elected? By Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Bonnie North, John Olthuis, Pekka Reinio —
May 18, 2022 Barrie-Innisfil Green candidate hosting event with Elizabeth May BarrieToday Bonnie North —
May 18, 2022 City's report card on affordable housing 'very discouraging' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin Housing
May 16, 2022 McCann takes aim at tent demonstration along city waterfront By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Keenan Aylwin, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann Encampments
May 13, 2022 BSOM candidates pitch to voters during the first debate marked by conspicuous absence of incumbent MPP By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Beverley Patchell, Doug Downey, Elyse Robinson, Jeff Lehman —
May 13, 2022 Political newcomer Rob Haverson wades into mayoral race By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Rob Haverson —
May 11, 2022 Dozens of tents pitched along the waterfront to bring awareness about homelessness in Barrie By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
May 10, 2022 'Worth considering': Old cop shop could be used as satellite city facility By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward —
May 10, 2022 Emergency motel model for homeless ending, says Busby Centre and Elizabeth Fry By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 — Encampments
May 10, 2022 LETTER: Let's see which candidates can follow rules around election signs Letter to the editor by A. Jones BarrieToday — —
May 10, 2022 Teachers' union gets behind Barrie-area candidates who support OSSTF's education plan By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Pekka Reinio —
May 9, 2022 Municipal councils coming together to find common ground on Lake Simcoe By Natasha Philpott BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
May 9, 2022 Transit hubs will cost almost three times more than expected By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jim Harris Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
May 9, 2022 Voting cards filling up in Barrie as more people vie for council seats By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bryn Hamilton, Clare Riepma, Craig Nixon
+15 more peopleShow fewerDarryl Duff, David William O'Brien, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John Webb, Keenan Aylwin, Kevin LePage, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Rob Haverson, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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May 8, 2022 Harris hopes to take council momentum into city's mayoral race By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Ann-Marie Kungl, Doug Downey, Natalie Harris —
May 6, 2022 Nuttall sets out election priorities in race to become city's next mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
May 6, 2022 Riding profile: Here’s what you need to know about Barrie-Innisfil By Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Bonnie North, John Olthuis, Pekka Reinio —
May 3, 2022 Ontario Election 2022: Barrie-Innisfil Green Party candidate Bonnie North By Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
May 3, 2022 Tornado fallout: Council chided for inaction on rebates for homeowners By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson —
May 2, 2022 Names officially begin to trickle in as nominations open for city election By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris
+3 more peopleShow fewerNigussie Nigussie, Rob Haverson, Robert Thomson
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May 2, 2022 Property taxes lowered for homes hit by July 2021 tornado By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
May 2, 2022 Provincial election just one month away, but still no Liberal candidate in Barrie-Innisfil By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Beverley Patchell, Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, Doug Downey, Elyse Robinson, Jeff Lehman, Pekka Reinio —
May 2, 2022 Race to be Barrie mayor gets underway as candidates for October municipal election can file papers starting Monday By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris —
May 2, 2022 Three candidates enter race for Barrie mayor on opening day of the municipal election's nomination period By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Natalie Harris, Nigussie Nigussie, Rob Haverson, Robert Thomson —
April 30, 2022 Lehman opens campaign office, takes aim at Ford By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Beverley Patchell, Darren Roskam, Doug Downey, Elyse Robinson, Jeff Lehman —
April 29, 2022 City could have almost $24M in reserve funding to throw at Barrie parks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jim Harris —
April 29, 2022 Ontario budget comes with 'welcome measures, some disappointments,' says acting mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Barry Ward —
April 26, 2022 'Slippery slope': Councillors divided on how to deal with ongoing catwalk issues near Barrie North By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson —
April 25, 2022 Barrie council news: Diversity sought for city committees, Bayfield safety improvements being explored By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
April 25, 2022 McCann, Aylwin spar over using councillor expense account for upcoming bicycle event By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Council pay
April 22, 2022 City commits to net-zero emission target by 2050 BarrieToday — Climate and flooding
April 22, 2022 Mayor’s innovation awards recognize organizations and individuals that transform ‘whole community’ By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Jeff Lehman —
April 14, 2022 Clr. Harvey withdraws ‘partisan’ motion aimed at putting restrictions on employees on unpaid leave of absence By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin
+4 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson
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April 12, 2022 'Renters should have a voice at city council': Door closed, but not locked, on renters' committee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales Housing
April 12, 2022 'Vibrant and connected': Permanent gates could help open up downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Downtown
April 12, 2022 Info sessions available for prospective municipal election candidates BarrieToday — —
April 11, 2022 Harvey denies targeting Lehman in tonight's discussion around leaves of absence By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
April 8, 2022 Ward maintains wait-and-see approach as federal budget touches on housing, opioid crisis By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, John Brassard —
April 7, 2022 Affordable Housing – Council fail to work together on issue that united them before By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales Housing
April 7, 2022 Get the scoop on who spent how much, and why, among Barrie councillors in 2021 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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April 5, 2022 Jurisdiction among key concerns as councillors turn down renters' committee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales Housing
April 5, 2022 Renters' committee proposal nixed by Barrie councillors By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Housing
April 5, 2022 Workplace violence, harassment could lead to councillor dismissal under new legislation By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann —
April 4, 2022 City councillors throw away the key on affordable housing pitch at Barrie Jail By Ian MacLennan Barrie 360 Ann-Marie Kungl, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris Housing
April 3, 2022 Barrie council will consider calling on feds for Lake Simcoe funding By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
March 31, 2022 City moving forward with digital waterfront parking passes for Barrie residents BarrieToday — —
March 31, 2022 Council to discuss provincial bill that would allow removal of municipal politicians By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann —
March 31, 2022 Mayor Lehman wants to make anti-racism task force ‘permanent’ because of ‘the good work’ By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Brandon Wu, Cheryl Blondell-King, Esther Nkoli Enyolu, Jeff Lehman —
March 30, 2022 'Really inappropriate': Lehman, Harvey square off over mayor's former principal secretary By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman —
March 30, 2022 Painswick Park pickleball plan approved by council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
March 30, 2022 Waterfront gazebo no longer back-up plan for breakfast program to help city's homeless By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Natalie Harris Encampments
March 29, 2022 Councillors to take second look at break on development charges for treatment facility By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
March 29, 2022 Lawsuit filed against McCann spills into council meeting By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
March 28, 2022 City staffer files civil lawsuit against McCann alleging harassment, sex assault and battery By Bob Bruton and Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
March 28, 2022 LETTER: Resident wants taxes spent on roads, not waterfront improvements Letter to the editor by Kay Graham BarrieToday — Downtown
March 26, 2022 'Pure fairness issue': Treatment centre boss looking for break on city development charges By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
March 24, 2022 Barrie Youth wants city to address climate change and more say in council decision making By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Climate and flooding
March 24, 2022 Decision on SCS facility in downtown Barrie may not happen before provincial election By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Health care
March 24, 2022 LETTER: Barrie resident suggests ways to spiff up city's waterfront Letter to the editor by Gwen Petreman BarrieToday — Downtown
March 22, 2022 City council zones in on school safety with improved kiss-and-rides By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Pauline Stevenson —
March 22, 2022 Grant to cover development charges at women's recovery centre nixed by councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson —
March 17, 2022 Barry Ward to become Barrie's acting mayor on March 28 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
March 17, 2022 Clr. Natalie Harris wants Barrie to have public art made solely by “unhoused” people By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris —
March 17, 2022 Lehman stepping into new political realm, aiming to make 'broader impact' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Dave Aspden, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton —
March 16, 2022 'Outrage' at Ford's policies fuels Bonnie North's election run By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Bonnie North —
March 11, 2022 Barrie’s wayfinding strategy to make it more walkable and give a boost to local businesses By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl Downtown
March 10, 2022 City wants to hear from you on future of Barrie's waterfront BarrieToday — Downtown
March 10, 2022 Council decides against joining retirement plans; Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre plans expansion and other updates By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Health care
March 8, 2022 Councillors updated on RVH expansion plans, expect 'large' funding request at some point By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Health care
March 7, 2022 After being in effect almost 2 years, mayor lifts state of emergency in Barrie BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
March 7, 2022 Councillors will get pay hike next term, but no pension By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales —
March 3, 2022 Waterfront Parking Permits to Go Digital By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Robert Thomson Transportation, Downtown
March 1, 2022 LETTER: Reader questions Nuttall's mayoral aspirations Letter to the editor by Brandon Amyot BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
March 1, 2022 Pay hikes coming down the pike for Barrie's next mayor, councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
February 27, 2022 Attorney general versus longtime mayor should make for 'interesting' campaign By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Aileen Carroll, Andrea Khanjin, Beverley Patchell, Bonnie North, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Pekka Reinio —
February 26, 2022 Barrie likely to see crowded mayoral race as Jeff Lehman to challenge sitting MPP Doug Downey By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris —
February 26, 2022 LETTER: Resident urges city to 'dream bigger' with performing arts centre Letter to the editor by Paul J. Ecker BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris Major investments
February 25, 2022 'Huge part' of Brown's heart remains in Barrie, but he won't be running for mayor here By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Patrick Brown —
February 25, 2022 Downtown BIA experiences more shake-ups following heated meeting By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Chad Ballantyne, Clare Riepma, Colin Hassey, Janet Kemp, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin
+3 more peopleShow fewerKelly McKenna, Sarah Jensen, Sergio Morales
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February 25, 2022 Guthrie replaces Lehman as Ontario Big City Mayors chair BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
February 25, 2022 Markham Mayor praises Barrie’s fire department at the launch of new dispatch partnership By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Jeff Lehman Fire and emergency
February 25, 2022 ‘I’m really passionate’: Sarah Jensen taking over chair’s seat on Downtown Barrie BIA board By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton, Sarah Jensen, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig Downtown
February 25, 2022 ‘You will see me lead by example’: Ex-MP Alex Nuttall confirms he’s running for Barrie mayoral seat By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris —
February 24, 2022 'Watershed moment': Lehman's departure from city politics opens door in mayor's race By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Mike McCann
+3 more peopleShow fewerNatalie Harris, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales
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February 24, 2022 Barrie mayor not seeking fourth term, will run for Liberals in provincial election By Matt Carty Global News Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Pekka Reinio —
February 24, 2022 Barrie's next mayor, councillors in line for pay hike following compensation review By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward —
February 24, 2022 LETTER: Proper tree protection bylaw 'vitally important' in Barrie Letter to the editor by Andee Pelan BarrieToday — —
February 24, 2022 Lehman 'all-in' for provincial campaign, won't seek re-election as mayor By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
February 24, 2022 Lehman calls afternoon press conference to discuss 'political future' By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman —
February 24, 2022 Mayor Jeff Lehman seeking Ontario Liberal nomination to run for MPP in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
February 18, 2022 Council, under fire from residents opposing large developments, approves watered down official plan By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Michelle Banfield, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson Housing
February 17, 2022 City council announces $300K grant program for recreation, sports BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
February 16, 2022 Council recognizes emergency shelter and homelessness service workers for supporting ‘least fortunate’ By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Sara Peddle Encampments
February 15, 2022 'Crazy number': Barrie has thousands of approved housing units waiting to be built By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Housing
February 15, 2022 'Dramatically different blueprint for growth': New Official Plan headed to province for approval By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Housing
February 11, 2022 City looking public input on tree removal bylaw BarrieToday — —
February 11, 2022 Council enthusiastically backs creation of ‘market district that’s welcoming, engaging and green’ By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Craig Busch, Jeff Lehman, Sarah Jensen Major investments
February 10, 2022 Barrie's growth happening at 'measured and reasonable pace,' says mayor By Marg. Bruineman BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing
February 9, 2022 Residents speak up loud and clear against Duckworth St. rezoning application By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 189, 191, 195 And 197 Duckworth Street
February 8, 2022 Proposed development on Lockhart Road to continue Barrie’s urban sprawl By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Sergio Morales Housing
February 7, 2022 Bus terminal called 'perfect spot' for permanent market in downtown Barrie (4 photos) By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Downtown
February 4, 2022 'New life': Downtown market task force set to present terminal plans Monday night By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Keenan Aylwin Downtown
February 4, 2022 Clr. Jim Harris grills Barrie Police for missing important data and use of force amid favorable audience By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Natalie Harris Safety & policing
February 2, 2022 Ward 7 residents have won a battle against developer but the war might not be over yet By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales Housing, Development: 407, 411, 413, 417, 419 Mapleview Drive West
February 1, 2022 Barrie council members all get behind new performing arts centre By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson Major investments, Downtown
February 1, 2022 Barrie council news: Performing arts centre plans approved, councillor announces mayoral bid By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Natalie Harris Major investments
February 1, 2022 Council expresses urgent need for community reintegration officers at superjail By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris —
February 1, 2022 Harris announces intentions to run for mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris —
February 1, 2022 Mapleview West townhouse project scaled back by council, but at what cost? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales Development: 407, 411, 413, 417, 419 Mapleview Drive West
January 28, 2022 FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Performing arts centre, downtown YMCA among hot topics this week BarrieToday — —
January 28, 2022 Residents to pay less property tax under the proposed Stormwater Climate Action Fund By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman Taxes, Water rates, Climate and flooding
January 25, 2022 City, YMCA closing in on deal for H-Block property in downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Downtown
January 25, 2022 LETTER: Reader commends Aylwin for having 'courage' to speak up on police funding Letter to the editor by Ken Robertson BarrieToday John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin Safety & policing
January 24, 2022 'Set the vision': More residents, more jobs as city looks ahead to 2051 in new Official Plan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman Housing
January 22, 2022 Barrie’s planning committee meetings are becoming ground zero for the battle between status quo and aggressive change By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman Housing, Development: 407, 411, 413, 417, 419 Mapleview Drive West
January 21, 2022 Clr. Aylwin questions cuts in affordable housing targets ‘considering the great need that we have in our city’ By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Keenan Aylwin, Michelle Banfield Housing
January 21, 2022 LETTER: Aylwin's comments on policing 'not appropriate behaviour' for elected official Letter to the editor by Chris Morris BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin Safety & policing
January 20, 2022 Plans for city's new performing arts centre ready to take centre stage By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris Major investments
January 19, 2022 Feds, province need to take 'bolder steps' to address housing crisis: Lehman By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing
January 18, 2022 City approaching ways to keep homeless residents warm from many angles By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson Encampments
January 18, 2022 City's parking-ticket cancellation program now ready to order BarrieToday — —
January 18, 2022 Waterfront condo on Dunlop East gets green light from council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin Housing, Downtown, Development: 217 Dunlop Street East
January 17, 2022 'The city will miss him': Former councillor Rob Warman mourned By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Janice R. Laking —
January 17, 2022 Council approves sponsorship, new name for Holly Community Centre By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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January 14, 2022 ‘Bold’ but ‘achievable’ steps proposed by Mayor led task force to address affordable housing crisis in Barrie By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Andy Thomson, Jeff Lehman, Ray Duhamel Housing
January 13, 2022 City council unanimously approves Clr. Natalie Harris’ “relentlessness” to increase warming capacity By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Dawn McAlpine, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson Encampments
January 11, 2022 Funding for downtown warming centre given OK by Barrie councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson Encampments
January 11, 2022 Housing task force's action plan 'bold' but achievable, says mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Robert Thomson Housing
January 10, 2022 City opens bus terminal doors as temporary warming centre By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Natalie Harris Encampments
January 10, 2022 Deputy-mayor questions value city gets from county-run long-term care homes By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward County services
January 9, 2022 Parking-ticket cancellation program could be reinstated for takeout pick-up By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey —
January 8, 2022 Barrie's affordable housing crisis needs 'multiple solutions,' says mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing
January 8, 2022 Makeshift warming centre created as long-term plan remains on city's radar By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Encampments
January 7, 2022 City outlines plans to address 40 percent carbon emissions By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Keenan Aylwin, Kelly Patterson McGrath Climate and flooding
January 6, 2022 Chief criticizes councillor for 'inconsiderate, unsympathetic' remarks on Twitter By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
January 6, 2022 Little Lake project ready to shove off in city's north end? (4 photos) By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 10 & 20 Little Lake Drive
January 4, 2022 As nights get colder, councillor scurrying to find location for warming centre By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Natalie Harris Encampments
January 4, 2022 New plan could lead to more affordable housing projects in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing
January 3, 2022 Mayor 'frustrated' with latest restrictions, calls for immediate plan By Marg. Bruineman BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
January 2, 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: City's housing market in state of flux, but don't expect old Barrie By Marg. Bruineman BarrieToday — Housing
January 1, 2022 COLUMN: From eye of the storm, councillor relives tornado in city's south end By Natalie Harris BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Natalie Harris —
January 1, 2022 COLUMN: Mayor 'very thankful' for how citizens banded together in 2021 By Jeff Lehman BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
January 1, 2022 COLUMN: Pandemic highlights what we took for granted, says deputy-mayor By Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward —
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December 31, 2021 City of Barrie celebrating New Year's Eve with small-scale events, with enhanced safety guidelines in place By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — —
December 31, 2021 Mayor Lehman’s New Year’s Message: Five Things to Look Forward to in 2022 By Jeff Lehman Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 24, 2021 ‘This proposal is also a financial burden for me,’ said a single mother on Sean Mason Homes project By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Michelle Banfield, Natalie Harris Housing, Development: 405 Essa Road
December 23, 2021 Hundreds of Barrie residents want ‘pause button’ pushed on plan for eight-storey Essa Road apartment building By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 405 Essa Road
December 23, 2021 YMCA to have $5 million funding gap even if city council approves requested $2.5 million By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Lynn Strachan, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Major investments
December 22, 2021 “We cut much smaller items that benefit all our residents,” Mayor opposes $45,000 fees to a consultant By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales Taxes
December 21, 2021 Barrie city hall closed to public over COVID-19 concerns; Service Barrie open by appointment By Sara Carson Simcoe.com — —
December 20, 2021 'We’ll wait and see': City of Barrie still proceeding with full slate of New Year’s Eve celebrations — for now By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 20, 2021 Barrie, Georgian College seek provincial funding to help solve manufacturing sector labour shortages By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Jobs
December 17, 2021 City of Barrie must lead the way in creating a diverse culture and workforce Letter to the editor by Ron Howden Simcoe.com — —
December 17, 2021 City of Barrie urges residents to get vaccinated, limit gatherings to slow spread of Omicron variant By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — —
December 17, 2021 Mayor says development could begin at old fairgrounds in 2022 (4 photos) By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
December 16, 2021 HotSpot parking app expanding into Barrie’s Allandale neighbourhood By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
December 16, 2021 The Renovation of the Allandale Go Station Dominated Heritage Barrie Committee Meeting By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Craig Froese, Jim Harris Transportation, Major investments
December 15, 2021 Barrie mayor touts jobs and construction value at Business Progress Breakfast By Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
December 14, 2021 Talk of high winds, hurricane clips will blow through council chamber By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Natalie Harris —
December 13, 2021 City council gets closer look at plans for new YMCA on Worsley St. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Brian Tamblyn, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
December 13, 2021 ‘The Y we need for the community we want’: YMCA seeks $2.5 million from Barrie for new downtown hub By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Lynn Strachan, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson Downtown
December 11, 2021 Why can't Barrie council take a page out of Brampton's budget book? Letter to the editor by Joffre McCleary Simcoe.com Patrick Brown Taxes
December 9, 2021 John Howard Society, Gilbert Centre team to open warming site for Barrie’s homeless people this month By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Suzanna McCarthy Encampments
December 9, 2021 Proposed 12-storey highrise on Dunlop East features 'premium architecture,' says mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Housing, Downtown, Development: 217 Dunlop Street East
December 8, 2021 Mixture of housing types inching closer to construction on Harvie Rd. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, Development: 108, 116, 122 Harvie Road
December 8, 2021 Shrunken condo plan at Bayfield, Sophia gets nod from planning committee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey Housing, Downtown, Development: 112 & 136 Bayfield Street, 14 Sophia Street And 113 And 115 Maple Avenue
December 7, 2021 Barrie council news: City approves steam engine donation, $40,000 for Indigenous programs By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
December 7, 2021 Downtown highrise project could be substantially cut down in size By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing, Downtown, Development: 112 & 136 Bayfield Street, 14 Sophia Street And 113 And 115 Maple Avenue
December 7, 2021 LETTER: Reader says snow clearing on downtown sidewalks 'definitely not working' Letter to the editor by Rick Fekete BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Snow clearing
December 7, 2021 Will City Council Rise to the Occasion to Address Racism by Following Town and Gown Committee’s Lead? By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Donald Carty, Jake Chevrier, Judy Morozuk, Robb Meier —
December 6, 2021 Barrie developer scales back 'unreasonable' 34-storey highrise proposal by nearly two thirds By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown, Development: 112 & 136 Bayfield Street, 14 Sophia Street And 113 And 115 Maple Avenue
December 6, 2021 No service cuts in approved 2022 city budget, increase kept under inflation rate By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Michael Speers, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson Taxes
December 6, 2021 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?: Two-tower, 565-unit residential complex proposed near Essa Road corridor in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 17 Jacob's Terrace
December 6, 2021 ‘Get our priorities right’: Barrie resident pans police spending as council OKs 2.9 per cent property-tax bump By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Michael Speers Taxes, Safety & policing
December 5, 2021 Public meeting planned for proposed 466-unit subdivision on Mapleview Drive East in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 953 Mapleview Drive East
December 5, 2021 Traffic among chief concerns for mixed housing proposal on Harvie Rd. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing, Development: 108, 116, 122 Harvie Road
December 3, 2021 'More jobs to Barrie': Developer proposing 31 industrial units on vacant south-end land By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Jobs, Development: 80 Big Bay Point Road And 315 Bayview Drive
December 2, 2021 Barrie trustee back for third term as Catholic school board chair BarrieToday — Education
December 2, 2021 Transit ON Demand in city's south end delayed due to lack of demand By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson Transportation
December 2, 2021 Who should clear snow from downtown sidewalks? Question falls to committee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Snow clearing, Downtown
December 1, 2021 At Issue: Barrie’s Opioid Crisis. Part 2 By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Health care
December 1, 2021 Snow-clearing at school catwalks not making the grade with city council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Snow clearing
December 1, 2021 ‘Every day I pray he crosses safely’: Why doesn’t Barrie have a crossing-guard program? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Pauline Stevenson —
November 30, 2021 Committee proposes Barrie spend $40,000 on Indigenous recognition efforts, 'cultural competency' training By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
November 30, 2021 Council brings city budget down to 2.92% By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales Taxes
November 30, 2021 Defunding police not on most citizens' radar during budget talks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson Taxes, Safety & policing
November 30, 2021 From a 2.92% tax bump to LDD moths: 7 key items in Barrie’s draft 2022 budget By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Robert Thomson Taxes
November 30, 2021 Is downtown Barrie getting warming centre for the homeless? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Encampments, County services
November 29, 2021 A really useful engine: Historic train to be donated, restored by City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
November 28, 2021 City's plan to help Indigenous people with clean water trickling along By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward —
November 27, 2021 City's projected tax hike still needs close shave, says councillor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris, Sergio Morales Taxes
November 27, 2021 Town Hall – New developments and supervised consumption sites are some of the issues residents have By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Clare Riepma, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Housing, Health care
November 26, 2021 Council ready to 'wrestle' with tax increase, set service levels beginning Monday By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Taxes
November 25, 2021 Barrie council must reject police request for more funds Letter to the editor by Joffre McCleary Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
November 25, 2021 Systemic review shows Barrie police must work harder to attract minorities By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
November 24, 2021 Councillor urges residents to have their say on Heritage Park plan By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Major investments
November 23, 2021 Barrie Public Library looking at modest budget increase for services next year By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Libraries
November 23, 2021 City council peppers county officials with questions about housing during budget talks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris County services, Development: 20 Rose Street
November 23, 2021 Police chief pressed on what comes with proposed 2.88% budget hike By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Safety & policing
November 23, 2021 Price of partnership: Police, library, County of Simcoe seeking more cash from City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, County services
November 23, 2021 Project featuring four apartment towers, 1,276 total units proposed for Barrie's Allandale neighbourhood By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 41 & 43 Essa Road And 259 Innisfil Street
November 22, 2021 Barrie council news: City supports RVH Innisfil campus MZO, York Region phosphorus-recycling plant By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Health care
November 22, 2021 Despite trimming capital budget, funding for proposed performing arts centre unchanged By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Major investments
November 20, 2021 City budget talks set to heat up Monday, police could be on the hot seat By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales Taxes, Safety & policing
November 20, 2021 Council trims capital budget for next decade to keep taxes down By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Dorian Parker, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Taxes, Infrastructure
November 19, 2021 'A different direction': HIP’s Barrie Central site plan change sends YMCA hub packing to H-Block By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street, Development: 34 Bradford Street
November 19, 2021 'There are barriers': Barrie councillor calls out homeless shelter for allegedly turning would-be clients away By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Encampments
November 19, 2021 What would people like to see at Heritage Park along Barrie's waterfront? By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — Major investments, Downtown
November 18, 2021 City of Barrie asks residents to share thoughts on new concept for Heritage Park at second public meeting By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — Major investments, Downtown
November 18, 2021 Now's the time to chime in on new concept for Heritage Park at Barrie waterfront BarrieToday — Major investments, Downtown
November 18, 2021 WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Barrie's Heritage Park master plan to be unveiled Nov. 25 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments, Downtown
November 16, 2021 Barrie council set to support $40-million Holland Marsh phosphorus-recycling plant By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales —
November 16, 2021 Councillor says Busby Centre shouldn't turn people away, calls for more answers By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Encampments
November 16, 2021 LETTER: Council 'hellbent' on turning Barrie into 'concrete jungle,' reader says Letter to the editor by Ken Robertson BarrieToday — Downtown
November 16, 2021 Separated cycling lanes, widening would add $6 million to Sunnidale bridge reconstruction: City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
November 15, 2021 ‘Like airbags in a car’: Barrie pondering ways to push builders into adding hurricane straps to new homes By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson —
November 12, 2021 McCann backs down in public feud with Lehman, apologizes for comments By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
November 12, 2021 WE ASKED COUNCIL: How well has council functioned this term? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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November 11, 2021 'We are being bold': Downtown Barrie BIA embraces pink in ‘bright and welcoming’ rebrand By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales Downtown
November 10, 2021 Familiar face at city hall named general manager of infrastructure, growth BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
November 10, 2021 Lehman calls on McCann to apologize for 'false' comments By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
November 10, 2021 WE ASKED COUNCIL: What issue has council been unable to solve this term and why? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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November 9, 2021 Barrie’s Engagement with the World By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
November 9, 2021 City's single-tree bylaw gets chopped, leaving privately owned trees on their own By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jim Harris, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
November 9, 2021 Councillors roll up their sleeves with budget talks starting at 3.73% By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales Taxes
November 9, 2021 WE ASKED COUNCIL: What's the most significant challenge facing council in its final year? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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November 8, 2021 'We are doing a good job': City of Barrie keeps 'AA' Standard & Poor’s credit rating By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 8, 2021 Barrie council news: Community centres to host vaccine clinics, city wants national overdose emergency declared By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl Health care
November 8, 2021 WE ASKED COUNCIL: What has been the most significant issue this term? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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November 8, 2021 ‘Some challenges for the city’: Barrie staff propose 3.73 per cent property-tax increase in 2022 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
November 5, 2021 Natalie Harris won't seek second term on city council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman
+6 more peopleShow fewerJim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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November 4, 2021 About 85 people use emergency shelter space at Barrie's motels each night: City CAO By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Encampments
November 4, 2021 Do Barrie residents want a gun range in the city, especially near a day care centre? By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Gary Harvey —
November 4, 2021 Quieting noise, slowing speeders remains concerning for Barrie councillor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl By-law enforcement, Speed cameras
November 3, 2021 'Next time, I’d like to be invited:' Lehman, McCann spar over Barrie mayor's visit to tornado-affected ward By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Mike McCann —
November 3, 2021 National overdose action plan gets support from city councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Health care
November 2, 2021 Barrie council news: City making room for kids' COVID-19 vaccine clinics, Huronia Road speed limit may drop By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
November 2, 2021 Council gives initial approval to new bylaw that would protect single trees By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Mike McCann —
November 2, 2021 Special meeting planned to crop $300M from city's capital budget over next decade By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Taxes, Infrastructure
November 1, 2021 Should Canada regulate illicit drugs? Barrie councillors say ‘yes’ with authority By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Health care
October 30, 2021 LETTER: Reader says Barrie has 'significant' work to do when it comes to local democracy Letter to the editor by Eleanor Alexander BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman —
October 29, 2021 City staff vaccination policy has high compliance at 97% By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
October 29, 2021 Councillor calls for action plan in response to national overdose crisis By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Health care
October 29, 2021 Understanding the city council with City Clerk Wendy Cooke By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Jeff Lehman —
October 28, 2021 City looking at better technology to gauge water infrastructure, decide where to spend By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales Infrastructure
October 27, 2021 Alternate location proposed for Barrie's landmark sign at Heritage Park By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann —
October 27, 2021 Mayor and councillors step up to help businesses reeling from the lockdown By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris —
October 26, 2021 City of Barrie hosting public meeting for 613-unit subdivision near Lockhart, Yonge intersection By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 620 Lockhart Road, Development: 620 Lockhart Road, Development: 620 Lockhart Road, Development: 620 Lockhart Road
October 25, 2021 'A life well lived': Former Barrie alderman, school board trustee Jack Garner remembered by city council By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 25, 2021 Barrie council news: City to acquire SmartCentres land, but it's backing down on absentee landlord licensing By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Robert Thomson —
October 25, 2021 LETTER: Landlord licensing fees will just push rent up even higher Letter to the editor by H. John Bielinski BarrieToday Clare Riepma Housing
October 23, 2021 Barrie ranks low in 'democratic health report,' but mayor questions findings By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris —
October 23, 2021 Barrie's share of RVH expansion projects could bite city taxpayers again By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward Health care
October 23, 2021 LETTER: Reader urges SCS opponents to 'open your eyes' on Barrie proposal Letter to the editor by Brandy Laurier BarrieToday — —
October 23, 2021 Proposed indoor gun range for city's south end hits bull's eye at committee stage By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey —
October 22, 2021 City seeks feedback for permanent market at transit terminal site BarrieToday Barry Ward, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales Downtown
October 22, 2021 LETTER: There are better ways to hold absentee landlords accountable Letter to the editor by Sean Thompson BarrieToday — —
October 21, 2021 LETTER: Enforcement against bad landlords shouldn't hurt the good ones Letter to the editor by Lisa DeRoy BarrieToday — —
October 20, 2021 Celebrate Barrie’s Heritage: Apply for Heritage Awards By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Cathy Colebatch, Craig Froese —
October 20, 2021 YMCA officials hope to bring council 'up to speed' on possible H-Block plans for new facility By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Downtown
October 19, 2021 Barrie acquiring SmartCentres land for 'critical' Bryne Drive extension By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
October 19, 2021 Barrie taxes are too high for what the city offers its residents Letter to the editor by Margaret Godda Simcoe.com — Taxes
October 19, 2021 City's water network needs more funding to plug gaps, handle future expansion By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Infrastructure, Water rates
October 19, 2021 City, BIA hammering out new financial deal for downtown projects By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales Downtown
October 18, 2021 'Secure, assess and clean up': How much did July’s tornado cost the City of Barrie? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
October 18, 2021 Barrie council news: Councillors meet in-person for first time since March 2020, BIA loans being rejigged By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown
October 18, 2021 ‘An insiders’ game’: Barrie places sixth-last on 2021 Ontario Municipal Democracy Index By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Arif Khan, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Peter Silveira, Sergio Morales —
October 16, 2021 Mayor taking part in Third Age Barrie discussion on planning, urban deisgn BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
October 14, 2021 City Hall Snapshot – Immigration is dividing Barrie By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — —
October 13, 2021 Barrie mayor calls on province to offer financial assistance to restaurant sector By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 13, 2021 Environmental Youth Alliance marching downtown Sunday to get council's attention BarrieToday — Climate and flooding
October 13, 2021 Mayor pens letter to premier pushing for fair treatment of restaurant sector By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
October 13, 2021 ‘A big wake-up call’: City of Barrie's debt, already exceeding $300 million, could double within seven years By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales —
October 11, 2021 Property tax or user fee? Barrie seeking input on new stormwater system funding model By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Water rates
October 11, 2021 What’s Going on Here? Seniors campus planned for Bayfield Street, just north of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
October 9, 2021 Council can avoid 'bleak' financial future with proper choices, says mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
October 8, 2021 Housing Crisis with Jennifer van Gennip By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Gary Harvey Housing
October 6, 2021 'Greed' driving Barrie's crisis of affordable housing Letter to the editor by Barbara Mackie Simcoe.com — Housing
October 6, 2021 Barrie police draft budget for next year comes in at 2.88% hike By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
October 6, 2021 City seeks input on new performing arts centre BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson Major investments
October 6, 2021 City's financial forecast for next 20 years appears bleak and 'frightening' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
October 6, 2021 ‘I'm fully, 100 per cent behind this’: Should downtown Barrie’s Dunlop Street close full-time to cars, trucks? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Sergio Morales Downtown
October 5, 2021 Changes to city's zoning bylaw open door to more housing options By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Sergio Morales Housing
October 5, 2021 City council up-sizes affordable housing grant program By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma Housing
October 5, 2021 City's plan to help Indigenous communities with water services remains up in the air By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward —
October 5, 2021 ‘We’re going to need bolder steps’: Barrie council tightens rules around second dwellings By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales Housing
October 4, 2021 Barrie council news: City may aid Indigenous water source improvements, Sunnidale bridge to be replaced soon By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation, Water rates
October 4, 2021 City's proposed single-tree bylaw leaves unanswered questions, says resident By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin —
October 4, 2021 What’s Going on Here? Apartment building planned near Barrie's Big Bay Point Road, Yonge Street intersection By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 520 & 526 Big Bay Point
October 1, 2021 City Hall Snapshot – Seniors Advisory Committee Meeting By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media — —
October 1, 2021 What’s Going on Here? Sixteen-storey apartment building proposed on Dunlop Street, near Highway 400 in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 284 Dunlop Street West
September 29, 2021 'We’ve been too permissive': Barrie likely passing new, tighter rules for secondary dwellings By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing
September 28, 2021 Make your voice heard before Barrie council decides on secondary dwellings Simcoe.com — Housing
September 24, 2021 City Hall Snapshot – Prof. Moffatt on housing crisis By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman Housing
September 24, 2021 City's new recycling program could become more costly with less service By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Michael Prowse Waste
September 23, 2021 'Something glaringly amiss': Barrie police board told changes needed to deal with mental health calls By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Health care
September 23, 2021 City Hall Snapshot: City Council Meeting By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin —
September 23, 2021 City tops up affordable housing reserve, which didn't have enough for cup of coffee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman Housing
September 23, 2021 With little on the agenda, Monday's general committee meeting pushed back By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
September 22, 2021 City's zoning bylaw being streamlined in effort to boost affordable housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Robert Thomson Housing
September 21, 2021 Barrie council news: Parking rates increasing next month, city looking at payday loan site restrictions By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Sergio Morales —
September 21, 2021 Barrie, Springwater to require proof of vaccination at indoor recreation facilities By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 21, 2021 Parking rates set to rise in downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Downtown
September 21, 2021 ‘It’s your money’: Barrie asking for budget feedback through allocator tool By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
September 20, 2021 City taking hard look at payday loan outlets, where they can operate By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin —
September 16, 2021 Barrie CAO believes city hall's vaccination policy 'will put us on the right side of history' By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
September 16, 2021 City wants your two cents through 2022 budget allocator tool BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Taxes
September 16, 2021 ‘A hand to those struggling’: Barrie launches water/wastewater assistance program for low-income residents By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Water rates
September 15, 2021 City heading toward balanced, tax-supported budget despite pandemic By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Taxes
September 15, 2021 Interview with Tanya Saari, Liberal candidate for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Tanya Saari —
September 14, 2021 'Troublesome' downtown corner doesn't warrant all-way stop, city staff say By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Transportation
September 14, 2021 Interview with Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte NDP candidate Sarah Lochhead By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Sarah Lochhead —
September 14, 2021 New municipal accommodation tax in the works between city, Tourism Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin —
September 13, 2021 Barrie council notes: City sitting on $4-million surplus, councillors take aim at payday loan sites By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales —
September 13, 2021 Interview with Barrie–Innisfil NDP candidate Aleesha Gostkowski By Deepak B. Barrie Community Media Aleesha Gostkowski, John Brassard —
September 13, 2021 Tourism master plan eyes getting people off Barrie's beaches, into downtown By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Downtown
September 10, 2021 ‘It dissuades economic development’: Barrie councillor pushes to ban payday loan shops from downtown core By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Sergio Morales Downtown
September 9, 2021 LETTER: Get to know your municipality's Official Plan, reader says Letter to the editor by Anne Learn Sharpe BarrieToday — —
September 9, 2021 New policy requires city staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested regularly By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
September 9, 2021 ‘The city has a duty’: Barrie implements COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
September 8, 2021 Barrie needs to build more apartment buildings, mayor says By Jeff Lehman Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing
September 8, 2021 Houses in backyards, second suites are not creating affordable housing in Barrie Simcoe.com — Housing
September 8, 2021 ‘A special place’: Demolition of Barrie’s W.A. Fisher auditorium set to begin this week By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Major investments
September 3, 2021 With no Green choice on the ballot, Barrie-Innisfil candidates jockey for those votes By Miriam King BarrieToday Aleesha Gostkowski, Bonnie North, Corrado Brancato, John Brassard, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson —
September 2, 2021 Barrie expands HotSpot parking app to include monthly, annual passes By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 2, 2021 City ironing out details on mandatory vaccination, testing policy By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
September 1, 2021 'Absolutely shocked': Barrie neighbours being left in the dark until second dwelling builds begin By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
August 31, 2021 Green Party will not field federal candidates in both Barrie ridings By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Bonnie North, Marty Lancaster —
August 30, 2021 Council OK's lengthening patio hours on city property By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
August 27, 2021 ‘Make hay while the sun shines’: Barrie businesses petition city council to extend patio hours to 2 a.m. By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin —
August 23, 2021 City wants your input on road safety, possible speed reductions in Barrie BarrieToday — Speed cameras
August 20, 2021 Two meetings will be held today on proposed affordable housing changes By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing
August 18, 2021 Barrie's push for more affordable housing clashes with tree protection By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Sergio Morales Housing
August 16, 2021 New bylaw to protect single trees could take root in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris, Sergio Morales —
August 16, 2021 What’s Going on Here? Archeological dig in Barrie part of development process, city says By Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Mike McCann Development: 1005 & 1025 Big Bay Point Road 3320 20th Sideroad, Development: 1005 & 1025 Big Bay Point Road 3320 20th Sideroad, Development: 1005 & 1025 Big Bay Point Road 3320 20th Sideroad
August 12, 2021 Council pushes CMHC to approve Redwood grant funding By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Clare Riepma, Doug Downey, Doug Shipley, John Brassard Housing
August 12, 2021 Federal and provincial governments invest almost $3M in Barrie infrastructure By Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Doug Shipley, John Brassard —
August 12, 2021 LETTER: Reader says councillor 'clearly mixed up' on boulevard issue Letter to the editor by Vanessa Tassone BarrieToday Clare Riepma —
August 11, 2021 Barrie to give non-profits a boost for affordable housing projects By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales Housing
August 11, 2021 Council pushing province to mandate house clips in Ontario Building Code By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Natalie Harris —
August 11, 2021 Council votes to consult with Indigenous groups on future Canada Day plans By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson —
August 10, 2021 'Poorly maintained' boulevards could come with a fine; issue deferred to committee By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
August 9, 2021 City to consider removing 'barriers' to affordable housing development By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing
August 9, 2021 From health unit funding to a Redwood Park loan: Why you need to watch Barrie council on Aug. 9 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 151 Lillian Crescent
August 9, 2021 In tornado's wake, City of Barrie may push province on Ontario Building Code updates By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Natalie Harris —
August 7, 2021 City could help Indigenous communities overcome 'unacceptable' drinking water situations By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward —
August 6, 2021 Mayor credits restaurant rebound, construction boom for dip in Barrie's jobless rate By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Jobs
July 29, 2021 'Our government stands with the City of Barrie': Ontario opens disaster relief fund to aid tornado victims By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
July 26, 2021 Barrie Fire and Emergency Service to provide dispatching service to City of Markham By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Fire and emergency
July 21, 2021 City of Barrie staff deserve applause for helping people affected by tornado Letter to the editor by Mike Slinger Simcoe.com — —
July 21, 2021 Homeowners issued 'unsafe orders' in tornado zone could receive property tax credit BarrieToday — —
July 20, 2021 Have your say on Barrie police budget at virtual meeting Aug. 3 By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
July 19, 2021 Preparations underway for 2022 Barrie police budget BarrieToday — Safety & policing
July 17, 2021 ‘Huge amount of work’: Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman provides update on tornado recovery efforts By Brad Pritchard Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
July 16, 2021 Affected by the Barrie tornado or willing to offer help? City provides update on clean-up, donation efforts By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
July 15, 2021 'I've talked with people on the street who are obviously shattered': Barrie mayor reflects on tornado scene By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
July 15, 2021 'Moving families in sooner': Barrie agrees to $3-million 'bridge' loan for Redwood Park emergency shelter By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Encampments, Development: 151 Lillian Crescent
July 15, 2021 Despite mayor's objection, electric bus program gets green light By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Transportation
July 14, 2021 'Still 100-per-cent dedicated': Barrie councillor says Cornerstone's Tiffin building deal fell through By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Natalie Harris —
July 14, 2021 Barrie looks to change gears, create municipal 'fleet of the future' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
July 13, 2021 Late fall opening likely for new Holly Library branch By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Libraries
July 7, 2021 Barrie council approves plans for environmentally friendly transit, corporate fleet conversions By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation, Climate and flooding
July 7, 2021 Barrie police looking for public input to make city's parks safer for all By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — Safety & policing
July 7, 2021 Bonnie North nominated as Green Party candidate in Barrie-Innisfil By Talha Hashmani Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
July 7, 2021 Simcoe County councillors collecting City of Barrie paycheque By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
July 6, 2021 Public meeting being held for six-tower development proposal near Essa Road in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 17 Jacob's Terrace, Development: 41 & 43 Essa Road And 259 Innisfil Street
July 5, 2021 Barrie council news: Part of SmartCentres waterfront project approved, Holly library lease to be signed By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown, Libraries, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
July 5, 2021 ‘The best view … and you can’t enjoy your balcony’: How can the City of Barrie quell excessive vehicle noise? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
July 2, 2021 City's integrity commish fielded dozens of complaints over two-year span By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig —
July 1, 2021 City of Barrie's Canada Day activities to be reflective, educational By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
July 1, 2021 ‘Life is just a little bit easier’: What does the completion of the Harvie Road bridge mean for Barrie? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Jeff Lehman Transportation
June 30, 2021 'A starting point in a longer path': City of Barrie alters Canada Day plans to focus on reconciliation By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 30, 2021 Council OKs site plan for first phase of tower project near Barrie waterfront By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
June 30, 2021 Townhouse project in south-end Barrie gets its rezoning By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 821 Big Bay Point Road
June 29, 2021 'We all want our lives back': Barrie pledges to strike balance between ice rentals, vaccination clinic needs By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris —
June 29, 2021 City council gives arena users some assurances on ice times By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson —
June 29, 2021 City switches gears for Canada Day, focuses on reconciliation BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
June 29, 2021 Help keep Barrie waterfront safe and clean this summer: New rules in place for beaches By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — —
June 29, 2021 Redwood Park gets $3M loan from city to accelerate housing projects By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Housing
June 28, 2021 Barrie’s integrity commissioner handled 36 complaints, 213 inquiries over the last two years By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales —
June 28, 2021 What's Going on Here?: Former Barrie OPP station sold to County of Simcoe By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com — Development: 20 Rose Street
June 26, 2021 City of Barrie seeking resident feedback about road safety By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — Transportation, Speed cameras
June 26, 2021 Time for council to assess the risk on $3M loan for supportive housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward Housing
June 25, 2021 Barrie to seek private operator to 'design and develop' interior of historic Allandale Station buildings By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments
June 25, 2021 Sign of the times: Debate over ‘Heart Barrie’ landmark exposes bitter chasm between councillors By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
June 24, 2021 Pedestrian safety, congestion top concerns around proposed Allandale transit hub By Nikki Cole BarrieToday — Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
June 24, 2021 Petition asks Barrie council to join other cities in cancelling Canada Day festivities By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin —
June 23, 2021 'Everyone's asking about it': Barrie staff may consider traps, aerial spray for LDD moth in 2022 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 23, 2021 Barrie council news: Vaccination numbers will determine how minor hockey returns By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
June 23, 2021 City looking for land to improve roads, build sewer and watermains in south end By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Transportation
June 23, 2021 Mayor calls for decriminalization in battle against addiction By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Health care
June 22, 2021 Councillors try to mitigate risk of $3M loan to Redwood Park for housing projects By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Housing
June 22, 2021 Did turtles and beavers lead to gaslighting among city councillors? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
June 22, 2021 Mayors of Ontario’s largest cities ask the federal and provincial governments to decriminalize controlled substances By Frankcine Kopun Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 22, 2021 Opposition to landmark sign continues to simmer with councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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June 22, 2021 Q and A: Barrie’s mayor heads Ontario-wide call for decriminalization of controlled substances By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Health care
June 21, 2021 'A major opportunity': Barrie receives $50,000 to reduce carbon footprint at ice rinks, transit hub By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Climate and flooding
June 18, 2021 Barrie council news: More than $120 million in transportation assets need repair soon, cycling network grows By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Transportation, Infrastructure
June 18, 2021 Barrie homeless camps cleared to make way for widening of Highway 400 By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com — Encampments
June 18, 2021 What will it cost to expand Barrie’s Sadlon Arena? Between $12-$25M, city staff estimate By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey —
June 17, 2021 Some council members eager for return to in-person meetings at city hall By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman —
June 17, 2021 Supportive housing projects could be helped by $3M loan from the city By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward Housing
June 16, 2021 City of Barrie to host information session on new transit hub in Allandale neighbourhood and downtown mini hub By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
June 16, 2021 First phase of waterfront towers project gets green light at city hall By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
June 16, 2021 Public meeting shows both sides of Barrie's affordable housing crisis By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing
June 16, 2021 Residents invited to get closer look at city's transit hub plans BarrieToday — Transportation, Development: 20 Essa Road
June 16, 2021 Site plan approval nears for SmartCentres' waterfront development in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
June 15, 2021 Anti-racism task force presents update on its work to Barrie city council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
June 15, 2021 Council defuses noise concerns around fireworks in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl —
June 15, 2021 LETTER: Voters will have final say on use of notwithstanding clause Letter to the editor by Doug Lewis BarrieToday — —
June 15, 2021 Public meeting tonight will focus on more affordable housing options By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing
June 15, 2021 What happened to Barrie's injunction to stop the illegal Freedom Rally protests? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
June 14, 2021 'Don’t you think this city needs some fun?': Council wooed into supporting 'Heart Barrie' sign By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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June 14, 2021 Council makes landmark decision, approves sign at Heritage Park By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+6 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales, Stefano Agostino
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June 14, 2021 LETTER: Reader says landmark sign would 'spoil' lakeshore's ambience Letter to the editor by Carol Oliver BarrieToday Mike McCann —
June 14, 2021 Neighbours say 'Yes In My Back Yard' in support of affordable housing By Jennifer van Gennip Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing
June 14, 2021 ‘People have gone overboard’: Barrie council limits dates for fireworks By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl —
June 11, 2021 ‘A key part of our economic recovery’: Barrie extends patio hours in support of Ontario's reopening plan By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin —
June 11, 2021 ‘Lack of respect,’ feelings of ‘alienation’ lead to formation of Ward 1 residents’ association in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
June 10, 2021 Barrie council shows leadership on issue of supervised drug-consumption site By Lori Martin Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Health care
June 10, 2021 City council votes to extend Barrie's outdoor patio hours By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris —
June 9, 2021 City poised to crack down on neighbourhood fireworks By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl —
June 9, 2021 ‘Massive infringement’: Three 10-storey buildings proposed for site on Cundles Road East in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl Housing, Development: 303 Cundles Road East
June 8, 2021 Barrie council news: Councillors seek report on Lakeshore speeding, lifeguards go on beach duty June 30 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Speed cameras
June 8, 2021 City council could hold special meeting to extend local patio hours By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
June 8, 2021 City councillors 'target' funding, approach of Barrie police By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
June 8, 2021 Council shows love for landmark sign ... as long as money is donated By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
June 7, 2021 Don’t have a blast? Barrie councillors to debate tightening of fireworks rules By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl —
June 7, 2021 ‘I don’t think this needs to be sold’: Councillors show their love for ‘Heart Barrie’ sign By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
June 6, 2021 Councillor wants to reduce number of days fireworks can be set off in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl —
June 5, 2021 New Official Plan will take longer look at Barrie's future growth By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
June 4, 2021 Special meeting set for Tuesday to discuss county's municipal comprehensive review BarrieToday — —
June 3, 2021 Proposed landmark sign cost would be fund-raised by one councillor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Mike McCann —
June 3, 2021 Secondary suites fill the gap for city’s low supply of traditional rentals: Study By Marg. Bruineman BarrieToday — Housing
June 2, 2021 Will HIP pull its plans for the Barrie Central land? Not after a ‘frank and productive’ talk, says mayor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Health care, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street, Development: 34 Bradford Street
June 1, 2021 'Neighbours are dying': Barrie council endorses 11 Innisfil St. as location for supervised drug-consumption site By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Health care
June 1, 2021 Barrie hosting public meetings for 1,000-unit residential site, industrial development in south end By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 1012 Yonge Street, Development: 140 Lockhart Road
June 1, 2021 City CAO lauded for 'exceptional leadership,' but not by all councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
June 1, 2021 Council endorses Innisfil St. location for SCS in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
Health care
June 1, 2021 ‘I have the skillset and desire’: Morales appointed Downtown Barrie BIA chair By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig Downtown
May 31, 2021 Barrie council news: City to consider Sadlon Arena expansion, but affordable-housing project nixed By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman Housing
May 31, 2021 ‘Shifting investment upstream’: Barrie addresses opioid crisis, homelessness in safety and well-being plan By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Encampments, Safety & policing, Health care
May 30, 2021 Barrie councillor Morales elected chair of BIA By Dana Roberts CTV News Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales Downtown
May 29, 2021 Planting grass a better choice than supportive housing on Vespra St., residents say By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Encampments
May 28, 2021 Affordable housing project on Dunlop West a 'major step' for city plans By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Barry Ward Housing, Downtown, Development: 233, 237, 241 & 245 Dunlop Street West
May 28, 2021 Morales takes over as BIA chairman, says stability needed By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Janet Kemp, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Kelly McKenna, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig Downtown
May 27, 2021 'Varying levels of enhancements': Here's how to have your say on the future of Barrie's Heritage Park By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments, Downtown
May 27, 2021 Barrie councillors delay discussion over Lakeshore Drive speed limit until June By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Speed cameras
May 27, 2021 City's application for court injunction to prevent protests delayed again By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
May 27, 2021 ‘I’m beyond livid’: Neighbours fuming after second house permitted on lot in established Barrie subdivision By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
May 26, 2021 New motion to 'defund' city police shot down again by councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Safety & policing
May 26, 2021 SCS drawing fire from neighbour, some councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson Downtown, Health care
May 26, 2021 ‘We all collectively care’: Developers, City of Barrie getting creative on affordable-housing options By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Housing
May 25, 2021 Barrie councillors get behind supervised consumption site By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales Health care
May 25, 2021 ‘A model for the rest of Ontario’: Barrie council nears endorsement of supervised drug-consumption site By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris Health care
May 23, 2021 City of Barrie asks public to share thoughts on future of Heritage Park By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — Major investments, Downtown
May 22, 2021 Downtown BIA asks to defer its 2021 share of Meridian Place costs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma Downtown
May 22, 2021 ‘Near constant complaints’: Barrie councillor calls for lower speed limit on Lakeshore Drive By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Speed cameras
May 21, 2021 LETTER: City's communication on public washroom closure 'a complete fail,' says reader Letter to the editor by Robert Ossowski BarrieToday — —
May 20, 2021 Barrie council to hear pitch for supervised consumption site next week By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Health care
May 20, 2021 Catholic board trustee set to return to table after six-month ban By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
May 20, 2021 No 'Freedom Rally' in Barrie this weekend as anti-mask organizer faces city in court By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 20, 2021 ‘The way of the dodo bird’: This once-popular housing type was plucked from many new Barrie developments By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
May 18, 2021 Barrie councillors urge province to lift restrictions on outdoor activity By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann —
May 18, 2021 Bradford bypass project gets a pass from most Barrie councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales —
May 18, 2021 Grant application for Sadlon Arena expansion on ice until council has more details By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin —
May 18, 2021 Supportive housing project likely not going ahead on Vespra St. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Encampments
May 17, 2021 Barrie council news: City to ask province to reopen outdoor recreation sites, further study Bradford bypass By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
May 17, 2021 Barrie councillors pulling the plug on Vespra Street affordable-housing project — for now By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
May 16, 2021 Councillor gets cracking on potentially allowing backyard hens in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl —
May 16, 2021 You need to calm down: Barrie moves forward with city-wide traffic calming measures By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
May 15, 2021 Barrie councillors voice growing concerns over 'keyboard warriors' By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
May 14, 2021 City geared up to expand cycling networks in 2021 BarrieToday — Transportation
May 14, 2021 ‘Think a bit bigger’: Barrie councillor to push for multi-million-dollar expansion of Sadlon Arena By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey —
May 13, 2021 Barrie councillors could ask for outdoor restrictions to be lifted By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Mike McCann —
May 13, 2021 City seeks court injunction to prevent 'freedom' rallies in Barrie BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
May 13, 2021 Vespra St. housing project should not go ahead, says city staff report By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Encampments
May 11, 2021 'A desirable park amenity': City of Barrie approves three new community garden sites By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
May 10, 2021 Barrie council news: Open Air Dunlop returning, Anne Street bridge closure and demolition dates confirmed By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward Transportation, Downtown
May 10, 2021 Barrie’s east-end absentee landlords to be targeted by new licensing rules By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales —
May 10, 2021 ‘Shameful’: Public meeting being held for proposed 308-unit development in Barrie’s west end By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 189 Summerset Drive
May 8, 2021 Public feedback welcomed on second draft of City of Barrie’s official plan By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — —
May 7, 2021 Councillors looking for more information before deciding on SCS By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
May 6, 2021 'There are times I sit here and cry,' Barrie renter says of city's housing situation By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — Housing
May 6, 2021 Mayor confident long-vacant Five Points site will still be developed By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing, Downtown
May 5, 2021 Responsible investment screening being considered at city hall By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson —
May 4, 2021 Downtown BIA could present to council on governance, possible boundary expansion By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Janet Kemp, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Rob Hamilton
+3 more peopleShow fewerSarah Jensen, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig
Downtown
May 4, 2021 LETTER: Mayor, councillors have opportunity to leave an impression Letter to the editor by Eleanor Alexander BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Sergio Morales —
May 4, 2021 ‘A cry for help we’re responding to’: Barrie may force east-end absentee landlords to obtain business licences By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales —
May 3, 2021 Barrie’s Anne Street bridge to be closed, then rebuilt over 1.5 years, starting in June By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
May 3, 2021 ‘A recovery effort’: Barrie ready to reintroduce Open Air Dunlop, extend parking ticket cancellation program By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — By-law enforcement, Downtown
May 3, 2021 ‘This is solely about Dale’: City to honour former Barrie Colts coach Hawerchuk at Sadlon Arena By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Mike McCann —
May 1, 2021 East-end councillor hopes to fix 'ineffective' regulations linked to absentee landlords By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma —
April 30, 2021 Barrie council agrees to commit more than $18 million to south-end employment land infrastructure By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
April 30, 2021 What’s Going On Here? Three-storey development on Burton Avenue in Barrie By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 181 Burton Avenue
April 30, 2021 ‘They are dangerous and illegal’: Barrie mayor urges anti-lockdown protesters to stay home this weekend By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
April 29, 2021 Barrie mayor, attempting to quell anti-lockdown, anti-mask protests, orders Meridian Place closure By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
April 29, 2021 Survey on speed and road safety approved by council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Speed cameras
April 29, 2021 ‘Disastrous’: Barrie mayor, advocates say downtown BIA must address 'damaging' governance issues By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Kelly McKenna, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales Downtown
April 28, 2021 City combines various policies into one 'respect in the workplace' document By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
April 28, 2021 City council endorses national crisis line By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Natalie Harris —
April 28, 2021 Council approves investing almost $19M in employment land, jobs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Jobs
April 28, 2021 Council puts an end to discount on vacant commercial, industrial land tax By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
April 28, 2021 LETTER: Councillor takes issue with Hamilton's comments about addiction Letter to the editor by Natalie Harris BarrieToday Natalie Harris, Rob Hamilton —
April 27, 2021 City 'exploring all available actions' to stop Meridian Place protests BarrieToday — —
April 27, 2021 Council accepts integrity commissioner's findings on Hamilton's 'derogatory' comments By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Chad Ballantyne, Clare Riepma, Jim Harris, Kelly McKenna, Mike McCann
+3 more peopleShow fewerRob Hamilton, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig
Downtown
April 27, 2021 Councillor asks: Is integrity commissioner's office being 'hijacked'? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig —
April 27, 2021 Spending limits for new council motions sent to committee for review By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Mike McCann —
April 27, 2021 Time has come to talk about Downtown Barrie BIA's future, says McCann By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig Downtown
April 27, 2021 ‘It rises like a finger’: Public meeting planned for 15-storey condo along Dunlop Street East in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown, Development: 217 Dunlop Street East
April 27, 2021 ‘Language evolves’: Barrie councillor says integrity commissioner complaint process has been ‘hijacked’ By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales —
April 26, 2021 'A real model here': Barrie looking to transportation, building sectors to lower greenhouse gas emissions By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Climate and flooding
April 26, 2021 Barrie BIA Chair resigns after use of racial slur, derogatory comments about homelessness By Siobhan Morris CTV News Kelly McKenna, Rob Hamilton, Suzanne Craig Downtown
April 26, 2021 Barrie council news: COVID-19 heroes garden proceeding; city staff, residents to provide input on road safety By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin —
April 26, 2021 Downtown Barrie BIA chair resigns after use of racial slur, offensive comments By Daina Goldfinger Global News Rob Hamilton Downtown
April 26, 2021 Downtown Barrie BIA chair resigns months after making 'insulting and derogatory' comments during meeting By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jim Harris, Kelly McKenna, Rob Hamilton, Suzanne Craig Downtown
April 26, 2021 Hamilton resigns from Downtown Barrie BIA By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris, Kelly McKenna, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig Downtown
April 26, 2021 LETTER: City's approach to freedom rallies 'very difficult to understand,' says couple Letter to the editor by Sam Amodeo and Bernice Tindall BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
April 25, 2021 Barrie Integrity commissioner recommends removal of Downtown BIA Chair By Kraig Krause CTV News Rob Hamilton Downtown
April 23, 2021 Barrie business chair resigns after derogatory remarks on video made public By John Rieti CBC News Rob Hamilton, Suzanne Craig —
April 23, 2021 Ex-mayor Hamilton should be removed as BIA chair for 'offensive, insulting' comments: Barrie integrity commissioner By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton, Suzanne Craig Downtown
April 23, 2021 Remove Hamilton as BIA chairman, says integrity commissioner By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Chad Ballantyne, Kelly McKenna, Rob Hamilton, Suzanne Craig Downtown
April 22, 2021 Barrie councillor says he wasn't at Saturday's 'freedom rally' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
April 22, 2021 City investing in south-end employment land to bring more jobs to Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson Jobs
April 20, 2021 'People that speed, speed': Barrie council taps brakes on proposed speed-limit reduction By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris —
April 20, 2021 Barrie councillors endorse national crisis line By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris —
April 20, 2021 City staff could clarify stop-sign situation at two Barrie intersections By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jim Harris, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Transportation
April 20, 2021 Speed-limit changes off the radar for now while city staff looks at crashes, causes By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris —
April 19, 2021 'Hard to follow': Why the City of Barrie needed to rectify its 'out of date' workplace harassment policies By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann —
April 19, 2021 Barrie council news: COVID-19 heroes garden for Sunnidale Park, national suicide crisis helpline endorsed By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris —
April 19, 2021 Fencing unlikely at Meridian Place to deter lockdown protesters, says mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
April 16, 2021 Barrie councillors could beef up city's workplace harassment policy By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward —
April 15, 2021 Mayor responds to People's Party by saying downtown freedom rally is his business By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Daniel Boucher, Jeff Lehman —
April 15, 2021 Mayor, council issue open letter voicing health concerns over weekend demonstration BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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April 14, 2021 Bernier's presence at 'freedom rally' planned for Saturday lambasted By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Daniel Boucher, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin —
April 13, 2021 Barrie council saves Wilkins beach after residents oppose closure By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
April 13, 2021 Barrie residents help convince council to keep Wilkins open this summer By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Mike McCann —
April 12, 2021 Barrie residents will decide what councillors are worth By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
April 10, 2021 Barrie residents to speak up Monday night about city's plan for Wilkins Beach By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
April 9, 2021 Barrie council briefs: Mapleview water tower to get more than $1 million in repairs, Veteran’s Lane being sold By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 339 Veteran's Drive And 341 Veteran's Lane
April 9, 2021 ‘More work needs to be done’: Why hitting its 840-unit affordable-housing target won't satisfy Barrie council By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing
April 8, 2021 'We know you’re overwhelmed': City of Barrie ready to assist business owners, mayor says By Jeff Lehman Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
April 8, 2021 5 ways the city can help your Barrie business Simcoe.com — —
April 8, 2021 City committee will look at ways to reduce water bills By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Water rates
April 8, 2021 What’s Going on Here: Across the street from Barrie city hall there's a 15-storey building planned By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown
April 6, 2021 From cards to parades, Morales leads the pack for councillor expenses in 2020 By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman
+6 more peopleShow fewerJim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
Council pay
April 6, 2021 Meals, mileage and ads: Barrie council members reimbursed for $28K in expenses in 2020 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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April 6, 2021 Outspoken business owner receives warning from city bylaw department By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — —
April 5, 2021 Barrie rolling out permanent speed humps to curb aggressive drivers By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey Speed cameras
March 30, 2021 'This just isn’t good enough': McCann slams Barrie council colleagues over proposed small business grant plan By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris —
March 30, 2021 After Ontario's hold on parking fine collection expired, this Barrie couple got a stack of 17 ticket notices By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — By-law enforcement
March 30, 2021 New grant program to help city's small businesses on the horizon By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris —
March 30, 2021 Personal barbecues in Barrie's waterfront parks to be banned By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales —
March 30, 2021 Should speed limits be lowered across Barrie? Councillor pushes for 10 km/h reduction By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Speed cameras
March 29, 2021 Barrie councillors looking to spruce up Milligan’s Pond, delist and naturalize Wilkins Park beach By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
March 29, 2021 From fire hazards to defecation: Complaints over beach barbecues, tents may trigger bans at Barrie waterfront By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales —
March 29, 2021 LETTER: Council talk on speeding 'merely gives a veneer, a false promise' Letter to the editor by Myrna Clark BarrieToday Myrna Clark Speed cameras
March 28, 2021 Decisions on municipal landfills should be left to local councils, says Lehman By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
March 26, 2021 Is there an appetite to reduce Barrie speed limits by 10 km/h? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Speed cameras
March 26, 2021 LETTER: Reader feels 'cheated' by council as four-tower project goes ahead Letter to the editor by Elizabeth Blair BarrieToday — Housing, Downtown, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street
March 26, 2021 ‘The list is still relevant’: Who are the highest-paid police, fire and city officials in Barrie? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
March 25, 2021 'Less susceptible to dispute': Barrie launches licence plate ID tech for paid-parking area enforcement By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — By-law enforcement
March 25, 2021 Affordable housing strategy getting reviewed, report card to be prepared By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson Housing
March 24, 2021 Police, health unit and bylaw officials meet tomorrow to discuss ongoing downtown protests By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
March 23, 2021 Council jams gun-range plans as proponent takes second shot at approval By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey —
March 22, 2021 Barrie council news: Patio season opening early, market precinct and affordable housing task forces formed By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing, Downtown, Development: 219 And 223 Bayfield Street
March 22, 2021 Mayor, residents unhappy with ongoing anti-restriction protests at Meridian Place (4 photos) By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin —
March 22, 2021 Morales ‘ran afoul’ of Barrie council’s code of conduct during exchange with Aylwin: integrity commissioner By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales —
March 20, 2021 City hands out almost $390K in cultural grants to 22 applicants By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
March 19, 2021 Barrie integrity commissioner investigated summertime spat between councillors Morales, Aylwin By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig —
March 19, 2021 Who made the Sunshine List in 2020? By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
March 17, 2021 City of Barrie dropping ranked ballot referendum, ward boundary review for 2022 election By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
March 16, 2021 'The situation is dire': Barrie mother frustrated as safe consumption site selection drags on By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com — Health care
March 16, 2021 City of Barrie seeking feedback on Cultural Grants program By Scott LaMantia Simcoe.com — —
March 14, 2021 LETTER: Better jobs needed in Barrie before adding performing arts venues Letter to the editor by Christopher Mansour BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Major investments
March 13, 2021 Integrity commissioners need more power, Lehman says By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
March 12, 2021 Barrie's municipal election won't include ranked ballots By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
March 12, 2021 Drinking water can't be taken for granted, says Barrie councillor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris —
March 11, 2021 From building permits to population projections: 8 key points in Barrie’s 2020 growth report By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
March 11, 2021 Green Party looking for BSOM candidate, team members leading up to federal election BarrieToday Bonnie North, Marty Lancaster —
March 11, 2021 Growth in Barrie puts housing shortfall front and centre By Lori Martin Simcoe.com — Housing
March 10, 2021 Councillors weigh in on supervised consumption site choices By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Downtown, Health care
March 10, 2021 List of possible supervised consumption site locations in Barrie grows by three Simcoe.com — Health care
March 9, 2021 City eyes three new task forces focused on housing, downtown market, and the arts By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris Housing, Major investments, Downtown
March 9, 2021 Councillors ponder legal advice on response to workplace harassment investigation at city hall By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
March 9, 2021 ‘Set an example’: Advocacy group calls for answers in Barrie council harassment investigation By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
March 8, 2021 Barrie council news: City may lobby province on sick days, start affordable housing, arts centre task forces By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Robert Thomson Housing, Development: 219 And 223 Bayfield Street
March 8, 2021 Barrie sign 'a narcissistic and selfish publicity gimmick' Letter to the editor by Alastair MacLeod Simcoe.com — —
March 8, 2021 Indoor shooting range misses mark with Barrie councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey —
March 6, 2021 At Issue: Affordable Housing By Sam Elliot Barrie Community Media — Housing
March 6, 2021 At Issue: McCann’s “I ❤️ Barrie” Sign By Sam Elliot Barrie Community Media Mike McCann —
March 5, 2021 Easing small business restrictions, paid sick days could have councillors' support By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann —
March 5, 2021 LETTER: Reader takes swing at council, compares meetings to '16-inning baseball game' Letter to the editor by Ken Robertson BarrieToday — —
March 3, 2021 Barrie council news: Affordable-housing project rezoning, single-use plastics ban approved By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman Housing, Development: 113 & 117 Bayfield Street And 6,8 & 12 Sophia Street East
March 3, 2021 Developer given green light for affordable housing project in downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Housing, Downtown, Development: 113 & 117 Bayfield Street And 6,8 & 12 Sophia Street East
March 2, 2021 Barrie's Mayor Lehman, Coun. McCann spar over Simcoe-Muskoka lockdown restrictions By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
March 2, 2021 Funds to help Barrie, Simcoe County deal with COVID-19 pandemic's impact on transit systems Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey Transportation
March 2, 2021 LETTER: Reader doesn't deny need for supportive housing, but does question Vespra St. location Letter to the editor by Robert Ossowski BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Encampments
March 2, 2021 Lehman, McCann lock horns over lockdown By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
March 2, 2021 Temporary sanitary servicing agreement makes way for growth in Barrie Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 1, 2021 'NIMBYS for good reasons': Neighbourhood fights Barrie's affordable housing plan By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Housing
March 1, 2021 Barrie reaches deal with developers on 'important,' multi-million-dollar south-end sewer By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 1, 2021 LETTER: Vespra St. housing proposal 'the last straw' for some residents Letter to the editor by Daisy Oliveros BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Rob Hamilton Encampments
March 1, 2021 Landmark sign proposal will get closer look from city staff By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
March 1, 2021 ‘A great project for the city’: Barrie council wooed by potential ‘I Love Barrie’ waterfront sign By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
February 28, 2021 Neighbours would prefer park on Vespra St. instead of housing project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Encampments
February 26, 2021 Barrie set to roll out HotSpot parking app for downtown, waterfront and near RVH By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
February 25, 2021 From the waterfront to the hospital, city ready to launch new paid parking app BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
February 25, 2021 ‘Not all is roses’: Is Barrie’s economy succeeding or stumbling during COVID-19 pandemic? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 24, 2021 Barrie BIA chairperson apologizes for derogatory comments about safe consumption site By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton Downtown, Health care
February 24, 2021 LETTER: Reader offers suggestions for proposed landmark sign Letter to the editor by Gwen Petreman BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
February 24, 2021 ‘We made the decision without a viable strategy’: Barrie drops curtain on Georgian Theatre lease By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Major investments
February 23, 2021 Affordable-housing complex at Bayfield, Sophia streets intersection in Barrie nears key zoning approval By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 113 & 117 Bayfield Street And 6,8 & 12 Sophia Street East
February 23, 2021 Breakfast on the Go program helps fill food gap for city's homeless By Nikki Cole BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Encampments
February 23, 2021 Councillor pushes for reputable sources only for puppy sales in Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Gary Harvey, Robert Thomson —
February 23, 2021 Proposed development at Bayfield, Sophia meets city's mandate for affordable housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Housing, Development: 113 & 117 Bayfield Street And 6,8 & 12 Sophia Street East
February 22, 2021 BIA needs to prove it supports safe consumption site Letter to the editor by Eleanor Alexander Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton Downtown, Health care
February 22, 2021 Barrie council news: City takes aim at single-use plastics, pet shop dog sales By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl —
February 22, 2021 The city's soon-to-be hot selfie spot? Council set to vote on ‘I Love Barrie’ waterfront sign installation By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Mike McCann —
February 22, 2021 ‘A big part of the identity’: How Barrie’s planning is shaped by its younger-than-average population By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 20, 2021 Former Barrie councillor, community activist Lynn Strachan appointed to police board By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Angela Lockridge, Greg Ferguson, Lynn Strachan —
February 20, 2021 McCann seeks councillors' support for special sign at Meridian Place By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
February 18, 2021 BIA working collaboratively to facilitate safe consumption site, director says Letter to the editor by Kelly McKenna Simcoe.com — Downtown, Health care
February 16, 2021 Landfill gases could play role in Vespra St. housing project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Encampments
February 13, 2021 BIA chairman apologizes for 'inappropriate' comments about SCS users By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Chad Ballantyne, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Kelly McKenna
+3 more peopleShow fewerMichael Speers, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales
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February 12, 2021 Applications being accepted starting February 15 for Community Improvement Plan projects in Barrie By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — —
February 12, 2021 Downtown Barrie safe consumption site supporters rally after video of BIA chairperson's criticisms surfaces By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton Downtown, Health care
February 11, 2021 'A great thing': Cornerstone to Recovery sets July date for opening of Barrie addiction treatment centre By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Natalie Harris Health care
February 10, 2021 Barrie Transit ON Demand to replace route 11 following successful pilot By Scott LaMantia Simcoe.com — Transportation
February 10, 2021 City seeking feedback on Barrie’s Transit Vision By Scott LaMantia Simcoe.com — Transportation
February 9, 2021 Heritage Awards handed out to recognize properties of historical significance in Barrie By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 8, 2021 Barrie’s $100M problem: Half of city's stormwater ponds in ‘poor or very poor’ condition By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward Infrastructure
February 8, 2021 ‘Nothing changed today’: Barrie mayor urges vigilance as Ontario sets likely end date for stay-at-home orders By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 4, 2021 Barrie whistleblower program leads to 48 complaints by staff in three years By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
February 4, 2021 City hopes to 'lead by example' with voluntary ban on single-use plastics By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales —
February 4, 2021 City wins economic development award for Dunlop Streetscape project By Scott LaMantia Simcoe.com — Downtown
February 3, 2021 At Issue: Barrie’s Opioid Crisis. Part 1 By Sam Elliot Barrie Community Media — Health care
February 3, 2021 Barrie Council adds additional area of focus for second half of term By Scott LaMantia Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 3, 2021 In Conversation: Barrie Public Library’s 2021 budget By Sam Elliot Barrie Community Media — Libraries
February 1, 2021 Barrie citizens wage uphill battle in fight for downtown supervised consumption site By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jim Harris Downtown, Health care
February 1, 2021 Barrie council news: City may switch to on-demand transit in Fairview, Saunders roads area By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation, Development: 407, 411, 413, 417, 419 Mapleview Drive West
February 1, 2021 Neighbourhood petition pushes back against housing project on Vespra St. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Encampments
January 29, 2021 'I'm concerned about the sheer number': Homelessness becoming ‘more visible’ in downtown Barrie, councillor says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Encampments, Downtown
January 28, 2021 Conditions described as 'quite tight' as city's vacancy rates dip below national average By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Housing
January 26, 2021 At Issue: Barrie’s 2021 Police Budget By Sam Elliot Barrie Community Media — Safety & policing
January 26, 2021 Barrie police budget stays put, despite opposition By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Michael Speers, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
January 26, 2021 LETTER: Bylaw enforcement staff 'have way too much time on their hands' Letter to the editor by Rhonda King BarrieToday — By-law enforcement
January 26, 2021 Plan to help Barrie's homeless has level of support from city council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Encampments
January 26, 2021 ‘We mourn their passing’: Barrie council observes moment of silence for victims of Roberta Place outbreak By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 25, 2021 'Much worse than ... initially thought': Barrie council to spend $35K on Holly rec centre security By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Sergio Morales —
January 25, 2021 Barrie police board names Greg Ferguson as new chairperson By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Angela Lockridge, Greg Ferguson —
January 25, 2021 City council passes budget with less than 1% tax hike By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 25, 2021 ‘There was some very good work done’: Barrie council keeps 2021 property tax increase to under one per cent By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Taxes
January 23, 2021 As the city grows, councillors earmark $4M for replacement buses By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Transportation
January 23, 2021 Councillors divided on benefits of supportive housing project By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Encampments
January 22, 2021 Councillors offering some relief from water, sewer bills By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales Water rates
January 20, 2021 Councillors include $3M in 2021 budget for supportive housing on Vespra St. By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson Encampments
January 20, 2021 Councillors pass property tax increase less than 1% By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Robert Thomson Taxes
January 20, 2021 Councillors, city staff worked hard to 'keep budget as lean as possible,' says mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 20, 2021 Group pushing for safe injection site in downtown Barrie launches petition By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — Downtown, Health care
January 19, 2021 ‘This is not the year for a significant tax increase’: Barrie councillors close in on 2021 budget approval By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 16, 2021 With budget talks beginning Monday, property taxes and service levels on the line By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales Taxes
January 15, 2021 Big City mayors seek action on paid sick leave By Dan Blakeley Barrie 360 Jeff Lehman —
January 13, 2021 City waives buy-back rights for south-end industrial land By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Jobs
January 13, 2021 Landowners squabble over Salem servicing in city's south end By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman —
January 12, 2021 Barrie City Council: A Recap of Key Conversations Community Media Portal Austin Mitchell, Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin Safety & policing, Housing, Libraries
January 12, 2021 Chief stickhandles questions about defunding police during budget presentation By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Safety & policing
January 12, 2021 ‘We are looking for efficiencies’: Barrie police, library, County of Simcoe ask city for more cash By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, County services
January 11, 2021 Four-tower project given go-ahead by city council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
January 11, 2021 ‘I want to be able to see the sky’: Despite resident concerns, Barrie council approves SmartCentres waterfront towers By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
January 10, 2021 LETTER: Lakeshore tower project would 'overpower' existing buildings Letter to the editor by Ken Baxter BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing, Downtown
January 9, 2021 CRUNCH TIME: Barrie council ready to hunker down, hear presentations from service partners By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman Taxes, County services
January 9, 2021 LETTER: Reader has several concerns with 'totally ridiculous' tower proposal Letter to the editor by Robert Blair BarrieToday — Housing, Downtown
January 9, 2021 LETTER: With tower proposal, reader urges city to keep beach area in mind Letter to the editor by Sharon Brown BarrieToday — Housing, Downtown
January 8, 2021 Barrie had more than $185.3M in new residential construction, property additions in 2020, MPAC says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
January 8, 2021 Barrie police, city hall collaborate to launch Anti-Racism Task Force BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
January 8, 2021 City of Barrie, Barrie police announce members of new anti-racism task force Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
January 7, 2021 'Drastic spike' in parking rates at waterfront lots irks Barrie business owner By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Stefano Agostino —
January 7, 2021 LETTER: With 'monstrous' development along Barrie's waterfront, size does matter Letter to the editor by Kathryn and Charles Talbot BarrieToday — Housing, Downtown
January 6, 2021 ‘I see the potential for real progress on homelessness’: Five key decisions to be made in Barrie in 2021 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
January 5, 2021 City of Barrie won't release name of councillor disciplined for workplace harassment, official says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
January 5, 2021 During budget talks, will council have appetite for new library branch in Holly? By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Libraries
January 2, 2021 Revenues help offset spending in Barrie fire department's 2021 budget By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Fire and emergency
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2020: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 30, 2020 Living wage helps employees and the economy, says city councillor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales —
December 29, 2020 LETTER: Reader calls for better filtering of 'frivolous' bylaw complaints Letter to the editor by Rhonda King BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Natalie Harris By-law enforcement
December 29, 2020 Search for safe injection site continues, but BIA doesn't want it near downtown By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Rob Hamilton Downtown, Health care
December 28, 2020 Transit hub could drive transformation of Allandale area By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jim Harris Transportation
December 27, 2020 Almost zero chance of zero tax hike: Barrie councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+4 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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December 27, 2020 Barrie auditorium's name should live on Letter to the editor by Bruce Forsyth Simcoe.com — —
December 25, 2020 From COVID-19 to waterfront parking: These were the top stories in Barrie in 2020 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
December 23, 2020 Repeated visits by Barrie bylaw officers an inefficient use of city resources Letter to the editor by Rhonda King Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Natalie Harris By-law enforcement
December 22, 2020 Barrie councillor ordered to take training in connection with employee harassment By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
December 22, 2020 City will address its policies following workplace probe: official By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Mike McCann —
December 21, 2020 Barrie councillor pleads guilty to careless driving after impaired charges withdrawn By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
December 21, 2020 Density needs to be addressed in Barrie proposal Letter to the editor by Steve Dearlove Simcoe.com Sergio Morales Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
December 19, 2020 Barrie councillor's impaired driving charges withdrawn By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Mike McCann —
December 18, 2020 City finding another revenue source with growth in fire dispatch services By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
December 18, 2020 City of Barrie expected to reach settlement, make statement on workplace harassment investigation Dec. 21 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
December 17, 2020 Reflecting our community: Barrie Advance forms advisory council By Frank Matys Simcoe.com Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
December 16, 2020 'It's not the most attractive building': Final act coming for Barrie’s W.A. Fisher auditorium By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward Major investments
December 16, 2020 Downtown market precinct idea ripe and ready, given go-ahead by council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Major investments, Downtown
December 15, 2020 Barrie councillors get a look at 12-building, 2,500-residential unit project near Mapleview, Essa intersection By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 674 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road, Development: 320 & 364 Mapleview Drive West And 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road
December 15, 2020 Lakeside highrise towers get high-five from Barrie councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Michael Prowse Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
December 14, 2020 City budget talks start at 3.59% By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Taxes
December 14, 2020 Last chance to have your say on Barrie’s budget: City accepting responses to allocator tool until December 18 By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — Taxes
December 14, 2020 SmartCentres drops height of 'significant' four-tower proposal along Barrie’s waterfront By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
December 14, 2020 There's still time to chime in on city's 2021 budget BarrieToday — Taxes
December 14, 2020 ‘A starting point’: City of Barrie proposes 3.59 per cent property tax increase for 2021 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Taxes
December 14, 2020 ‘This revamp is long overdue’: Barrie beefing up bylaw enforcement department By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales By-law enforcement
December 12, 2020 Old auditorium on the chopping block By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Sergio Morales Major investments, Downtown, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street
December 11, 2020 Waterfront high-rise developer offers to shorten two towers By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Michael Prowse Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
December 8, 2020 'It hurts': Barrie councillors take first step to demolish 'special' W.A. Fisher auditorium By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Major investments
December 8, 2020 Barrie council must do right thing in handling harassment allegation Letter to the editor by Caitlin McKenzie Simcoe.com — —
December 8, 2020 City creeping closer to beefing up bylaw enforcement department By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — By-law enforcement
December 8, 2020 Council backs conservation authorities' fight against province By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey —
December 8, 2020 Council lends ear to Highway 400 noise concerns through Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
December 8, 2020 Downtown market precinct 'could be a key piece of our tourist economy,' says mayor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Major investments, Downtown
December 8, 2020 Explore downtown Barrie’s new look, Dunlop Street makeover now complete By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — Downtown
December 8, 2020 Fisher auditorium nearing its final act as council approves demolition By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Major investments, Downtown, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street
December 8, 2020 LETTER: Reduce city police budget and spread cash around, groups say BarrieToday — Safety & policing
December 8, 2020 ‘It does not fit’: Barrie council defers decision on ‘excessively tall’ SmartCentres four-tower waterfront proposal By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Sergio Morales Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
December 7, 2020 Barrie council news: City proceeds with photo radar plan, lends support to conservation authorities By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
December 7, 2020 Council puts brakes on four-tower development over height concerns By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street
December 7, 2020 LETTER: Council needs to reconsider multi-tower 'monstrosity' Letter to the editor by Don and Elaine Hotchkiss BarrieToday — —
December 6, 2020 LETTER: Tower development would 'destroy' our beautiful waterfront, says reader Letter to the editor by Ken Baxter BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing, Downtown
December 5, 2020 LETTER: Reader urges council to sharply reduce tower proposal's height Letter to the editor by Cathy Colebatch BarrieToday — Housing, Downtown
December 4, 2020 LETTER: City has 'failed' its residents at the waterfront, says reader Letter to the editor by Robert Ossowski BarrieToday Mike McCann —
December 3, 2020 Barrie trustee elected chair at Catholic school board BarrieToday — Education
December 3, 2020 Engage Barrie calls on city council to cut police budget, invest money in creating better community Letter to the editor by Alyssa Wright Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
December 2, 2020 Barrie to ask for extra sound barriers as part of Anne Street bridge replacement By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward Transportation
December 1, 2020 'Largest development in city’s history' gets initial approval from council By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street
December 1, 2020 City council weighs in as province, conservation authorities at odds over new bill By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Downey, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson —
December 1, 2020 City hopes MTO will ramp up noise barriers along Hwy. 400 through Barrie By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
December 1, 2020 ‘Using a sledgehammer to swat a fly’: Barrie siding with conservation authorities in spat with Ontario government By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman —
November 30, 2020 'Carrying our collective agenda forward': Barrie’s Lehman named chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors caucus By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 30, 2020 'Largest development in the city’s history': Four-tower SmartCentres project on Barrie's waterfront clears major hurdle By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
November 30, 2020 Caught on camera: How Barrie plans to deal with school, community safety zone speeders soon By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
November 30, 2020 Council passes motion connected to workplace harassment investigation By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Mike McCann —
November 29, 2020 Controversial four-tower project coming to planning committee Monday By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
November 26, 2020 Supermarket seek: Owner of Barrie’s ex-Collier Centre site wants residents to push for downtown grocery store By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Downtown
November 25, 2020 Affordable housing potential to be investigated at former fire-hall site By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Housing
November 25, 2020 Barrie staff, lawyer told to take action on alleged workplace harassment incident involving city council member By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
November 25, 2020 Feds looking at national daycare? Lehman sure hopes so By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Child care
November 24, 2020 Barrie police budget could surpass the 2% increase council had asked for By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin Safety & policing
November 24, 2020 Councillors burn the midnight oil on workplace harassment probe By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
November 23, 2020 Barrie council holds moment of silence in honour of slain OPP Const. Marc Hovingh By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 23, 2020 Barrie council news: Tourism plan endorsed, Ward reappointed deputy mayor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
November 23, 2020 Barrie to allow 56-unit townhouse development near GO train tracks By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing, Development: 428 Little Avenue & 237 Foster Drive
November 23, 2020 PART 2: Connection between residents and councillors unique, but 'there will be gaps' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
November 23, 2020 What’s Going On Here? Condos on Essa Road By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 430 Essa Road
November 22, 2020 PART 1: There's no hard-and-fast job description for councillors, but some tap out after one term By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward —
November 21, 2020 Barrie Police to give council a glimpse 'inside the call' Monday By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
November 20, 2020 Barrie council may OK 56-townhouse subdivision near ‘old cottage road’ and GO train tracks By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris Housing, Development: 428 Little Avenue & 237 Foster Drive
November 20, 2020 Neighbours find proposed waterfront development's height 'troublesome' By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
November 18, 2020 ‘Space limitations’ shelve Barrie’s street sand recycling program, city staff say By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Dieter Mueller —
November 17, 2020 'Not in the cards': SmartCentres won't add event centre into downtown project, Barrie mayor says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
November 17, 2020 Fisher project's success would hinge on having hotel nearby, council hears By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Major investments, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street
November 16, 2020 Barrie council news: Ward staying on as deputy mayor, two houses added to heritage register By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Shipley —
November 16, 2020 Barrie man hopes city's review of recycled street sand isn't gone with the wind By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Dieter Mueller, Michael Prowse —
November 16, 2020 COVID costs remain unknown as city budget talks approach By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales Taxes
November 16, 2020 City of Barrie approves pilot partnership funding with Georgian College to support businesses and entrepreneurs through economic recovery By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — —
November 16, 2020 What will the homeless do? As temperature drops during COVID-19 pandemic, Barrie shelters prepare for influx By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Encampments
November 14, 2020 City's tourism master plan should set direction, focus for the next decade By Bob Bruton BarrieToday — —
November 12, 2020 Barrie’s budget: Share what’s important to you through the Budget Allocator tool By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
November 12, 2020 City officials looking for your input on 2021 budget (VIDEO) BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Taxes
November 12, 2020 Women in politics: Time to start the conversation, say councillors By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris —
November 10, 2020 Council shuts the door on Wellington St. property sale for affordable housing By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jim Harris, Robert Thomson Housing
November 10, 2020 Lehman asks for clarity on county funding request from Barrie, Orillia By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman County services
November 10, 2020 ‘A smart investment’: Barrie Public Library, residents make pitch for new ‘boutique’ Holly branch By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Libraries
November 10, 2020 ‘Boutique’ library space in Holly area could open next summer By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson Libraries
November 9, 2020 Barrie council news: City pushing province to allow ranked ballots, change coming to code of conduct By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman —
November 9, 2020 City of Barrie launches map showing streets named in honour of local veterans By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — —
November 9, 2020 ‘It became my second home’: What to expect when Cornerstone to Recovery brings addiction treatment to Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Health care
November 7, 2020 New chapter in Barrie library branches could open soon By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Natalie Harris Libraries
November 6, 2020 Barrie mayor questions city's share in Simcoe County's draft budget By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman County services
November 5, 2020 Barrie squeezing one more Saturday into Open Air downtown project By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Downtown
November 5, 2020 City and BIA partner for Dunlop St. pedestrianization pop-up closure this Saturday By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — Downtown
November 4, 2020 ‘Major change in the ambience’: Residents oppose private easement along Barrie's North Shore Trail By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
November 3, 2020 'We are not building enough bike lanes fast enough,' says councillor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Transportation
November 3, 2020 Switching gears: Barrie staff asks council to invest in cycling infrastructure, not bike and e-scooter sharing programs By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
November 2, 2020 'Fair, effective and democratic': Barrie may ask Ontario government to keep ranked ballot option open By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 2, 2020 Councillors urge province to revisit stance on ranked ballots By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman —
November 2, 2020 ‘We believe we're in good shape’: Has COVID-19 affected Barrie’s more than $300M debt? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
November 1, 2020 City could further invest to help local businesses recover from COVID By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
October 30, 2020 Barrie council retains legal firm to help with workplace harassment investigation By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
October 28, 2020 City applies for COVID funding relief from province, feds By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward —
October 27, 2020 'We just felt so threatened': Barrie woman starts petition calling for safer downtown By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Downtown
October 27, 2020 Barrie seeks external legal, human resources help in council member's harassment probe By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
October 27, 2020 City hall harassment probe to get external legal help By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Mike McCann —
October 27, 2020 Council gives green light to parking changes BarrieToday — —
October 27, 2020 Councillors cut some of downtown business centre's annual funding By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Mike McCann Jobs
October 27, 2020 Councillors maintain they didn't flip-flop on workplace harassment vote By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
October 27, 2020 Death by a thousand cuts: Is it possible to increase tree cover in Barrie? By Andee Pelan Simcoe.com — —
October 26, 2020 Barrie council news: City green-lights new parking rules, Cornerstone and Sandbox funding By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Mike McCann —
October 26, 2020 Council should seek further legal opinion about harassment allegations Letter to the editor by Eleanor L. Alexander Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
October 26, 2020 ‘An unparalleled step’: Barrie, Simcoe County, RVH, health unit and city police sign historic accord By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Health care
October 23, 2020 'Uncharted territory': Barrie committee meets in-camera over workplace harassment investigation involving councillor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
October 22, 2020 'A difficult one to justify': Should Barrie spend another $300,000 on the Sandbox innovation hub? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann —
October 21, 2020 Barrie set to approve textile program, $400K loan to bring Cornerstone addiction treatment site to city By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Health care
October 21, 2020 Ranked ballots getting the boot from local elections By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward —
October 21, 2020 What’s Going on Here: Condo building planned on north shore of Barrie’s waterfront By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown, Development: 217 Dunlop Street East
October 20, 2020 'There are concerns': Barrie backs down on free transit for high school students By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
October 20, 2020 Council endorses plan for women's addiction recovery centre By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson Health care
October 20, 2020 Councillors ready to dig deep to cover Sandbox costs By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Jobs
October 20, 2020 Standard & Poor’s maintains City of Barrie's ‘AA’ credit rating By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 19, 2020 'It gives us a path to follow': Barrie set to adopt extensive changes to downtown, waterfront, RVH-area parking By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales —
October 19, 2020 ‘More information is prudent’: Barrie council now has a map of most social service locations By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
October 19, 2020 ‘The core to how the city runs itself’: Why you need to get involved in Barrie’s Official Plan process By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing
October 19, 2020 ‘Totally out of place’: Public meetings planned for 34-storey tower, 108-unit apartment building in downtown Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown, Development: 112 & 136 Bayfield Street, 14 Sophia Street And 113 And 115 Maple Avenue, Development: 113 & 117 Bayfield Street And 6,8 & 12 Sophia Street East
October 16, 2020 City-run POA courts closure extended until January 22, 2021 By Melanie Rumley Simcoe.com — —
October 16, 2020 ‘It’s busting at the seams with townhomes’: South-end Barrie neighbours stand against potential 104-unit development By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 521 Huronia Road
October 9, 2020 ‘That’s almost nothing’: Why Barrie’s mayor says a creeping unemployment rate isn’t the city’s biggest economic issue By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
October 7, 2020 City council supports 'powerful' Healthy Barrie initiative By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris —
October 6, 2020 City moving full steam ahead with billboards on railway corridor By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Mike McCann —
October 5, 2020 Barrie council news: City chugs ahead with railway billboard plan, drops parking restrictions around Allandale GO station By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 29, 2020 Court hears man who threatened Barrie mayor was battling addiction, mental-health issues By Marg Bruineman Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 29, 2020 Man who threatened mayor was battling addiction, mental health issues By Marg. Bruineman BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
September 29, 2020 Mapping of social services to show Barrie councillors the way By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
September 29, 2020 ‘Very unusual times’: City of Barrie forecasts $2-million deficit for 2020 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
September 28, 2020 Affordable housing grants could flow into local projects By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl Housing
September 28, 2020 Barrie council news: City looks to expand advertising along rail corridor, limit streets for student driver training By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman —
September 28, 2020 ‘We’ve all danced around the r-word’: Expert weighs in on how City of Barrie can diversify its workforce By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Fire and emergency
September 26, 2020 City's deficit due to COVID won't be nearly as bad as envisioned, say officials By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Barry Ward, Michael Prowse —
September 24, 2020 Feedback welcomed on draft of city's new Official Plan BarrieToday — —
September 22, 2020 Gowan St. project on track with rezoning, but Metrolinx has setback concerns By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris Housing, Development: 79 Gowan Street
September 22, 2020 ‘We can’t fight anti-Semitism … in a vacuum’: Jewish advocacy group critiques Barrie council stance against bigotry By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 21, 2020 Barrie Transit’s pre-COVID-19 ridership numbers won’t return until 2022-23, city says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
September 21, 2020 City provides $477,000 in COVID-19 'recovery' funding to businesses, organizations — including Barrie Colts By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 21, 2020 Community at odds over city's new antisemitism definition By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Michael Speers —
September 21, 2020 Continuing opioid crisis isn't isolated to downtown Barrie, police say By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com — Safety & policing, Downtown, Health care
September 21, 2020 ‘We were making real progress’: How COVID-19 has hindered, but not halted, Barrie’s response to opioid crisis By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Health care
September 19, 2020 'Weird' walk-up apartment location on Monday's council agenda By Bob Bruton BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris Housing, Development: 79 Gowan Street
September 18, 2020 Barrie police services board looking for 1.95 per cent hike in 2021 budget By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Michael Speers Safety & policing
September 17, 2020 Barrie police float 1.95% increase for 2021 draft budget By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Safety & policing
September 14, 2020 'These numbers (are) sobering': What happened to the people evicted from Barrie’s Milligan’s Pond in mid-June? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Encampments
September 14, 2020 Barrie council news: City considers free transit for high school students, helping hands extended to Shak’s World By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Transportation
September 14, 2020 City eyeing Hooligans property? Not so fast By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Mike McCann Downtown
September 14, 2020 ‘I got a new car, but now I’m so broke’: Barrie resident wants city to pay for vehicle damaged in Dunlop Street flood By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 9, 2020 Barrie right to question proposed Oro-Medonte development Simcoe.com — —
September 8, 2020 'Hit and miss' Barrie Housing cleaning practices put residents at risk of COVID-19, tenants say By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 7, 2020 What’s Going on Here? Hurst Drive cycling, road network improvements in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
August 31, 2020 ‘Stop warehousing our seniors’: Barrie, Oro-Medonte spar over fate of 1,200-unit, age-friendly subdivision By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
August 28, 2020 Big dig nearly done: Last stage of Dunlop Street reconstruction begins next week in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown
August 25, 2020 City tracking best options, future for Barrie-Collingwood Railway By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — —
August 25, 2020 Rethinking waste space: Barrie opening recycling depot at its landfill By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Waste
August 24, 2020 Archeological work continues on Barrie’s Allandale Station land By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments
August 21, 2020 'So many considerations': Supervised drug-consumption site selection committee narrows list of possible Barrie locations By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Health care
August 18, 2020 Grocery store, mixed-use development planned for current Cedar Links golf course site, Barrie councillor says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Sergio Morales —
August 17, 2020 LETTER: Citizens urged to weigh in on structure of county council Letter to the editor by Konrad Brenner BarrieToday — —
August 17, 2020 ‘My grandmother would be devastated’: Log house slated for demolition to make way for Highway 400 interchange in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
August 15, 2020 LETTER: Is there a better way to encourage minorities to seek office? Letter to the editor by Christopher Mansour BarrieToday — —
August 12, 2020 Barrie Transit tests on-demand service By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Transportation
August 12, 2020 LETTER: Aylwin 'not afraid' to stand up against the establishment Letter to the editor by Michael Speers BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Michael Speers —
August 12, 2020 Open Air born: Dunlop Street pedestrian-only pilot project to begin in early fall in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown
August 12, 2020 ‘A sense of place’: Office tower, long-term-care home, subdivision proposed for former Barrie racetrack land By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jim Harris Housing
August 11, 2020 ‘Enough is enough’; Accusations of racism levied as sparks fly during council By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
August 11, 2020 ‘We cannot, night after night, have the life sucked out of us’: Barrie councillor levies racism allegations against colleagues By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
August 10, 2020 Barrie defers multi-million-dollar Essa, Lockhart road projects for several years By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
August 10, 2020 City bylaw 'further criminalizes and marginalizes people,' Aylwin says By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Encampments
August 10, 2020 GTA drug dealers see lucrative markets a few hours north in Simcoe County and beyond By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
August 10, 2020 ‘The situation is not fully resolved’: Despite restrictions, Barrie beaches frequently see 'overcrowding' this summer By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
August 9, 2020 Can public space aid economic recovery? Barrie set to offer park areas to commercial, event-based businesses By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
August 9, 2020 ‘Our street is 48 years old and they never repaved it’: Barrie resident wants asbestos-bound asphalt removed from road By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Dieter Mueller —
August 9, 2020 ‘We can finally start shifting the system’: Barrie, Simcoe County and public agencies may sign on to city-wide health accord By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Health care
August 4, 2020 Erosion from rainstorm forces City of Barrie to close several sections of waterfront By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
August 3, 2020 What's Going on Here? Affordable apartment building in the works in Barrie By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 113 & 117 Bayfield Street And 6,8 & 12 Sophia Street East
August 1, 2020 City gets approval to hike parking fines BarrieToday — By-law enforcement
July 31, 2020 Barrie small businesses can apply for COVID-19 operating grants Simcoe.com Todd Tuckey —
July 29, 2020 Policing’s time has come and gone By Michael Speers Barrie Community Media Michael Speers Safety & policing
July 28, 2020 ‘Free transit needs to come to an end’: You’ll start paying to board Barrie buses again Aug. 1 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
July 24, 2020 Barrie police board makes first move as activists call for big budget cuts By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Speers Safety & policing
July 24, 2020 Barrie police budget up for discussion, but meeting marred by disorder By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Michael Speers Safety & policing
July 24, 2020 Premier Ford calls new Barrie waterfront parking rates ‘price gouging’ and ‘disgusting’ By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
July 23, 2020 Does your Barrie road need a speed cushion? Here’s how your call for help can get over the hump By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
July 23, 2020 ‘Give staff a chance to get out there’: Why some Barrie playgrounds have yet to reopen By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
July 22, 2020 Police board airing budget meeting over Zoom as calls to defund police continue By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
July 21, 2020 Is a historic Indigenous village buried under this SmartCentres site in Barrie? One resident thinks so By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey —
July 20, 2020 Pedestrian-only plans will boost downtown Barrie Letter to the editor by Val Losell Simcoe.com — Downtown
July 13, 2020 Councillors weigh options on how to deal with beach overcrowding By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann —
July 13, 2020 ‘I’m not ready to let the whole thing go under’: Downtown Barrie retailer opposes pedestrian-only zone on Dunlop Street By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown
July 13, 2020 ‘Single-largest investment ever’: Barrie Transit receives nearly $41 million from city, Ontario and Canadian governments By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Transportation
July 8, 2020 Need a marriage licence? Some in-person services to resume at Barrie city hall Simcoe.com — —
July 7, 2020 Coun. Mike McCann pushes for closure of Barrie beaches to outsiders By Gisele Winton Sarvis Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
July 4, 2020 City backtracks, revokes bylaw warning over Canada Day chalk art By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
July 3, 2020 What’s Going on Here? Dyment Road construction By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
June 30, 2020 'I want to take care of my own first': Barrie council triples hourly waterfront parking rate for non-residents By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
June 30, 2020 Call for 10% reduction in police budget 'reckless,' says councillor By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
June 30, 2020 Proposal in Oro-Medonte 'a shocking disregard' of planning process, says Barrie's deputy-mayor By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
June 30, 2020 What does 'defunding' Barrie police mean? The loss of 35 officers, councillor says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson Safety & policing
June 29, 2020 ‘A movement rather than a moment’: Barrie approves creation of anti-racism task force By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Shanicka Edwards, Shelly Skinner —
June 29, 2020 ‘There’s more work to do’: Will Barrie’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan help ailing businesses? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 26, 2020 Budget bump: Barrie allocating $2.1 million in additional cash to finish 25 capital projects By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
June 26, 2020 Yard sale away? Yes, you are now allowed to rummage for front-yard, garage bargains in the City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
June 25, 2020 You’ll likely need a face mask to board a Barrie Transit bus in a few weeks By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
June 24, 2020 City close to rolling out bike lanes along Georgian Drive By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Transportation
June 23, 2020 50-plus townhouses proposed for city's south end off Little Ave. By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing, Development: 428 Little Avenue & 237 Foster Drive
June 23, 2020 Barrie council news: Bike lanes proposed for Georgian Drive, former fire hall site may be used for affordable housing By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation, Housing
June 23, 2020 Come mid-July, Barrie Transit users may be paying to ride again By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Transportation
June 23, 2020 Portion of Barrie’s Dunlop Street East may be 'pedestrianized' later this summer By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jim Harris Downtown
June 23, 2020 Ring the alarm! Old fire-hall site eyed for possible affordable housing project By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Housing
June 22, 2020 'They leave their garbage — they don’t leave their wallets': Barrie may triple hourly waterfront parking rate for non-residents By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
June 22, 2020 Cost to reconstruct Barrie’s W.A. Fisher auditorium doubles to $50 million: city staff By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments
June 22, 2020 Parking rates slated to more than triple for out-of-towners at waterfront By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
June 22, 2020 ‘It’s not enough’: Barrie councillor disappointed by police board’s reaction to budget reduction request By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Safety & policing
June 22, 2020 ‘They’re going to kill a kid’: Waterfront condo owner worries about speeding along Barrie’s lakeshore By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
June 21, 2020 Barrie partners on Google-powered Digital Main Street program By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
June 18, 2020 City evicts homeless people from Barrie camp By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Encampments
June 18, 2020 ‘We tried to go the extra mile’: City of Barrie evicted homeless campers from Milligan’s Pond. Now what? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Encampments
June 17, 2020 'I don’t want to be arrested': City ready to remove homeless people from Barrie camp By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Encampments
June 17, 2020 City of Barrie displaying 'utter cruelty' by evicting homeless people from park Letter to the editor by Christopher Mansour Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Encampments
June 16, 2020 Company looks to renew temporary bylaw for farming on land along highway By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — —
June 15, 2020 Barrie voters will decide if they want ranked ballots in city elections By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann —
June 15, 2020 Hundreds of condo units proposed for city's southern border (8 photos) By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Housing, Development: 989 Yonge Street
June 15, 2020 ‘City within a city’: Public meeting held for 1,200-unit subdivision in Barrie’s south end By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Housing, Development: 989 Yonge Street
June 14, 2020 Making a connection: Barrie rolls out free Wi-Fi for large section of its waterfront By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Internet
June 13, 2020 LETTER: Reader 'troubled' by city's growing graffiti problem Letter to the editor by Christopher Mansour BarrieToday — —
June 9, 2020 City approves Veterans Drive townhouse plan, with conditions By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — —
June 9, 2020 Former mayor tapped as new chair of Downtown Barrie BIA BarrieToday Michael Prowse, Rob Hamilton Downtown
June 9, 2020 How is Barrie doing financially? City staff update councillors By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 9, 2020 ‘An uncomfortable and difficult conversation’: Barrie councillor calls for reallocation of police funding By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Safety & policing
June 8, 2020 Barrie city councillor urges local police services board to discuss reallocating police budget Global News Angela Lockridge, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Safety & policing
June 8, 2020 Four towers with 1,900 residential units proposed for former Harmony Village site near Barrie lakeshore By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey Housing, Downtown, Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
June 8, 2020 LETTER: Engage Barrie seeks more details on ranked ballots Letter to the editor by Alyssa Wright BarrieToday — —
June 8, 2020 Ranked ballot, or first-past-the-post? Electoral reform on tonight's agenda By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
June 8, 2020 ‘We’ve lost the moral authority’: Barrie councillors question lack of COVID-19 gathering fines during anti-racism protests By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
June 5, 2020 Committee meeting today to discuss Vanier renaming By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
June 5, 2020 Council set to close Big Bay Point road access to Lake Simcoe By Miriam King BarrieToday — —
June 2, 2020 Patios Everywhere Program gets the green light from city council By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
June 2, 2020 ‘We’re wobbling here’: Barrie council seeks BIA marketing plan surrounding Dunlop closure By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jim Harris, Mike McCann Downtown
June 1, 2020 Barrie council news: City passes patio program, relief for OHL's Colts and Collier parking lot sale By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Sergio Morales —
June 1, 2020 ‘This is only a first step’: Barrie to receive $17.4 million in 2020-21 gas tax revenue By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 28, 2020 City of Barrie cancels summer day camps, issues refunds while awaiting Ontario government guidelines By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
May 27, 2020 Barrie Transit adds COVID-19 safety measures as free ridership continues By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com — —
May 26, 2020 Barrie council news: City may dedicate parking space to electric vehicles, sell downtown lot for $900K By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
May 26, 2020 ‘Our fiscal situation is still challenging’: Barrie mayor calls for federal, Ontario government aid for municipalities By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson —
May 25, 2020 City councillors considering financial relief, Sadlon Arena rent deferral for Barrie Colts By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
May 25, 2020 Committee paves way to open Dunlop Street for summer strolls By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Jeff Lehman Downtown
May 23, 2020 ‘I don’t like being associated with the name Vanier’; Community reacts to trustee vote By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
May 22, 2020 Water-gated: Barrie to keep beaches, splash pads closed for now, city officials say By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 21, 2020 Barrie trustee says proposed school name conjures up ghostly imagery By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Maria Hardie, Pauline Stevenson Education
May 21, 2020 Barrie's Dunlop Street West, at Highway 400, pegged for two to three years of reconstruction work By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
May 13, 2020 City treasurer's report outlines council salaries, expenses for 2019 By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
Council pay
May 12, 2020 Barrie council news: Curbside pickup made easier downtown, zoning granted for Essa Road apartments By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Robert Thomson Housing, Development: 440 Essa Road
May 12, 2020 Downtown BIA byelection results ratified, despite 'bit of a bad smell' By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Cait Patrick, Clare Riepma, Colin Hassey, Daniela Fuda, Jason Ing, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerJim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Paul Lynch, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales
Downtown
May 12, 2020 LETTER: Reader says city should re-think changes to waterfront dog bylaw Letter to the editor by Christopher Mansour BarrieToday — —
May 12, 2020 ‘On figurative fire’: With downtown Barrie businesses reeling, BIA must mend its rift, interim chair says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Cait Patrick, Clare Riepma, Colin Hassey, Daniela Fuda, Jason Ing, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Kelly McKenna, Paul Lynch, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales
Downtown
May 11, 2020 Barrie gets nearly $1.4 million in provincial cash to resurface Bayfield Street stretch By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 11, 2020 City revising bylaw around dogs at the waterfront By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — —
May 11, 2020 ‘COVID is allowing us to reimagine public space’: Barrie opening portion of Lakeshore Drive to bike, pedestrian traffic By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin —
May 8, 2020 Council asked to approve Rec Hub study, property tax increase By Brent Sleightholm BarrieToday — —
May 8, 2020 Job losses 'fewer than feared’: Barrie’s unemployment rate 9.1 per cent, but mayor says numbers lack context By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
May 5, 2020 ‘The economic damage is obvious’: How Barrie intends to help reopen businesses closed by COVID-19 pandemic By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 4, 2020 ‘We’ve had to pull the plug’: Barrie cancels Canada Day festivities due to COVID-19 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
April 29, 2020 'A very beautiful building': Developer to pitch 15-storey apartment complex across from Barrie city hall By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing, Downtown
April 29, 2020 Barrie council news: Staff to explore privatization of rail line, placement of Cornerstone textile bins around city By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Natalie Harris —
April 28, 2020 Hit a pothole in Barrie? You have less than one per cent chance of being reimbursed by city for damage By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
April 28, 2020 Sowing the seeds of sustainability: Barrie, health unit teaming up to reopen community gardens By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson —
April 27, 2020 'Catalyst for revitalization': HIP Development’s Barrie Central project crosses major hurdle By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales Housing, Downtown, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street, Development: 34 Bradford Street
April 27, 2020 Say what? Barrie set to reintroduce public participation into council meetings By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
April 24, 2020 Still digging it: Some major Barrie infrastructure projects can proceed during COVID-19 pandemic By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
April 23, 2020 Barrie council claimed more than $61K in expenses last year, city reports show By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman
+6 more peopleShow fewerJim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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April 23, 2020 ‘Our building department is quite busy’: How City of Barrie staff keep the economy going during COVID-19 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
April 22, 2020 It's no 'yolk': Barrie staff look into feasibility of backyard chicken program after community input By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
April 21, 2020 Barrie-Innisfil politicians field COVID-19 questions on first virtual live call-in show By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, John Brassard —
April 17, 2020 'Incredibly tough decisions': City of Barrie issues temporary layoff notices to 55 employees due to COVID-19 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
April 17, 2020 Mayor floats new ideas for sustainable long-term care By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
April 16, 2020 ‘Some good news’: Water bill relief approved for Barrie residents, businesses affected by COVID-19 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Water rates
April 14, 2020 Social distancing displays in east end marred by bylaw calls By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Mike McCann —
April 9, 2020 Barrie council news: Marina, Tiffin boat launch closed indefinitely, but major road construction can continue By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
April 9, 2020 ‘We’re in tough straits’: Barrie projects to lose $65 million in revenue due to COVID-19 this year, CAO says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales —
April 8, 2020 Barrie bylaw enforcement yet to lay COVID-19-related charges By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman By-law enforcement
April 6, 2020 Barrie lays off hundreds of city employees as coronavirus shutdowns continue By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
April 1, 2020 ANALYSIS: Barrie council is meeting virtually. What's to be discussed in a government partially shut down by COVID-19? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
March 30, 2020 City CAO updates council on COVID-19 crisis during 'ever-changing landscape' By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann —
March 30, 2020 City council holds its first electronic meeting By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson —
March 30, 2020 ‘Don’t be an idiot’: Barrie mayor blasts anyone ripping caution tape off playgrounds during COVID-19 pandemic By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales —
March 27, 2020 City council will be on YouTube Monday night BarrieToday — —
March 27, 2020 Your landline might receive a call from Mayor Jeff Lehman Barrie 360 Jeff Lehman —
March 26, 2020 'Workers have to work safely': Some Barrie infrastructure projects still proceeding during COVID-19 pandemic By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 23, 2020 BREAKING: Mayor declares state of emergency in Barrie BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
March 23, 2020 Chugging forward: City may re-evaluate role in future of Barrie Collingwood Railway By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
March 23, 2020 ‘Stay home, and stay away,’ says mayor while declaring state of emergency By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
March 23, 2020 ‘The time is now’: Barrie, Oro-Medonte each declare a state of emergency over COVID-19 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 21, 2020 Take a look at who made the province's Sunshine List for 2019 By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Michael Prowse —
March 18, 2020 ‘These are trying times. But we are an incredible community’: Barrie mayor creates business, social service relief task forces By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 16, 2020 ‘I have no particular cause for concern’: Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman goes into self-isolation By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 13, 2020 ‘We owe the public a discussion’: Barrie may review art policy after controversial $30K 'Soapbox' spend By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 11, 2020 Barrie council news: City set to approve committee appointments, Lake Simcoe protection steps By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Dorian Parker, Jim Harris, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
March 11, 2020 City ready to pony up $150K for Scanlon Creek project By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — —
March 10, 2020 BRIX funding request for downtown makerspace back on the table By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
March 10, 2020 City wants your opinion on tax discounts for vacant, excess property BarrieToday — —
March 10, 2020 Second councillor to be added to Downtown BIA board By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Kelly McKenna, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Downtown
March 10, 2020 York Region's Cornerstone to Recovery looking to bring addiction treatment centre to Barrie: city councillor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris Health care
March 9, 2020 Heightened awareness: How new highrise towers will shape Barrie's skyline in the coming years By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Housing, Downtown
March 9, 2020 Ring a bell? Barrie council reopens BRIX woodshop debate, then sends item to subcommittee By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman —
March 9, 2020 ‘It drove the men mad’; Former mayor provides words of wisdom By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Dorian Parker, Janice R. Laking —
March 8, 2020 Got a noisy neighbour? Just ask them nicely to quiet down: City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — By-law enforcement
March 6, 2020 Extending an olive branch? Barrie council may reopen debate on BRIX woodshop funding By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
March 6, 2020 Ongoing BIA byelection battle boils down to differing legal opinions By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales Downtown
March 6, 2020 The price of doing business: This is what Barrie got for its final parcel of industrial land By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
March 5, 2020 What’s Going On Here? Innisfil Street antique store site slated for redevelopment in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 272 Innisfil Street
March 3, 2020 City staff recommend approval of HIP Development's proposed 600-unit Barrie Central project By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 34-50 Bradford Street, Development: 34 Bradford Street
March 3, 2020 Kungl officially takes her seat as newest city councillor (5 photos) By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman —
March 2, 2020 ANALYSIS: Does Ann-Marie Kungl’s victory signal a tone, directional shift for Barrie council? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
February 29, 2020 Next phase of downtown Barrie construction begins in March By Kristen Eatch Simcoe.com — Downtown
February 26, 2020 Reconstruction work set to resume on Barrie's Mapleview Drive East in March By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
February 25, 2020 Kungl 'elated' after claiming Ward 3 seat in city byelection By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall
+11 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Kelly Patterson McGrath, Lynn-Anne Hill, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales, Stephen James Ciesielski, Tanya Saari
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February 25, 2020 Kungl hopes to be a uniting force on city council By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris —
February 24, 2020 'Humbled and happy': Ann-Marie Kungl wins Barrie’s Ward 3 byelection By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Kelly Patterson McGrath
+4 more peopleShow fewerPeter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Stephen James Ciesielski, Tanya Saari
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February 24, 2020 City accepting applications under community improvement plan BarrieToday — Housing
February 24, 2020 Ward 3 byelection voting closes tonight BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall, Kelly Patterson McGrath, Peter Silveira
+3 more peopleShow fewerRam Faerber, Stephen James Ciesielski, Tanya Saari
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February 22, 2020 A new advertising company is working on Barrie Transit's behalf. Welcome aboard, Pattison Outdoor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
February 20, 2020 BIA byelection results show six clear-cut winners, proxies or not By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Cait Patrick, Colin Hassey, Daniela Fuda, Denise Tucker, Janet Kemp, Jason Ing
+9 more peopleShow fewerKelly McKenna, Paul Lynch, Rob Hamilton, Sarah Jensen, Sergio Morales, Stefano Agostino, Tom Ambeau Jr, Tracey Baker, Wayne Hay
Downtown
February 20, 2020 Barrie’s Allandale train station archaeology work ‘taking longer than expected to complete’ By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments
February 20, 2020 Opinion over invalidity of Downtown Barrie byelection results stands, even after data release: BIA lawyer By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton Downtown
February 19, 2020 Saari giving it another shot in Ward 3 BarrieToday Doug Shipley —
February 19, 2020 Scully says he brings active participation to the political scene BarrieToday — —
February 18, 2020 Ciesielski brings charity, board experience to Ward 3 race BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Stephen James Ciesielski —
February 18, 2020 Former county warden Gerry Marshall hopes to bring experience to city hall BarrieToday Gerry Marshall —
February 18, 2020 Kungl wants to bring respect, response to council in Ward 3 BarrieToday — —
February 18, 2020 Patterson McGrath has lived in Ward 3 for 28 years BarrieToday — —
February 15, 2020 BIA byelection results remain in limbo amid more debate, uncertainty By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales Downtown
February 14, 2020 Councillor calls leaking of legal memo 'flat-out disgusting' in wake of BIA byelection By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Downtown
February 14, 2020 Tax bills to transit passes: Service Barrie has been helping residents for more than three years By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
February 13, 2020 Injection site leads off questions at Ward 3 byelection candidates meeting By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Kelly Patterson McGrath
+4 more peopleShow fewerPeter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Stephen James Ciesielski, Tanya Saari
Health care
February 13, 2020 ‘The election process has been tainted’: Downtown Barrie BIA lawyers want byelection results tossed By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales Downtown
February 12, 2020 Barrie council wasted $30,000 on art display Letter to the editor by Dave Walton Simcoe.com — —
February 12, 2020 Shipley 'came through in spades' during Virgilwood bomb crisis, says mayor By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerKelly Patterson McGrath, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Tanya Saari
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February 12, 2020 Voting in Ward 3 byelection opens Thursday BarrieToday — —
February 11, 2020 Barrie council news: BRIX woodshop funding denied, sport facilities committee disbanded By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann —
February 11, 2020 Council says not so fast on newly elected BIA members By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Cait Patrick, Clare Riepma, Colin Hassey, Daniela Fuda, Denise Tucker, Jason Ing
+8 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Kelly McKenna, Paul Lynch, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales, Tom Ambeau Jr, Tracey Baker, Wayne Hay
Downtown
February 11, 2020 Council splinters on Maple Avenue space, turns down BRIX funding By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
February 11, 2020 ‘There’s no issue. We’re just reviewing it’: Council doesn't ratify Downtown Barrie BIA byelection results By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Cait Patrick, Chad Ballantyne, Clare Riepma, Colin Hassey, Daniela Fuda, Jason Ing
+8 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Kelly McKenna, Michelle Huggins, Paul Lynch, Randy Aylwin, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales, Teresa Woolard
Downtown
February 10, 2020 'Out of touch': Resident calls Barrie council's $30,000 spend on Soapbox art piece 'wasteful' By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Mike McCann —
February 10, 2020 Group quizzes Ward 3 candidates on climate, housing, transit and living wage BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Stephen James Ciesielski, Tanya Saari Transportation, Housing, Climate and flooding
February 10, 2020 Groups finds Ward 3 Barrie candidates support climate action, living wage Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Stephen James Ciesielski, Tanya Saari Climate and flooding
February 10, 2020 Preparing for the polls: Your guide to Barrie's Ward 3 byelection By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall, Kelly Patterson McGrath, Peter Silveira
+4 more peopleShow fewerRam Faerber, Robert Thomson, Stephen James Ciesielski, Tanya Saari
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February 7, 2020 Georgian College, City of Barrie team up to tackle ‘complex’ issues of affordable housing, food insecurity By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing
February 6, 2020 Mayor's office, college team up for 'social impact project' to address affordable housing BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing
February 6, 2020 Want to hear what Barrie’s Ward 3 byelection candidates have to say? Attend this meeting By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Devin Scully, Gerry Marshall, Kelly Patterson McGrath, Ram Faerber, Tanya Saari —
February 5, 2020 City eyes potential purchase of $30K Soapbox sculpture By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Sergio Morales —
February 5, 2020 Khan tries to get councillors on board with marketplace vision for bus terminal By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman —
February 4, 2020 City fund dovetails well with needs of woodworkers group: Deputy-mayor By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales —
February 4, 2020 This piece of public art is about to cost the City of Barrie $30,000. Worth it, in your eyes? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Sergio Morales —
February 4, 2020 Ward 3 byelection candidates debate set up for next week BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall, Kelly Patterson McGrath, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Tanya Saari —
January 31, 2020 City itching to bring natural buzz to lakeshore park By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward —
January 31, 2020 ‘We are beyond lucky’: Downtown Barrie BIA names its new executive director By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson, Sergio Morales Downtown
January 29, 2020 Barrie’s state of the union: Mayor provides update on economy, infrastructure projects during annual luncheon By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
January 29, 2020 Lehman urges luncheon attendees to 'tell the story of Barrie' By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
January 28, 2020 'I'm clear where I stand,' Aylwin says of integrity commissioner's findings By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales —
January 28, 2020 ‘I’ve acted responsibly and ethically’: Barrie Coun. Keenan Aylwin cleared in latest integrity complaint By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Suzanne Craig —
January 27, 2020 Barrie council news: Councillors approve Highway 400 gateway sign changes, single-use plastic ban investigation By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
January 27, 2020 Council says adios to Well Played, Well Connected slogans on gateway signs By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
January 27, 2020 Two ex-members returned to BIA after byelection, joined by former mayor By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Cait Patrick, Clare Riepma, Colin Hassey, Daniela Fuda, Denise Tucker, Jason Ing
+7 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Paul Lynch, Rob Hamilton, Sergio Morales, Tom Ambeau Jr, Tracey Baker, Wayne Hay
Downtown
January 26, 2020 Aylwin cleared following another integrity commissioner investigation By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Clare Riepma, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin, Suzanne Craig —
January 26, 2020 LETTER: Reader sees 'extreme shift and denigration' in council's priorities Letter to the editor by Michael Metzler BarrieToday — —
January 24, 2020 LETTER: Reader says council wasting time on 'meaningless issue' Letter to the editor by L.A. MacDonald BarrieToday — —
January 24, 2020 Provincial grant still short of covering full courthouse bill, says mayor By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
January 23, 2020 Tax hikes low, despite fiscal pressures: Barrie mayor Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 23, 2020 ‘Imagine your day without a car’: Barrie climate-change panel calls for end to sprawl, green-space losses By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Climate and flooding
January 22, 2020 'It could save somebody's life': How get well cards could push Barrie residents past addiction By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris —
January 21, 2020 Barrie vs. Innisfil showdown reveals how politicians are influenced Letter to the editor by David Strachan Simcoe.com — —
January 21, 2020 City slogans on gateway signs could be on their way out of town By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
January 21, 2020 ‘Well played’ flayed: Highway 400 gateway slogans fail to connect with Barrie councillors By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
January 20, 2020 Barrie pondering big change to blue-box program, single-use plastic ban By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman Waste
January 20, 2020 Remember the proposal to build a waterfront stadium in Barrie? That plan struck out, apparently By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments
January 16, 2020 Developers lose key planning tribunal appeal of Barrie DC bylaw By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
January 16, 2020 ‘They charged me for no reason’: Extortion case stayed against ex-Barrie council candidate Harry Ahmed By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Harry Ahmed, Peter Silveira, Robert Thomson —
January 14, 2020 Safe consumption site will lead to more crime in Barrie Letter to the editor by Brain Westgarth-Taylor Simcoe.com — Health care
January 14, 2020 ‘This is a challenge we can tackle’: About 50 people using Barrie’s David Busby Centre shelter each night By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales Encampments
January 13, 2020 Barrie has much to look forward to in 2020 By Jeff Lehman Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 13, 2020 Deloitte audit on City of Barrie calls for marina upgrades, privatization of railway assets By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
January 10, 2020 Familiar names in the race for Ward 3 byelection By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman, Kelly Patterson McGrath
+5 more peopleShow fewerPeter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Robert Thomson, Stephen James Ciesielski, Tanya Saari
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January 10, 2020 The nomination period for Barrie's Ward 3 byelection is closed now. Here's a brief look at each candidate By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Devin Scully, Doug Shipley, Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman
+6 more peopleShow fewerKelly Patterson McGrath, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Robert Thomson, Stephen James Ciesielski, Tanya Saari
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January 10, 2020 Trustees receive update on south-Barrie high school By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Education
January 9, 2020 City charged with changing electric-vehicle parking rules By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
January 7, 2020 Four reasons why changes to Barrie's procedural bylaw should matter to you By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
January 6, 2020 'This was too long': Some Barrie residents have waited over a decade to see work completed on their subdivision By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Chris Webb —
January 6, 2020 Barrie should lure anglers by loosening rules around ice fishing at Johnson's Beach: Councillor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma —
January 4, 2020 North-end Barrie second suite restrictions may be creating 'unsafe' housing conditions: City staff By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
January 3, 2020 What's Going on Here? Alterations to Barrie's Johnson's Beach planned By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
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December 30, 2019 Barrie mayor wants more compassion, less distractions in 2020 By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
December 30, 2019 Morales promises to 'say less words' at city hall By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
December 30, 2019 ‘Big change coming’: Why Barrie’s mayor has dubbed 2020 the ‘Year of the Crane’ By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Robert Thomson —
December 24, 2019 Barrie's BMC renaming rights awarded to Paul Sadlon Motors By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
December 23, 2019 Placement of digital speed indicator on Barrie street a real head-scratcher Letter to the editor by M. Bentley Simcoe.com — —
December 20, 2019 Emotions overflow for city’s fallen homeless at memorial service (6 photos) By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Encampments
December 20, 2019 What's Going on Here: Potential closure of Veteran's Lane in Barrie's south end By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 339 Veteran's Drive And 341 Veteran's Lane
December 20, 2019 ‘They’re going to die. They’re going to be popsicles’: Pleas for help mark Barrie homeless memorial service By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Encampments
December 18, 2019 MPPs stop in to city council to talk opioids, provincial downloading By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Barry Ward, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Health care
December 18, 2019 ‘We’ve got to get this right’: Developers pitch 1,900 residential units for Barrie's ex-Harmony Village site By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Development: 51-75 Bradford Street & 20 Checkley Street
December 17, 2019 Councillor floats ideas around marina expansion, private-public partnership By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Major investments, Downtown
December 17, 2019 Ford not to blame for City of Barrie's financial troubles Letter to the editor by M. Bentley Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
December 17, 2019 ‘The municipality doesn’t need to be providing boat slips’: City seeking private partner to expand Barrie Marina By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Major investments, Downtown
December 16, 2019 Applications under review for Downtown BIA byelection By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales Downtown
December 16, 2019 Barrie receives $237K in cannabis legalization funding from Ontario government By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
December 16, 2019 Community improvement plan 'a key tool' in addressing affordable housing By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Housing
December 14, 2019 All about that bass: Heritage Park fishing platform build to begin in spring, Barrie says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
December 13, 2019 Sign costs to parking spots: The details in Barrie's BMC renaming deal with Paul Sadlon Motors By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
December 12, 2019 Opioid crisis affecting Barrie police ‘financially and operationally,’ inspector says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Sergio Morales Safety & policing, Health care
December 11, 2019 City looks into live-streaming new Tuesday night meetings By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
December 10, 2019 City hopes more speed measures will curb lead footers By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris Speed cameras
December 10, 2019 ‘This is enough’: Barrie council contemplates ‘Ford fee’ on future property tax bills By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Taxes
December 9, 2019 Barrie tax hikes out of step with inflation Letter to the editor by Joffre McCleary Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
December 9, 2019 Council OK's city budget with increase just under 3% By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Taxes
December 9, 2019 Tentative dates set for opening of Barrie’s city hall, Centennial outdoor ice rinks By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
December 9, 2019 ‘It’s a tough year’: Barrie council approves 2.96 property tax hike By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Taxes
December 6, 2019 Barrie trustee elected chair of Catholic school board BarrieToday — Education
December 6, 2019 Five questions about the Downtown Barrie BIA By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales Downtown
December 5, 2019 Council boosts funding in hopes of helping affordable housing projects By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris Housing
December 4, 2019 'I'd be in favour': Barrie police, Mayor Lehman open to placing photo radar on some city roads By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Speed cameras
December 3, 2019 Provincial downloading dominates budget talks, as hike sits at 3.05 per cent By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Taxes
December 2, 2019 'Under so much fiscal pressure': Barrie councillors near approval of 3.05 per cent property tax bump By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann Taxes
November 30, 2019 Police respond to councillor's questions surrounding proposed injection site By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Sergio Morales Safety & policing, Health care
November 29, 2019 City's first pot shop heads into final phase before possible 2020 opening By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Natalie Harris —
November 29, 2019 Police services board calls for bylaw to help regulate body rub parlours By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Angela Lockridge, Barry Ward Safety & policing
November 28, 2019 Cash crunching: Barrie's budget allocator tool receives more than 500 responses By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
November 27, 2019 Candidates wanted: Nomination period opens for Barrie’s Ward 3 byelection By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
November 27, 2019 Craig Stevens steps away as managing director of Downtown Barrie BIA By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales Downtown
November 26, 2019 Barrie grants BMC naming rights to Paul Sadlon Motors By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
November 26, 2019 Byelection officially gets the green light in Ward 3 BarrieToday — —
November 26, 2019 Chief presents police department's 2020 budget to council with 4.7 per cent hike By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Safety & policing
November 26, 2019 Downtown twin-tower project approved, despite some resident concerns By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Housing, Downtown, Development: Phase 1 - 39 Mary Stree &55 Dunlop Street West, Phase 2 -28 Maple Avenue And 49 Dunlop Street West (Formerly Known As 39-67 Dunlop St W & 35-37 Mary St)
November 26, 2019 Input welcome on Barrie budget, mayor says By Jeff Lehman Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
November 26, 2019 Library budget request includes more money for security By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Libraries
November 26, 2019 Whistleblower complaints show something is amiss in Barrie Letter to the editor by Christopher Mansour Simcoe.com — —
November 25, 2019 Barrie council news: Downtown highrise and Meridian Place art approved, Busby fence plan ditched By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown, Development: Phase 1 - 39 Mary Stree &55 Dunlop Street West, Phase 2 -28 Maple Avenue And 49 Dunlop Street West (Formerly Known As 39-67 Dunlop St W & 35-37 Mary St)
November 25, 2019 Barrie’s 2020 budget: Simcoe County, police and library all request more funding By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, County services
November 22, 2019 Barrie police call on city to permit, regulate and license body-rub parlours By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
November 21, 2019 UPDATE: Barrie CAO makes statement after sacking of four senior managers By Janis Ramsay and Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
November 20, 2019 Restructuring underway at city hall to focus on growth By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
November 19, 2019 Highrise development for downtown Barrie's Uptown Theater property nears approval By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown, Development: Phase 1 - 39 Mary Stree &55 Dunlop Street West, Phase 2 -28 Maple Avenue And 49 Dunlop Street West (Formerly Known As 39-67 Dunlop St W & 35-37 Mary St)
November 19, 2019 Prepare for Ward 3 byelection, likely in the new year By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Aileen Carroll, Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Dave Aspden, Doug Shipley, Jennifer Robinson
+4 more peopleShow fewerJoe Tascona, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Rob Warman
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November 18, 2019 Barrie council expected to approve $100K Meridian Place art installation By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
November 18, 2019 Happy anniversary: One year after its election, how is Barrie council doing on the issues that matter to you? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson —
November 15, 2019 Another day, more delay: Reopening of south-end Barrie roadways pushed to mid-December By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
November 15, 2019 City of Barrie staff filed at least 30 whistleblower complaints over two years: report By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
November 15, 2019 Why City of Barrie, neighbours now say a fence around the David Busby Centre is unnecessary By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin —
November 14, 2019 Barrie likely headed toward Ward 3 byelection in late February By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Steve Trotter —
November 7, 2019 Barrie bringing free Wi-Fi to downtown, waterfront By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Internet
November 5, 2019 City pushing forward with opioid plan, with a few tweaks By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Health care
November 5, 2019 City resurrecting planning committee meetings in the new year By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
November 5, 2019 Laying the groundwork: Barrie approves multi-point plan to battle the opioid epidemic By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Health care
November 4, 2019 Barrie's opioid plan a 'knee-jerk strategy’ Letter to the editor by Liz Conway Simcoe.com — Health care
November 4, 2019 Councillors catch first glimpse of 2020 budget with 3.52% hike By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Taxes
November 4, 2019 Remember when Barrie set aside $7,000 for LGBTQIA2+ initiatives this spring? Here’s how the money was spent By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
November 4, 2019 ‘There are so many needs’: Barrie proposes 3.52 per cent property tax hike in 2020 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann Taxes
November 1, 2019 City's opioid plan moves toward more needle exchange bins, naloxone kits By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Robert Thomson Health care
October 31, 2019 Barrie council news: City extending lifeguard season, applying for library, Fisher auditorium cash By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments, Libraries
October 30, 2019 Chair of two Barrie subcommittees resigns after being suspended for 'abrasive' social-media posts By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
October 30, 2019 Downtown Barrie hoarding wall mural aims to dissuade vandals, tagging By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
October 30, 2019 LETTER: Reader 'absolutely shocked' over council's handling of Meier situation Letter to the editor by Eleanor Alexander BarrieToday Mike McCann —
October 30, 2019 Meier calls it quits on city committees, tenders resignation By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Mike McCann, Robb Meier, Robert Thomson, Suzanne Craig —
October 29, 2019 Barrie councillors send BMC renaming proposal back to staff for further discussion By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
October 29, 2019 Morales replaces fellow councillors on Downtown Barrie BIA board By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Chad Ballantyne, Clare Riepma, Denise Tucker, Jason Ing, Keenan Aylwin, Michelle Huggins
+7 more peopleShow fewerPaul Lynch, Randy Aylwin, Sergio Morales, Teresa Woolard, Tom Ambeau Jr, Tracey Baker, Wayne Hay
Downtown
October 29, 2019 Social media posts lead to suspension for chair of two Barrie subcommittees By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robb Meier, Robert Thomson, Suzanne Craig —
October 29, 2019 ‘Disheartening, disrespectful and demotivating’: Ex-Downtown Barrie BIA chair speaks on 'reports of toxicity’ at board By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Denise Tucker, Jason Ing, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann
+6 more peopleShow fewerPaul Lynch, Randy Aylwin, Sergio Morales, Tom Ambeau Jr, Tracey Baker, Wayne Hay
Downtown
October 28, 2019 Needle exchange bins to naloxone kits: How Barrie councillors plan to handle the opioid crisis By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Health care
October 28, 2019 Opening up Essa Road: Is this Barrie’s next big development corridor? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
October 28, 2019 Public meeting planned for 81-unit development on Ardagh Road in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 224 Ardagh Road
October 26, 2019 City integrity commissioner files report on 'homophobia' comment By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robb Meier, Robert Thomson, Suzanne Craig —
October 25, 2019 ANALYSIS: ‘I wouldn’t call it much of a choice’: Byelection likely for Shipley’s vacated Ward 3 seat in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Dan Janssen, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Steve Trotter —
October 25, 2019 Opioid addicts 'homeless by choice' — reader Letter to the editor by Scott Craig Simcoe.com Natalie Harris Encampments, Health care
October 24, 2019 'Aligned with Barrie’s brand': BMC may be renamed CampMart Centre By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
October 24, 2019 How will council fill Ward 3 vacancy? Byelection or appointment? By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales, Steve Trotter —
October 24, 2019 Post-election, affordable housing on the minds of many residents By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — Housing
October 23, 2019 ‘Peel those layers’: York Region adopts an opioid action plan. Will Barrie do the same? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Health care
October 22, 2019 Barrie councillor prepared to challenge the status quo on health care By Natalie Harris Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Natalie Harris Health care
October 22, 2019 Brassard returned to Ottawa for second term in Barrie-Innisfil By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Bonnie North, John Brassard, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Patrick Brown, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson —
October 22, 2019 Shipley setting sail for Ottawa after winning Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Brian Kalliecharan, Brian Tamblyn, Dan Janssen, David Patterson, Doug Downey, Doug Shipley, Marty Lancaster —
October 21, 2019 Conservative John Brassard retains seat in Barrie-Innisfil By Janis Ramsay and Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Bonnie North, John Brassard, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Pekka Reinio —
October 21, 2019 It's Election Day! Here's what you need to know to vote BarrieToday Bonnie North, Brian Kalliecharan, Dan Janssen, David Patterson, Doug Shipley, John Brassard
+4 more peopleShow fewerLisa-Marie Wilson, Marty Lancaster, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson
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October 19, 2019 Barrie-Innisfil candidates tackle LGBTQ issues, how they'd support youth By Emily Hsueh BarrieToday Bonnie North, John Brassard, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson —
October 19, 2019 Report on police suicides released; ‘People are dying every day,’ says city councillor By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Natalie Harris —
October 17, 2019 Heritage trail honours Willard Kinzie, city's first mayor By Jeff Lehman Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Willard L. Kinzie —
October 17, 2019 ‘We don’t see a constructive path forward’: Four more Downtown Barrie BIA board directors resign By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Chad Ballantyne, Clare Riepma, Denise Tucker, Jason Ing, Keenan Aylwin, Michelle Huggins
+6 more peopleShow fewerPaul Lynch, Randy Aylwin, Teresa Woolard, Tom Ambeau Jr, Tracey Baker, Wayne Hay
Downtown
October 16, 2019 Downtown Barrie BIA going through ‘season of chaos’: Coun. Mike McCann By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Denise Tucker, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Downtown
October 15, 2019 North says Green Party's 'listening campaign' roots out the real issues By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Bonnie North —
October 15, 2019 Planning tribunal overrules Barrie council, lets Johnson Street apartment building proceed By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 37 Johnson Street
October 14, 2019 County council supports new Barrie YMCA hub By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Downtown
October 13, 2019 Standard & Poor’s maintains Barrie's 'AA' credit rating By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 10, 2019 Council says it takes more than just words to fight climate change By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales Climate and flooding
October 9, 2019 Barrie-Innisfil candidates debate housing, drugs and red tape By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Bonnie North, John Brassard, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson —
October 9, 2019 Downtown BIA in 'season of chaos' with big dig, board member resignations By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Chad Ballantyne, Clare Riepma, Denise Tucker, Jason Ing, Jeff Lehman
+10 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Michelle Huggins, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Paul Lynch, Randy Aylwin, Teresa Woolard, Tom Ambeau Jr, Tracey Baker, Wayne Hay
Downtown
October 9, 2019 Three key topics discussed at last night’s Barrie-Innisfil federal election debate By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie North, John Brassard, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson —
October 8, 2019 'Meat on the bone': Why Barrie councillors feel comfortable declaring a climate emergency By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales Climate and flooding
October 8, 2019 City looking at new ways to cast your ballot By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — —
October 7, 2019 Barrie weighing internet, phone voting options for next municipal election By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
October 7, 2019 Catching up with Barrie-Innisfil candidates ahead of the 2019 federal election By Daina Goldfinger Global News Bonnie North, John Brassard, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson —
October 7, 2019 Sports dome, 500-unit subdivision proposals to be pitched to Barrie councillors By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 515 Mapleview Drive East, Development: 515 Mapleview Drive East, Development: 249 Anne Street North, Development: 515 Mapleview Drive East
October 7, 2019 What federal candidates said at the Barrie-Innisfil debate on the environment By Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Bonnie North, John Brassard, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Pekka Reinio —
October 7, 2019 What should the City of Barrie include in its 2020 budget? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Taxes
October 6, 2019 Plans for former Barrie Central site to be subject of public meeting By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street
October 5, 2019 Barrie-area Conservatives pledge to restore Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Brian Kalliecharan, Dan Janssen, David Patterson, Doug Shipley, John Brassard
+4 more peopleShow fewerLisa-Marie Wilson, Marty Lancaster, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson
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October 4, 2019 'A small token': Seniors will get Southshore parking, Barrie Transit discounts By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey Transportation
October 4, 2019 Council and public to get closer look at plans for Barrie Central site By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Development: 34-50 Bradford Street
October 2, 2019 Barrie council taking action to address opioid crisis: Mayor Jeff Lehman By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
Health care
October 2, 2019 Children to ride Barrie Transit for free starting Nov. 1 BarrieToday — Transportation
October 2, 2019 City wants you to have your say on 2020 budget BarrieToday Michael Prowse Taxes
October 2, 2019 Seniors catching some breaks on parking, transit By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales Transportation, By-law enforcement
October 1, 2019 Council scales back Cumberland Street rezoning By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jim Harris Development: 28, 34, 40, 44 & 48 Essa Road 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 27 & 31 Cumberland Street 5, 9, 13, 17 & 27 Gowan Street
October 1, 2019 Ex-Barrie mayor honoured with waterfront trailhead sign By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Willard L. Kinzie —
October 1, 2019 New emergency services campus on time, under budget By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Safety & policing, Major investments, County services
September 30, 2019 Barrie-Simcoe Emergency Services Campus construction on track for December completion By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments, Development: 110 Fairview Road
September 27, 2019 Bear Creek students take Barrie-Innisfil candidates to school at debate By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Bonnie North, John Brassard, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson —
September 27, 2019 How Walkerton, SARS can chart Barrie's path forward on opioids By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Health care
September 26, 2019 Barrie Molson Centre should be renamed in ‘a matter of weeks,’ Mayor Lehman says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 25, 2019 ANALYSIS: ‘It’s all of us’: Why is Barrie at centre of opioid battle? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Health care
September 25, 2019 EDITORIAL: Barrie's politicians must lead city out of opioid crisis Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Health care
September 25, 2019 Speak out on opioids. How to reach members of Barrie City Council Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+5 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
Health care
September 24, 2019 'Rapid pace of digitization' may push Barrie council to lobby federal government for library funding By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin Libraries
September 24, 2019 'Thanked with a $30 parking ticket': Why Barrie may relax Southshore parking rules By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman By-law enforcement
September 24, 2019 How Barrie staff will use postcards, ads to push kids to walk or bike to school By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2019 Barrie council likely to approve new cannabis production rules By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 21, 2019 Catch a glimpse of city's changing skyline with Lakhouse project By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — Housing, Development: 185–205 Dunlop Street East
September 20, 2019 Barrie mayor gets 'surprising' number of complaints about roaring mufflers By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 20, 2019 What's up Monday night at city hall? By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Development: 28, 34, 40, 44 & 48 Essa Road 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 27 & 31 Cumberland Street 5, 9, 13, 17 & 27 Gowan Street, Development: 175 Essa Road, Development: 550 & 552 Essa Road
September 20, 2019 ‘Blackface is just never acceptable’: Ontario Green leader talks Trudeau in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
September 17, 2019 Federal NDP, Ontario Green leaders in Barrie this week By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Pekka Reinio —
September 16, 2019 Barrie council backs down on David Busby Centre fence By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin —
September 15, 2019 Liberal candidate aims to advocate for the 'most vulnerable' (3 photos) By Ian McInroy BarrieToday Bonnie North, John Brassard, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson —
September 13, 2019 Barrie council news: Extra $1.7 million needed to complete Mapleview water main By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey —
September 13, 2019 Barrie seeks cycling, pedestrian pathway at reconstructed Essa Road interchange By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
September 12, 2019 Councillor has 'great concerns' over provincial funding freeze By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Clare Riepma County services
September 12, 2019 New south-end Barrie high school should honour city’s namesake, advocates say By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking Education
September 10, 2019 Councillor drumming up support for noise police By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales By-law enforcement
September 10, 2019 Want to bang on the drum all day? Not in Barrie, councillors say By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Sergio Morales —
September 9, 2019 'Fairy tale come true': Barrie may permit fence around David Busby Centre By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 9, 2019 Bus route dispute: Rider upset with recent Barrie Transit changes By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
September 9, 2019 What’s up, dock? Possible changes at Barrie waterfront park rile resident By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 8, 2019 Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner stumping in Barrie BarrieToday Bonnie North —
September 6, 2019 Public meetings planned for 3 south-end Barrie developments By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Development: 481 Yonge Street, Development: 750 Lockhart Road
September 3, 2019 Barrie needs community centre, not food market Letter to the editor by Chris Mansour Simcoe.com — —
August 30, 2019 Attorney general, Barrie mayor working on 'catch and release' solutions By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman —
August 26, 2019 Lessons from city's political past more relevant now than ever: Harper By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Janice R. Laking —
August 23, 2019 Naysaying Barrie councillors ensure more will die of drug overdoses Letter to the editor by Evelyn Pollock Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Health care
August 23, 2019 Province kick starts Barrie transit upgrades with $13.6-million By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 22, 2019 'Most substantial investment ever' will change face of Barrie Transit By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 20, 2019 Building up: How Barrie's community improvement plan helps affordable housing By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
August 20, 2019 New costs downloaded to city 'will make for a very difficult budget year,' says mayor By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Taxes
August 20, 2019 There is only one taxpayer. Barrie mayor on province's funding shift By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
August 18, 2019 Heritage Barrie ensures city's history not forgotten By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Craig Froese —
August 16, 2019 Council gives green light to free parking during construction By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Sergio Morales Downtown
August 14, 2019 Rookie councillor wants to tame 'wild west' of absentee landlords By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Clare Riepma —
August 14, 2019 Shipley shifts attention to federal election; Ward steps into void By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Barry Ward, Doug Shipley —
August 12, 2019 Council 'stall tactic' delays decision on safe consumption site By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Mike McCann Health care
August 12, 2019 Councillor pushes plan to buy properties, create passive parkland By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Clare Riepma —
August 9, 2019 Transit changes expected to help with city's busiest bus route By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — Transportation
August 7, 2019 People's Party now has candidates for both local ridings By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Bonnie North, Dan Janssen, David Patterson, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Marty Lancaster, Pekka Reinio, Stephanie Robinson —
August 6, 2019 When it comes to property taxes, where does Barrie fit in across the province? By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman Taxes
July 29, 2019 New city transit routes take effect next month BarrieToday — Transportation
July 26, 2019 Traffic calming on councillor’s radar By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jim Harris Speed cameras
July 24, 2019 Almost a decade since annexation, homes starting to pop up in the south end By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Housing
July 16, 2019 City keeping an eye on rainbow crosswalk to determine next steps By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Mike McCann —
July 15, 2019 ‘One burnout on a crosswalk isn’t going to stop us’: councillor By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin —
July 13, 2019 Councillor lends hand to new grassroots connections program By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Natalie Harris —
July 10, 2019 Green Party leader coming to Barrie for town hall meeting BarrieToday Bonnie North, Marty Lancaster —
July 3, 2019 Smoking bylaw now includes cannabis, vaping, e-cigarettes BarrieToday — —
June 24, 2019 Decision on safe injection site deferred again; council calls for consultant's report By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin
+3 more peopleShow fewerMike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson
Health care
June 14, 2019 Barrie city council upholds reprimand By Daina Goldfinger Global News Alex Nuttall, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin —
June 13, 2019 LETTER: Charter of Rights and Freedoms trumps city's code of conduct BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin —
June 13, 2019 LETTER: City will rise above Aylwin controversy, but debate must include the facts BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris —
June 12, 2019 City finds someone on the inside to manage infrastructure, growth BarrieToday Michael Prowse —
June 12, 2019 Council upholds reprimand against Aylwin over Facebook post By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin, Michael Speers, Mike McCann —
June 11, 2019 Councillors all shook up about how to choose new Elvis Festival hosts By Erika Engel BarrieToday — —
June 9, 2019 LETTER: Partisan politics taking over city council Letter to the editor by Eleanor Alexander BarrieToday Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Sergio Morales —
June 5, 2019 Aylwin says clash with MP Brassard turning council into 'political circus' By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin —
June 5, 2019 LETTER: City's code of conduct too vague in some sections BarrieToday John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin —
May 30, 2019 LETTER: Monday night's council meeting 'five hours of uninterrupted nonsense' BarrieToday — —
May 27, 2019 Councillors give initial approval to safe injection site on Mulcaster By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales —
May 24, 2019 Another city councillor enters race seeking Tory nomination in north-Barrie riding By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Sergio Morales —
May 23, 2019 Barrie-Innisfil MP suing city councillor for $100K in defamation suit By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, John Brassard, Keenan Aylwin —
May 22, 2019 Lehman ‘flattered’ by inclusion on international top-100 list By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
May 21, 2019 Companies eyeing expansion to Lake Simcoe airport: City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
May 20, 2019 Listening post pops up in downtown Barrie By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
May 16, 2019 What's Going on Here: Tiffin, Barrie Collingwood Railway bridges By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
May 15, 2019 Construction community concerned about revamped development charges By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing
May 14, 2019 Barrie councillor calls graffiti around Ward 3 ‘prolific’ By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
May 13, 2019 'A powerful symbol': Barrie council approves rainbow crosswalk By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann —
May 13, 2019 Barrie to spend $2.9 billion on infrastructure over the next two decades By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
May 13, 2019 Councillors meet in the middle on rainbow crosswalk By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann —
May 13, 2019 Substantial bump to development charges may come down Barrie's pipeline By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
May 12, 2019 LETTER: We must want, demand and deserve better from our candidates Letter to the editor by Micheline Robichaud BarrieToday Micheline Robichaud, Sergio Morales —
May 12, 2019 Premier Doug Ford’s cuts will impact Barrie taxpayers: Councillor By Barry Ward Simcoe.com Barry Ward Safety & policing
May 11, 2019 Powwow organizers surprised by councillor's stance on Sunnidale events By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward —
May 10, 2019 Barrie police facing animal cruelty law enforcement download: Councillor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Natalie Harris Safety & policing
May 10, 2019 Barrie-Innisfil Greens turn to Bonnie North for federal election By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
May 10, 2019 Green surge north? Deputy leader Bonnie North says she's encouraged by momentum shift for Greens By Casey Stranges CBC News Bonnie North —
May 8, 2019 Date announced for Barrie supervised consumption site open house By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Health care
May 8, 2019 Sudbury briefs: Green deputy leader to visit; tipping fee holiday; low water pressure Sudbury Star Bonnie North —
May 7, 2019 Councillor says he raised $7,000 for rainbow crosswalk before lunch By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann —
May 7, 2019 Powwow shouldn't be held at Sunnidale Park, says councillor By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Dorian Parker, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman —
May 6, 2019 Barrie could loosen rules for cannabis production facilities this fall By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
May 6, 2019 Barrie council ‘disappointing’ — taxpayers’ group Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+4 more peopleShow fewerMike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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May 6, 2019 Barrie targets nearly 60 roads for 'temporary traffic calming’ this year By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Speed cameras
May 6, 2019 ‘One small gesture’: Barrie councillors pass rainbow crosswalk proposal By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Robert Thomson —
May 1, 2019 Barrie’s Lehman among Ontario mayors concerned with Ford funding cuts By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
April 30, 2019 Barrie Public Library board makes a case for four new branches By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Libraries
April 30, 2019 Barrie launches $50,000 fundraising campaign for art at Meridian Place By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
April 29, 2019 6 key points from Barrie’s Winterfest, Downtown Countdown impact reports By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
April 29, 2019 Barrie council news: Transit fare bump, street names approved By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
April 29, 2019 Dunlop work will ‘chase’ customers away: Downtown Barrie business owner By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Downtown
April 29, 2019 HIP ready to unveil first look at Barrie Central redevelopment By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Housing, Downtown, Development: 34-50 Bradford Street
April 26, 2019 Downtown Barrie projects in full bloom By Craig Stevens Simcoe.com — Downtown
April 24, 2019 $2.85M announced for Barrie affordable housing rebuild By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing
April 24, 2019 Costly communications upgrade catches Barrie police by surprise By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
April 24, 2019 Location chosen for Barrie’s proposed supervised consumption site By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Health care
April 23, 2019 Gretzky, Picasso and Suzuki make draft list of new Barrie street names By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
April 23, 2019 Number of provincial offences tickets issued in Barrie climbs substantially By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
April 22, 2019 Barrie outreach worker would help businesses deal with downtown issues By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
April 21, 2019 Barrie's former Barr's Motel ready to reopen as affordable housing complex By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Encampments, Housing
April 16, 2019 ANALYSIS: Why Barrie’s Dunlop Street corridor may look quite different soon By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
April 16, 2019 Bump in transit use remarkable, Barrie mayor says By Jeff Lehman Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
April 16, 2019 Fare decision: Barrie set to increase many of its transit system rates By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
April 15, 2019 A honey of a place: Why Barrie wants to become a ‘Bee City’ By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann —
April 15, 2019 Public meeting planned for 5-storey apartment building in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: ​45 & 51 Penetang Street
April 12, 2019 Traffic protection plan ‘compliant’ at site of water main break: Barrie staff By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
April 9, 2019 City of Barrie should have issued boil-water advisory sooner: Health unit By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
April 9, 2019 Council gives the green light to $10M Dunlop Street project By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Downtown
April 8, 2019 Barrie approves plans for multimillion-dollar Dunlop Street East makeover By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown
April 8, 2019 Huronia Stallions: Will Barrie ever get a city-owned artificial turf field? By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Chris Forde, Jeff Lehman —
April 4, 2019 Making tough decisions as Barrie city councillor By Doug Shipley Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
April 2, 2019 City staff have a wish list for Barrie Transit improvements — here it is By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Transportation
April 2, 2019 Ontario hasn't ruled out Barrie supervised consumption site: Health unit By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Health care
April 1, 2019 Barrie likely updating smoking bylaws to deal with cannabis, vaping By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
March 29, 2019 Public meeting planned over proposed apartment buildings in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 180 & 190 Ferndale Drive North And 59 & 61 Sproule Drive, Development: 390 Essa Road
March 28, 2019 'This is huge': Ontario, feds could give millions in new transit funds to Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Transportation
March 28, 2019 Barrie mayor puts 'catch and release' bail on attorney general's radar By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 28, 2019 Dunlop Street East reconstruction could begin in September: Barrie staff By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown
March 28, 2019 From name tags to travel: Barrie councillors claimed these expenses in 2018 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerMike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Trotter
Council pay
March 28, 2019 North acclaimed to lead federal Greens in the south (4 photos) By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Bonnie North —
March 27, 2019 City councillor seeks to replace Nuttall as Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte MP By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales —
March 27, 2019 Councillor Sergio Morales seeking Tory nomination in Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Sergio Morales —
March 27, 2019 Police chief, chief administrative officer top list of highest-paid City of Barrie employees By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
March 26, 2019 Gallery: I Love Barrie contest winners paraded before council (4 photos) BarrieToday — —
March 26, 2019 Mothers of sons who overdosed urge council to do more, to take action (5 photos) By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Health care
March 26, 2019 Sporting goods: New fields, rinks and pools planned for Barrie's south end By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman —
March 25, 2019 Barrie council news: City won’t declare local emergency over opioids By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Health care
March 25, 2019 MP Alex Nuttall won’t seek re-election in Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Patrick Brown —
March 25, 2019 Nuttall will not seek re-election, instead focusing on family By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
March 23, 2019 Resurfacing part of Canal Road like putting ‘lipstick on a moose,’ says councillor By Jenni Dunning BarrieToday — —
March 21, 2019 Open house held for Barrie’s proposed supervised consumption site By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Health care
March 20, 2019 Politicians raise concerns about possible county council changes By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — —
March 19, 2019 Barrie finds temporary home for Salvation Army emergency shelter program By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Encampments
March 19, 2019 Barrie police board welcomes shorter civilian complaint investigations By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Linda Collins Safety & policing
March 19, 2019 Schools operating kiss-and-ride programs without city consent: Barrie staff By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Robert Thomson —
March 18, 2019 Barrie council unlikely to declare local emergency over opioids By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Health care
March 18, 2019 Public meetings planned for Essa, Mapleview townhouse projects in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 521 & 525 Essa Road, Development: 750 Mapleview Drive East, 700 Mapleview Drive East
March 17, 2019 Barrie staff ‘will advocate’ for noise barriers along Highway 400 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
March 13, 2019 ‘Never-ending battle’: Barrie crews working around the clock to patch potholes By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
March 11, 2019 Downtown councillor confident police have right approach to consumption site By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Safety & policing, Downtown, Health care
March 8, 2019 What's Going on Here: 400 Lockhart Rd. in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 400 Lockhart Road
March 7, 2019 Barrie spent nearly $28,000 repairing graffiti damage last year By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jim Harris —
March 4, 2019 Barrie council calls on feds, province to help fund fight against opioids By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Natalie Harris Health care
March 4, 2019 Barrie mayor blasts Ford government for $700K funding 'cut' to city policing By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
March 4, 2019 Mayor addresses criticism for speaking out on police funding By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
March 3, 2019 MPPs respond to mayor’s social media rant By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
March 3, 2019 Mayor slams PC gov’t over cuts to Barrie police By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
March 2, 2019 Barrie must tackle opioid crisis, councillor says By Keenan Aylwin Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Health care
February 28, 2019 Council gets closer look at Lockhart proposal for what could be almost 600 homes By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Housing, Development: 400 Lockhart Road
February 26, 2019 ANALYSIS: Why Barrie should look to Guelph's opioid battle for inspiration By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Health care
February 26, 2019 Barrie steps closer to declaring opioid overdose emergency By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Natalie Harris Health care
February 26, 2019 Can councillors rely on MPPs if an opioid emergency is declared? By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Health care
February 26, 2019 Council not ready to declare opioids a public health emergency By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Barry Ward, Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson Health care
February 25, 2019 Garbage pick-up cancelled, but council meeting still on BarrieToday — —
February 23, 2019 What's going on here? 70 Dean Ave. Barrie By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 70 Dean Avenue
February 22, 2019 Rhythm of city’s core is ever-changing By Craig Stevens Simcoe.com — Downtown
February 21, 2019 Why Barrie cannabis smokers may be taking a trip to Toronto or Brampton soon By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
February 19, 2019 Barrie Police Association, city councillor spar over SIU's Olando Brown report By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin Safety & policing
February 19, 2019 Barrie councillors to call for Canada-wide public health emergency over opioids By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Health care
February 19, 2019 Police union president finds councillor's response 'laughable' By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin Safety & policing
February 13, 2019 Ever wonder how your property tax dollars are used in Barrie? Here’s a bill breakdown By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward Taxes
February 12, 2019 Nuttall's town hall meeting cancelled BarrieToday Alex Nuttall —
February 11, 2019 Barrie council news: 'South Park', 'The Simpsons' street names approved By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
February 11, 2019 Barrie's electric vehicle charging stations costing far less to run than first thought By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
February 11, 2019 City building: How six big Barrie projects are progressing through construction By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
February 11, 2019 City's updated Official Plan with guide growth for next 20 years By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — —
February 11, 2019 Councillors sit down with residents to hear their concerns By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Barry Ward, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris —
February 11, 2019 What's Going On Here: 70 and 76 Edgehill Dr. in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing
February 8, 2019 Bravo Zulu, Mr. Mayor, for a job well done BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
February 8, 2019 Don’t be afraid of the dark By Bonnie North Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
February 6, 2019 City taking another look at transit plan through Vision Project BarrieToday — Transportation
February 5, 2019 Barrie's affordable housing numbers 'misleading': Homelessness alliance rep By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing
February 5, 2019 City injects some levity with cartoonish street names By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — —
February 4, 2019 Appeals, budget and construction are the ABCs of Barrie council By Clare Riepma Simcoe.com Clare Riepma Development: 37 Johnson Street
February 4, 2019 Barrie Transit, Georgian College can proceed with U-Pass agreement, province says By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
February 4, 2019 Barrie ready to green-light ‘South Park’, ‘The Simpsons’ street names By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
February 2, 2019 Some councillors want opioid crisis declared 'a public health emergency' By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris Health care
February 1, 2019 Public meeting planned for Barrie's draft official plan By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
January 31, 2019 Barrie unaware Knights Inn housed family shelter program: Salvation Army By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Encampments
January 30, 2019 Barrie council must commit to needs of residents Letter to the editor by J. Bennett Simcoe.com — —
January 30, 2019 City's state: What Barrie’s Jeff Lehman said during the annual Mayor’s Luncheon By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 30, 2019 Mayor's luncheon touches on mental health and city's future By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
January 29, 2019 Barrie council approves 2.88 per cent property tax increase for 2019 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman Taxes, Infrastructure, Water rates
January 29, 2019 Find a few extra dollars, city council passes budget By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Jeff Lehman Taxes, Libraries
January 29, 2019 Oro-Medonte councillor named vice-chair of conservation authority By Nathan Taylor BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Natalie Harris —
January 25, 2019 Barrie buying Sticky Fingers, Knights Inn property for creek rehabilitation work By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Climate and flooding
January 25, 2019 Council navigates future of Navy League boathouse (6 photos) By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Major investments, Downtown
January 24, 2019 Lake Simcoe, Greenbelt advocates react to Ontario government's Bill 66 reversal By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 24, 2019 Questions circulate during budget talks around south-end libraries By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Keenan Aylwin, Michael Prowse, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales Libraries
January 23, 2019 Appraiser wins Allandale station legal battle against City of Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Major investments
January 23, 2019 Group appeals zoning amendment for waste management facility BarrieToday — —
January 23, 2019 What makes a good leader? Mayor and panel weigh in By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
January 22, 2019 Barrie residents face 2.94% property tax hike in 2019 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin Taxes, Water rates
January 22, 2019 City council has its number heading toward budget approval By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 22, 2019 County councillors approve 2019 budget with a hike By Jessica Owen BarrieToday — County services
January 22, 2019 Extortion case ongoing for former Barrie council candidate Simcoe.com — —
January 22, 2019 What's Going on Here: 851 Essa Rd. in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 851 Essa Road
January 21, 2019 Dates announced for public consultation on Barrie supervised consumption site By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Health care
January 19, 2019 Police chief presents case during city budget talks By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, County services
January 18, 2019 History of municipal boundaries more relevant than ever in light of review By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman County services
January 17, 2019 City planners want help looking into the future By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Dorian Parker —
January 15, 2019 City boosts police funding to replace eye in the sky By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Safety & policing, Downtown
January 15, 2019 City looks to youth for feedback on Official Plan BarrieToday — —
January 15, 2019 Consultation on proposed Barrie supervised consumption site set to begin soon By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Health care
January 15, 2019 Simcoe County, Barrie police and library seek more money from city By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, County services
January 14, 2019 Barrie council news: City will permit retail pot shops By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 12, 2019 Barrie seeking members for heritage, seniors, Communities in Bloom committees By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
January 11, 2019 Service partners to ask Barrie council for more than $3 million in new funding By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Taxes, Safety & policing, County services
January 11, 2019 What’s Going on Here: Subdivision proposed for 759 Yonge St. in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 759 Yonge Street
January 10, 2019 New Barrie accessibility plan takes aim at transit, website improvements By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
January 9, 2019 City not about to let Barrie Marina slip away By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales —
January 8, 2019 Barrie's transit system benefits from $2.28 million in Ontario gas tax funding By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
January 8, 2019 Does Barrie need a south-end splash pad, waterfront dog park? Residents say 'yes' By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
January 8, 2019 Talk of cannabis stores passes through council chamber By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman —
January 7, 2019 Barrie council notes: City may spend $265K to replace aging downtown security cameras By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Downtown
January 4, 2019 City councillors mulling options to potentially privatize Barrie Marina By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Downtown
January 3, 2019 Barrie staff call for retail cannabis shops within city limits By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 3, 2019 Expect cannabis, growth and homelessness to be among Barrie council's big issues in 2019 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 1, 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW: Willard Kinzie, the city's first mayor, passes away at 99 By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Willard L. Kinzie —
2018 205 stories · 5 outlets
2018: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 27, 2018 Newsmaker: Two elections bring several new faces to power in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Andrew Prince, Ann Hoggarth, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Dan Janssen
+17 more peopleShow fewerDoug Downey, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Kerk, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Patrick Brown, Pekka Reinio, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Trotter
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December 20, 2018 Councillors have some budget numbers to crunch over the holidays By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Natalie Harris Taxes
December 10, 2018 Ward, Shipley expected to fill deputy mayor's role By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Doug Shipley —
December 10, 2018 Ward, Shipley likely filling deputy mayor's seat during Barrie council's 2018-2022 term By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman —
December 9, 2018 Ideas swirl at council session to plan next four years (6 photos) By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
December 4, 2018 ‘Let’s do this’: Barrie mayor, councillors sworn in during inaugural meeting By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+6 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales, Willard L. Kinzie
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November 27, 2018 Departing city councillors share final words to end the term (8 photos) By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Dave Aspden, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman
+6 more peopleShow fewerJim Harris, Jim Perri, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira, Rob Hamilton, Rose Romita
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November 5, 2018 Defeated Ward 5 council candidate has first court appearance By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Harry Ahmed, Robert Thomson —
November 1, 2018 Where'd the electorate go? Simcoe County falls below Ontario-wide voter turnout numbers By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
October 26, 2018 City of Barrie puts stamp of approval on election results By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Amanda Trinacty, Andrew Hall, Andrew Prince, Ann-Marie Kungl, Avery Konda
+56 more peopleShow fewerBarry Ward, Beth Mouratidis, Bonnie North, Brad Thompson, Brandon Cassidy, Brian Miller, Bryan Harris, Claire Thibideau, Clare Riepma, Cole Walsh, Colin Nelthorpe, Corey James Henderson, Daniel Boucher, David Quigley, David William O'Brien, Derek Dath, Doug Shipley, Dusko Jankov, Eric Lapointe, Erin Hennigar, Gary Harvey, Gillian MacLean, Graham Allary, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Heidi MacNeil, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John McEachern, John Olthuis, Keenan Aylwin, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn-Anne Hill, Maria Hardie, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McCann, Mike Washburn, Natalie Harris, Nathaniel Brown, Neli Trevisan, Paul Rasiulis, Peter Culyer, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Richard Forward, Robert Matthew LeCollier, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Ryan Cardwell, Ryan Malenfant, Sergio Morales, Shaughna Ainsworth, Shelly Skinner, Steve Trotter, Tanya Saari, Yolanda T. Gallo
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October 26, 2018 ‘It’s disgusting’: Prince accuses Harvey of stigmatizing mental illness in Barrie's Ward 7 race By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Gary Harvey, Natalie Harris —
October 25, 2018 Sergio's take on the next term: 'The old council is completely gone' By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+6 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Peter Silveira, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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October 24, 2018 Barrie councillors-to-be, mayoral candidates react to election results By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman
+10 more peopleShow fewerJim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Trotter
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October 24, 2018 Several new trustee faces at public and Catholic school boards By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Amanda Trinacty, Andrew Hall, Beth Mouratidis, Claire Thibideau, Connie Positano
+17 more peopleShow fewerCorey James Henderson, David Quigley, David William O'Brien, Derek Dath, Eric Lapointe, Gillian MacLean, Guy Belcourt, Heidi MacNeil, Kathleen Aikins, Krista Mayne, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Maria Hardie, Mike Washburn, Nathaniel Brown, Neli Trevisan, Paul Rasiulis, Robert Matthew LeCollier
Education
October 23, 2018 Barrie voters elect six new faces into council CTV News Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brad Thompson, Clare Riepma
+12 more peopleShow fewerDoug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Peter Silveira, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Shaughna Ainsworth
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October 23, 2018 Harvey takes hotly contested Ward 7 race By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Andrew Prince, Bonnie North, Clare Riepma, Gary Harvey, Jim Harris, John McEachern
+3 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Natalie Harris, Robert Thomson
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October 23, 2018 Here are the Simcoe County school board trustees you voted for By Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com Beth Mouratidis, David William O'Brien, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Maria Hardie, Nathaniel Brown Education
October 23, 2018 Lehman looks ahead to the next four years By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris
+6 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Ram Faerber, Robert Thomson, Sergio Morales
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October 23, 2018 McCann sees shift in election issues over last term By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, John Olthuis, Mike McCann, Peter Culyer —
October 23, 2018 Natalie Harris has no plans to slow down after Ward 6 win By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Colin Nelthorpe, Micheline Robichaud, Natalie Harris, Steve Trotter —
October 23, 2018 Riepma wins the crowded race in Ward 1 By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Avery Konda, Bonnie Ainsworth, Clare Riepma, Cole Walsh, Dusko Jankov
+4 more peopleShow fewerErin Hennigar, Graham Allary, Ryan Cardwell, Shaughna Ainsworth
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October 23, 2018 Voter outreach pays off for new Ward 2 councillor (4 photos) By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Richard Forward, Rose Romita —
October 23, 2018 Ward 4 sends Ward back for more By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Bryan Harris —
October 23, 2018 Ward 5 councillor-elect already down to business, picking up signs By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Brandon Cassidy, Harry Ahmed, Peter Silveira, Robert Thomson —
October 23, 2018 Ward 8 decided by a mere nine votes By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Arif Khan, Brad Thompson, Brian Miller, Jim Harris, Shelly Skinner —
October 22, 2018 Another decisive victory for Lehman as he secures third term as mayor By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
October 22, 2018 Barrie Votes: Mayor Jeff Lehman wins re-election By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Brad Thompson, Bryan Harris, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley
+15 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John Olthuis, Keenan Aylwin, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Shaughna Ainsworth, Steve Trotter, Tanya Saari
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October 22, 2018 Faerber says he's done with politics By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
October 22, 2018 Shipley happy with the win, but glad it's over By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Lynn-Anne Hill, Tanya Saari —
October 22, 2018 Today is the last day to cast a ballot in city election BarrieToday — —
October 21, 2018 Candidate urges voters to look into Prince's past, but methods raise eyebrows By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Andrew Prince, Bonnie North, Dawn McAlpine, Gary Harvey, John Brassard —
October 21, 2018 Final push for the top job in Barrie CTV News Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
October 20, 2018 City council candidates weigh in on environmental support By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bonnie North, John Olthuis, Keenan Aylwin, Lynn-Anne Hill
+7 more peopleShow fewerMicheline Robichaud, Natalie Harris, Peter Culyer, Sergio Morales, Shaughna Ainsworth, Shelly Skinner, Tanya Saari
Climate and flooding
October 20, 2018 Looking for an Election Day polling station in Barrie? We've got a full list here By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
October 19, 2018 Negativity hits Barrie campaign trail By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Colin Nelthorpe, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Lynn-Anne Hill, Micheline Robichaud, Natalie Harris
+3 more peopleShow fewerRam Faerber, Steve Trotter, Tanya Saari
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October 19, 2018 You have 3 more days to vote in the Municipal Election BarrieToday — —
October 17, 2018 Talk around overdose prevention site disrupts Ward 2 forum (14 photos) By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Keenan Aylwin, Richard Forward, Rose Romita Health care
October 16, 2018 Barrie mayoral candidates weigh in on marijuana shops, climate change during debate By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber Climate and flooding
October 16, 2018 Faerber and Lehman sound off at Barrie Chamber of Commerce mayoral debate By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber Encampments
October 16, 2018 The quiet campaign: Voters will also choose school boards’ trustees By James Matthews Simcoe.com Eric Lapointe, Guy Belcourt Education
October 13, 2018 Barrie election results 2018 Global News Andrew Prince, Ann-Marie Kungl, Avery Konda, Barry Ward, Bonnie North, Brad Thompson
+33 more peopleShow fewerBrandon Cassidy, Brian Miller, Bryan Harris, Clare Riepma, Cole Walsh, Colin Nelthorpe, Daniel Boucher, Doug Shipley, Dusko Jankov, Erin Hennigar, Gary Harvey, Graham Allary, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John McEachern, Keenan Aylwin, Lynn-Anne Hill, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Peter Culyer, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Richard Forward, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Ryan Cardwell, Sergio Morales, Shelly Skinner, Steve Trotter, Tanya Saari, Yolanda T. Gallo
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October 12, 2018 Barrie's new Voting Bus takes the municipal election 'to the people' By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
October 11, 2018 Faerber and Lehman talk affordable housing and the downtown (5 photos) By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber Housing, Downtown
October 11, 2018 MP asks Barrie voters to support municipal candidates who oppose overdose prevention sites By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Health care
October 11, 2018 Organizations press candidates on their level of support to address poverty (8 photos) By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Barry Ward, Bonnie North, Bryan Harris, Clare Riepma, Colin Nelthorpe
+13 more peopleShow fewerDusko Jankov, Erin Hennigar, Gary Harvey, Graham Allary, Jim Harris, John Olthuis, Keenan Aylwin, Lynn-Anne Hill, Natalie Harris, Richard Forward, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Shelly Skinner
Encampments
October 11, 2018 Survey says: These are the top six priorities you want Barrie council candidates to tackle By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
October 10, 2018 Barrie Chamber of Commerce hosting debate, meet-the-candidates night By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
October 10, 2018 Barrie election candidate Harry Ahmed responds to extortion allegation, denies wrongdoing By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Brandon Cassidy, Harry Ahmed, Peter Silveira, Robert Thomson —
October 10, 2018 Ward 2 candidates divided on safe injection sites (4 photos) By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Keenan Aylwin, Ram Faerber, Richard Forward, Rose Romita Health care
October 10, 2018 Ward 5 candidate Harry Ahmed denies extortion allegation; ‘I’m totally innocent’ By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Harry Ahmed —
October 9, 2018 Barrie councillor calls for Harry Ahmed to withdraw from election over extortion charge By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Brandon Cassidy, Harry Ahmed, Peter Silveira, Robert Thomson —
October 9, 2018 City-wide candidates debate tonight at Grace United Church BarrieToday — —
October 8, 2018 How Barrie’s election candidates responded when questioned about Lake Simcoe By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Avery Konda, Barry Ward, Bonnie North, Brian Miller, Colin Nelthorpe, Jeff Lehman
+4 more peopleShow fewerJohn Olthuis, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Sergio Morales
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October 6, 2018 Barrie council candidate faces extortion charge By Ian Adams Simcoe.com Harry Ahmed, Peter Silveira —
October 5, 2018 Barrie taxpayers group names top priorities for city ahead of municipal election By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
October 5, 2018 City council candidate charged with extortion BarrieToday Harry Ahmed —
October 5, 2018 Municipal election voting begins this weekend BarrieToday — —
October 5, 2018 There’s an opportunity to cast a ballot in Barrie’s municipal election this weekend By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
October 4, 2018 Ward 1 candidates meeting packs the house, gets down to the issues (10 photos) By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Avery Konda, Clare Riepma, Dusko Jankov, Erin Hennigar, Graham Allary, Ryan Cardwell, Shaughna Ainsworth —
October 3, 2018 Rose Romita - Barrie Ward 2 Written by the candidate, Rose Romita BarrieToday Rose Romita —
October 3, 2018 Ward 7 candidates know councillor's job also about the whole city By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Andrew Prince, Bonnie North, Gary Harvey, John McEachern —
October 2, 2018 Political newcomers have their sights set on Ward 5 council seat By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Brandon Cassidy, Harry Ahmed, Peter Silveira, Robert Thomson —
October 1, 2018 Barrie's incumbent mayor hoping for slam-dunk victory in municipal election By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 1, 2018 Ram Faerber ready to roll up his sleeves as Barrie's mayor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Ram Faerber —
October 1, 2018 Ward 3 residents cite traffic as a main concern during election campaign By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Doug Shipley, Lynn-Anne Hill, Tanya Saari Transportation
September 30, 2018 Most trustee candidates mum from both French boards By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Claire Thibideau, Eric Lapointe, Guy Belcourt, Ryan Malenfant Education
September 28, 2018 Faerber believes he'll be the next mayor of Barrie come election day By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
September 28, 2018 Meet the candidates for Ward 10 BarrieToday John Olthuis, Mike McCann —
September 28, 2018 Meet the candidates for Ward 5 BarrieToday Brandon Cassidy, Harry Ahmed, Peter Silveira, Robert Thomson —
September 28, 2018 Meet the candidates for Ward 6 BarrieToday Colin Nelthorpe, Micheline Robichaud, Natalie Harris, Steve Trotter —
September 28, 2018 Meet the candidates for Ward 7 BarrieToday Andrew Prince, Bonnie North, Gary Harvey, John McEachern —
September 28, 2018 Meet the candidates for Ward 8 BarrieToday Brad Thompson, Brian Miller, Jim Harris, Shelly Skinner —
September 28, 2018 Meet the candidates for Ward 9 BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
September 27, 2018 It’s rough on the campaign trail By Bruce Cameron Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Sergio Morales —
September 27, 2018 Meet the candidates for Ward 1 BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Clare Riepma, Graham Allary, Ryan Cardwell, Shaughna Ainsworth —
September 27, 2018 Meet the candidates for Ward 2 BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Richard Forward, Rose Romita —
September 27, 2018 Meet the candidates for Ward 4 BarrieToday Barry Ward, Bryan Harris, Daniel Boucher —
September 27, 2018 Meet the candidates for mayor BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
September 27, 2018 Ward 1 streets will be crowded with campaigning candidates By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Ann-Marie Kungl, Avery Konda, Bonnie Ainsworth, Clare Riepma, Dusko Jankov, Erin Hennigar
+3 more peopleShow fewerGraham Allary, Ryan Cardwell, Shaughna Ainsworth
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September 26, 2018 Ram Faerber running for Barrie mayor By Kim Phillips CTV News Doug Downey, Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
September 26, 2018 Ward 10: Growth coming to south-end ward and plenty of it By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday John Olthuis, Mike McCann, Peter Culyer —
September 25, 2018 Ward 8: South-end district will be sending a new face to city hall By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Arif Khan, Brad Thompson, Brian Miller, Jim Harris, Shelly Skinner —
September 24, 2018 Campaigning ramps up CTV News Avery Konda, Bonnie Ainsworth, Bryan Harris, Mike McCann, Natalie Harris, Shaughna Ainsworth, Steve Trotter —
September 24, 2018 Some Barrie municipal candidates say less is more with social media By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Sergio Morales —
September 23, 2018 Ward 4: Traffic and speed on side streets among the main concerns By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Barry Ward, Bryan Harris, Daniel Boucher Transportation
September 22, 2018 Ward 9: Morales, the only acclaimed councillor, reflects on last term and looks ahead By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
September 20, 2018 Barrie mayor talks economy, waterfront, affordable housing at campaign launch By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber Housing, Major investments
September 20, 2018 Health should matter when casting your ballot BarrieToday — Health care
September 19, 2018 Barrie mayor seeks third term By Aileen Doyle CTV News Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
September 19, 2018 Top Barrie council issues of 2014-18 term included Harvie crossing, taxes, affordable housing By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse, Steve Trotter Taxes, Housing, Major investments
September 18, 2018 How to get on the voters list in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
September 18, 2018 Shelly Skinner - Barrie Ward 8 Written by the candidate, Shelly Skinner BarrieToday Shelly Skinner —
September 17, 2018 Andrew Prince - Barrie Ward 7 Written by the candidate, Andrew Prince BarrieToday Andrew Prince —
September 17, 2018 Barry Ward - Barrie Ward 4 Written by the candidate, Barry Ward BarrieToday Barry Ward —
September 17, 2018 Brad Thompson - Barrie Ward 8 Written by the candidate, Brad Thompson BarrieToday Brad Thompson —
September 17, 2018 Bryan Harris - Barrie Ward 4 Written by the candidate, Bryan Harris BarrieToday Bryan Harris —
September 17, 2018 Daniel Boucher - Barrie Ward 4 Written by the candidate, Daniel Boucher BarrieToday Daniel Boucher —
September 17, 2018 Gary Harvey - Barrie Ward 7 Written by the candidate, Gary Harvey BarrieToday Gary Harvey —
September 17, 2018 Graham Allary - Barrie Ward 1 Written by the candidate, Graham Allary BarrieToday Graham Allary —
September 17, 2018 Jeff Lehman - Barrie mayor BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
September 17, 2018 Jim Harris - Barrie Ward 8 Written by the candidate, Jim Harris BarrieToday Jim Harris —
September 17, 2018 John McEachern - Barrie Ward 7 Written by the candidate, John McEachern BarrieToday John McEachern —
September 17, 2018 John Olthuis - Barrie Ward 10 Written by the candidate, John Olthuis BarrieToday John Olthuis —
September 17, 2018 Keenan Aylwin - Barrie Ward 2 Written by the candidate, Keenan Aylwin BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin —
September 17, 2018 Ram Faerber - Barrie mayor BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
September 17, 2018 Richard Forward - Barrie Ward 2 Written by the candidate, Richard Forward BarrieToday Richard Forward —
September 17, 2018 Robert Thomson - Barrie Ward 5 Written by the candidate, Robert Thomson BarrieToday Robert Thomson —
September 17, 2018 Ryan Cardwell - Barrie Ward 1 Written by the candidate, Ryan Cardwell BarrieToday Ryan Cardwell —
September 17, 2018 Sergio Morales - Barrie Ward 9 Written by the candidate, Sergio Morales BarrieToday Sergio Morales —
September 17, 2018 Shaughna Ainsworth - Barrie Ward 1 Written by the candidate, Shaughna Ainsworth BarrieToday Shaughna Ainsworth —
September 17, 2018 Stephen Trotter - Barrie Ward 6 Written by the candidate, Stephen Trotter BarrieToday Steve Trotter —
September 17, 2018 Tanya Saari - Barrie Ward 3 Written by the candidate, Tanya Saari BarrieToday Tanya Saari —
September 17, 2018 Yolanda Gallo - Barrie Ward 2 Written by the candidate, Yolanda Gallo BarrieToday Yolanda T. Gallo —
September 13, 2018 Are you on the Voters’ List? BarrieToday — —
September 10, 2018 Both fresh and familiar faces running in Ward 2 By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Richard Forward, Rose Romita —
August 30, 2018 Barry Ward - Barrie Ward 4 Written by the candidate, Barry Ward Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
August 23, 2018 Andrew Prince — Barrie Ward 7 Simcoe.com Andrew Prince —
August 23, 2018 Bonnie North — Barrie Ward 7 Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
August 23, 2018 Bryan Harris — Barrie Ward 4 Simcoe.com Bryan Harris —
August 23, 2018 Cole Walsh — Barrie Ward 1 Simcoe.com Cole Walsh —
August 23, 2018 Colin Nelthorpe — Barrie Ward 6 Simcoe.com Colin Nelthorpe —
August 23, 2018 Culyer withdraws from Ward 10 race due to medical reasons By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday John Olthuis, Mike McCann, Peter Culyer —
August 23, 2018 Jeff Lehman — Barrie Mayor Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
August 23, 2018 Lynn-Anne Hill — Barrie Ward 3 Simcoe.com Lynn-Anne Hill —
August 23, 2018 Maria Hardie — SMCDSB trustee Barrie Wards 6-10 Simcoe.com Maria Hardie Education
August 23, 2018 Nathaniel Brown — SMCDSB trustee Barrie Wards 1-5 Simcoe.com Nathaniel Brown Education
August 23, 2018 Paul Rasiulis — SMCDSB trustee Barrie Wards 1-5 Simcoe.com Paul Rasiulis Education
August 23, 2018 Ram Faerber — Barrie mayor Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
August 23, 2018 Robert Matthew LeCollier — SCDSB trustee Barrie wards 1-5 Simcoe.com Robert Matthew LeCollier Education
August 23, 2018 Robert Thomson — Barrie Ward 5 Simcoe.com Robert Thomson —
August 23, 2018 Sergio Morales — Barrie Ward 9 Simcoe.com Sergio Morales —
August 23, 2018 Steve Trotter — Barrie Ward 6 Simcoe.com Steve Trotter —
August 23, 2018 Yolanda Gallo - Barrie Ward 2 Written by the candidate, Yolanda Gallo Simcoe.com — —
August 22, 2018 Ann-Marie Kungl - Barrie Ward 1 Written by the candidate, Ann-Marie Kungl Simcoe.com Ann-Marie Kungl —
August 22, 2018 Ryan Cardwell — Barrie Ward 1 Simcoe.com Ryan Cardwell —
August 20, 2018 Doug Shipley — Barrie Ward 3 Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
August 19, 2018 John Olthuis - Barrie Ward 10 Written by the candidate, John Olthuis Simcoe.com John Olthuis —
August 19, 2018 Tanya Saari - Barrie Ward 3 Written by the candidate, Tanya Saari Simcoe.com Tanya Saari —
August 18, 2018 Shelly Skinner - Barrie Ward 8 Written by the candidate, Shelly Skinner Simcoe.com Shelly Skinner —
August 17, 2018 David William O'Brien — SCDSB Trustee Barrie Ward 1-3 Simcoe.com David William O'Brien Education
August 17, 2018 Heidi MacNeil - SCDSB Barrie Ward 7-10 Simcoe.com Heidi MacNeil Education
August 17, 2018 Richard Forward — Barrie Ward 2 Simcoe.com Richard Forward —
August 10, 2018 Daniel Boucher — Barrie Ward 4 Simcoe.com Daniel Boucher —
August 10, 2018 Gary Harvey — Barrie Ward 7 Simcoe.com Gary Harvey —
August 10, 2018 Graham Allary — Barrie Ward 1 Simcoe.com Graham Allary —
August 8, 2018 Avery Konda - Barrie Ward 1 Written by the candidate, Avery Konda Simcoe.com Avery Konda —
August 8, 2018 Clare Riepma - Barrie Ward 1 Written by the candidate, Clare Riepma Simcoe.com Clare Riepma —
August 7, 2018 Brad Thompson — Barrie Ward 8 Simcoe.com Brad Thompson —
August 7, 2018 Micheline Robichaud — Barrie Ward 6 Simcoe.com Micheline Robichaud —
August 7, 2018 Natalie Harris — Barrie Ward 6 Simcoe.com Natalie Harris —
August 3, 2018 Brian Miller — Barrie Ward 8 Simcoe.com Brian Miller —
August 3, 2018 Keenan Aylwin — Barrie Ward 2 Simcoe.com Keenan Aylwin —
August 3, 2018 Shaughna Ainsworth — Barrie Ward 1 Simcoe.com Shaughna Ainsworth —
July 27, 2018 Barrie’s 2018 municipal election candidates Simcoe.com Ajmal Noushahi, Amanda Trinacty, Andrew Hall, Andrew Prince, Ann-Marie Kungl, Avery Konda
+56 more peopleShow fewerBarry Ward, Beth Mouratidis, Bonnie North, Brad Thompson, Brandon Cassidy, Brian Miller, Bryan Harris, Claire Thibideau, Clare Riepma, Cole Walsh, Colin Nelthorpe, Corey James Henderson, Daniel Boucher, David Quigley, David William O'Brien, Derek Dath, Doug Shipley, Dusko Jankov, Eric Lapointe, Erin Hennigar, Gary Harvey, Gillian MacLean, Graham Allary, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Heidi MacNeil, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John McEachern, John Olthuis, Keenan Aylwin, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Lynn-Anne Hill, Maria Hardie, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McCann, Mike Washburn, Natalie Harris, Nathaniel Brown, Neli Trevisan, Paul Rasiulis, Peter Culyer, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Richard Forward, Robert Matthew LeCollier, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Ryan Cardwell, Ryan Malenfant, Sergio Morales, Shaughna Ainsworth, Shelly Skinner, Steve Trotter, Tanya Saari, Yolanda T. Gallo
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July 27, 2018 Municipal election nominations close in Barrie, Ward 9 Coun. Sergio Morales acclaimed By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber, Sergio Morales —
July 27, 2018 Several municipal election races in the works as candidate filing deadline passes By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Ajmal Noushahi, Amanda Trinacty, Andrew Hall, Andrew Prince, Ann-Marie Kungl, Arif Khan
+56 more peopleShow fewerAvery Konda, Barry Ward, Beth Mouratidis, Bonnie Ainsworth, Bonnie North, Brad Thompson, Brandon Cassidy, Brian Miller, Bryan Harris, Claire Thibideau, Clare Riepma, Cole Walsh, Colin Nelthorpe, Corey James Henderson, Daniel Boucher, David Quigley, David William O'Brien, Derek Dath, Doug Shipley, Eric Lapointe, Erin Hennigar, Gary Harvey, Gillian MacLean, Graham Allary, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Heidi MacNeil, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, John McEachern, John Olthuis, Keenan Aylwin, Lisa-Marie Wilson, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McCann, Mike Ramsay, Mike Washburn, Natalie Harris, Nathaniel Brown, Paul Rasiulis, Peter Culyer, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Richard Forward, Robert Matthew LeCollier, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Ryan Cardwell, Ryan Malenfant, Sergio Morales, Shaughna Ainsworth, Shelly Skinner, Steve Trotter, Tanya Saari
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July 23, 2018 Election or acclamation? Three of 11 council seats uncontested in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
July 17, 2018 See who's in the election race for Barrie and its neighbouring municipalities By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Amanda Trinacty, Andrew Hall, Andrew Prince, Ann-Marie Kungl, Arif Khan, Avery Konda
+36 more peopleShow fewerBarry Ward, Beth Mouratidis, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brad Thompson, Brian Miller, Bryan Harris, Claire Thibideau, Clare Riepma, Cole Walsh, David William O'Brien, Donald Blais, Doug Shipley, Eric Lapointe, Gary Harvey, Graham Allary, Guy Belcourt, Heidi MacNeil, Jeff Lehman, Jim Harris, Keenan Aylwin, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McCann, Mike Washburn, Natalie Harris, Neli Trevisan, Peter Silveira, Richard Forward, Robert Matthew LeCollier, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Ryan Cardwell, Sergio Morales, Shaughna Ainsworth, Steve Trotter
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June 28, 2018 Names begin to stream in as municipal candidates file nomination papers By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Amanda Trinacty, Andrew Hall, Andrew Prince, Ann-Marie Kungl, Arif Khan, Avery Konda
+30 more peopleShow fewerBarry Ward, Beth Mouratidis, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brad Thompson, Bryan Harris, Clare Riepma, Cole Walsh, David William O'Brien, Donald Blais, Doug Shipley, Eric Lapointe, Gary Harvey, Graham Allary, Guy Belcourt, Jeff Lehman, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McCann, Mike Washburn, Natalie Harris, Neli Trevisan, Peter Silveira, Richard Forward, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Ryan Cardwell, Sergio Morales, Shaughna Ainsworth, Steve Trotter
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June 26, 2018 City’s Fast Track building permit program is getting results BarrieToday — —
June 26, 2018 County 'overstepping' its authority: City Councillor By Dave Dawson BarrieToday — —
June 20, 2018 Barrie councillors on board with possible airport expansion By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — —
June 19, 2018 What does it take to be a trustee? By Nathan Taylor BarrieToday — Education
June 8, 2018 BSOM NDP, Green and Liberal candidates react to loss (7 photos) By Jessica Owen BarrieToday Bonnie North, Dan Janssen, Darren Roskam, Doug Downey, Jeff Kerk, Keenan Aylwin
+3 more peopleShow fewerMark Mitchell, Michael J. Tuck, Ram Faerber
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June 7, 2018 Decisive win for Khanjin in Barrie-Innisfil By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Pekka Reinio —
June 7, 2018 Downey ready to get to work By Glenn Wilkins BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrea Khanjin, Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Dan Janssen, Doug Downey
+3 more peopleShow fewerJeff Kerk, Keenan Aylwin, Pekka Reinio
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June 6, 2018 Council, staff kept their cool during lockdown: mayor By Nathan Taylor BarrieToday — —
June 2, 2018 Check out this info session if you want to be a school board trustee Simcoe.com — Education
May 31, 2018 Innisfil high school students ask candidates about tuition fees By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Pekka Reinio —
May 31, 2018 Provincial candidates square off in Barrie-Innisfil debate By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Pekka Reinio, Stacey Surkova —
May 30, 2018 Ontario election 2018: Barrie—Innisfil riding Global News Andrea Khanjin, Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Pekka Reinio —
May 29, 2018 Barrie-area Ontario election candidates grilled about Lake Simcoe, environment By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrea Khanjin, Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Dan Janssen, Doug Downey, Jeff Kerk
+3 more peopleShow fewerKeenan Aylwin, Pekka Reinio, Stacey Surkova
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May 28, 2018 Contract extended for Barrie Police Chief Kimberley Greenwood By Renée Francoeur Blue Line Angela Lockridge Safety & policing
May 23, 2018 Bear Creek grills candidates on the issues By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Andrea Khanjin, Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Jake Tucker, Pekka Reinio, Stacey Surkova —
May 15, 2018 Barrie council approves deputy mayor position for next term CTV News — —
May 10, 2018 Green party’s Bonnie North believes in problem solving By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
May 7, 2018 A deputy mayor for Barrie? It could happen in the next council term By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Steve Trotter —
May 2, 2018 Reform in the works for commercial property tax rebates BarrieToday — —
May 1, 2018 Municipal election nomination period opens across Barrie, Orillia and Simcoe County By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — —
April 22, 2018 Gallery: Vegan group stage pop-up protest at City Hall on Saturday By Kevin Lamb BarrieToday — —
March 27, 2018 Council down with underground parking By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Downtown
March 27, 2018 Rezoning makes way for Five Points tower By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday — Housing, Downtown
March 21, 2018 Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman announces re-election bid By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Ann Hoggarth, Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
March 21, 2018 Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman to announce political future Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 21, 2018 Lehman to seek third term By Raymond Bowe BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
March 19, 2018 Andrew Prince opens up about depression, bipolar disorder By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Andrew Prince, Natalie Harris —
March 16, 2018 Barrie Mayor Lehman would win election against Brown or Nuttall: Pollster By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Ann Hoggarth, Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
March 15, 2018 Brown not seeking re-election BarrieToday Patrick Brown —
March 15, 2018 Public meeting to discuss Dean Avenue rezoning BarrieToday — Housing
March 10, 2018 Simcoe County school board trustee areas could change for next election By Shane MacDonald Simcoe.com — Education
February 26, 2018 Barrie likely creating sports facility advisory committee next week By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Mike McCann —
February 12, 2018 Demonstration planned for tonight's city council meeting By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Patrick Brown, Rose Romita —
February 12, 2018 Gallery: Project X Silent Demonstration Hits Barrie City Council BarrieToday — —
February 9, 2018 The 'high road' will beat Liberals, says Pekka Reinio By Glenn Wilkins BarrieToday Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Pekka Reinio —
February 8, 2018 Mayor Lehman named Community Leader Influencer of the Year By Sue Sgambati BarrieToday Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman —
February 5, 2018 City's growth looks to intensification By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Arif Khan —
February 5, 2018 Councillors to discuss big sports complex, drones and more south-end development BarrieToday — Development: 1005 & 1025 Big Bay Point Road 3320 20th Sideroad, Development: 1005 & 1025 Big Bay Point Road 3320 20th Sideroad, Development: 1005 & 1025 Big Bay Point Road 3320 20th Sideroad, Development: 970, 1002 & 1006 Mapleview Drive East, Development: 970, 1002 & 1006 Mapleview Drive East, Development: 970, 1002 & 1006 Mapleview Drive East
January 29, 2018 Budget 2018 is a go By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Steve Trotter Taxes
January 23, 2018 City of Barrie proposing 2.75% property tax increase BarrieToday — Taxes
January 16, 2018 Naming rights for sale at city’s premier arena BarrieToday — —
January 15, 2018 Library, police, County of Simcoe seek city budget requests (2 photos) By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday — Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, County services
January 15, 2018 New name for Barrie Molson Centre and the budget process begins BarrieToday — Taxes
January 9, 2018 Election signs and industrial land sales: Barrie council news bites from Jan. 8 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine, Sergio Morales Jobs
January 8, 2018 City hall to get some work done - probably By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Steve Trotter —
January 6, 2018 Gallery: Mayor Lehman hosts levee at City Hall (11 photos) BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
2017 72 stories · 4 outlets
2017: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 6, 2017 Aylwin aims to do politics differently By Glenn Wilkins BarrieToday Keenan Aylwin, Patrick Brown —
November 22, 2017 Romita won't be investigated by integrity commissioner By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Rose Romita, Suzanne Craig —
November 7, 2017 Council votes to take a look at stadium locations By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Steve Trotter Major investments
October 20, 2017 Food waste piles up, health care: LETTERS Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
August 4, 2017 Barrie-area Greens select candidates for 2018 Ontario election By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Keenan Aylwin —
August 2, 2017 Local Green Party of Ontario candidates prepare for 2018 provincial election Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Keenan Aylwin —
July 28, 2017 Prowse, LSRCA: LETTERS Simcoe.com Carla Ladd, Michael Prowse —
July 13, 2017 Here's what some of the candidates said during Ward 6 appointment meeting in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Avery Konda, Colin Nelthorpe, Darren Roskam, Justin Heran, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Sage Hyden, Steve Trotter —
July 12, 2017 Ward 6 candidates show real passion Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Steve Trotter —
July 11, 2017 Steve Trotter appointed to Ward 6 councillor position (13 photos) By Shawn Gibson BarrieToday Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales, Steve Trotter —
July 11, 2017 Steve Trotter takes over as new Ward 6 councillor in Barrie By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley
+8 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Trotter
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July 10, 2017 Beats Strachan in 5-4 vote of council Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brad Thompson, Brian Jackson
+13 more peopleShow fewerConstance Elliott, Doug Shipley, Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Laurie Watt, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Trotter
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July 10, 2017 Steve Trotter appointed as Barrie's new Ward 6 councillor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse
+3 more peopleShow fewerMike McCann, Sergio Morales, Steve Trotter
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July 9, 2017 Ward 6 to get new Barrie councillor Simcoe.com Alma Sanders, Ashley Polischuik, Avery Konda, Brad Thompson, Brandon Pitawanakwat, Brian Jackson
+27 more peopleShow fewerCarl Hauck, Colin Nelthorpe, Constance Elliott, Darren Roskam, Dave Forfar, Dawn McAlpine, Donald Kirkpatrick, Gary Harvey, James Dickie, Jim Hosick, John Olthuis, Justin Heran, Keith Robertson, Kenneth Lansing, Laurie Watt, Lynn Strachan, Mary-Florence Bartley, Michael Prowse, Mike Washburn, Rodney Jackson, Sage Hyden, Shannon Murree, Sonya Anderson, Steve O'Donnell, Steve Trotter, Tara Wanamaker, Zachary Gribbons-Shrubsole
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July 5, 2017 Barrie's Ward 6 candidate list set at 32 By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alma Sanders, Ashley Polischuik, Avery Konda, Brad Thompson, Brandon Pitawanakwat, Brian Jackson
+26 more peopleShow fewerCarl Hauck, Colin Nelthorpe, Constance Elliott, Darren Roskam, Dave Forfar, Donald Kirkpatrick, Gary Harvey, James Dickie, Jim Hosick, John Olthuis, Justin Heran, Keith Robertson, Kenneth Lansing, Kevin LePage, Laurie Watt, Lynn Strachan, Mary-Florence Bartley, Mike Washburn, Rodney Jackson, Sage Hyden, Shannon Murree, Sonya Anderson, Steve O'Donnell, Steve Trotter, Tara Wanamaker, Zachary Gribbons-Shrubsole
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July 5, 2017 Ward 6 council seat crowded Simcoe.com Alison Eadie, Alma Sanders, Ashley Polischuik, Avery Konda, Brad Thompson, Brandon Pitawanakwat
+30 more peopleShow fewerBrian Jackson, Carl Hauck, Colin Nelthorpe, Constance Elliott, Darren Roskam, Dave Forfar, Dawn McAlpine, Donald Kirkpatrick, Gary Harvey, James Dickie, Jim Hosick, John Olthuis, Justin Heran, Keith Robertson, Kenneth Lansing, Kevin LePage, Laurie Watt, Lynn Strachan, Mary-Florence Bartley, Michael Prowse, Mike Washburn, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson, Sage Hyden, Shannon Murree, Sonya Anderson, Steve O'Donnell, Steve Trotter, Tara Wanamaker, Zachary Gribbons-Shrubsole
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July 4, 2017 32 people apply to fill vacant councillor seat in Barrie CTV News Darren Roskam, Michael Prowse, Sonya Anderson —
June 30, 2017 Michael Prowse takes over July 1 Simcoe.com Carla Ladd, Michael Prowse —
June 29, 2017 Appointment will be made July 10 Simcoe.com Alma Sanders, Avery Konda, Brad Thompson, Colin Nelthorpe, Constance Elliott, Darren Roskam
+13 more peopleShow fewerDonald Kirkpatrick, Gary Harvey, James Dickie, Jim Hosick, John Olthuis, Keith Robertson, Laurie Watt, Mary-Florence Bartley, Michael Prowse, Rodney Jackson, Steve Trotter, Tara Wanamaker, Zachary Gribbons-Shrubsole
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June 28, 2017 Ward 6 looking for new councillor Simcoe.com Alma Sanders, Andrew Prince, Avery Konda, Brad Thompson, Constance Elliott, Darren Roskam
+9 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, James Dickie, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, John Olthuis, Keith Robertson, Mary-Florence Bartley, Michael Prowse, Tara Wanamaker
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June 27, 2017 Barrie CAO set to retire, date set for Ward 6 appointment meeting By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Alma Sanders, Avery Konda, Carla Ladd, Jeff Lehman, Jim Hosick, Keith Robertson, Michael Prowse, Tara Wanamaker —
June 27, 2017 Racing heating up to replace Prowse Simcoe.com Alma Sanders, Andrew Prince, Avery Konda, Brad Thompson, Gary Harvey, Jim Hosick
+6 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, John Olthuis, Keith Robertson, Mary-Florence Bartley, Michael Prowse, Tara Wanamaker
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June 26, 2017 Council will appoint on July 10 Simcoe.com Alma Sanders, Andrew Prince, Avery Konda, Brad Thompson, Jim Hosick, John Brassard
+3 more peopleShow fewerKeith Robertson, Michael Prowse, Tara Wanamaker
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June 20, 2017 Barrie council votes to appoint next Ward 6 councillor By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Dawn McAlpine, Doug Shipley
+6 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
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June 20, 2017 Do you have what it takes to be a city councillor? BarrieToday — —
June 19, 2017 Appointment for Prowse in Barrie Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Dawn McAlpine, Doug Shipley
+6 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
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June 19, 2017 Council to debate emergency services hub, $50K byelection CTV News Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Major investments
June 17, 2017 Barrie's new waterfront ready by mid-July: Mayor By Sue Sgambati BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Downtown
June 16, 2017 Residents say resounding no to byelection in Mayor's twitter poll By Sue Sgambati BarrieToday Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira —
June 14, 2017 Appointment the best choice for Barrie's Ward 6 Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
June 14, 2017 Barrie may be headed toward Ward 6 byelection By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Dawn McAlpine, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann —
June 14, 2017 Byelection or appointment? Barrie's mayor takes to social media CTV News Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
June 13, 2017 Barrie council's move to hire Prowse 'not common,' mayor acknowledges By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Carla Ladd, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Suzanne Craig —
June 13, 2017 Barrie councillors defend democracy as byelection passes initial vote By Laurie Watt BarrieToday Arif Khan, Dawn McAlpine, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira —
June 13, 2017 Barrie vote could be held Oct. 2 Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Dawn McAlpine, Doug Shipley
+5 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita
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June 13, 2017 Byelection possible to fill vacant city council seat in Barrie CTV News Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
June 8, 2017 Ward 6 councillor resigns seat Simcoe.com Carla Ladd, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
May 7, 2017 From the Desk of Jay Fallis: To internet vote, or not to internet vote By Jay Fallis BarrieToday — —
May 2, 2017 Zach Makes Tracks at city council By Sue Sgambati BarrieToday Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman —
March 30, 2017 Barrie councillor Michael Prowse takes leave for 'professional development' By Chris Simon Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
March 27, 2017 Barrie Police Services Board announces next deputy chief CTV News — Safety & policing
March 24, 2017 Barrie council to make decision on taxis, Uber By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Sergio Morales —
March 23, 2017 Transit cuts and taxes By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner Gerry Marshall —
March 22, 2017 Morneau's federal budget a "stay the course" budget: Barrie mayor Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
March 20, 2017 Barrie councillors shaking up taxi industry By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira —
March 17, 2017 Barrie councillors look at pilot project By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse —
March 16, 2017 Residential, industrial development plans city hall By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Jeff Lehman Development: 225 Prince William Way
March 6, 2017 Former manager with the City of Barrie awaiting sentence By Tracy McLaughlin Barrie Examiner — —
March 6, 2017 Homelessness on the front-burner By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Encampments
March 3, 2017 Barrie councillors have long list of costs By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+4 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita
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February 23, 2017 Tax increase in Barrie just more bad news Barrie Examiner — Taxes
February 14, 2017 Barrie's delay in widening Essa leaves developer out in the cold By Laurie Watt BarrieToday — Transportation
February 10, 2017 Barrie council to consider 2017 budget By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Taxes
February 6, 2017 Budget may involve 'tough choices': Mayor By Sue Sgambati BarrieToday Jeff Lehman Taxes
February 6, 2017 Councillors approve 2017 budget By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Taxes
February 6, 2017 Developer cites Essa Road delays By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan Development: 175 Essa Road
February 3, 2017 Province pledges Gas Tax Program money for Barrie Transit Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Jeff Lehman Transportation
February 1, 2017 Barrie mayor talks city spending, costs Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 31, 2017 Use of waterfront space to be maximized Barrie Examiner — Downtown
January 30, 2017 Barrie councillors debate who and how By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Rose Romita —
January 25, 2017 Lehman delivers 'state of the economy' speech By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
January 25, 2017 Second Barrie-Innisfil PC nominee By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Doug Shipley, Patrick Brown —
January 20, 2017 Homelessness problem is #1 issue for Barrie mayor By Glenn Wilkins BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Encampments, Housing
January 17, 2017 Barrie councillor looking to 2018 election By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Doug Shipley, Patrick Brown —
January 17, 2017 City councillors hear from service partners By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth Taxes, Safety & policing, Libraries, County services
January 15, 2017 Barrie mayor hosts annual New Year's Levee By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
January 10, 2017 Barrie councillors begin tax talks By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira, Sergio Morales —
January 10, 2017 Public school board trustees to ponder capital plan By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner — Education
January 6, 2017 City tax increase expected to fall By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Taxes
January 5, 2017 Councillors to consider 2017 budget By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 4, 2017 City of Barrie receives the Energy into Action Innovation award Barrie Examiner — —
January 1, 2017 Barrie mayor checks list for 2017 By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
2016 299 stories · 4 outlets
2016: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 30, 2016 Lehman lists his top 10 for 2016 Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Willard L. Kinzie —
December 28, 2016 Barrie Arboretum could be named to honour Jacques By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
December 23, 2016 Changes in Barrie holiday parking Barrie Examiner — Downtown
December 23, 2016 Council will consider police costs in January By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Safety & policing
December 20, 2016 Councillors ponder kids' museum By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Jeff Lehman, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales —
December 20, 2016 County updates Barrie councillors on strategy By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Gerry Marshall, Jeff Lehman Housing, County services
December 15, 2016 Police chief to step down BarrieToday — —
December 13, 2016 Business leaders pitch 8,000-square-foot Sandbox downtown By Sue Sgambati BarrieToday Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman Jobs
December 13, 2016 Public meeting for south-Barrie project draws concerns By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
December 11, 2016 At city facilities and parking lots for public use By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Sergio Morales —
December 6, 2016 Extensive renos or rebuilding needed, councillors hear By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales —
December 5, 2016 Former Barrie mayor Willard Kinzie recognized By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Willard L. Kinzie —
December 2, 2016 Barrie cruisers becoming navy blue By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Safety & policing
December 1, 2016 Construction of a deep sanitary sewer and watermain Barrie Examiner — —
November 30, 2016 Area will have 60% of Barrie growth by 2031 By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales Housing
November 30, 2016 Barrie's 2016 community survey surprises Barrie Examiner — Taxes
November 29, 2016 City's 2016 survey contentious among Barrie councillors By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Peter Silveira —
November 29, 2016 South-Barrie deal will help Busch Systems By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Jobs
November 28, 2016 Pay taxes, water bills, parking tickets, etc. Barrie Examiner — —
November 24, 2016 Councillors will look at DT condo plan By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Rose Romita Housing, Downtown
November 23, 2016 Council grants BIA city property use By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Rose Romita Downtown
November 22, 2016 2016 winners honoured by Barrie councillors Barrie Examiner — —
November 22, 2016 Barrie councillors get update on market plans By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira, Sergio Morales —
November 18, 2016 DT Barrie properties sold for $5.8M By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Downtown, Education
November 16, 2016 Barrie council salary comparisons a good idea Barrie Examiner — Council pay
November 16, 2016 Councillors approve pilot project for sponsorship By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Peter Silveira —
November 15, 2016 Barrie citizen committee could decide council salaries By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Sergio Morales Council pay
November 15, 2016 Barrie councillors ask staff to take closer look at photo radar By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Speed cameras
November 11, 2016 Barrie councillors looking into photo radar By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Speed cameras
November 10, 2016 Barrie councillors could ask for report By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Speed cameras
November 9, 2016 Former Barrie mayor calls for more history buffs: LETTER Letter to the editor by Janice Laking Barrie Examiner Janice R. Laking —
November 9, 2016 Will Barrie get a university: LETTER Letter to the editor by Kyle Tilley Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown Education
November 8, 2016 Barrie council approves the last $1.5M Barrie Examiner — Downtown, Education
November 8, 2016 Councillors struggle with sponsorship policy By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira —
November 7, 2016 City wants input on 2017 budget Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Taxes
November 3, 2016 Age-friendly community plan in works for Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman —
November 2, 2016 Heritage preservation: OUR VIEW Barrie Examiner — —
November 1, 2016 Barrie councillors question moving Armoury Building By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman —
October 31, 2016 Barrie councillors agree to college money By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman Downtown, Education
October 30, 2016 Barrie councillor wants more information By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
October 28, 2016 Asking court to dismiss a CGI’s bid for ownership of Allandale Station property By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Major investments
October 28, 2016 Mulcaster Street redevelopment is council's call By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Doug Shipley —
October 27, 2016 Preserving Barrie's history hasn't been pretty: WARD Barrie Examiner Barry Ward —
October 25, 2016 The $1.5 M tied to DT Barrie campus By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Sergio Morales Downtown, Education
October 21, 2016 Standard & Poor’s keeps Barrie rating at 'AA' Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
October 20, 2016 Coun. Peter Silveira asks for report back By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Peter Silveira, Rodney Jackson —
October 19, 2016 Barrie city council using only leverage against college: OPINION Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman Downtown, Education
October 19, 2016 Barrie councillors pondering electric charging stations By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Sergio Morales —
October 19, 2016 City will look at electric chargers By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Sergio Morales —
October 18, 2016 Barrie councillors want more from college By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman Downtown, Education
October 18, 2016 Councillors want business plan for cruiser colours By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Safety & policing
October 10, 2016 Drainage meeting on tap at City Hall By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Climate and flooding
October 6, 2016 City to begin charging for garbage taken to Barrie Landfill By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Waste
October 6, 2016 Pot shop plans to fight Barrie City Hall By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — —
October 5, 2016 Georgian looking for space in Barrie's core Barrie Examiner Brian Tamblyn, Jeff Lehman Downtown, Education
October 3, 2016 City of Barrie says it won't waive fees By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse —
October 3, 2016 Khan looking at future parking By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan —
September 30, 2016 BIA makes $175,000 annoucement Barrie Examiner — Downtown
September 30, 2016 City looking for musicians for Barrie's Downtown Countdown event Barrie Examiner — —
September 28, 2016 Barrie councillors exploring project applications By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
September 28, 2016 Barrie waterfront keep getting better: ROMITA Barrie Examiner Rose Romita Downtown
September 28, 2016 Dog owners must respect, obey bylaws Barrie Examiner — —
September 25, 2016 Barrie councillors meeting Monday Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince —
September 23, 2016 Barrie councillor calls for more bylaw enforcement in her ward By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman By-law enforcement
September 22, 2016 Motion before city council on Monday By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Jeff Lehman —
September 20, 2016 Barrie home lands heritage designation Barrie Examiner — —
September 20, 2016 City of Barrie seeking input during Thursday meeting Barrie Examiner — Transportation
September 20, 2016 Council reduces south-Barrie development By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Housing
September 14, 2016 The Thinker may be replaced outside MacLaren Centre in Barrie with new work By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Mike McCann —
September 13, 2016 Barrie council looking at five-storey Ardagh Road building being reduced By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Housing
September 11, 2016 Public meeting for Barrie seniors community By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
September 7, 2016 Promoting Barrie always a joy By Jeff Lehman Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Willard L. Kinzie —
September 3, 2016 Dawn McAlpine a driving force at Barrie City Hall By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
August 31, 2016 Big drain project in motion at Barrie's waterfront By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Climate and flooding
August 25, 2016 Counting up affordable housing numbers in Barrie By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Housing
August 25, 2016 Time for Barrie to lead the way with affordable housing By Alan Atkins Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Encampments, Housing
August 24, 2016 Affordable housing update Thursday Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Housing
August 22, 2016 Trudeau and Wynne announce in Barrie more cash for transit Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 20, 2016 Federal cash flows to Barrie for several projects By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
August 16, 2016 Advocate pushing for ranked voting in Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+6 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
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August 10, 2016 South-end plans in Barrie have been given the green light By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Housing
August 9, 2016 City councillor advises parents to choose Catholic school board By Robin MacLennan BarrieToday Sergio Morales Education
August 8, 2016 Barrie councillor fears overcrowding at Innisdale Secondary School By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Maria Hardie, Sergio Morales Education
August 4, 2016 LETTER: Parking issue Letter to the editor by Sandy Richmond Barrie Examiner — —
August 3, 2016 Barrie resident says speeding signs a form of political advertising By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales —
July 26, 2016 City’s stormwater master plan expected to cost $3.25 million per year for 20 years By Mehreen Shahid Barrie Examiner — —
July 21, 2016 Former NDP provincial candidate sued city over fall at Barrie City Hall By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
July 20, 2016 Barrie councillors says problems exist with 'street humps' program By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Bonnie Ainsworth Speed cameras
July 12, 2016 Barrie finds middle ground in tax ranking By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Taxes
July 8, 2016 Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman replaced on Collus PowerStream board of directors By Jenni Dunning Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Olthuis Electricity
July 6, 2016 Time to remember the true heroes of Barrie By Andrew Prince Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince —
July 2, 2016 Barrie council wants staff to check out ban on door-to-door sales By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
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July 1, 2016 City’s integrity commissioner determines donations OK By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Dawn McAlpine, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Suzanne Craig Development: 401 Essa Road
July 1, 2016 Density targets could be hiked in Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
June 30, 2016 Work conquers all: Tribute to Barrie Central By Jeff Lehman Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
June 28, 2016 Barrie city council OKs Sean Mason Homes project By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Development: 401 Essa Road
June 28, 2016 Barrie city council votes 6-5 in favour of school site By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
June 28, 2016 Rogers Media considering Barrie for the event By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
June 27, 2016 Raising a flag for Barrie Central By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
June 26, 2016 Council meets before summer break Barrie Examiner — Development: 401 Essa Road
June 25, 2016 Reaction to Essa Road building plan familiar By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Housing, Development: 556, 560, 568 Essa Road (Now Known As 558 Essa Road), Development: 401 Essa Road, Development: 556, 560, 568 Essa Road (Now Known As 558 Essa Road)
June 24, 2016 Baird sculpture coming to Heritage Park on Monday Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
June 24, 2016 LETTER: Council causing unnecessary hurdles Letter to the editor by Aileen Carroll Barrie Examiner Aileen Carroll Education
June 24, 2016 Last call for site plan for new south-Barrie high school By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
June 22, 2016 Barrie councillors concerned price tag isn't enough By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
June 22, 2016 Councillor an 'artful pickpocket': LETTER Letter to the editor by Mike Slinger Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Housing, Development: 401 Essa Road
June 20, 2016 Councillors look at tax increase ceiling By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales Taxes
June 20, 2016 Essa Road townhouses get initial OK By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Development: 401 Essa Road
June 17, 2016 Busy night ahead for Barrie councillors Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince —
June 17, 2016 Parking ban for Brighton Road approved By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth —
June 16, 2016 Barrie council defeats motion on separation distances downtown By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
Downtown
June 16, 2016 Essa Road project meets city standards, but some residents opposed By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Development: 401 Essa Road
June 16, 2016 LETTER: Recent changes to transit Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner — Transportation
June 15, 2016 Flying Monkeys gets council support to sell beer by the glass By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Rose Romita —
June 14, 2016 Barrie council puts off decision for 2 weeks By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Peter Silveira Development: 225 Prince William Way
June 13, 2016 Council votes tonight on southend high school plan By Robin MacLennan BarrieToday Arif Khan, Peter Silveira, Sergio Morales Education
June 13, 2016 Forum gathers info on making Barrie more age-friendly By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Rose Romita —
June 10, 2016 Barrie councillors set to give final approval to school site plan By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
June 10, 2016 Barrie to monitor several intersections to weigh need for red-light cameras By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Doug Shipley Speed cameras
June 9, 2016 Kempenfelt school asks Barrie council to extend stay until new home ready By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
June 7, 2016 Barrie Pride flag flying high above city, despite protester By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner David Bradbury, Jeff Lehman —
June 7, 2016 Barrie planning staff to look at lifting restriction for tattoo parlours By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Rose Romita —
June 7, 2016 Councillors reverse decision on south-Barrie school By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+4 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Sergio Morales
Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
June 2, 2016 Trustees vetoed compromise for Barrie's south end school site: mayor By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
May 30, 2016 LETTER: Transit troubles Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner — Transportation
May 26, 2016 Repairs in the works for local roads that made CAA's 'worst' list By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — Transportation
May 25, 2016 Barrie Transit changes aimed at improving overall service By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Transportation
May 24, 2016 LETTER: Dependent on transit Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner — Transportation
May 24, 2016 LETTER: Disappointment with Barrie Central handling Letter to the editor by Peter Fletcher Barrie Examiner — Education
May 24, 2016 Uber must roll fairly, say Barrie taxi operators By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
May 21, 2016 Barrie wants to share costs with Innisfil, Essa and County of Simcoe By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
May 19, 2016 Reconstruction will close section of Ferndale Drive North in Barrie for several months By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner — —
May 18, 2016 Barrie councillors say they don't have a conflict of interest regarding Essa Road plan By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Mike McCann Development: 401 Essa Road
May 18, 2016 Board doesn't have to build at south-end Barrie school site if it loses at OMB: councillor By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Mike McCann Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
May 16, 2016 Transit needs not being met: LETTER Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner — Transportation
May 14, 2016 Barrie councillors may take closer look at Uber policies By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
May 13, 2016 Tattoo shop can relocate in downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Downtown
May 12, 2016 Barrie ready to swab watermains Barrie Examiner — —
May 10, 2016 Barrie councillors OK $5M for college tech centre, but raise questions By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Jeff Lehman —
May 10, 2016 Council approves Georgian College money for new tech centre By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Ann Hoggarth, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley
+6 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
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May 8, 2016 Barrie Marina operations could change Barrie Examiner — —
May 8, 2016 Barrie councillors come up with infrastructure wish list of projects By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Infrastructure
May 7, 2016 Councillors set to support $5M request for new facility, but are apprehensive By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Ann Hoggarth, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Sergio Morales Education
May 6, 2016 Adventures in Barrie Transit By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Transportation
May 6, 2016 Alarm raised over Barrie's online suggestion forum By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth —
May 5, 2016 Chickens get two thumbs down from city hall By Robin MacLennan BarrieToday Jeff Lehman, Rose Romita —
May 5, 2016 Exotic animal ban in Barrie sent to committee By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
May 4, 2016 Barrie neighbours rally over creek channel project By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Richard Forward —
May 3, 2016 Barrie road will eventually connect By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
May 3, 2016 LETTER: Disregard for Barrie Central Letter to the editor by Ben Browne Barrie Examiner — Education
April 29, 2016 Barrie council ready to move forward on Bryne Drive project By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Michael Prowse —
April 29, 2016 Local corporate leaders say they don't expect special treatment for election donations By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
April 27, 2016 Keeping affordable housing a priority By Rose Romita Barrie Examiner Rose Romita Housing
April 27, 2016 Put the brakes on waterfront condos: LETTER Letter to the editor by Karen Folques Barrie Examiner — Housing, Downtown
April 26, 2016 Barrie OKs bylaw changes regarding additions on homes in several historic neighbourhoods By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Rose Romita —
April 25, 2016 Board considering Barrie Central site bids By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner — Downtown, Education
April 21, 2016 Barrie Health Initiative 'a living lab' Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Health care
April 20, 2016 Candidates could be looking for more donations By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Mike McCann —
April 19, 2016 Council votes to take down 81-year-old gazebo in Sam Cancilla Park By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Rose Romita Downtown
April 19, 2016 Downtown Barrie gazebo deemed too costly to repair By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Rose Romita Downtown
April 19, 2016 LETTER: Added transit routes Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner — Transportation
April 19, 2016 Routes to improve south-Barrie service Barrie Examiner — Transportation
April 18, 2016 Barrie council to consider new school site plan May 16 By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
April 18, 2016 Provincial change costs Barrie Barrie Examiner — Taxes
April 8, 2016 Overspending costs one Barrie candidate the opportunity to run again By Laurie Watt BarrieToday Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Brian Tamblyn, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley
+9 more peopleShow fewerDarren Roskam, Dawn McAlpine, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda, Gary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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April 8, 2016 Wynne unveils $20M for roadwork during Barrie visit By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Jeff Lehman Transportation
April 7, 2016 Barrie councillors could vote on banning election donations from corporations and unions By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales —
April 7, 2016 Board submits new site plan for south-end Barrie high school By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
April 6, 2016 Initial approval given for 12-month passes for some Barrie lots near downtown By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Downtown
April 6, 2016 Reforms needed to discourage elections from being dominated by corporations, unions or developers By Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Barrie Examiner Erich Jacoby-Hawkins, Jeff Lehman —
April 5, 2016 City councillors chicken out on hen debate By Robin MacLennan BarrieToday Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman —
April 4, 2016 Report recommends school board doesn't drastically alter site plan for new south-Barrie school By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
April 1, 2016 Backyard chickens a popular suggestion on City of Barrie online suggestion forum By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner — —
April 1, 2016 OMB decision in Barrie tattoo shop's move may take months By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Rodney Jackson, Rose Romita Downtown
March 30, 2016 Mayor's job not all about cutting ribbons By Jeff Lehman Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
March 30, 2016 OMB hearing regarding tattoo business's proposed move could alter Barrie's downtown By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Caroline Smith, Rose Romita Downtown
March 29, 2016 Barrie-Innisfil MP pushing for infrastructure funding promised in budget By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Infrastructure
March 29, 2016 LETTER: Opposition to motion Letter to the editor by Jim Cancilla Barrie Examiner — Downtown, Libraries
March 28, 2016 Sun shines on local hospital CEOs, police, firefighters and municipal bosses in Barrie area By Robin MacLennan BarrieToday Richard Forward —
March 24, 2016 City and Downtown Barrie reps selecting buskers Barrie Examiner — —
March 23, 2016 Barrie mayor says budget could mean more infrastructure projects By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Infrastructure
March 23, 2016 Chiarelli will meet with six mayors Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Electricity
March 23, 2016 Library lot too valuable to sell: LETTER Letter to the editor by Lloyd and Margaret Jensen Barrie Examiner — Downtown, Libraries
March 22, 2016 Barrie city council asked for support by Laurentian students By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
March 22, 2016 Downtown Barrie parking lot has been declared surplus to city's needs By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+5 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
Downtown, Libraries
March 22, 2016 Five recognized on Monday at Barrie council for saving lives By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
March 21, 2016 LETTER: Don't close Barrie Central Letter to the editor by Jack Garner Barrie Examiner — Education
March 19, 2016 Laurentian students taking fight to stay in Barrie to city council By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Sergio Morales —
March 18, 2016 Barrie's budget shows more than $16M in capital spending for fire stations By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Fire and emergency
March 17, 2016 Barrie Central site is now up for sale By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner — Downtown, Education
March 17, 2016 LETTER: Library a key selling point Letter to the editor by Jim Perrin Barrie Examiner — Downtown, Libraries
March 16, 2016 Secondary school site needs approval: CITY HALL By Mike McCann Barrie Examiner Mike McCann Education
March 15, 2016 Be sensible about Allandale station land Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Major investments
March 14, 2016 Mayor to meet with Grand Chief over Allandale site By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Major investments
March 13, 2016 Work ramps up on Collier Centre in downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Housing, Downtown
March 12, 2016 Barrie officials say city ahead of the curve in event of a 100-year storm By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
March 9, 2016 Library lot too valuable to sell: LETTER Letter to the editor by Brandy Cericola Barrie Examiner — Downtown, Libraries
March 9, 2016 Library parking lot could be up for sale soon By Robin MacLennan BarrieToday Barry Ward Downtown, Libraries
March 9, 2016 Man-hole covers need work: LETTER Letter to the editor by Brian Honey Barrie Examiner — —
March 9, 2016 Price tag for proposed first responders campus in Barrie drops by $11M By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Major investments
March 8, 2016 Barrie Library parking lot sale under fire By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman Downtown, Libraries
March 7, 2016 Simcoe County councillors cost taxpayers $759,000 By Laurie Watt BarrieToday Gerry Marshall —
March 5, 2016 Many Big Bay Point Road residents against proposed on-street parking ban By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
March 4, 2016 County pitches affordable-housing plan By Andrew Philips Barrie Examiner — —
March 3, 2016 A look at Barrie city councillors' expenses By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard
+6 more peopleShow fewerLynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
Council pay
March 2, 2016 Barrie MPP must step up and help Laurentian students By Sergio Morales Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Sergio Morales —
March 2, 2016 Barrie councillor pushing for climate change stickers on gas pump nozzles By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Sergio Morales Climate and flooding
March 1, 2016 Central school needed in Barrie: LETTER Letter to the editor by Jack Garner Barrie Examiner — Education
March 1, 2016 County services get budget boost from province BarrieToday Gerry Marshall —
March 1, 2016 Roads on the agenda at info session in Barrie Barrie Examiner — Transportation
February 29, 2016 Barrie becoming 'condo city' Letter to the editor by Mardy Robson Barrie Examiner — Housing, Downtown
February 29, 2016 Barrie's population to hit 253,000 by 2041 By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
February 29, 2016 Lakeshore Drive work raises questions Letter to the editor by Monti Hannona Barrie Examiner — Major investments
February 29, 2016 Transit fares change ready to roll in Barrie Barrie Examiner — Transportation
February 27, 2016 Council ready to sell five parking lots in downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman Housing, Downtown
February 25, 2016 Five Points condo plan will likely change Barrie Examiner — Housing, Downtown
February 24, 2016 Barrie fire services has some large ticket items in 2016 budget By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Fire and emergency
February 23, 2016 Barrie council eyes bigger fee for unpaid fines By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
February 23, 2016 Laurentian students plead their case to Barrie mayor By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
February 23, 2016 Some Barrie Transit fares rising Barrie Examiner — Transportation
February 23, 2016 Some Barrie residents still say it's too high By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Housing, Downtown
February 22, 2016 Ward 7 Coun. Andrew Prince takes his seat at Barrie council Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Brian Jackson, John Brassard, Sergio Morales —
February 22, 2016 Ward 7 councillor Andrew Prince to be sworn in at Barrie council Simcoe.com Andrew Prince —
February 20, 2016 Barrie set to sell downtown parking lots for development By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Housing, Downtown
February 18, 2016 Five Points condo plan subject of public meeting By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Housing, Downtown
February 17, 2016 Paying our fair share - invest vs. spend By Arif Khan Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan —
February 16, 2016 LETTER: Examiner should have held debate Letter to the editor by Jim Hosick Simcoe.com Jim Hosick —
February 11, 2016 Barrie looking at spending big bucks this year on road projects By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
February 11, 2016 Less pettiness needed in next election Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Chris McElroy, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda, Gary Harvey
+5 more peopleShow fewerJane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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February 10, 2016 Not the time derail our railways: ROOT ISSUES By Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Barrie Examiner Erich Jacoby-Hawkins —
February 10, 2016 Planned townhouse development on Kozlov Street ticking off neighbours By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward —
February 9, 2016 Hitting the road with Uber in Barrie By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Peter Silveira, Sergio Morales Transportation
February 8, 2016 Barrie's goose management plan expanding By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
February 7, 2016 Work on long-awaited Harvie Road crossing in Barrie moving slowly By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Michael Prowse Transportation
February 5, 2016 Barrie mayor hopeful infrastructure funding can find its way to smaller cities By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Infrastructure
February 5, 2016 LETTER: Relieved Letter to the editor by Daryl Bradshaw Simcoe.com John Brassard —
February 4, 2016 Family, listening to residents key to Barrie byelection win: Prince By Jenni Dunning Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Craig Ripley, Dawn McAlpine, John Brassard, Patrick Brown —
February 4, 2016 LETTER: Common sense Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner — —
February 3, 2016 Rising costs of Barrie Collingwood Railway raising concerns By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
February 3, 2016 Ward 7 needs strong leadership: LETTER Letter to the editor by Lincoln Bayda Barrie Examiner John Brassard, Lincoln Bayda —
February 2, 2016 Andrew Prince is new Ward 7 councillor By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam
+9 more peopleShow fewerDoug Jure, Elena Arruda, Gary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jennifer Robinson, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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February 2, 2016 Andrew Prince says Ward 7 facing significant changes Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Brian Jackson, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam
+10 more peopleShow fewerDoug Jure, Elena Arruda, Gary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jeff Lehman, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber, Sergio Morales
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February 2, 2016 LETTER: $3 a deal Letter to the editor by L. A. MacDonald Barrie Examiner — Transportation
February 2, 2016 Prince knows his way around city hall By Robin MacLennan BarrieToday Andrew Prince —
February 1, 2016 Andrew Prince wins Barrie Ward 7 byelection By Jenni Dunning Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Craig Ripley, Dawn McAlpine, Doug Jure
+4 more peopleShow fewerJane Dewar, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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February 1, 2016 Andrew Prince wins Ward 7 byelection Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam
+9 more peopleShow fewerDoug Jure, Elena Arruda, Gary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jennifer Robinson, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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February 1, 2016 Barrie Ward 7 voters choose candidates who made campaign stops By Jenni Dunning Simcoe.com Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Dawn McAlpine, John Brassard —
February 1, 2016 Election day: Barrie Ward 7 residents vote in byelection CTV News Bonnie-Lyn Gow, John Brassard —
February 1, 2016 LETTER: Ward 7 needs strong voice Letter to the editor by Lincoln Bayda Simcoe.com John Brassard, Lincoln Bayda —
February 1, 2016 New Ward 7 councillor faces many challenges Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure
+7 more peopleShow fewerElena Arruda, Gary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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February 1, 2016 Ward 7 byelection Andrew Prince wins By Robin MacLennan BarrieToday Andrew Prince, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
January 31, 2016 Ward 7's new councillor will be elected Monday Simcoe.com — —
January 30, 2016 2016 budgets dedicated to building stronger, safer community BarrieToday — —
January 30, 2016 City mulls funding cut to Tourism Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse —
January 30, 2016 Crash bill raises alarm for Barrie driver By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — —
January 29, 2016 Another day, another dollar Barrie Examiner — Taxes
January 29, 2016 LETTER: What goes around comes around Letter to the editor by Mike Slinger Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Rob Hamilton —
January 28, 2016 Barrie voters have 2 more chances Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine —
January 28, 2016 LIVESTREAM: Ward 7 byelection debate Barrie Examiner John Brassard —
January 28, 2016 Three Ward 7 candidates attend debate Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda
+6 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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January 28, 2016 Two more days to vote in the Ward 7 by-election BarrieToday — —
January 27, 2016 Association didn't launch appeal: LETTER Letter to the editor by Caroline Smith Barrie Examiner Caroline Smith Downtown
January 27, 2016 Barrie Ward 7 byelection debate scheduled By Jenni Dunning Simcoe.com — —
January 27, 2016 Nine of 12 candidates won't attend Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda
+6 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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January 27, 2016 Nine of 12 candidates won't attend byelection debate By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda
+6 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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January 26, 2016 Barrie city council gives final approval to 2016 budget By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Taxes
January 26, 2016 Debbie Ing a familiar face at Barrie City Hall for 27 years By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Dave Aspden, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Jim Perri, Rob Hamilton —
January 26, 2016 LETTER: Supporting future growth Letter to the editor by Gordon Rogerson Barrie Examiner — Downtown
January 26, 2016 LETTER: Wouldn't it be nice Letter to the editor by J.L. Bennett Barrie Examiner — Taxes
January 25, 2016 Barrie looking at ways to manage its debt By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 25, 2016 LETTER: Wants and needs Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
January 23, 2016 City bylaw preventing Barrie tattoo business from moving to new digs By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Caroline Smith, Rose Romita Downtown
January 21, 2016 All 12 candidates invited to Jan. 28 debate Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure
+7 more peopleShow fewerElena Arruda, Gary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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January 21, 2016 Barrie Ward 7 byelection: Where and when to vote Simcoe.com — —
January 21, 2016 LETTER: Single person not a 'we' Letter to the editor by Don MacNeil Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Michael Prowse —
January 21, 2016 Proposed plan for service dog park in Barrie welcomed By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — —
January 21, 2016 Ward 7 byelection for Barrie city council Simcoe.com — —
January 20, 2016 All the candidates at a glance Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda
+6 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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January 20, 2016 Barrie mayor talks about jobs and growth at annual lunch By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Jobs
January 20, 2016 City's sign switch offers valuable lesson By Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Erich Jacoby-Hawkins, Jeff Lehman —
January 20, 2016 Ward 7 byelection candidates at a glance Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda
+6 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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January 19, 2016 Gary Harvey best pick for Ward 7 Simcoe.com Gary Harvey —
January 18, 2016 Ward 7 byelection voting begins Saturday Simcoe.com — —
January 15, 2016 12 candidates in Barrie Ward 7 byelection an ‘extreme case’ By Jenni Dunning Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam
+8 more peopleShow fewerDawn McAlpine, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda, Gary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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January 13, 2016 Gow is dropping out of Ward 7 byelection Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam
+9 more peopleShow fewerDawn McAlpine, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda, Gary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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January 12, 2016 Andrew Prince - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Andrew Prince —
January 12, 2016 Chris McElroy - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Chris McElroy —
January 12, 2016 Craig Ripley - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Craig Ripley —
January 12, 2016 Darren Roskam - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Darren Roskam, John Brassard —
January 12, 2016 Doug Jure - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Doug Jure —
January 12, 2016 Elena Arruda - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Elena Arruda —
January 12, 2016 Gary Harvey - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Gary Harvey, Jeff Lehman —
January 12, 2016 Jane Dewar - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Jane Dewar —
January 12, 2016 Jim Hosick - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Jim Hosick —
January 12, 2016 Mike Montague - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Mike Montague —
January 12, 2016 Ram Faerber - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
January 12, 2016 Randy Starr - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com — —
January 11, 2016 LETTERS: Ward 7 love Simcoe.com Jane Dewar —
January 10, 2016 Barrie-Innisfil MP talking infrastructure with city council By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
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December 31, 2015 Ward 7 candidates ready to debate Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure
+8 more peopleShow fewerElena Arruda, Gary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber, Randy H. Starr
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December 18, 2015 Ward 7 nominations close Friday Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Arif Khan, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Chris McElroy, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam
+9 more peopleShow fewerDoug Jure, Elena Arruda, Gary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber, Randy H. Starr
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December 17, 2015 Barrie byelection now has 12 candidates Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda
+7 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber, Randy H. Starr
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December 17, 2015 Ward 7 byelection in Barrie could be won by small turnout Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda
+7 more peopleShow fewerGary Harvey, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber, Randy H. Starr
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December 16, 2015 11 candidates vying for Barrie Ward 7 seat By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Colin Wilson, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure
+6 more peopleShow fewerElena Arruda, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber
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December 16, 2015 Barrie bylaw prohibits tobogganing on neighbourhood hill By Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Barrie Examiner Erich Jacoby-Hawkins —
December 16, 2015 Barrie's Ward 7 race has 11 candidates Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Craig Ripley, Darren Roskam, Doug Jure, Elena Arruda
+7 more peopleShow fewerJane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber, Randy H. Starr
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December 9, 2015 Byelection will replace John Brassard Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Craig Ripley, Jane Dewar, Jim Hosick, John Brassard
+3 more peopleShow fewerMike Montague, Ram Faerber, Randy H. Starr
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December 4, 2015 Barrie council could seek arbitration on school decision By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Mike McCann Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
December 4, 2015 Byelection now has 7 candidates By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Brian Jackson, Colin Wilson, Craig Ripley, Jane Dewar
+4 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber, Randy H. Starr
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December 3, 2015 Advocates for Barrie's homeless say metal gates across doorways a bad move By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — Encampments
December 2, 2015 Centennial Park improvements on council's radar By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Major investments, Downtown
December 2, 2015 Five seeking Ward 7 seat in Barrie Simcoe.com Craig Ripley, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber —
December 2, 2015 How well is Barrie being run financially? Letter to the editor by Stephen Sperling Barrie Examiner — —
December 2, 2015 Words won't create affordable housing Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Housing
December 1, 2015 Affordable housing strategy in Barrie facing challenges By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales Housing
December 1, 2015 Barrie councillors looking at pay hike system By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
December 1, 2015 Councillors approve new investment plan By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
December 1, 2015 Dec. 1 marks parking changes on Barrie streets and downtown Barrie Examiner — Snow clearing, Downtown
December 1, 2015 Egos seem to outweigh fiscal responsibility in Barrie budge process Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner — Transportation
December 1, 2015 Now five candidates to replace John Brassard Simcoe.com Bonnie-Lyn Gow, Craig Ripley, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Ram Faerber, Randy H. Starr —
December 1, 2015 Police board OKs budget hike By Miriam King Barrie Examiner — —
November 30, 2015 Barrie eyeing rental fees hike for 2016 By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse —
November 30, 2015 Councillors approve new investment policy By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
November 30, 2015 OMB OKs south-end Barrie development which is now in receivership By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Mike McCann Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
November 27, 2015 County targets homelessness in Barrie, Orillia and Midland By Andrew Philips Barrie Examiner Gerry Marshall Encampments, County services
November 26, 2015 Barrie eyeing new investment policy By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
November 25, 2015 Barrie byelection to be held in 2016 Simcoe.com Craig Ripley, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Randy H. Starr —
November 25, 2015 Work to begin on Highway 400/Tiffin Street overpass in Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Transportation
November 24, 2015 Barrie council sends music plan to committee By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira, Richard Forward —
November 24, 2015 Downtown Barrie merchants not happy streets were closed hours ahead of parade By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman Downtown
November 24, 2015 Five people honoured at Barrie council By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
November 24, 2015 Ward 7 byelection now has 3 candidates Simcoe.com Craig Ripley, John Brassard, Mike Montague, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber —
November 19, 2015 Work ramps up again at Collier Centre in downtown Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Housing, Downtown
November 18, 2015 Ripley running for Ward 7 byelection in Barrie Simcoe.com Craig Ripley, John Brassard, Peter Silveira —
November 16, 2015 LETTER: Barrie has dire need Letter to the editor by Shirley Craig Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
November 13, 2015 Barrie to officially rename park in memory of business leader Sam Cancilla Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Downtown
November 13, 2015 Crossing guards at Barrie elementary schools carries $650,000 price tag By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Mike McCann —
November 12, 2015 City wants lower Barrie police budget hike By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Safety & policing
November 12, 2015 Montague wants to replace Brassard Simcoe.com John Brassard, Mike Montague, Peter Silveira —
November 11, 2015 MP should pay cost of byelection Simcoe.com John Brassard, Patrick Brown —
November 10, 2015 Barrie Ward 7 byelection set for Feb. 1 By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine, John Brassard —
November 9, 2015 By-election to be held February 1 By Robin MacLennan BarrieToday John Brassard —
November 9, 2015 Ward 7 byelection to replace John Brassard Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, John Brassard, Patrick Brown —
November 3, 2015 Barrie Ward 7 vote forecast for February By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Dawn McAlpine, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Patrick Brown —
November 2, 2015 Council approves byelection to replace Brassard Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jennifer Robinson, John Brassard, Patrick Brown —
October 31, 2015 Byelection in the cards for Barrie ward By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Jennifer Robinson, John Brassard, Patrick Brown —
October 28, 2015 Election reflection: culture of accountability ushered in By Jeff Lehman Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
October 27, 2015 Councillor critical as Georgian asks for $5M By Patrick Bales Barrie Examiner — —
October 26, 2015 Council rejects plan for new high school By Robin MacLennan BarrieToday Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman Education
October 26, 2015 LETTER: Barrie economy worrisome Letter to the editor by Stephen Sperling Barrie Examiner — —
October 22, 2015 Barrie-Innisfil Green Party hopeful says votes sacrificed to oust Conservatives Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Colin Wilson, Gary Nail, Jeff Sakula, John Brassard, Myrna Clark —
October 21, 2015 Newly-elected MP says Barrie ridings won’t be ignored Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie North, Colin Wilson, Gary Nail, Jeff Sakula, John Brassard, Myrna Clark —
October 20, 2015 Conservative Brassard first-ever MP in Barrie-Innisfil as Liberals sweep nation By Rick Vanderlinde and Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Colin Wilson, Gary Nail, Jeff Lehman, Jeff Sakula, John Brassard, Myrna Clark, Patrick Brown —
October 20, 2015 Conservative candidate John Brassard takes Barrie-Innisfil By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie North, Colin Wilson, Doug Shipley, Gary Nail
+8 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, Jeff Sakula, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Myrna Clark, Patrick Brown, Sergio Morales
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October 19, 2015 Former City of Barrie manager and contractor facing fraud charges By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
October 15, 2015 Plans for bigger building raising concerns for neighbours in Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Allan Bray Housing
October 15, 2015 Q&A with the Barrie-Innisfil candidates Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Colin Wilson, Gary Nail, Jeff Lehman, Jeff Sakula, John Brassard, Myrna Clark —
October 14, 2015 Child care a struggle for many Barrie area families By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie North, Colin Wilson, Ellen White, Jeff Sakula, John Brassard, Marty Lancaster, Myrna Clark Child care
October 14, 2015 Virtue can be found in every corner of Barrie By Mike McCann Barrie Examiner Mike McCann —
October 9, 2015 Infrastructure part of every party’s plan for Barrie area By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Brian Tamblyn, Colin Wilson, Ellen White, Jeff Sakula, John Brassard, Marty Lancaster, Ram Faerber —
October 8, 2015 City seeking feedback on future of Dorian Parker Centre BarrieToday Dorian Parker —
October 8, 2015 Public input being sought about fate of Dorian Parker Centre in Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward —
October 7, 2015 Innisdale students grill candidates on Bill C-51 Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Colin Wilson, Gary Nail, Jeff Sakula, John Brassard, Myrna Clark —
October 6, 2015 Barrie council approves design for Harvie Road crossing By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Transportation
October 6, 2015 City council approves PowerStream merger BarrieToday Jeff Lehman —
October 5, 2015 Barrie's first mayor Willard Kinzie helps celebrate major overhaul of Lakeshore Drive By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Willard L. Kinzie Transportation, Major investments
October 2, 2015 Talks about the location of Barrie's new south-end high school may continue for three weeks By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Mike McCann Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
October 1, 2015 Barrie area candidates float ideas to help low-income seniors By Sara Carson Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie North, Brian Tamblyn, Colin Wilson, Ellen White, Jeff Sakula
+4 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, Marty Lancaster, Myrna Clark, Ram Faerber
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September 30, 2015 Barrie councillors pushing for Harvie Road crossing By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales Transportation
September 29, 2015 Barrie councillors give initial OK to hydro merger By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Electricity
September 29, 2015 Local chambers bring Barrie-Innisfil candidates together for debate Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Colin Wilson, Gary Nail, Jeff Sakula, John Brassard, Myrna Clark —
September 28, 2015 Sale of Mady's Collier Centre in downtown Barrie has fallen through By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Rose Romita Housing, Downtown
September 25, 2015 Barrie, Innisfil area federal candidates pitch plans to fuel local economy By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie North, Brian Tamblyn, Jeff Sakula, John Brassard, Marty Lancaster, Myrna Clark —
September 25, 2015 Mayor says hydro merger may help Barrie customers By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Electricity
September 25, 2015 Reno of Barrie Council Chamber nearly complete Barrie Examiner — —
September 24, 2015 Sale of Collier Centre in Barrie may be closed soon By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
September 23, 2015 Barrie councillors OK change to Sam Cancilla Park By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman Downtown
September 23, 2015 Birds won't like switch to LED lights Letter to the editor by Dieter Mueller Barrie Examiner Dieter Mueller —
September 23, 2015 New Barrie waterfront road being realigned Barrie Examiner — —
September 23, 2015 Second suites make sense in Barrie By Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Barrie Examiner Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Housing
September 22, 2015 Board and city officials say stance on Barrie school site hasn't changed By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
September 22, 2015 Memorial Square project an example of tax dollars being squandered Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner — —
September 21, 2015 Barrie residents say south-end development too big for site By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Andrew Barranger, Arif Khan, Michael Prowse —
September 21, 2015 Barrie’s integrity issues ‘relatively quiet’ last year By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Suzanne Craig —
September 21, 2015 Board hopes Barrie council will defer decision regarding site plan for new high school By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner — Education
September 21, 2015 Pilot project results in less geese at Barrie waterfront By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
September 19, 2015 Province won't call for school official's resignation By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
September 18, 2015 School board keeping students in mind regarding planning for south Barrie high school Letter to the editor by Peter Beacock Barrie Examiner — Education
September 16, 2015 Board and city must work together regarding school plan Letter to the editor by Steven Davies Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Mike McCann Education
September 16, 2015 Federal candidates take on a variety of issues at CARP debate Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie North, Brian Tamblyn, Colin Wilson, Darren Roskam, Ellen White
+5 more peopleShow fewerJeff Sakula, John Brassard, Marty Lancaster, Myrna Clark, Ram Faerber
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September 16, 2015 Scrap first-past-the-post elections: Barrie-Innisfil Green Party candidate By Sara Carson Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
September 16, 2015 South-end Barrie high school plan must work for everyone Letter to the editor by Mike McCann Barrie Examiner Mike McCann Education
September 16, 2015 There's an art to making cities more livable By Bruce Cameron Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
September 15, 2015 Barrie Central group calls for board official to resign over south-end school 'fiasco' By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
September 15, 2015 Barrie councillors say school location is wrong By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann Education, Development: 225 Prince William Way
September 15, 2015 South-end development in Barrie faces rezoning By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales —
September 14, 2015 Residents vote in favour of renaming Barrie park after Sam Cancilla By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Downtown
September 11, 2015 Council to look at policy on Monday By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Doug Shipley —
September 11, 2015 Where did the time go? By Doug Shipley Barrie Examiner Doug Shipley —
September 10, 2015 Barrie city council changes direction on making south-end a one-way street By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Sergio Morales —
September 10, 2015 Barrie-Innisfil candidates talk taxes, economy By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Colin Wilson, John Brassard, Myrna Clark —
September 10, 2015 Mixed use being pushed By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
September 9, 2015 Barrie mayor thanked for starting campaign to help Syrian refugees Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Peter Bursztyn —
September 7, 2015 Lehman calls crisis 'unspeakable' By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
September 7, 2015 Proposed date to open south-end Barrie school now September 2018 By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner — Education
August 28, 2015 Barrie switch to LEDs not welcomed by all By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
August 28, 2015 Brassard taking official leave from council to run in federal election Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Bonnie North, Brian Tamblyn, Colin Wilson, Darren Roskam, Ellen White
+3 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, Marty Lancaster, Myrna Clark
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August 26, 2015 Power merger won't lower bills: LETTER Letter to the editor by Jack Garner Barrie Examiner — Electricity
August 20, 2015 LETTER: Arts important, but not a necessity Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner Peter Silveira —
August 19, 2015 Barrie mayor among thousands of municipal leaders meeting with provincial heads at AMO conference By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
August 10, 2015 Barrie city workers ink a new deal By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
August 7, 2015 Major reconstruction of Lakeshore Drive in Barrie to be completed by fall By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner — Transportation, Major investments
August 5, 2015 Measuring the importance of arts and culture for Barrie Barrie Examiner Peter Silveira —
August 3, 2015 Simcoe County federal candidates share their thoughts about election call Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Colin Wilson, John Brassard, Myrna Clark, Patrick Brown —
July 29, 2015 Barrie gets provincial funds Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth —
July 29, 2015 New agreement awaits council approval By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
July 28, 2015 LETTER: Urban legends disputed Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner Barry Ward —
July 27, 2015 Barrie city police release 2014 annual report By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Safety & policing
July 27, 2015 LETTER: Elected officials should serve their term Letter to the editor by Don Johnston Barrie Examiner John Brassard, Patrick Brown —
July 24, 2015 Barrie councillor set to take on opponents as Tory candidate for new federal riding By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner Bonnie North, Brian Tamblyn, Colin Wilson, Darren Roskam, John Brassard, Myrna Clark, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
July 22, 2015 Fortress and Mady have worked together on several projects prior to Collier Centre By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — —
July 22, 2015 Urban legends not built on reality By Barry Ward Barrie Examiner Barry Ward —
July 17, 2015 Downtown Barrie development will be finished By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Rose Romita Housing, Downtown
July 16, 2015 LETTER: Pay now, or pay later Letter to the editor by Douglas Bailey Barrie Examiner — —
July 15, 2015 Crews busy making switch to LED lighting in Barrie By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner — —
July 15, 2015 Light switch may not save money: LETTER Letter to the editor by Dieter Leidel Barrie Examiner — —
July 14, 2015 'Our primary goal is to stop the tagging' By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
July 14, 2015 LETTER: Downtown needs work Letter to the editor by Marino Giulioni Barrie Examiner — Downtown
July 13, 2015 LETTER: Does anybody care in Barrie? Letter to the editor by Tina Khanjin Barrie Examiner — —
July 13, 2015 LETTER: Transit users partake in a bumpy ride Letter to the editor by Ed Paine Barrie Examiner — Transportation
July 13, 2015 Workers picket outside Barrie City Hall By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
July 12, 2015 Update: City of Barrie workers reach contract impasse By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — —
July 10, 2015 Barrie's conversion of streetlights to LEDs expected to take four weeks Barrie Examiner — Climate and flooding
July 10, 2015 County publishes report card on affordable housing By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Gerry Marshall County services
July 8, 2015 Economics play big role during council's first session By Coun. John Brassard Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Sergio Morales —
June 25, 2015 LETTER: Confederate flag a powerful symbol Letter to the editor by Bonnie North Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
June 24, 2015 Memorial Square is a key initiative By Rose Romita Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Rose Romita Downtown
June 23, 2015 Barrie councillors approve sale Monday night By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner John Brassard —
June 19, 2015 Former mayor not slowing down By Travis Doucette Barrie Examiner Dorian Parker, Janice R. Laking, Jim Perri, Ross Alexander Archer —
June 11, 2015 Barrie set to develop business plan for year-round market By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Rose Romita —
June 10, 2015 Barrie councillor wants tighter controls in place on medical marijuana production facilities By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth —
June 2, 2015 Working group for downtown Barrie market By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Mike McCann, Rose Romita Downtown
June 1, 2015 Bylaw to licence medical pot facilities in Barrie on the agenda Barrie Examiner — —
June 1, 2015 Mayors OK with ranked voting By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
May 7, 2015 Waterfront park may be renamed for Sam Cancilla By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Downtown
April 23, 2015 Radioactive material found at Barrie landfill Barrie Examiner — Waste
April 21, 2015 Barrie council puts prayer for guidance on hold By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales —
April 9, 2015 Harvie Road in the spotlight By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Transportation
April 7, 2015 Barrie set to spend $150,000 on west-end land to settle OMB hearing By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Peter Silveira —
April 6, 2015 Barrie politicos keep election spending in line By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard
+5 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
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April 2, 2015 Barrie looking at tighter controls regarding potential medical marijuana facilities By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
April 1, 2015 Trees removed at former Burton Avenue Mobile Homes Park in Barrie By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — —
March 30, 2015 Barrie may change the way it converts land By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner John Brassard —
March 30, 2015 Mayor outspent his opponents Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona
+10 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Ramsay, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Rob Hamilton, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
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March 26, 2015 Huge increase caused by retroactive payments, says mayor By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Richard Forward Safety & policing, Fire and emergency
March 25, 2015 Essa Road plan comes under fire By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner John Brassard —
March 24, 2015 City will probe what can and can't be done By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
March 23, 2015 CAA contest shines light on Barrie's worst roads By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — Transportation
March 21, 2015 Postage cost City of Barrie nearly $474,000 last year By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
March 20, 2015 Essa Road townhouse plan on Barrie's council agenda By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner John Brassard —
March 19, 2015 Barrie councillors set to OK rezoning for medical marijuana facility By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner John Brassard —
March 17, 2015 Councillor Peter Silveira eyeing Liberal nod for Barrie-Innisfil By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Bonnie North, Brian Tamblyn, Colin Wilson, Jane Dewar, Marty Lancaster, Patrick Brown, Peter Silveira —
March 17, 2015 Taking the politics out of the budget Barrie Examiner — Taxes
March 16, 2015 From Christmas cards to conferences, a look at what Barrie councillors spent By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+6 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
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March 13, 2015 Councillor broke a promise Barrie Examiner Chris Forde, Mike McCann Taxes
March 13, 2015 Massive North Barrie Crossing development moving forward despite financial setbacks By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Housing
March 12, 2015 Construction of Barrie project remains in financial limbo By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
March 12, 2015 Council meeting highs and lows Letter to the editor by Mike Slinger Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
March 12, 2015 Downtown patios are nice, but too costly Letter to the editor by Frank Wright Barrie Examiner — Downtown
March 11, 2015 New high school a better choice Letter to the editor by John Sayer Barrie Examiner — Education
March 10, 2015 Barrie's downtown is very dynamic Letter to the editor by Craig Stevens Barrie Examiner — Downtown
March 10, 2015 Infrastructure key to 2015 Barrie budget By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse Taxes
March 9, 2015 Barrie Central's spirit is strong Letter to the editor by Lori Moore Barrie Examiner — Education
March 9, 2015 Barrie council must treat all taxpayers equally Letter to the editor by Gail Mullen Barrie Examiner — Waste
March 8, 2015 Barrie council set to approve budget Monday By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse Taxes
March 5, 2015 Backyard burners in Barrie will have to pay higher fees By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales —
March 5, 2015 School board committee strikes down motions to keep Barrie Central open By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Caroline Smith, Pauline Stevenson Education
March 4, 2015 Barrie councillors give initial OK for trash pickup rebate By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Rose Romita Waste
March 4, 2015 Curriculum changes not made in the shadows Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Erich Jacoby-Hawkins, Marty Lancaster —
March 4, 2015 Downtown needs attention: LETTER Letter to the editor by Mike Slinger Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard
+5 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
Downtown
March 4, 2015 Stop feeding the geese: LETTER Letter to the editor by Mariane Cancilla Barrie Examiner — —
March 3, 2015 Barrie homeowners facing 3.24% increase By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman Taxes, Infrastructure
March 2, 2015 LETTER: Have your voice heard Letter to the editor by Nancy Dickey Barrie Examiner — Education
February 28, 2015 Barrie council eyeing plan to charge for parking on weeknights By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Rose Romita Downtown
February 27, 2015 LETTER: No-frills approach should be taken Letter to the editor by JL Bennett Barrie Examiner — —
February 26, 2015 Barrie taxpayers facing 3.35% tax hike By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Michael Prowse Taxes
February 24, 2015 City committee approves zoning that would allow medical marijuana facility in Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner John Brassard —
February 24, 2015 Hard choices to come for Barrie council Barrie Examiner — Taxes
February 20, 2015 No additional Barrie police officers included in budget By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Peter Silveira, Sergio Morales Safety & policing
February 18, 2015 Homicide sparks public forum on Barrie rooming houses By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Rose Romita —
February 17, 2015 Barrie police board asking for budget boost of $1.1M By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Safety & policing
February 9, 2015 Bonnie North, Marty Lancaster to represent Green Party in Barrie Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Marty Lancaster —
February 9, 2015 Bonnie North, Marty Lancaster to represent federal Greens Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Marty Lancaster —
February 6, 2015 Local Greens to meet Sunday in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Erich Jacoby-Hawkins, Marty Lancaster —
February 5, 2015 Citizens should take action toward examining municipal election process Barrie Examiner — —
February 4, 2015 Businesses pushing for Harvie Road crossing By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Patrick Brown Transportation
February 2, 2015 Downtown Barrie project remains stalled By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Housing, Downtown
January 30, 2015 Mayor Jeff Lehman sets sights on affordable housing By Alan Atkins Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Housing
January 25, 2015 Barrie introducing one pass for recreation facilities By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
January 24, 2015 Lions pavilion may be rebuilt at Barrie's waterfront By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Downtown
January 19, 2015 Former Barrie mayor, PUC boss recognized By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Ross Alexander Archer —
January 16, 2015 Fines issued at two Barrie strip clubs By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
January 14, 2015 Barrie council eyeing new policy regarding sponsorship of non-city events By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Doug Shipley, Patrick Brown —
January 13, 2015 Barrie council gives initial OK for temporary training site for firefighters By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Fire and emergency
January 2, 2015 Barrie Newsmakers 2014: City’s political landscape due to shift more in 2015 By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Ann Hoggarth, Brian Jackson, Mike McCann, Patrick Brown, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones —
2014 250 stories · 3 outlets
2014: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 16, 2014 LETTER: Politicians are back to roost Letter to the editor by J. L. Bennett Simcoe.com — —
December 12, 2014 Barrie councillors setting priorities for new term in office By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Patrick Brown —
December 10, 2014 Barrie's new garbage pickup schedule kicks in Jan. 12 By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Waste
December 4, 2014 Barrie Transit ridership has risen this fall By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Transportation
December 4, 2014 Barrie trustees lead Catholic school board Simcoe.com Connie Positano, Maria Hardie Education
December 2, 2014 Aspden launched $2-million action for 2009 fall at Barrie City Hall By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth, Dave Aspden, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
December 2, 2014 Barrie mayor pledges to provide more affordable housing this term Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard
+7 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Ross Alexander Archer, Sergio Morales, Willard L. Kinzie
Housing
December 2, 2014 Barrie’s first mayor issues challenge to new council at inaugural meeting By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Mike McCann, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Willard L. Kinzie —
December 1, 2014 Barrie’s mayor offers inaugural address Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+7 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Willard L. Kinzie
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November 27, 2014 Downtown Barrie school site to be sold By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Caroline Smith, Jeff Lehman Downtown, Education
November 26, 2014 Departing Barrie councillors honoured at final meeting By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Brian Jackson, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Sergio Morales —
November 26, 2014 Former college CEO latest candidate eyeing new Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte riding Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Brian Tamblyn, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
November 25, 2014 Head of downtown Barrie group wants city to get tougher on body rub parlours By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Downtown
November 24, 2014 Barrie seeks citizens to join committees By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
November 23, 2014 Service awards being presented to outgoing Barrie councillors Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Mike McCann, Rodney Jackson
+3 more peopleShow fewerRose Romita, Sergio Morales, Suzanne Craig
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November 21, 2014 Barrie launches program to promote economic growth Barrie Examiner — —
November 17, 2014 City says it's prepared for big blast of winter By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Snow clearing
November 13, 2014 Enrolment disaster looms over Barrie Central closure Letter to the editor by Jack Garner Barrie Examiner — Education
November 6, 2014 School board eyeing sale of Barrie Central and former Prince of Wales sites By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Caroline Smith, Suzanne Ley Education
November 5, 2014 Voting the best way to bring change Simcoe.com — —
October 31, 2014 Civics teacher helped inspire rookie councillor’s run By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Mike McCann, Robb Meier, Sergio Morales —
October 31, 2014 LETTER: New council owes us a report card Letter to the editor by Mike Slinger Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike McCann, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales —
October 31, 2014 Numbers don?t lie, not in elections Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 31, 2014 Trustees in Barrie ready to get to work Simcoe.com Christine Williams, Connie Positano, Jennifer Lynn Cameron, Kathleen Aikins, Krista Mayne, Maria Hardie, Nathan Caldwell, Suzanne Ley Education
October 30, 2014 Barrie Police board chairperson Doug Jure steps down By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Mike McCann Safety & policing
October 30, 2014 Barrie council ready to continue work started last term By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley
+9 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, Jim Perri, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
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October 30, 2014 Barrie council to tackle traffic, trash, taxes By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman
+7 more peopleShow fewerJim Perri, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
Transportation, Taxes
October 30, 2014 Barrie must work to seek out investors Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
October 30, 2014 Barrie police board head resigns Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Mike McCann Safety & policing
October 30, 2014 Barrie residents overwhelm city website on election night By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
October 30, 2014 Barrie turnout drop blamed on lack of hot issue, tight mayor’s race By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Dawn McAlpine, Michael Prowse —
October 30, 2014 Returning Barrie councillors ready to move forward Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard
+5 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales
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October 29, 2014 Councillor hopes residents will be informed before community mailboxes replace home delivery By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Brian Jackson, Sergio Morales —
October 29, 2014 Jure resigns from Police Services Board CTV News Doug Jure, Mike McCann —
October 28, 2014 21-year-old becomes city councillor By K.C. Colby CTV News Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman, Sergio Morales —
October 28, 2014 Barrie’s mayor sets priorities for the coming term Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley
+11 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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October 28, 2014 Barrie’s newest councillors ready to dive in Simcoe.com Mike McCann, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales —
October 28, 2014 Lehman has many challenges ahead in next four years Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Major investments
October 28, 2014 Lehman wins mayor?s race? Shocking, truly shocking Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers —
October 28, 2014 New faces to join Simcoe County trustee tables By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Christine Williams, Kathleen Aikins, Maria Hardie, Suzanne Ley Education
October 28, 2014 School trustee results: BARRIE Simcoe.com Christine Williams, Connie Positano, Corey Wall, Donald Blais, Eric Lapointe, Guy Belcourt
+8 more peopleShow fewerJessica McConnell, Kathleen Aikins, Krista Mayne, Nathan Caldwell, Paul Archer, Stephen Donkers, Steven Knuff, Suzanne Ley
Education
October 28, 2014 Work has just begun for Barrie council Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
October 27, 2014 Barrie on track for lower voter turnout this year By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Dawn McAlpine, Jeff Lehman —
October 27, 2014 Here’s where you can vote in Barrie Simcoe.com — —
October 27, 2014 Lehman re-elected as Barrie mayor Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Carl Hauck
+20 more peopleShow fewerDarren Roskam, Dave Aspden, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Jim Perri, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Ramsay, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Rob Hamilton, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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October 27, 2014 Lehman re-elected mayor of Barrie By Laurie Watt and Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Clare Riepma
+10 more peopleShow fewerDoug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones
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October 27, 2014 Taxes, trash on Barrie voters’ minds By Sara Carson Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Ken Parsons Taxes, Waste
October 27, 2014 Where to vote in Barrie Simcoe.com — —
October 25, 2014 Fourteen Barrie schools take part in Student Vote Day Simcoe.com — —
October 24, 2014 COLUMN: Make your choices wisely By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
October 24, 2014 COLUMN: Voting is showing up Simcoe.com — —
October 24, 2014 Voters turning out early in Barrie Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine —
October 23, 2014 Barrie can afford its cops: police board chairperson By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Jure Safety & policing
October 21, 2014 Every vote counts this election Simcoe.com — —
October 21, 2014 Funny business on the campaign trail nothing new Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
October 20, 2014 Candidates in at least two wards crying foul over campaign `tricks? Simcoe.com Andrew Barranger, Brandon Vieira, Harry Ahmed, John Brassard, Lincoln Bayda, Micheline Piotrowski
+5 more peopleShow fewerMike Montague, Peter Silveira, Richard Crocitto, Robert Thomson, Yvonne Heath
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October 20, 2014 ELECTION: School board trustee candidates Simcoe.com Caroline Smith, Christine Williams, Connie Positano, Corey Wall, Donald Blais, Eric Lapointe
+13 more peopleShow fewerGuy Belcourt, Jessica McConnell, Katherine L. Koculym, Kathleen Aikins, Keith P. Rimmer, Krista Mayne, Kyna Sivret, Maria Hardie, Nathan Caldwell, Paul Archer, Stephen Donkers, Steven Knuff, Suzanne Ley
Education
October 20, 2014 LETTER: Lehman is Barrie Letter to the editor by Randy Aylwin Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber —
October 20, 2014 Voting early a good idea: official Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine —
October 17, 2014 ELECTION: Ward 1 candidate profiles Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Clare Riepma, Dave Aspden, Janice R. Laking, Jim Perri, Rob Hamilton —
October 17, 2014 ELECTION: Ward 10 candidate profiles Simcoe.com Chris Forde, Doug Jure, Graham Allary, Mike McCann, Paolo Fabrizio —
October 17, 2014 ELECTION: Ward 2 candidate profiles Simcoe.com Barb Stuhlemmer, Rose Romita, Steve Jones —
October 17, 2014 ELECTION: Ward 3 candidate profiles Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Ken Parsons —
October 17, 2014 ELECTION: Ward 4 candidate profiles Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Barry Ward, Caroline Smith, Justin Heran —
October 17, 2014 ELECTION: Ward 5 candidate profiles Simcoe.com Harry Ahmed, Micheline Piotrowski, Mike Montague, Peter Silveira, Robert Thomson, Yvonne Heath —
October 17, 2014 ELECTION: Ward 7 candidate profiles Simcoe.com Andrew Barranger, Brandon Vieira, John Brassard, Lincoln Bayda, Richard Crocitto —
October 17, 2014 ELECTION: Ward 8 candidate profiles Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Ghulam Jilani, Julia Gasewicz, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McFarthing —
October 17, 2014 ELECTION: Ward 9 candidate profiles Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Jason MacLellan, Sergio Morales —
October 17, 2014 Jeff Lehman mayoral candidate profile Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 17, 2014 More Barrie candidates opt to decline developers’ cash By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Jason MacLellan, Sergio Morales —
October 17, 2014 No plans to offer Internet voting in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine —
October 17, 2014 Ram Faerber mayoral candidate profile Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers —
October 17, 2014 Ray Mawhinney mayoral candidate profile Simcoe.com Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers —
October 17, 2014 Zachary Gillespie-Rogers mayoral candidate profile Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers —
October 16, 2014 5 issues Barrie’s next council needs to tackle By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
October 16, 2014 Trustee job different, equally important: expert By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Education
October 16, 2014 Ward boundary shifts impact several Barrie neighbourhoods By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine, Peter Silveira —
October 15, 2014 Meeting to discuss Barrie Central's future to be held Thursday at Victoria Village By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — Education
October 14, 2014 Ask candidates if they will reinstate cultural grants Simcoe.com — —
October 13, 2014 More than 600 cast votes at Barrie City Hall Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine —
October 10, 2014 Getting listed to have your say in Barrie Simcoe.com — —
October 9, 2014 Where are Barrie’s female politicians? By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alison Eadie, Bonnie Ainsworth, Dorian Parker, Janice R. Laking, Lynn Strachan —
October 7, 2014 Homeless part of debate in Barrie Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers Encampments
October 6, 2014 Barrie municipal election poll open Thanksgiving weekend Simcoe.com — —
October 3, 2014 Barrie councillors wrap up work By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
October 2, 2014 Barrie mayoral candidates spar over infrastructure By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers Taxes, Infrastructure
October 2, 2014 Incumbent Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman plans to lean on province, feds to fulfill election wish list By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
October 2, 2014 Young candidates seeking your votes in Barrie By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Brandon Vieira, Lynn Strachan, Patrick Brown, Sergio Morales, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers —
October 1, 2014 Barrie debate takes on housing challenges Simcoe.com — Housing
October 1, 2014 Despite acclamation, Barrie councillor continues to knock on doors By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay —
October 1, 2014 ROOT ISSUES: Local government can be the most responsive to voters Simcoe.com — —
October 1, 2014 Watch candidates debate tonight from 6-8 p.m. Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers —
September 30, 2014 Ward 8 candidates debate in Barrie Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Ghulam Jilani, Julia Gasewicz, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McFarthing —
September 30, 2014 Ward 8 candidates debate tonight in Barrie Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Ghulam Jilani, Julia Gasewicz, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McFarthing —
September 30, 2014 Watch candidates debate online Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers —
September 26, 2014 At 95 years of age, former mayor hasn’t lost interest in local politics By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Willard L. Kinzie —
September 17, 2014 Downtown candidates tackle a number of issues Simcoe.com Austin Tyler Genge, Barb Stuhlemmer, Lynn Strachan, Rose Romita, Steve Jones, Suzanne Craig Safety & policing, Downtown
September 16, 2014 Hoping for a higher voter turnout Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Jim Perri, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay
+3 more peopleShow fewerRam Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Rob Hamilton
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September 14, 2014 Public school board has another candidate Simcoe.com Kathleen Aikins, Paul Archer, Stephen Donkers, Suzanne Ley Education
September 12, 2014 Charboneau drops out of Ward 6 race Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
September 12, 2014 LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Not enough parking for resident Letter to the editor by Chantal Jensen Barrie Examiner — —
September 12, 2014 Last-minute candidates file for Barrie mayor, councillor races By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Andrew Barranger, Arif Khan, Barb Stuhlemmer, Barry Ward
+52 more peopleShow fewerBonnie Ainsworth, Brandon Vieira, Brian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Christine Williams, Clare Riepma, Connie Positano, Corey Wall, Dawn McAlpine, Donald Blais, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Eric Lapointe, Ghulam Jilani, Graham Allary, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, Jessica McConnell, John Brassard, Julia Gasewicz, Justin Heran, Ken Parsons, Krista Mayne, Kyna Sivret, Lincoln Bayda, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Micheline Piotrowski, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McCann, Mike McFarthing, Mike Montague, Nathan Caldwell, Paolo Fabrizio, Paul Archer, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Richard Crocitto, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Stephen Donkers, Steve Jones, Steven Knuff, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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September 12, 2014 Lehman faces three challengers in October Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Andrew Barranger, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barb Stuhlemmer, Barry Ward
+57 more peopleShow fewerBonnie Ainsworth, Brandon Vieira, Brian Jackson, Carl Hauck, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Christine Williams, Clare Riepma, Connie Positano, Corey Wall, Darren Roskam, Dave Aspden, Donald Blais, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Eric Lapointe, Ghulam Jilani, Graham Allary, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, Jessica McConnell, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Julia Gasewicz, Justin Heran, Ken Parsons, Krista Mayne, Kyna Sivret, Lincoln Bayda, Luc Gagnon, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Micheline Piotrowski, Micheline Robichaud, Mike McCann, Mike McFarthing, Mike Montague, Mike Ramsay, Nathan Caldwell, Paolo Fabrizio, Paul Archer, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Ray Mawhinney, Richard Crocitto, Rob Hamilton, Robert Thomson, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Stephen Donkers, Steve Jones, Steven Knuff, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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September 12, 2014 Your Barrie Municipal Election Candidates Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Brandon Vieira, Christine Williams, Donald Blais, Ghulam Jilani
+3 more peopleShow fewerKen Parsons, Richard Crocitto, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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September 11, 2014 What a would-be politician can — and can’t deliver — if elected By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman —
September 9, 2014 Barrie council eyes new customer service plan By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse —
September 8, 2014 More candidates step up in Barrie Barrie Examiner Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Andrew Barranger, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward
+28 more peopleShow fewerBonnie Ainsworth, Brandon Vieira, Brian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Clare Riepma, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Ghulam Jilani, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Justin Heran, Lincoln Bayda, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Micheline Piotrowski, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Paolo Fabrizio, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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September 8, 2014 More candidates step up in Ward 7 Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Andrew Barranger, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward
+28 more peopleShow fewerBonnie Ainsworth, Brandon Vieira, Brian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Clare Riepma, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Ghulam Jilani, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Justin Heran, Lincoln Bayda, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Micheline Piotrowski, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Paolo Fabrizio, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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September 4, 2014 City hires new GM of corporate services Barrie Examiner — —
September 3, 2014 More names added to Barrie election roster By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Andrew Barranger, Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Clare Riepma, Doug Shipley, John Brassard —
August 29, 2014 Barranger files papers for Ward 7 Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Andrew Barranger, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward
+23 more peopleShow fewerBonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Clare Riepma, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Justin Heran, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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August 26, 2014 Council approves new agreement with Barrie firefighters By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman Fire and emergency
August 18, 2014 More candidates step forward for Wards 1 and 3 in Barrie Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth
+22 more peopleShow fewerBrian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Clare Riepma, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Justin Heran, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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August 13, 2014 Barrie Councillor Strachan apologizes for error By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Suzanne Craig —
August 11, 2014 Ward 2 councillor breached code of conduct Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Austin Tyler Genge, James McVeigh, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Rose Romita, Steve Jones, Suzanne Craig —
August 8, 2014 Barrie Councillor Strachan withdraws bid for re-election By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Suzanne Craig —
August 8, 2014 City of Barrie’s integrity commissioner says veteran councillor violated code of conduct Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Suzanne Craig —
August 7, 2014 Barrie council has more to do before term winds down By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Dawn McAlpine, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
July 29, 2014 Ward 2 candidate has signs on car changed to comply with municipal election rules Simcoe.com Austin Tyler Genge, Harry Ahmed, Lynn Strachan, Matt Dean, Rose Romita, Steve Jones —
July 25, 2014 Laurentian University a good fit for Barrie Letter to the editor by Janice Laking Barrie Examiner Janice R. Laking —
July 17, 2014 Barrie councillor admits to ‘bad decision’ at meeting By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Sara Peddle, Suzanne Craig —
July 16, 2014 Former Examiner photographer throws his hat into Barrie race Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth
+27 more peopleShow fewerBrian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Christine Williams, Connie Positano, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Justin Heran, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Nathan Caldwell, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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July 7, 2014 Rose Romita latest candidate eyeing Ward 2 Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson
+19 more peopleShow fewerChris Forde, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Justin Heran, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Rose Romita, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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July 4, 2014 Timing running short for Barrie mobile home residents By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
July 3, 2014 Pilot program will bring fitness equipment to Barrie's waterfront By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
July 2, 2014 Parking problems mounting in Barrie Letter to the editor by Ruby Cox Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
July 2, 2014 Self-guided trail will offer historic look at Barrie's waterfront By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Willard L. Kinzie —
July 1, 2014 Barrie Transit system improvements to start July 27 By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Arif Khan Transportation
July 1, 2014 Barrie residents will have start displaying parking passes July 2 By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — —
July 1, 2014 Barrie's development charges should pay for growth Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Housing
June 26, 2014 Laurentian, Georgian, and Lakehead urged to work together for funding in Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall Downtown, Education
June 25, 2014 Barrie council eyeing major development charges hike By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Housing
June 25, 2014 Ward 8 race has 2 candidates Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth
+27 more peopleShow fewerBrian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Christine Williams, Connie Positano, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, John Brassard, Justin Heran, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Nathan Caldwell, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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June 25, 2014 Ward 8 race has two candidates By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth
+27 more peopleShow fewerBrian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Christine Williams, Connie Positano, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, John Brassard, Justin Heran, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Nathan Caldwell, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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June 24, 2014 Pledge represents increase 2011 commitment of $14 million for Barrie campus By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Ann Hoggarth —
June 24, 2014 Simcoe County presents final payment to Georgian College's Sadlon Centre for Health and Wellness Barrie Examiner — —
June 24, 2014 Tiffin Street bridge facelift may cost Barrie $5.5M By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Richard Forward —
June 22, 2014 Barrie council will look at more funding for Lakeshore reconstruction By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Transportation, Major investments
June 19, 2014 Stop wasting money on feel-good projects: LETTER Letter to the editor by Peter Eigler Barrie Examiner Jane Dewar —
June 18, 2014 Barrie election list grows again Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth
+25 more peopleShow fewerBrian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Christine Williams, Connie Positano, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Nathan Caldwell, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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June 18, 2014 More candidates line up to run in Barrie election Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson
+18 more peopleShow fewerCaroline Smith, Chris Forde, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Sergio Morales, Steve Jones, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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June 17, 2014 Barrie Pathways at a crossroads: OUR OPINION Barrie Examiner Lynn Strachan —
June 16, 2014 Barrie Pathways makes offer to buy Central United Church By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
June 13, 2014 Green Party candidate says greens had a better showing Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North —
June 12, 2014 Barrie’s PC incumbent Rodney Jackson unseated by Liberal Ann Hoggarth Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, Peter Bursztyn, Rodney Jackson —
June 12, 2014 Provincial Election Coverage of the Barrie riding Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, David Bradbury, Myrna Clark, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
June 6, 2014 Barrie unveils new voting machines to be used municipal election Simcoe.com — —
June 5, 2014 Barrie candidates vow to improve home-care system By Laurie Watt and Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
June 5, 2014 Barrie police board chairman says there has been a focus on crime prevention By Lance Holdforth Barrie Examiner Doug Jure Safety & policing
June 5, 2014 ‘Circus’ debate leaves Barrie voters still seeking answers By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
June 3, 2014 Barrie candidates saddle up for another debate ahead of next Thursday’s election Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, Rodney Jackson —
June 3, 2014 How Barrie grows over next two decades is crucial Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
May 30, 2014 Barrie’s Steve Jones latest candidate for Ward 2 Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth
+24 more peopleShow fewerBrian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Christine Williams, Connie Positano, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Nathan Caldwell, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Steve Jones, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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May 29, 2014 Barrie provincial candidates drown out debate Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
May 29, 2014 Barrie put spotlight on roads, pipes, water: Lehman By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, David Bradbury, Jeff Lehman, Rodney Jackson Transportation
May 29, 2014 Simcoe County District School Board passes $533-million budget, including major gains in electronic technology By Cheryl Browne Barrie Examiner — Education
May 28, 2014 Barrie 2014 municipal election heats up Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth
+23 more peopleShow fewerBrian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Christine Williams, Connie Positano, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Nathan Caldwell, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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May 28, 2014 Barrie's review of industrial land policies could make way for medical marijuana facility By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — —
May 27, 2014 Students grill provincial candidates on jobs, fate of Barrie Central By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
May 23, 2014 Barrie’s Green candidate says people want honesty, integrity Simcoe.com Bonnie North —
May 22, 2014 Barrie candidates vow to keep spending in check By Janis Ramsay and Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
May 20, 2014 City election races heating up Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles, Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth
+21 more peopleShow fewerBrian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Christine Williams, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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May 16, 2014 Barrie candidates hit the campaign trail running Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, David Bradbury, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
May 15, 2014 Barrie candidates at odds on how best to bolster jobs By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
May 14, 2014 Four candidates running in west-Barrie ward Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson
+19 more peopleShow fewerCaroline Smith, Chris Forde, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Guy Belcourt, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Mike Montague, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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May 7, 2014 Barrie candidates chat up local issues Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
May 7, 2014 NDP, Greens choose candidates in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
May 6, 2014 Barrie NDP and Green candidates elected Simcoe.com Bonnie North, Darren Roskam, David Bradbury, Rodney Jackson —
May 5, 2014 A look at how the initial plan for Park Place in Barrie changed By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Jerry Moore, Michael Prowse, Rob Hamilton —
May 2, 2014 Adrian Bowles – Ward 4 Simcoe.com Adrian Bowles —
May 2, 2014 Andrew Barranger – Ward 7 Simcoe.com Andrew Barranger —
May 2, 2014 Barb Stuhlemmer – Ward 2 Simcoe.com Barb Stuhlemmer —
May 2, 2014 Barry Ward – Ward 4 Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
May 2, 2014 Bonnie Ainsworth – Ward 1 Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
May 2, 2014 Brian Jackson – Ward 9 Simcoe.com Brian Jackson —
May 2, 2014 Caroline Smith – Ward 4 Simcoe.com Caroline Smith —
May 2, 2014 Chris Forde – Ward 10 Simcoe.com Chris Forde —
May 2, 2014 Clare Riepma – Ward 1 Simcoe.com Clare Riepma —
May 2, 2014 Connie Positano – SMCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com Connie Positano Education
May 2, 2014 Corey Wall – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com Corey Wall Education
May 2, 2014 Doug Jure – Ward 10 Simcoe.com Doug Jure —
May 2, 2014 Doug Shipley – Ward 3 Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
May 2, 2014 Eric Lapointe – Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee candidate By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Eric Lapointe Education
May 2, 2014 Graham Allary – Ward 10 Simcoe.com Graham Allary —
May 2, 2014 Guy Belcourt – Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee candidate By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Guy Belcourt Education
May 2, 2014 Harry Ahmed – Ward 5 Simcoe.com Harry Ahmed —
May 2, 2014 James McVeigh – Ward 2 Simcoe.com James McVeigh —
May 2, 2014 Jason MacLellan – Ward 9 Simcoe.com Jason MacLellan —
May 2, 2014 Jeff Lehman – Mayor Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 2, 2014 Jennifer Cameron – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com — Education
May 2, 2014 Jessica McConnell – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com Jessica McConnell Education
May 2, 2014 John Brassard – Ward 7 Simcoe.com John Brassard —
May 2, 2014 Julia Gasewicz – Ward 8 Simcoe.com Julia Gasewicz —
May 2, 2014 Justin Heran – Ward 4 By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Justin Heran —
May 2, 2014 Katherine L. Koculym – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com Caroline Smith, Katherine L. Koculym Education
May 2, 2014 Kathleen Aikins – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com Kathleen Aikins Education
May 2, 2014 Keith P. Rimmer – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com Keith P. Rimmer Education
May 2, 2014 Krista Mayne – SCDSB trustee Simcoe.com Krista Mayne Education
May 2, 2014 Kyna Sivret - Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud (#64) Trustee By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Kyna Sivret Education
May 2, 2014 Lincoln Bayda – Ward 7 Simcoe.com Lincoln Bayda —
May 2, 2014 Maria Hardie – SMCDSB Trustee - Acclaimed Simcoe.com Maria Hardie Education
May 2, 2014 Michael Montague – Ward 5 Simcoe.com — —
May 2, 2014 Micheline Piotrowski –Ward 5 Simcoe.com Micheline Piotrowski —
May 2, 2014 Micheline Robichaud – Ward 8 Simcoe.com Micheline Robichaud —
May 2, 2014 Mike McCann – Ward 10 Simcoe.com Mike McCann —
May 2, 2014 Mike McFarthing – Ward 8 Simcoe.com Mike McFarthing —
May 2, 2014 Nathan Caldwell – SMCDSB trustee Simcoe.com Nathan Caldwell Education
May 2, 2014 Paolo Fabrizio – Ward 10 Simcoe.com Paolo Fabrizio —
May 2, 2014 Paul Archer – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com Paul Archer Education
May 2, 2014 Peter Silveira – Ward 5 Simcoe.com Peter Silveira —
May 2, 2014 Police board chief jumps into Barrie council race By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Austin Tyler Genge, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde
+13 more peopleShow fewerDoug Jure, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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May 2, 2014 Ram Faerber - Mayor Simcoe.com Ram Faerber —
May 2, 2014 Ray Mawhinney - Mayor Simcoe.com Ray Mawhinney —
May 2, 2014 Robert Thomson – Ward 5 By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Robert Thomson —
May 2, 2014 Rose Romita – Ward 2 By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Rose Romita —
May 2, 2014 Ross Wuerth – Ward 3 Simcoe.com — —
May 2, 2014 Sergio Morales – Ward 9 Simcoe.com Sergio Morales —
May 2, 2014 Stephen Donkers – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com Stephen Donkers Education
May 2, 2014 Steve Jones – Ward 2 Simcoe.com Steve Jones —
May 2, 2014 Steven Knuff – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com Steven Knuff Education
May 2, 2014 Suzanne Ley – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com Suzanne Ley Education
May 2, 2014 Yvonne Heath – Ward 5 Simcoe.com Yvonne Heath —
April 30, 2014 Doug Jure running in Barrie’s Ward 10 Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson
+17 more peopleShow fewerCaroline Smith, Chris Forde, Doug Jure, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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April 24, 2014 Barrie mayor stresses need for fiscal responsibility Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers —
April 24, 2014 Poll mixes parties, political roles in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Patrick Brown —
April 10, 2014 Race for Barrie council seats attracts new candidates By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Austin Tyler Genge, Bonnie Ainsworth, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed
+10 more peopleShow fewerJason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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April 4, 2014 Two more candidates in city election Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson
+16 more peopleShow fewerCaroline Smith, Chris Forde, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jason MacLellan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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March 27, 2014 Khan’s conflict leaves voters without voice Simcoe.com Arif Khan —
March 18, 2014 Barrie mayoral candidate wants to improve your quality of life By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers —
March 18, 2014 Candidate for Barrie’s mayor chair wants to give blue-collar community a voice Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Ram Faerber, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers —
March 14, 2014 Now three candidates for Barrie mayor Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Caroline Smith
+14 more peopleShow fewerChris Forde, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath, Zachary Gillespie-Rogers
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March 3, 2014 It’s time to start talking election in Barrie Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
February 28, 2014 Time to dig in to another delicious mayor's stew By Bruce Cameron Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman —
February 26, 2014 Recycler eyes Barrie’s top job By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed
+7 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Yvonne Heath
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February 24, 2014 Ram Faerber files nomination papers in Barrie Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Caroline Smith
+13 more peopleShow fewerChris Forde, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Ram Faerber, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath
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February 18, 2014 Suzanne Ley throws hat into ring for school board Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Caroline Smith
+12 more peopleShow fewerChris Forde, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Suzanne Ley, Yvonne Heath
Education
February 7, 2014 City will remove snow on Sunday Barrie Examiner — Snow clearing
February 5, 2014 Ward 3 Barrie councillor seeks second term Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Austin Tyler Genge, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Caroline Smith
+11 more peopleShow fewerChris Forde, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Yvonne Heath
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January 30, 2014 City candidates continue to trickle in Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Austin Tyler Genge, Bonnie Ainsworth, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Harry Ahmed
+8 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Yvonne Heath
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January 29, 2014 Barrie Mayor Lehman takes shot at 2nd term By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman —
January 29, 2014 Barrie mayor files nomination papers for re-election Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Dave Aspden, Harry Ahmed
+9 more peopleShow fewerJanice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Jim Perri, John Brassard, Maria Hardie, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Rob Hamilton, Yvonne Heath
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January 20, 2014 Few nominations have come in for the 2014 municipal election Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Caroline Smith, Chris Forde, Harry Ahmed, John Brassard
+4 more peopleShow fewerMichael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Yvonne Heath
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January 14, 2014 More residents register to run in Barrie Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Caroline Smith, Harry Ahmed, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Yvonne Heath —
January 13, 2014 Smith opts for run at Barrie ward Simcoe.com Caroline Smith —
January 10, 2014 More snow removal on tap in Barrie for Sunday night Barrie Examiner — Snow clearing
January 8, 2014 Two more register to run in Barrie Simcoe.com Caroline Smith, Harry Ahmed —
January 7, 2014 Prowse joins election race Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Caroline Smith, Harry Ahmed, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike McCann, Peter Silveira, Yvonne Heath —
January 3, 2014 Election race begins in Barrie Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard, Mike McCann —
January 2, 2014 Make 2014 year of engagement Simcoe.com — —
January 2, 2014 Nominations now open for Barrie’s municipal election Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Dawn McAlpine, Jeff Lehman
+4 more peopleShow fewerJennifer Robinson, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira
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2013: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 30, 2013 Barrie mayor ready to celebrate 2014 By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 30, 2013 Barrie mayor wishing for a stronger community in 2014 Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 30, 2013 Municipal election takes place in October Simcoe.com — —
December 29, 2013 Barrie council looking at charging for parking until 11 p.m. Simcoe.com John Brassard Downtown
December 27, 2013 Barrie's annual New Year's Day brunch and levee helping United Way Simcoe.com — —
December 26, 2013 Visitors parking at Barrie's waterfront may have to pay starting this spring Simcoe.com John Brassard —
December 24, 2013 Barrie buses slow down for holidays By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Transportation
December 23, 2013 Who benefits from bus changes? By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Transportation
December 20, 2013 Barrie residents facing 2.8% tax hike Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Taxes, Water rates
December 19, 2013 Allandale land redevelopment in Barrie subject of lawsuit Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore, Michael Prowse, Richard Forward, Robert Stewart Major investments
December 18, 2013 Barrie launches mobile app By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 18, 2013 Cement company wants to build plant in south-end Barrie Simcoe.com Arif Khan —
December 18, 2013 Funeral Friday for Barrie's Jean McCann By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
December 17, 2013 Ex-Barrie Police Board member warned Simcoe.com Don MacNeil, Doug Jure —
December 17, 2013 Private investment needed to get a year-round market in Barrie Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
December 17, 2013 Retirement community left out of growth plan By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman —
December 16, 2013 Barrie app provides residents with information Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 16, 2013 Council handing out awards: ON THE AGENDA Simcoe.com Shannon Murree —
December 16, 2013 Former Barrie deputy fire chief says goodbye Simcoe.com Dave Forfar —
December 16, 2013 Rates will climb this spring Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse —
December 16, 2013 Redevelopment of Barrie property should include parkland, says councillor Simcoe.com Arif Khan —
December 13, 2013 Several Barrie councillors ready to seek re-election Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley
+5 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira
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December 13, 2013 Unpaid false alarm fines can end up on tax bills By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
December 12, 2013 Barrie council gives initial OK to modifying Salem Secondary Plan Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman Housing
December 12, 2013 Barrie hikes parking fees, stalls on evenings By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
December 12, 2013 Barrie is becoming the home town I hoped it would be Simcoe.com Erich Jacoby-Hawkins —
December 12, 2013 Rail options vital, Barrie councillor says By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman Jobs
December 12, 2013 Student residence too much for Barrie neighbours By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Housing
December 11, 2013 Barrie homeowners already have enough on financial stresses on their plate without having to pay for parking Simcoe.com — —
December 10, 2013 Barrie GO train users irked by fare hike By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Transportation
December 10, 2013 Barrie council gives initial OK to $30,000 study regarding year-round market Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
December 10, 2013 Barrie needs fair parking strategy: BIA By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Downtown
December 10, 2013 Barrie puts up land to help ensure downtown vision By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown, Education
December 9, 2013 Barrie looking at hiking fees in 2014 Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
December 9, 2013 Barrie rules separate school board By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Connie Positano, Maria Hardie Education
December 9, 2013 Developer would like to build housing for 1,200 college students Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman Housing
December 9, 2013 Public meeting tonight to look at more student housing Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Lynn Strachan Housing
December 8, 2013 Proposal for 1,200 student units to be presented Monday Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
December 6, 2013 Barrie councillors considering 25-cent meter increase, as well as jump in parkade rates Simcoe.com John Brassard —
December 5, 2013 Downtown on-street free parking nixed Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Downtown
December 5, 2013 Maria Hardie new chairwoman, while Connie Positano holds vice-chairwoman position Simcoe.com Connie Positano, Maria Hardie Education
December 5, 2013 Spring election could delay any plans for a Barrie university campus Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Rodney Jackson —
December 5, 2013 You could feel pinch of tax, utility rate hikes in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes, Water rates
December 4, 2013 Barrie Transit alters another route Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
December 4, 2013 Barrie chief says review will make a difference in the department Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
December 4, 2013 Barrie's first mayor shares legacy with family Simcoe.com Willard L. Kinzie —
December 3, 2013 Barrie Central not high priority on board’s list By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Education
December 3, 2013 Barrie Transit to offer free rides Dec. 7, 8 Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
December 3, 2013 Barrie residents facing 2.2% tax hike Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes, Water rates
December 3, 2013 Free parking moves from streets to lots Simcoe.com — Downtown
December 3, 2013 Land values at centre of Barrie Central battle By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown, Education
December 2, 2013 Barrie police budget doesn't include hiring more officers Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
December 2, 2013 Council approves deal with non-union staff Simcoe.com — —
December 2, 2013 Council approves strategy to take city to 2031 Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
December 2, 2013 Presentation tonight at Barrie council regarding Salvation Army kettle drive Simcoe.com — —
December 2, 2013 Property around Barrie Central goes on market Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
November 29, 2013 Barrie builders raising concerns over growth plan Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 29, 2013 Barrie council says no to request for fees reduction regarding affordable housing project Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Housing
November 29, 2013 Barrie councillors at odds over cement plant By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson —
November 29, 2013 Brown announces federal funding for Barrie Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
November 29, 2013 Feds fill up Barrie's fix-it account By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
November 28, 2013 Barrie police board decides false 911 calls shouldn't generate a fine Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
November 28, 2013 Barrie residents rally to build new Donald Park bridge By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
November 28, 2013 Bus system not working Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
November 28, 2013 County buys into Barrie’s airport shares By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
November 27, 2013 Barrie officials expect facility to be operational early in new year Simcoe.com Dorian Parker —
November 27, 2013 Burton Avenue mobile home owners could get a break Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
November 27, 2013 Curb projects to rein in city’s debt By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 27, 2013 Don’t hike taxes to cover debt By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Taxes
November 26, 2013 Barrie council Oks plan to sell 20% share of airport Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira —
November 26, 2013 Barrie neighbours of proposed Barrie condo voice their concerns Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Housing, Development: 556, 560, 568 Essa Road (Now Known As 558 Essa Road), Development: 556, 560, 568 Essa Road (Now Known As 558 Essa Road), Development: 556, 560, 568 Essa Road (Now Known As 558 Essa Road)
November 26, 2013 Downtown Barrie still working to overcome its struggles By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
November 26, 2013 New push for Barrie Central site draws little interest By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 26, 2013 Park bridge’s removal leaves residents fuming in Barrie By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
November 25, 2013 Barrie considering selling share of airport to the county Simcoe.com — County services
November 25, 2013 Barrie councillors fail to make a decision Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward —
November 25, 2013 Baywood project in Barrie would see more than 1,200 housing units built Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing, Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
November 22, 2013 Barrie neighbours of proposed condo launch petition Simcoe.com John Brassard Housing, Development: 556, 560, 568 Essa Road (Now Known As 558 Essa Road), Development: 556, 560, 568 Essa Road (Now Known As 558 Essa Road), Development: 556, 560, 568 Essa Road (Now Known As 558 Essa Road)
November 22, 2013 Future funding should be a factor in the next election Simcoe.com — —
November 21, 2013 Barrie GM travelling to Philippines By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Richard Forward —
November 21, 2013 Barrie needs help to fund $3B plan: mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 21, 2013 Barrie officials have big hopes for Memorial Square revitalization plan Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
November 21, 2013 Barrie politicians hosting typhoon relief fundraiser Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
November 21, 2013 Barrie residents' feedback vital to planning Simcoe.com Brian Jackson —
November 21, 2013 Barrie's former mayor Bob Bentley dies By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Robert Sidney Bentley —
November 20, 2013 Bob Bentley, 84, served Barrie from 1968-69 Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking, Robert Sidney Bentley —
November 20, 2013 City development strategy until 2031 Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Richard Forward —
November 19, 2013 Downtown Barrie becoming a trendy place to live By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Downtown
November 18, 2013 All three levels could help cover Barrie's growth costs Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
November 18, 2013 Barrie residents worry about debt By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Laurie Watt —
November 17, 2013 Barrie hopes feds, developers will help cover growth costs Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 17, 2013 Homelessness takes centre stage in Barrie By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Encampments
November 15, 2013 Barrie council took similar measures against former mayor Dave Aspden Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, John Brassard —
November 15, 2013 Barrie voters must pay close attention next election Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Jim Perri, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton —
November 14, 2013 Barrie Transit adds service to help east-end shoppers By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
November 14, 2013 Barrie council struggles to tame old debt By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Jim Perri, Rob Hamilton —
November 14, 2013 Barrie rating stays at AA stable By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
November 14, 2013 Barrie rethinking its bylaw enforcement By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman By-law enforcement
November 14, 2013 Barrie trailer park owners appeal to OMB By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Housing
November 13, 2013 South-end Barrie property requires rezoning, site-specific Official Plan amendment as conditions of sale Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Peter Silveira —
November 12, 2013 Barrie's fiscal plan needs fine-tuning Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
November 12, 2013 Jobless rate falls in Barrie, more struggling By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
November 12, 2013 Routes will be altered on Saturday, Nov. 16 Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
November 7, 2013 Barrie can join line of Central suitors: board By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
November 7, 2013 Easing taxation could help end homelessness Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Encampments
November 7, 2013 Grateful Barrie is fiscally and politically stable Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
November 6, 2013 Get on with Central project By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Sergio Morales Education
November 5, 2013 Barrie area physician task force asking for more money Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Health care
November 5, 2013 Barrie committee recognizes heritage properties Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 5, 2013 Barrie limits funds to recruit doctors By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Health care
November 5, 2013 Barrie mayor expects rezoning to go through committee in a few weeks Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
November 5, 2013 Barrie mayor wonders when board changed track on Central plan By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
November 5, 2013 Barrie police salary increases drive up costs by $500K By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
November 5, 2013 Barrie seeks Allandale Station solution By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Major investments
November 5, 2013 Last-minute rule change saves produce stands in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard —
November 5, 2013 Mady building behind in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Downtown
November 4, 2013 Barrie's top cop says work needed to break the cycle of poverty in the city Simcoe.com — Encampments
November 4, 2013 Community groups hope to tackle homelessness Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira Encampments
November 4, 2013 Doctor recruitment update on agenda Simcoe.com — —
November 4, 2013 Numbers show that year-round GO train service can work in Barrie Simcoe.com Rodney Jackson Transportation
November 4, 2013 Parking fee could scuttle redevelopment project in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward Housing, Downtown
November 3, 2013 Historic Barrie property purchased by local businessman Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
November 1, 2013 Barrie mayor guardedly optimistic about weekend service Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Transportation
November 1, 2013 Do you want to live in a Barrie that doesn't offer culture and the arts? Simcoe.com — —
October 31, 2013 Barrie councillor wants mental health solution for cops By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
October 31, 2013 Barrie mum on imminent Route 10 bus upgrades By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
October 31, 2013 Barrie not keen to applaud culture report By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
October 31, 2013 Engagement keeps the communication flowing Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Michael Prowse —
October 31, 2013 Lack of information a roadblock for transit change Simcoe.com Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Transportation
October 30, 2013 Barrie councillors looking at framework for tall buildings Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman —
October 30, 2013 Barrie may pay to get phones off corner By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
October 30, 2013 Derelict Barrie buildings could be demolished Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman By-law enforcement
October 30, 2013 Education leads to cash for Barrie fire department By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Fire and emergency
October 30, 2013 More pressing issues than wi-fi By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Internet
October 30, 2013 University campus in Barrie is in the hands of province Simcoe.com Rodney Jackson Downtown
October 29, 2013 Barrie Transit line being revamped Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
October 29, 2013 Barrie council looks over cultural inventory Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Peter Silveira —
October 29, 2013 Barrie council ready to pull four downtown phones due to illegal activities Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse Downtown
October 29, 2013 Barrie emergency crews respond to wastewater treatment facility Simcoe.com — —
October 29, 2013 Barrie's fire department told to make do, save $100K By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Dave Forfar Fire and emergency
October 29, 2013 Site considered for new Barrie police HQ By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Major investments
October 28, 2013 Barrie council to look at speed limit on Bradford Street Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
October 28, 2013 City set to add American Express Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 28, 2013 Collier Parkade was bad deal By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
October 28, 2013 Legal cloud still hangs over property's redevelopment Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman Major investments
October 28, 2013 Portage View pupils shuffled to Barrie Central, Andrew Hunter schools Simcoe.com — —
October 28, 2013 Students turn up heat on councilors By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
October 28, 2013 University pushing for Barrie campus Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Rodney Jackson —
October 27, 2013 Barrie students take part in Local Government Week Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan —
October 25, 2013 Barrie city councillors to consider a motion Monday about property's redevelopment Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Major investments
October 25, 2013 Barrie eyes free wi-fi throughout downtown By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Downtown, Internet
October 24, 2013 Bus complaints dropping off, Barrie says By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Transportation
October 24, 2013 Could be hooked up by next summer Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse Downtown, Internet
October 23, 2013 ?It is minimal cost,\" Barrie police chief says of security provided Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
October 23, 2013 Barrie council to hold meeting Thursday at high school Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike Ramsay —
October 23, 2013 Barrie councillors go back to high school Thursday By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
October 23, 2013 Barrie showing fiscal responsibility Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Taxes
October 22, 2013 Barrie Mayor tells board to get serious about Central plan By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
October 22, 2013 Barrie looks at selling parking lots for cash By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
October 22, 2013 Barrie, board hold out hope for Central site By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 22, 2013 Princess Anne's royal visit commemorated in new Barrie park By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 22, 2013 Services must remain Simcoe.com — Snow clearing
October 21, 2013 Barrie councillors decide not to bid on surplus provincial vehicle Simcoe.com Barry Ward, John Brassard Fire and emergency
October 21, 2013 Council looks to county for savings Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman County services
October 21, 2013 NVCA will make a presentation to Barrie council about watershed health checks Simcoe.com — —
October 20, 2013 Barrie takes steps to protect drinking water By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
October 18, 2013 Province hasn't made any decision on if Barrie will get a new campus Simcoe.com — —
October 17, 2013 Cutting services to save cash is wrong Simcoe.com — Taxes
October 17, 2013 No user fees for must-have services By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Snow clearing
October 16, 2013 Barrie fire costs raised alarm? Simcoe.com Dave Forfar, Michael Prowse Fire and emergency
October 16, 2013 Barrie mayor sends a note to transit riders Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
October 16, 2013 Manhattan gets to grow By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
October 15, 2013 Barrie police budget expected to rise less by less than 3% Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
October 15, 2013 City shouldn't take away our services Simcoe.com — —
October 14, 2013 Barrie must keep tabs on its debt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 11, 2013 Barrie trash changes will lead to gains Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Waste
October 11, 2013 Barrie's transit manager says complaints have tapered off Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Transportation
October 10, 2013 Barrie OKs rezoning to allow 13-storey condo on Bradford Street Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Housing
October 10, 2013 Barrie bus too busy to stay on schedule By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Transportation
October 10, 2013 Barrie cops change tactics in prostitution fight By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
October 10, 2013 Tougher rules needed on rental properties in Barrie Simcoe.com — Housing
October 9, 2013 Barrie councillors deny request for fire command centre By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard, Peter Silveira —
October 9, 2013 Change may result in illegal dumping By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Waste
October 9, 2013 City can now move forward on Allandale land Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Major investments
October 9, 2013 Judge quashes attempt to keep Barrie’s Allandale station empty By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Major investments
October 8, 2013 Barrie plans slimmer roads to slow you down By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, John Brassard Transportation
October 8, 2013 Barrie politicians nix proposed service cuts By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Snow clearing, Taxes, Waste
October 8, 2013 Barrie should dump its new trash plan Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Waste
October 8, 2013 City won't bid on surplus provincial vehicle Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard, Peter Silveira Fire and emergency
October 7, 2013 Barrie council gives initial OK to all-weather track Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
October 7, 2013 Barrie council removes several cost-saving measures from 2014 budget Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Snow clearing, Taxes, Waste
October 7, 2013 Public meeting at Barrie council regarding Big Bay Point Road property Simcoe.com — —
October 3, 2013 Barrie OKs initiative to keep landfill alive By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Waste
October 3, 2013 Major roadwork project will detour traffic in Barrie's east end Simcoe.com — Transportation
October 2, 2013 Barrie councillor a credit to family and constituents Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Peter Silveira —
October 2, 2013 Barrie councillor says making trash decision wasn't easy Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Waste
October 2, 2013 Barrie councillors looking at several ways to possibly reduce spending Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Snow clearing, Taxes, Waste
October 2, 2013 Make politicians ride the buses in Barrie By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Transportation
October 1, 2013 All politicians need auditing Simcoe.com Peter Silveira —
October 1, 2013 City to look at diaper, pet waste options By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse Waste
October 1, 2013 Opinions differ on whether splitting Barrie is a good thing Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
October 1, 2013 Pet waste, diapers foul diversion plan Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman Waste
October 1, 2013 School fees driving up home costs By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Housing, Education
October 1, 2013 Three noise bylaw charges laid in Barrie's 'college' country By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — By-law enforcement
September 30, 2013 Lehman, Ainsworth know it won't be popular with some residents Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Waste
September 30, 2013 Pratt development is OKed by city council Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Housing
September 27, 2013 Barrie Transit changes need to be put in reverse Simcoe.com — Transportation
September 26, 2013 Barrie Ward 5 councilor clearly has a conflict Simcoe.com Peter Silveira, Sergio Morales —
September 26, 2013 City needs everyone pitching into green bins: mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Waste
September 26, 2013 Trailer parks may be part of county’s strategy By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing
September 26, 2013 \r\nPublic meetings and disappointments Simcoe.com Peter Silveira —
September 26, 2013 ‘Great Canadian’ Laking to get gallery legacy award By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking —
September 25, 2013 Barrie police say new downtown cameras have already helped with investigations Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing, Downtown
September 24, 2013 Barrie development charges to be updated in 2014 Simcoe.com — Housing
September 24, 2013 Barrie residents will have a two-bag limit: councillors Simcoe.com Barry Ward, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan Waste
September 24, 2013 Barrie taking time to get garbage buy-in By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard Waste
September 24, 2013 Burton Avenue park residents fill Barrie council chambers to discuss evictions Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2013 Barrie's Pringle Drive residents say no to more homes By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira Housing
September 23, 2013 Bear Creek Wetland must be respected: neighbours By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Development: N/S Of Ardagh Road; W Of Ferndale
September 23, 2013 Burton Avenue trailer park on Barrie council agenda tonight Simcoe.com — Housing
September 23, 2013 Illegal signs tough to control, city says By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Darren Roskam —
September 23, 2013 Leave decision-making to those trained to make them By Marshall Green Simcoe.com — —
September 21, 2013 Barrie rental properties need better policing Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Housing
September 20, 2013 Barrie Transit changes not working Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
September 20, 2013 City officials discussing possible changes to garbage collection schedule Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Waste
September 20, 2013 Former Barrie mayor to be honoured Sept. 26 Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking —
September 20, 2013 Proposed housing plan near Bear Creek wetlands may be revised Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: N/S Of Ardagh Road; W Of Ferndale
September 19, 2013 Barrie charities facing higher event fees By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
September 18, 2013 Barrie, workers reach deal By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
September 18, 2013 Cyclists should pay for bike lanes in Barrie By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Transportation
September 17, 2013 Barrie trees centre of heritage debate By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
September 16, 2013 Barrie's unionized employees will see their salaries increase by 3% over two-year contract Simcoe.com — —
September 16, 2013 Council will hear a presentation about the Simcoe County local immigration partnership tonight Simcoe.com — —
September 16, 2013 More than 2,700 people on waiting list for affordable housing in Barrie area Simcoe.com Colin Wilson, Jeff Lehman Housing
September 15, 2013 Public meetings this week in Barrie will look at housing projects Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: N/S Of Ardagh Road; W Of Ferndale
September 13, 2013 Presentation on condos slammed in Barrie Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse Housing, Downtown
September 12, 2013 Developer left more questions Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Lynn Strachan —
September 12, 2013 Harmony must tune its presentation skills Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Downtown
September 12, 2013 Votes can bring change Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore, Peter Silveira —
September 11, 2013 Too many property investors treating Barrie like a `cash cow? Simcoe.com — —
September 11, 2013 Two sites near wetlands in Barrie set for development Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Housing
September 10, 2013 Barrie high-rise plan doesn't fit: neighbours Simcoe.com — Housing
September 10, 2013 Population-job gap narrowing in Barrie: Lehman By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
September 10, 2013 Sweeping changes needed to reform OMB’s reputation By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
September 9, 2013 Harmony Village would offer services to seniors Simcoe.com — Downtown
September 9, 2013 Heritage Barrie will review woodlot assessment of historic property Simcoe.com — —
September 9, 2013 Public meeting tonight at Barrie council regarding Harmony Village project Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 9, 2013 Waterfront development draws fire at meeting Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse Downtown
September 6, 2013 Barrie Transit adds earlier route By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
September 6, 2013 Barrie councillor wants better regulations in place for rental units near college Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Housing
September 6, 2013 Major projects on Barrie council’s agenda By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — —
September 6, 2013 Tinkering with Barrie Transit Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
September 6, 2013 Work continues on south-end Barrie bus hub By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Transportation
September 5, 2013 Barrie needs to get tougher with property owners Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
September 5, 2013 Barrie police ready for party crowd By Janis Ramsay and Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Safety & policing, By-law enforcement
September 5, 2013 Big numbers surround Barrie waterfront condo project Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown
September 4, 2013 Barrie's leadership must have balance Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 4, 2013 Growth will further stress waterfront area By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Laurie Watt Downtown
September 3, 2013 Bus better at times, in certain places in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Laurie Watt Transportation
September 3, 2013 Rework OMB’s powers: critics By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
September 3, 2013 Severance decision may delay plans to open children?s therapy centre on historic Barrie site Simcoe.com — —
September 2, 2013 Google helps you navigate bus routes By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 30, 2013 No-build zone key to waterfront By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Downtown
August 29, 2013 Barrie Transit changes are OK Simcoe.com — Transportation
August 29, 2013 Barrie Transit changes need time to succeed Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 29, 2013 Barrie cop wins grievance, loses money By Peter Edwards - TorStar Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
August 29, 2013 Barrie firefighters push for parity with cops By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Doug Jure Fire and emergency
August 29, 2013 Severance decision on historic Barrie property stalled Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Lynn Strachan —
August 29, 2013 Share your vision of Barrie?s waterfront Simcoe.com Doug Shipley Downtown
August 29, 2013 Taxes, plans on agenda for Barrie council this fall By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Taxes
August 28, 2013 Barrie's west end in line for more than 400 new homes Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Housing, Development: N/S Of Ardagh Road; W Of Ferndale
August 28, 2013 Creative thinking needed to deal with flooding By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Climate and flooding
August 28, 2013 Public meeting coming to review application to redevelop Burton Avenue trailer park Simcoe.com — Housing
August 27, 2013 Barrie driving hard to smooth bus rides By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard Transportation
August 27, 2013 Barrie police officials question where money will come for Tasers Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
August 26, 2013 City staff will also review other route change challenges Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Transportation
August 25, 2013 Council to consider routes for workers Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Transportation
August 23, 2013 Barrie's height bylaw destined to be raised Simcoe.com — Downtown
August 22, 2013 54 new seniors housing units planned in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Housing, County services
August 22, 2013 Businessman, city councillor helping local pupils returning to class Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
August 22, 2013 Doing government?s dirty work a problem Simcoe.com Paolo Fabrizio —
August 22, 2013 Footage streaming into Barrie police station Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing, Downtown
August 22, 2013 Pot pipes prevalent in Barrie corner stores By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
August 21, 2013 Barrie recognized at Association of Municipalities of Ontario meeting Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Infrastructure
August 21, 2013 Barrie wins green award for pond plan By Jeff Bower Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
August 20, 2013 Barrie mayor seeks to tweak buses By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 20, 2013 Barrie thinks of pedestrians as it plans growth By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
August 20, 2013 Company wants to build five residential towers Simcoe.com — —
August 18, 2013 Barrie Transit route changes take some getting used to Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 16, 2013 Politicians meet with ministers By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira Education
August 15, 2013 Barrie bus makeover strands riders By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 15, 2013 Barrie nixes matching grants for groups By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Peter Silveira —
August 15, 2013 Barrie school site selloffs anger neighbours By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Education
August 15, 2013 Barrie's bill drops $1.3M By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
August 15, 2013 Restaurant inspections soon served online By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
August 14, 2013 Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman encourages them to attend Sept. 23 council meeting Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Jeff Lehman Housing
August 14, 2013 Barrie Transit gets makeover By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Transportation
August 14, 2013 Barrie Transit offers rider high-tech options Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 13, 2013 Barrie will get more provincial cash: Wynne By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
August 12, 2013 Barrie unveils historic street signs for Allandale area Simcoe.com Colin Wilson, Jeff Lehman —
August 12, 2013 Public meeting will look at rezoning of six acres Simcoe.com Peter Silveira Housing
August 9, 2013 Mayor Jeff Lehman chatting live about Barrie Transit changes Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 9, 2013 Neighbourhoods focus for councillors Monday By Jeff Bower Simcoe.com — Housing
August 9, 2013 Public meeting at Barrie City Hall Monday regarding Official Plan amendment application Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
August 6, 2013 Barrie trailer park residents get eviction notice By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
August 6, 2013 Safe city still needs its cops By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
August 6, 2013 `I?m going to do what I can to help them,' says Barrie bylaw officer Simcoe.com — By-law enforcement
August 5, 2013 Open house this week to look a construction policies for tall buildings Simcoe.com — —
August 2, 2013 City discourages people from feeding waterfowl to cut down on droppings\r\n Simcoe.com — —
August 1, 2013 Barrie and CUPE reach tentative deal; ratification expected in next two weeks Simcoe.com — —
August 1, 2013 Barrie and city staff reach tentative deal By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
August 1, 2013 Path problems for pedestrians and pedallers By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
July 31, 2013 Contest encouraging wildlife trouble Simcoe.com — —
July 31, 2013 Money from school site belongs to taxpayers Simcoe.com — Education
July 31, 2013 Starting Aug. 17, new system will see 21 existing routes replaced by more 10 `efficient? ones serving multiple transit hubs around the city Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
July 30, 2013 Barrie, employees go to mediation By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
July 30, 2013 Share waterfront ideas Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Downtown
July 29, 2013 Barrie road projects well underway Simcoe.com — Transportation
July 29, 2013 Neither side budging as Aug. 9 deadline nears with unionized Barrie workers Simcoe.com — —
July 29, 2013 Parking bylaw irks pensioner By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — —
July 25, 2013 Barrie employees in strike position in August Simcoe.com — —
July 25, 2013 Could Barrie residents be squeezed out? Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Downtown
July 23, 2013 Water reservoir should be ready to fill at Sunnidale Park by year?s end Simcoe.com Dorian Parker —
July 18, 2013 Barrie rec teams want to get neighbours playing By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
July 18, 2013 Music on bay faces new hurdle in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
July 18, 2013 New development a big mistake Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
July 16, 2013 Zero tax increase in Barrie is possible Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
July 15, 2013 OMB appeal launched to not allow bandstand in Barrie''s Bayview Park Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
July 12, 2013 City will remain `developer friendly? Simcoe.com Barry Ward Downtown
July 12, 2013 Snapping turtle?s eggs moved from busy waterfront parking lot Simcoe.com — —
July 11, 2013 Barrie taxpayers shouldn?t have to pay for growth Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
July 11, 2013 Barrie's chief wants leeway on suspensions By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
July 11, 2013 City police need to engage public Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
July 11, 2013 EDITORIAL: No free ride for suspended cops By Jeff Bower Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
July 10, 2013 Political calm will only last the summer Simcoe.com — —
July 9, 2013 Aging workforce, low pay play part in shortage By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Rodney Jackson —
July 9, 2013 Welcome to the memo department, moving forward Simcoe.com — —
July 8, 2013 Allandale Neighbourhood Association wants policy in place to curb development Simcoe.com Arif Khan —
July 8, 2013 Ruling gets Allandale Station project back on track By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Major investments
July 7, 2013 Barrie stands firm on tree bylaw By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
July 5, 2013 County recommends Barrie affordable-housing project for $3.84M in federal, provincial funding Simcoe.com — Housing, County services
July 4, 2013 Barrie splash pad reopens By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
July 4, 2013 Designer has designs on revamping Barrie waterfront Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Doug Shipley, John Brassard Downtown
July 3, 2013 Judge dismisses certificate of pending litigation Simcoe.com — Major investments
July 3, 2013 Judge rules with Barrie on Allandale By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Major investments
July 2, 2013 Seniors, Barrie meet in middle By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
July 1, 2013 Council cutting costs Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
July 1, 2013 Federal rules could see city paying more than $300,000 extra to paint street markings Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 28, 2013 Council pushing us toward bankruptcy Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Transportation
June 27, 2013 Barrie approves ward changes for 2014 vote By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
June 27, 2013 Barrie campers bump Allandale seniors By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
June 27, 2013 Barrie to look at market to replace bus station By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Transportation, Downtown
June 27, 2013 Barrie trailer park fights off townhouses By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 27, 2013 Barrie under-serviced for affordable housing; funding recommended Simcoe.com — Housing, County services
June 27, 2013 Questioning council?s decisions Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman Taxes
June 27, 2013 Wheels are in motion for mobile home owners Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson Housing
June 26, 2013 Barrie council may OK new wards Simcoe.com — —
June 26, 2013 Councillors don?t support mayor?s move to reduce increase next year Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse Taxes, Water rates
June 26, 2013 County gives college a $500,000 post Simcoe.com — —
June 26, 2013 Feds support Barrie's Canada Day party By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Patrick Brown —
June 26, 2013 Transit report running on a tight schedule Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman Transportation
June 26, 2013 Why is recovery process so slow? Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Peter Silveira Taxes
June 25, 2013 Barrie councillors cautious over plan to revamp downtown bus station Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Transportation, Downtown
June 25, 2013 MacLaren property can be saved Simcoe.com — —
June 24, 2013 Barrie council eyeing report on bus terminal makeover Simcoe.com — Transportation
June 24, 2013 Barrie mobile homeowners fear eviction Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Jeff Lehman Housing
June 24, 2013 Barrie part of contest that could result in downtown makeover Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Downtown
June 24, 2013 Council decides not to change bylaw Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard, Peter Silveira —
June 24, 2013 Hydration stations small victories Simcoe.com Don MacNeil —
June 24, 2013 Mapleview Drive facelift By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson —
June 23, 2013 Barrie to look at ways to turn station into a market building Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
June 23, 2013 Retirements lead to police shortfall By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
June 22, 2013 Barrie council could approve new ward boundaries next week Simcoe.com — —
June 21, 2013 City?s money problems should be fixed first Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Taxes
June 21, 2013 Council in harmony with bandshell idea By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Downtown
June 21, 2013 Tremendous boom in Barrie in 1980s Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
June 20, 2013 Barrie facility will house new police station, paramedics centre and city operations facility under on roof Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Safety & policing, Major investments, County services
June 20, 2013 Better parking will help Barrie's downtown Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
June 20, 2013 More taxpayers is the solution, not more taxes Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Taxes
June 20, 2013 Nip herbal smoking in the bud: Ward By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
June 20, 2013 Waterfront may need a little bit of everything Simcoe.com — Downtown
June 19, 2013 Barrie residents facing a 2% tax hike Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Taxes
June 19, 2013 City looks at raising fees, cutting staff By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
June 19, 2013 City?s share of project would be $200,000 Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Willard L. Kinzie Downtown
June 19, 2013 Fiscal `whammies? looming for residents Simcoe.com — Taxes
June 18, 2013 'There?s always been a debate if the cameras will reduce crime (and) promote public order' Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing, Downtown
June 18, 2013 Barrie council eyeing changes to street Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
June 18, 2013 Cameras being installed this week By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing, Downtown
June 18, 2013 Ten cameras to be operational in downtown Barrie in July Simcoe.com — Safety & policing, Downtown
June 17, 2013 Barrie council to discuss water revenues and rebates Simcoe.com — Water rates
June 17, 2013 City sets up barricades to protect clutch of eggs Simcoe.com — —
June 17, 2013 Councillors agree to give surplus back Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse Water rates
June 14, 2013 City could generate revenue from user fees, park naming rights Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Downtown
June 14, 2013 Water pipes considered an oversight in smoking ban, councillor says Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
June 13, 2013 Barrie waterfront deserves ‘loud’ plan: Shipley By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Willard L. Kinzie Downtown
June 13, 2013 Councillors might be diamonds in the rough Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Paolo Fabrizio —
June 12, 2013 Barrie studies $87-M for cops, paramedics By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Safety & policing, Major investments, County services
June 12, 2013 First-responder campus must come at lower cost Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Major investments, County services
June 12, 2013 Maple Hill motion chopped down Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse —
June 12, 2013 Plan would include several lakeshore improvements Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Peter Silveira, Willard L. Kinzie Downtown
June 12, 2013 Trustee among life-saving heroes By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
June 11, 2013 Barrie discovers its twin in England By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 10, 2013 Three-in-one facility would include police, paramedics and city roads department Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Safety & policing, Major investments, County services
June 6, 2013 Balconies off-limits at Barrie waterfront condo By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
June 6, 2013 Many aspects addressed during condo projects Simcoe.com Brian Jackson Housing
June 5, 2013 Barrie councillors allowance to be based on population By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Michael Prowse —
June 4, 2013 Council, city staff collect $1,600 for baby food drive By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira —
June 4, 2013 Plans taking shape to map future of city?s crown jewel Simcoe.com — Downtown
June 4, 2013 Politicos look to redraw Barrie ward map By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
June 4, 2013 Trailer park residents say they’re ready for OMB By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
June 3, 2013 Council to consider final approval to keep open space status on park Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 2, 2013 Barrie council gives OK to amend Dock Road plan Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing
May 30, 2013 Barrie council says cost recovery targets from residents too high Simcoe.com John Brassard —
May 30, 2013 Safe dining on council menu By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
May 29, 2013 Allandale group welcomes all Simcoe.com Colin Wilson —
May 29, 2013 Barrie's dog parks growing in popularity Simcoe.com — —
May 29, 2013 City councillors must represent all residents Simcoe.com — —
May 29, 2013 Interest growing in Barrie lots Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
May 28, 2013 Barrie council give initial approval to new restaurant rating system Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Shipley —
May 27, 2013 Motion to retain downtown park?s open-space status means less chance it can be developed Simcoe.com — Downtown
May 27, 2013 Ward changes sent to committee Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley
+5 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira
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May 26, 2013 Barrie GO train stop requested in Aurora By Chris Simon Simcoe.com — Transportation
May 26, 2013 Barrie council to vote on rezoning Bayview Park Simcoe.com — Downtown
May 24, 2013 Barrie council to discuss supporting DineSafe-type program for local restaurants Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Shipley —
May 24, 2013 City shows the way By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 24, 2013 New ward boundaries expected to be in place in Barrie for 2014 municipal election Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
May 23, 2013 Former mayor gets honourary doctorate By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking —
May 23, 2013 Incentives needed to help downtown Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking Downtown
May 23, 2013 Priorities are clearly not shared by all Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Paolo Fabrizio —
May 22, 2013 Barrie Central site set for rezoning Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Downtown, Education
May 22, 2013 Barrie looks to make sprinklers water sparkle By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
May 22, 2013 Columnist clearly doesn?t see the bigger picture Simcoe.com Paolo Fabrizio —
May 22, 2013 Downtown high school a must Simcoe.com — Downtown, Education
May 21, 2013 Barrie and Essa Township to sign agreement Wednesday Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
May 21, 2013 Former Barrie mayor humbled by Laurentian University honour Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Ross Alexander Archer —
May 20, 2013 Neighbours of historic Barrie property fear the worse Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Shipley —
May 16, 2013 BMC work could proceed Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
May 16, 2013 Cutting cultural grants makes much sense Simcoe.com Paolo Fabrizio —
May 16, 2013 Let CAA know what roads in Barrie are the worst Simcoe.com — Transportation
May 16, 2013 Neighbours hope to sink golf-course plan By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Development: 343 County Rd 27
May 16, 2013 New tree bylaw in Barrie may have a hard time taking root Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth —
May 15, 2013 CAA looking for worst roads By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Transportation
May 15, 2013 City downloads aging tree care to residents, Ainsworth says By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman —
May 15, 2013 City playing with fire over backyard burning Simcoe.com — —
May 14, 2013 Barrie council eliminates individual grants to artists Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley
+5 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira
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May 14, 2013 Waterfront parkland shouldn?t be sold Simcoe.com — Downtown
May 13, 2013 But south-end plan smaller Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing, Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
May 13, 2013 Neighbours must be in skate park loop Simcoe.com Peter Silveira —
May 12, 2013 Barrie council consider final approval on cutting individual cultural grants Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking —
May 10, 2013 City and Baywood settle at OMB By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Housing, Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
May 10, 2013 Residents can view the plan today at town hall meeting Simcoe.com Peter Silveira —
May 9, 2013 Barrie could close downtown street all summer By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman Downtown
May 9, 2013 Cutting cultural cash is very risky business Simcoe.com — —
May 9, 2013 Neighbours say no to turning south-end Barrie golf course into housing development Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Housing, Development: 343 County Rd 27
May 8, 2013 Barrie eyeing new definition of public trees Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
May 8, 2013 Development can move ahead, without Bayview Park Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking Housing, Downtown
May 8, 2013 Keep park and get paid for it, says developer By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Downtown
May 8, 2013 Provincial cash promised in Ontario budget will be used for roadwork Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 8, 2013 This summer building to be great in Barrie Simcoe.com John Brassard —
May 7, 2013 Barrie councillors OK cuts for individual artists starting next year Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse —
May 7, 2013 Budget has a few perks for municipalities: mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 7, 2013 Tough times call for tough choices on roads: mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
May 6, 2013 Barrie council will consider eliminating cultural grants Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
May 6, 2013 Barrie requires a deputy mayor Simcoe.com — —
May 6, 2013 OMB awaits council view on revised plan By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
May 6, 2013 Public meeting held on Bayview Park Simcoe.com — Downtown
May 3, 2013 Barrie's Bayview Park subject of public meeting Monday Simcoe.com — Downtown
May 3, 2013 Meeting Monday to discuss changing Pine View club Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 343 County Rd 27
May 2, 2013 Barrie mayor tells business leaders city needs a vision Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
May 2, 2013 City needs deputy mayor By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
May 2, 2013 Downtown plan includes free wi-fi By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Downtown, Internet
May 2, 2013 School board to update Central plans By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Education
May 2, 2013 We shouldn?t take pride in attracting call centres Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
May 1, 2013 `I don?t think it?s worth going to an election over? Simcoe.com — —
April 30, 2013 Parking versus patios By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman Downtown
April 30, 2013 Val Brucker offers Barrie mayor a piece of city?s history Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
April 29, 2013 Barrie councillor reaches consensus with residents regarding Allandale development Simcoe.com Arif Khan Housing
April 29, 2013 Cumberland Street project gets the go-ahead in Allandale Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman Housing
April 28, 2013 Barrie Cricket League asking for help from city for a new pitch Simcoe.com Patrick Brown —
April 26, 2013 Downtown business owner says patios pose a risk Simcoe.com — Downtown
April 26, 2013 Enforce bylaws to curb disputes Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
April 25, 2013 Council considered making cuts Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
April 25, 2013 Hydro rates set to rise Simcoe.com — Electricity
April 24, 2013 City councillors vote to eliminate parking spot fee for lost revenue Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
April 24, 2013 City parks idea of selling armoury until May By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
April 24, 2013 DT bar staff threatened Simcoe.com — —
April 24, 2013 Keep water rebate for a `rainy day? Simcoe.com Michael Prowse, Peter Bursztyn —
April 24, 2013 Payphones cause loitering, degrade quality of neighbourhood: Strachan Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
April 24, 2013 Ward changes consider growth: consultant By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dorian Parker —
April 24, 2013 Why can?t neighbours just learn to get along? Simcoe.com Michael Prowse By-law enforcement
April 23, 2013 Examiner hosting 'live chat' with mayor on Thursday Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
April 23, 2013 New deal comes with fee Simcoe.com — —
April 23, 2013 Talks continue on plan near south GO station By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
April 22, 2013 Barrie Transit can be the better way to go Simcoe.com — Transportation
April 22, 2013 City looking to declare two lots surplus Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
April 22, 2013 DT sales put on hold Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
April 22, 2013 Little Lake plan causes waves Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman Development: 10 & 20 Little Lake Drive
April 22, 2013 Ward 8 residents in the dark, again Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
April 22, 2013 `We try to culturally sensitive, but we still have to follow the direction of (city) council? Simcoe.com — —
April 19, 2013 A second seniors' community may be in the works in Barrie's north end Simcoe.com Doug Shipley Housing, Development: 10 & 20 Little Lake Drive
April 18, 2013 Barrie Transit fare hike kicks in May 1; 'Borden Rocket' getting closer Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
April 18, 2013 Georgian College students help developer with waterfront project Simcoe.com — —
April 17, 2013 Bayview Park deserves to remain open space Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
April 17, 2013 City looks at how to share water surplus By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
April 17, 2013 Khan could sell Allandale property Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse, Don MacNeil, Ghulam Jilani, Herb Yetman
+4 more peopleShow fewerJennifer Robinson, Mike Ramsay, Steven Mallon, Vicki Howe
Major investments
April 17, 2013 Public input sought for ward review By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dorian Parker —
April 16, 2013 Barrie plans to widen Mapleview By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Brian Jackson Transportation
April 16, 2013 Barrie reviewing new ward boundaries for 2014 election Simcoe.com Dorian Parker —
April 16, 2013 Cumberland decision must be made locally Simcoe.com Arif Khan Housing
April 16, 2013 Public meeting for DT city park Simcoe.com — Downtown
April 15, 2013 Rezoning request delayed until April 29 Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman Housing
April 12, 2013 Sharing costs can only aid `big move? Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Peter Bursztyn Transportation
April 12, 2013 Weekend GO trains return this summer By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
April 11, 2013 City to demolish houses to make way for new school hub By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Education
April 11, 2013 Seniors residence would be 24 units on Dock Road property in Barrie Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan —
April 10, 2013 Cell tower may stand 40 metres in height Simcoe.com John Brassard —
April 10, 2013 Councillor working hard for his ward Simcoe.com Peter Silveira —
April 10, 2013 Old agreement could results in change for south-end proposal Simcoe.com Arif Khan —
April 9, 2013 Duckworth/Cundles to tender Simcoe.com Doug Shipley Transportation
April 9, 2013 Judging artistic merit beyond council?s grasp Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
April 9, 2013 Residents shouldn?t be subsidizing developers Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
April 8, 2013 Apartments for the Allandale area Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman Housing
April 8, 2013 Staff will look at surplus implications Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Water rates
April 7, 2013 Barrie councillor says attempted assault a wakeup call Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
April 5, 2013 2013 grants total $325,000 Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
April 5, 2013 Historic Maple Hill property comes with tight restrictions Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Shipley —
April 5, 2013 Walking trail safety a priority Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
April 4, 2013 Why get soaked for water bills? Simcoe.com Peter Bursztyn Water rates
April 3, 2013 Motion would allow councillors to book city facilities free twice a year for public meetings Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
April 3, 2013 Never downplay the value of Ontario?s Sunshine List Simcoe.com — —
April 2, 2013 Barrie one of many cities supporting plans to tackle gridlock Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
April 2, 2013 City releases mayor, council costs By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Council pay
April 1, 2013 Barrie councillors' salaries and expenses nearly $500,000 Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Council pay
March 28, 2013 Chief ‘jumps in feet first’ By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
March 28, 2013 Police board drastically cuts spending By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
March 28, 2013 Sunshine List importance has dimished, says Georgian College prof Simcoe.com Brian Tamblyn —
March 28, 2013 Sunshine list: Simcoe County's top earners By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Brian Tamblyn, Richard Forward —
March 28, 2013 Transit upgrade gets ready to roll By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman Transportation
March 26, 2013 Barrie changes speaking-out rules By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
March 26, 2013 Barrie council OKs transit changes Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+3 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Peter Silveira
Transportation
March 26, 2013 City to save approximately $530,000 annually Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Electricity
March 26, 2013 Kimberley Greenwood takes over Barrie Police Service Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
March 26, 2013 New Barrie wards to be outlined at open houses By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dorian Parker —
March 25, 2013 Barrie hoping for infrastructure funding Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Richard Forward, Rodney Jackson Infrastructure
March 25, 2013 Council approves zero tolerace Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley
+5 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira
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March 25, 2013 Councillors plan work trips By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira —
March 24, 2013 Council to consider final approval of outdoor burning bylaw Simcoe.com — —
March 22, 2013 Barrie shifts city staff By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 22, 2013 Feds could build roads, bridges and wi-fi network, city says By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman —
March 22, 2013 Houses slated for corner of Hurst Drive and Big Bay Point Road Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward Development: 650 Big Bay Point Road/ 63 Kell Place
March 22, 2013 Smart meter system isn?t really `smart? Simcoe.com — Electricity
March 21, 2013 'Barrie will have a lot of needs moving forward,' Brown says Simcoe.com Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson Infrastructure
March 21, 2013 Changes coming at Barrie City Hall Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Richard Forward —
March 21, 2013 City changes parking rules near some schools By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
March 21, 2013 Drop-off solution needed to keep students safe By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
March 21, 2013 Police employees ink a deal Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
March 20, 2013 Chiminea decision won?t burn us all Simcoe.com — —
March 20, 2013 City is quickly growing up and out Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
March 20, 2013 Lehman at Red Cross `Mayors for Meals? event Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 20, 2013 Officials hope cash will surface for infrastructure Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Infrastructure
March 19, 2013 Barrie set to redraw ward boundaries By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Dorian Parker, Janice R. Laking —
March 19, 2013 Being neighbourly can make bylaws irrelevant Simcoe.com — —
March 19, 2013 City backs down on burning ban By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
March 19, 2013 School plan suggests closing Central By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Downtown, Education
March 18, 2013 'Our grandchildren will be paying for the growth': resident Simcoe.com — —
March 18, 2013 No wiggle room for backyard fires Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
March 17, 2013 What's on tap Monday at Barrie City Council Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
March 15, 2013 Allandale soil contaminated Simcoe.com — Major investments
March 15, 2013 Slow, steady approach for annex: councillor Simcoe.com John Brassard —
March 14, 2013 Homeowner upset with neighbour’s room rentals By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
March 13, 2013 City firefighters have been without a deal for three years Simcoe.com — Fire and emergency
March 12, 2013 Barrie plan plots schools, jobs, rec centres By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
March 12, 2013 Barrie to narrow lanes to make room for bikes By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
March 11, 2013 SCDSB backpedals on info management By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com Caroline Smith, Laurie Watt, Suzanne Ley Education
March 8, 2013 Lehman, chiefs help to officially open Station No. 5 Simcoe.com Dave Forfar, Jeff Lehman Fire and emergency
March 7, 2013 Memorial Cup shouldn?t be a priority for city Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Paolo Fabrizio —
March 7, 2013 Official Plan amendment would permit 24-unit seniors development on 1.2-acre site Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
March 7, 2013 Stakeholders weigh in on new chief By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
March 7, 2013 Truth must be told about Allandale Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Mike Montague, Ray Mawhinney Major investments
March 6, 2013 New program could keep towers away from Barrie homes Simcoe.com John Brassard, Patrick Brown —
March 6, 2013 Rec program ensures all residents get a shot Simcoe.com — —
March 6, 2013 Snow removal not an easy task Simcoe.com Doug Shipley Snow clearing
March 6, 2013 The City of Barrie acquired 5,700 acres of land from Innisfil in 2010 Simcoe.com — —
March 5, 2013 City creates credit program for rec participants By Stan Howe Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 5, 2013 City unveils ideas for south end By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
March 5, 2013 Credits given to help needy access programs Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 5, 2013 Open house Wednesday night at Liberty North looking at annexed Innisfil land Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 4, 2013 'I look forward to the day when an announcement like this doesn?t take us by surprise' Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking —
March 4, 2013 Ban chimineas now, not in 2015 By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
March 4, 2013 Kimberley Greenwood city's first female chief of police Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
March 3, 2013 Barrie council will be asked to send MNR a letter to keep park open Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 1, 2013 Allandale land fears are unfounded Simcoe.com Mike Montague Major investments
March 1, 2013 Big projects take time: King Simcoe.com — —
February 28, 2013 Barrie riding splits at Tiffin By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
February 28, 2013 Boundary shift has potential benefits for Barrie area By Matt Talbot Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
February 28, 2013 Trustees approve move that will keep schools going Simcoe.com — Education
February 27, 2013 Councillors choose not to exercise option to buy Mapleton Avenue property Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
February 27, 2013 Energy costs climbing too quickly Simcoe.com Peter Bursztyn —
February 26, 2013 Barrie to consider banning chimineas By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, John Brassard —
February 26, 2013 Base bus an economic driver, says city By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Transportation
February 25, 2013 Council gets behind Memorial Cup Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman —
February 22, 2013 Council to consider upgrades financed by the Colts Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 21, 2013 City gets help for OMB case By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
February 20, 2013 Maintaining waterfront a necessity Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Willard L. Kinzie Downtown
February 20, 2013 Rec needs of residents a top priority Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown, Peter Silveira —
February 20, 2013 Two-year deal ratified for Barrie police officers Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
February 19, 2013 Jackson looking for answers, accountability By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Rodney Jackson —
February 19, 2013 Stranded at the bus stop with ice, snow By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Snow clearing, Transportation
February 15, 2013 Commuters could be paying separately for parking Simcoe.com — —
February 15, 2013 Hydro cuts will happen Simcoe.com Peter Bursztyn Electricity
February 15, 2013 Police board interviewing chiefs By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
February 13, 2013 Barrie and biz on same page: mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 12, 2013 Affordability for all the aim of council Simcoe.com — Housing
February 12, 2013 Barrie in lurch for OMB aid By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
February 11, 2013 Council supports FCM in Caribbean Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Richard Forward —
February 11, 2013 Questions raised about Allandale Station land Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Major investments
February 10, 2013 Presentation about city's future on the agenda Simcoe.com — —
February 8, 2013 New lease agreement has been in the works for three years Simcoe.com John Brassard —
February 8, 2013 Pat Barber says proposed wildlife ban won?t affect her friendship with `Moe? Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth —
February 7, 2013 Aid trip taught city GM lots of skills By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Richard Forward —
February 7, 2013 Barrie poised to aid employees to aid others By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard, Peter Silveira —
February 7, 2013 City should seize opportunity to invest in its people Simcoe.com — —
February 7, 2013 City staff to help developing nations in Caribbean Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan —
February 7, 2013 Count Bayview Park out of developments Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking Downtown
February 7, 2013 Hydro cut will still jolt Simcoe.com Peter Bursztyn Electricity
February 6, 2013 Development charges increase in the works Simcoe.com — Housing
February 6, 2013 PowerStream cuts rates By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 6, 2013 Roadwork projects will take time Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
February 5, 2013 City on path to preserve Bayview Park By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
February 5, 2013 Mapleview plan calls for 56 homes, 16 townhouses on 8.15 acres Simcoe.com — Housing
February 5, 2013 One more park saved: a penny for your thoughts Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
February 4, 2013 Public support key for Bayview Park Simcoe.com John Brassard, Lynn Strachan Downtown
February 3, 2013 Subdivision rezoning could see more than 50 new homes and 16 family units built Simcoe.com Peter Silveira Housing
February 1, 2013 City councillor asking for rezoning Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
February 1, 2013 City must cut costs, not increase taxes Simcoe.com — Taxes
February 1, 2013 City officials want to ink new deal before 20-year agreement ends Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
February 1, 2013 Electronic waste collector wants bins to stay By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
February 1, 2013 PowerStream announces decrease Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 31, 2013 Neelin 'trying to be transparent and as open as he can? Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
January 31, 2013 Senior finds tax increase too high Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 31, 2013 Where does Khan stand on MacLaren? Simcoe.com Arif Khan Taxes
January 30, 2013 Do you want a city that just `gets by?? Simcoe.com — Taxes
January 30, 2013 Funding expected to save city almost $200,000 Simcoe.com — —
January 30, 2013 Tax dollars need to be spent more wisely Simcoe.com Paolo Fabrizio Taxes
January 29, 2013 Budget bolsters transit, cops, fire service, library By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Taxes
January 29, 2013 Councillors agree to spend $590,000, but only if Barrie Colts? 2014 Memorial Cup bid successful Simcoe.com — —
January 29, 2013 Cultural grants debate not over any time soon Simcoe.com — —
January 28, 2013 Barrie council approves budget Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Taxes
January 28, 2013 Council reluctant to cut grants Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Peter Silveira —
January 27, 2013 'There were a lot of good candidates, but the best candidate won' Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll —
January 27, 2013 Council set to trim more Monday Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Taxes
January 25, 2013 City not using tax dollars properly Simcoe.com — Taxes
January 25, 2013 Cultural grants vital to the city Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman —
January 25, 2013 Five people to speak against arts cuts at city council Monday Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Patrick Brown —
January 25, 2013 Resident says it's 'wrong' to upgrade Molson Centre when Allandale needs more repairs Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan —
January 25, 2013 Tax increase must come with visible progression Simcoe.com — Taxes
January 24, 2013 A little bit for everyone is a lot Simcoe.com — Taxes
January 24, 2013 More cuts may reduce tax hike: mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Taxes
January 23, 2013 Budgeting in Barrie a fine balancing act Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes, Water rates
January 23, 2013 City should charge outsiders for waterfront use Simcoe.com — Downtown
January 23, 2013 Four city councillors have issues with proposed budget Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Brian Jackson, Jennifer Robinson, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Taxes
January 23, 2013 Moving forward comes with fiscal challenges Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 23, 2013 Re: Mayor and Councillor Ratings Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Laurie Watt —
January 22, 2013 Council report cards: Mayor Jeff Lehman By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 22, 2013 Councillors approve 3.5% increase Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Taxes
January 22, 2013 New school won't hurt Central: board By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Education
January 22, 2013 Ward 1: Bonnie Ainsworth By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
January 22, 2013 Ward 4: Barry Ward By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Dorian Parker —
January 22, 2013 Ward 7: John Brassard By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard —
January 20, 2013 City pondering new digital media and advertising Simcoe.com John Brassard —
January 18, 2013 Avoiding new debt key, mayor says Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 18, 2013 PowerStream a good move for Barrie: Mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Electricity
January 17, 2013 Central a top city project, but not so for SCDSB By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Education
January 17, 2013 City works to lower 4.1% tax hike By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Taxes
January 17, 2013 Gilford area residents getting an earful for GO Train whistles Simcoe.com — —
January 17, 2013 Wildlife welcome to eat Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 16, 2013 City plan totals $135.6 million Simcoe.com — Taxes, Infrastructure
January 16, 2013 City residents shouldn?t need common-sense laws Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, John Brassard —
January 16, 2013 Kinzie gives to trail fund By Stan Howe Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Willard L. Kinzie —
January 15, 2013 All-day service part of plan for Huronia Road Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Peter Silveira Transportation
January 15, 2013 Change will ignite prosperity in Barrie Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Patrick Brown, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson, Sergio Morales —
January 15, 2013 Feeding wildlife can lead to trouble, expert says Simcoe.com — —
January 15, 2013 Rezoning park the only way to preserve it Simcoe.com — Downtown
January 15, 2013 SCDSB discusses Barrie Centre for Excellence By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Education
January 14, 2013 Bylaws tough to enforce, city says By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard —
January 14, 2013 Fines coming for feeding wildlife Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, John Brassard —
January 14, 2013 Planning, political hoops a necessary component Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
January 13, 2013 Bus service on Huronia Road on the agenda Simcoe.com — Transportation
January 11, 2013 Councillor wants to have another look at controversial downtown park Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
January 11, 2013 Fixing error will save park: Strachan By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Downtown
January 10, 2013 Barrie prepares for OMB battle By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
January 10, 2013 Barrie shelves strategic levy By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 10, 2013 Special projects remain on radar Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
January 9, 2013 Barrie to look at animal-feeding bylaw By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
January 9, 2013 Casino wouldn?t pay off for downtown right now Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse Downtown
January 9, 2013 Debate begins on new operating budget, capital plan Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Taxes
January 9, 2013 Investors welcome, but can?t buy city Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, John Brassard Downtown, Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
January 9, 2013 Pushing Barrie tops the list in the new year Simcoe.com Rodney Jackson —
January 8, 2013 Barrie folds on casino idea By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse Downtown
January 8, 2013 OMB density decision a cause for concern Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
January 8, 2013 Stakes rise in Allandale suit By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Richard Forward Major investments
January 8, 2013 Strategic tax levy aimed at special projects not a priority for council Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Taxes
January 7, 2013 Bylaw could ban animal feeding Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard —
January 7, 2013 Police board to find replacement for retiring chief Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
January 7, 2013 Public polls show majority of residents don?t want one downtown Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse Downtown
January 6, 2013 Council to consider bylaw change for Baywood Homes project Simcoe.com — Housing, Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
January 6, 2013 Trustees urged to preserve Barrie school By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com — Education
January 4, 2013 Poll shows residents don't want casino as part of downtown hotel/convention centre Simcoe.com John Brassard, Michael Prowse Downtown
January 3, 2013 2012 - Year in review Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Ben Hughes, Brian Tamblyn, Colin Wilson, Dave Aspden, Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse
+11 more peopleShow fewerDon MacNeil, Herb Yetman, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Lynn Strachan, Mike Ramsay, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson, Steven Mallon, Vicki Howe, Willard L. Kinzie
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January 2, 2013 Barrie to spend $10M on new software By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
January 1, 2013 City working with county to come up with a new funding solution Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman County services
2012 283 stories · 1 outlet
2012: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 28, 2012 Casino plan all about politics Simcoe.com — —
December 28, 2012 City gets ideas on how to seize federal funds By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Lynn Strachan, Patrick Brown Downtown
December 27, 2012 Mayor?s brunch and levee will help United Way Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 26, 2012 Buying, designing and installing software estimated at $10 million Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Peter Silveira —
December 26, 2012 Skate with the mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 20, 2012 Changes unfair to Osmington, says?company official Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
December 20, 2012 Rotunda art shows another side of China By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
December 19, 2012 Residents must find another $200 a year Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes, Water rates
December 19, 2012 Solar energy program can generate revenue Simcoe.com Erich Jacoby-Hawkins —
December 19, 2012 Solar industry shines light on PowerStream By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
December 19, 2012 Will Memorial Cup?s returns runneth over? Simcoe.com — —
December 18, 2012 City changes the way it hands out cultural grants Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Darren Roskam —
December 18, 2012 City has mismanaged Allandale land Simcoe.com — Major investments
December 18, 2012 Mayor's brunch set for Jan. 1 By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
December 17, 2012 Council gets behind Barrie Colts' Memorial Cup plans Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Brian Jackson, John Brassard —
December 17, 2012 Ward 8 councillor sworn in Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson —
December 16, 2012 Politicians supposed to be representing consitutents Simcoe.com — —
December 14, 2012 Barrie residents trash casino idea By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Suzanne Ley Downtown
December 14, 2012 Council could get behind 2014 bid Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
December 14, 2012 Province must pay its fair share of costs Simcoe.com — Transportation
December 14, 2012 What's on tap at Barrie City Council Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Darren Roskam, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson —
December 13, 2012 'The density is taken to the absolute extreme,' councillor says Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Lynn Strachan Development: 720 Mapleview Dr E (Aka 700 And 725 Maplevei Drive East), Development: 700 And 725 Mapleview Drive East
December 13, 2012 Barrie listens to casino debate tonight By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Downtown
December 13, 2012 Public voices their concerns at casino forum Simcoe.com — Downtown
December 13, 2012 We must draw the line on new developments Simcoe.com — Housing
December 12, 2012 Backyard fires equal good times Simcoe.com — —
December 12, 2012 Stakes rise in multi-million-dollar lawsuit over Barrie's Allandale land Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Richard Forward Major investments
December 11, 2012 Council gives initial OK to sharing cost for Hwy. 400 interchange Simcoe.com — —
December 11, 2012 Deductions in Ward 8 editorial unfounded Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Don MacNeil, Mike Ramsay —
December 11, 2012 Mayor brings back leads, ideas from China By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Patrick Brown —
December 10, 2012 City may spend $10M on software to save big money down the road Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Peter Silveira —
December 10, 2012 Residents attack south-end plan Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse —
December 7, 2012 On tap Monday at city council Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Lynn Strachan —
December 7, 2012 `We got a broader sense of what it takes to build business ties to China,' Lehman says Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
December 6, 2012 Don?t expect to call Barrie cops over barking dogs and noisy parties as the department looks for ways to save money, official warns Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
December 6, 2012 Khan ready to work By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Mike Ramsay, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson, Vicki Howe —
December 6, 2012 Residents won?t be represented Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jeff Lehman —
December 6, 2012 Some residents wondering how much waste disposal will cost them in 2013 Simcoe.com — Waste
December 6, 2012 Ward 8 hopeful turns loss into win Simcoe.com Don MacNeil —
December 5, 2012 Liberals in Ward 8 didn?t get their act together Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Don MacNeil, Mike Ramsay, Myrna Clark, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
December 3, 2012 Arif Khan wins Ward 8 seat Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Dave Aspden, Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse, Don MacNeil
+8 more peopleShow fewerHerb Yetman, Jennifer Robinson, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson, Steven Mallon, Vicki Howe
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December 3, 2012 Outdoor burning can be done in a responsible way Simcoe.com — —
December 3, 2012 Voting taking place at Soutshore; 11 candidates in the race Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse, Don MacNeil, Ghulam Jilani, Herb Yetman
+4 more peopleShow fewerJennifer Robinson, Mike Ramsay, Steven Mallon, Vicki Howe
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December 3, 2012 Ward 8 by election today By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alison Eadie, Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Don MacNeil, Ghulam Jilani, Jennifer Robinson, Mike Ramsay, Patrick Brown —
November 30, 2012 Tight funding in foreseeable future: mayor Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 30, 2012 Ward 8 candidate a real tough fighter Simcoe.com — —
November 30, 2012 Woman gives Barrie 20 acres Simcoe.com — —
November 29, 2012 More Barrie politicians leave town on businsess By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Patrick Brown Downtown
November 29, 2012 Voting at Southshore Centre on Dec. 3 Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse, Don MacNeil, Ghulam Jilani, Herb Yetman
+4 more peopleShow fewerJennifer Robinson, Mike Ramsay, Steven Mallon, Vicki Howe
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November 28, 2012 Cultural grant guidelines need careful consideration Simcoe.com — —
November 27, 2012 Fire issue could smoulder into new year By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
November 27, 2012 Ward 8 Candidates Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse, Don MacNeil, Herb Yetman, Mike Ramsay, Steven Mallon, Vicki Howe —
November 26, 2012 City is really wasting taxpayers? money Simcoe.com — —
November 26, 2012 Councillors set to tighten grants regulations Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Darren Roskam, Doug Shipley, Lynn Strachan —
November 23, 2012 What's on tap at Barrie council Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
November 23, 2012 Why is the work still going on? Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 22, 2012 Barrie officials fly to China By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
November 22, 2012 Culvert work set to transform the city?s waterfront Simcoe.com Richard Forward Downtown
November 22, 2012 Voters in city byelection encouraged to cast their ballot early Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse, Don MacNeil, Ghulam Jilani, Herb Yetman
+4 more peopleShow fewerJennifer Robinson, Mike Ramsay, Steven Mallon, Vicki Howe
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November 21, 2012 Candidates in byelection make their pitch Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse, Don MacNeil, Ghulam Jilani, Herb Yetman
+4 more peopleShow fewerJennifer Robinson, Mike Ramsay, Steven Mallon, Vicki Howe
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November 21, 2012 Provincial legislation requires service managers, including county, to develop long-term housing plans to prevent homelessness Simcoe.com — Housing, County services
November 20, 2012 Branch to serve southeast Barrie not a priority for some councillors Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Brian Jackson, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Libraries
November 20, 2012 China trip much too costly Simcoe.com — —
November 20, 2012 Freedom 55 over five-year stint for chief By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Doug Jure, Rick Jones —
November 20, 2012 Outdoor burning ban will help clear the air Simcoe.com — —
November 19, 2012 Become part of the process, rather than just an observer Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Taxes, Water rates
November 19, 2012 Chiminea matter sent to committee Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Michael Prowse Fire and emergency
November 19, 2012 City should save some projects for more flush times Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking Major investments
November 18, 2012 Councillors to vote Monday burning issue Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
November 16, 2012 Burning questions about homes and castles Simcoe.com — Fire and emergency
November 16, 2012 It will be worth noting which councillors support programs, services not in their ward Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Libraries
November 16, 2012 Lakeshore Drive shouldn?t be moved Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking Major investments
November 16, 2012 `Staff are looking under every stone to cut spending wherever possible, while maintaining core services? Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Taxes, Water rates
November 15, 2012 Barrie council talks trash By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Lynn Strachan Waste
November 15, 2012 Barrie mourns Al Zaba By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 15, 2012 Council needs to exercise prudence in managing city Simcoe.com — Taxes
November 15, 2012 Council turns down a feasibility study on leasing space Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Libraries
November 14, 2012 Barrie narrowly nixes wood-burning ban By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira —
November 14, 2012 Casino plan for city a bad bet Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
November 14, 2012 City faces tough challenges and choices ahead Simcoe.com John Brassard Jobs
November 8, 2012 Board seeks city help for reducing cop costs By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
November 6, 2012 Councillor proud to be knighted by actor prince By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Peter Silveira —
November 5, 2012 A tax by another name By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Taxes
November 5, 2012 Head along Rotary Way By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
November 5, 2012 Unjamming the north end By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson Transportation
November 4, 2012 Council needs to focus more on decision-making Simcoe.com — —
November 4, 2012 Helping the public be heard By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 2, 2012 Library researches options for southwest By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard, Michael Prowse Libraries
November 2, 2012 Strategic levy proposed Simcoe.com — Taxes
October 30, 2012 Barrie aims for piece of China pie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Jobs
October 30, 2012 Barrie cops take cost-cutting measures By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 30, 2012 Fees set to rise in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
October 26, 2012 City to tighten parking supply Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
October 25, 2012 Barrie councillor becomes Sir Silveira By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Peter Silveira —
October 25, 2012 Your taxes may not be enough anymore By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes, Water rates
October 24, 2012 Barrie puts off park sale decision By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
October 23, 2012 Barrie needs to watch debt: bond rater By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
October 23, 2012 Barrie powers up to cut hydro costs By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Electricity
October 23, 2012 Split Barrie riding differently: stakeholders By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Jeff Lehman —
October 22, 2012 They’re set to run in Ward 8 By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse, Don MacNeil, Herb Yetman, Jennifer Robinson
+3 more peopleShow fewerMike Ramsay, Steven Mallon, Vicki Howe
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October 19, 2012 Barrie ward meetings set By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
October 18, 2012 Barrie lagging as a place to invest: CFIB By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
October 17, 2012 City Hall hosts biz meet and greet Simcoe.com — —
October 16, 2012 Barrie Council poised to freeze pay By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira —
October 16, 2012 Barrie changes rules to get teens’ ear By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
October 14, 2012 Development to link Bradford Street to Lakeshore By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Housing
October 11, 2012 Barrie pushes ahead for Harvie link to get traffic moving By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard Transportation
October 11, 2012 Council needs to be more thoughtful over downtown condos Simcoe.com — Downtown
October 9, 2012 City not shopping for a Bayfield deal By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
October 4, 2012 Barrie fights environment ministry over $100M By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 4, 2012 Barrie needs to understand condo issues, group says By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 4, 2012 Cop legal bills 718 per cent over budget By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
October 4, 2012 Kiss your ash goodbye By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
October 3, 2012 Eight in running for Ward 8 By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse, Don MacNeil, Ghulam Jilani, Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore, Mike Ramsay —
October 3, 2012 German student learns from Barrie mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 3, 2012 Posts knocked over near City Hall By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
October 2, 2012 Art debate will return in 2014 By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
October 2, 2012 Council digs deeper for ideas for park problem By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Janice R. Laking, Michael Prowse —
September 28, 2012 Barrie mayor calls on businesses for help By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 28, 2012 Study calls for water testing By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
September 28, 2012 Take two for downtown cameras By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing, Downtown
September 27, 2012 Barrie and SCDSB team up for new school By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
September 27, 2012 Barrie cuts funds for arts policy By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan —
September 27, 2012 Error opens door for park sale By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Peter Silveira Downtown
September 26, 2012 Park Place nails Target, but needs plan change By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
September 26, 2012 PowerStream turns on savings By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
September 26, 2012 Ward 8 race expands to seven By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Colin Wilson, Don MacNeil, Ghulam Jilani, Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore, Mike Ramsay —
September 25, 2012 Mayor hosts lunch Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 25, 2012 Past time for city to contribute to gallery Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking —
September 25, 2012 Plan calls for parkland winding through neighbourhoods By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman —
September 24, 2012 Losing Bayview Park wrong choice Simcoe.com — —
September 20, 2012 Cops still looking for new home By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
September 20, 2012 Home shows history can sparkle By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 20, 2012 Hooters’ idea slices off park and view: neighbours Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown
September 19, 2012 Barrie Home values up 8%: MPAC By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
September 19, 2012 IBM project unites politicians, biz leaders By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Patrick Brown Data centres
September 18, 2012 Cultivating a cultural shift Simcoe.com — —
September 18, 2012 The politics of community improvement Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
September 13, 2012 Boundary impact By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
September 12, 2012 Time to put end to MacLaren subsidy, debt Simcoe.com Jennifer Robinson —
September 11, 2012 Allandale GO parking changes anticipated By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 11, 2012 City works on OMB appeal By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
September 11, 2012 Totem transferred to Barrie By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
August 29, 2012 Pair seek Ward 8 seat By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com Arif Khan, Jennifer Robinson, Mike Ramsay —
August 28, 2012 Ward 8 going to the polls By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson —
August 21, 2012 City needs charity guidelines Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman —
August 20, 2012 Let tax payers make decisions on charities Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking —
August 18, 2012 Disc golf rezoning By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
August 17, 2012 Sun generates cash for Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Richard Forward Electricity
August 16, 2012 Council not ready for BMC expansion By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman —
August 14, 2012 Developer amending Allandale lawsuit By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jerry Moore, Laurie Watt Major investments
August 13, 2012 Barrie residents going to the polls Simcoe.com Jennifer Robinson —
August 10, 2012 Council debates Ward 8 election on Monday By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alison Eadie, Jennifer Robinson, Patrick Brown —
August 9, 2012 City still dealing with Allandale lawsuit Simcoe.com — Major investments
August 9, 2012 Taxi fares get teens to pay attention to politics By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
August 8, 2012 Robinson will be missed Simcoe.com Don MacNeil, Jennifer Robinson —
August 7, 2012 Barrie gets moving on ways to get jobs By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton Jobs
August 7, 2012 Residents learn about shelter project By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Encampments
August 2, 2012 Barrie Coun. Jennifer Robinson resigns By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alison Eadie, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Patrick Brown —
July 31, 2012 Judges see Barrie is growing By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
July 20, 2012 Biz group reaches out and into City Hall By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
July 10, 2012 Busby hosts brainstorming session By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
July 9, 2012 Council could go back to high school By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
July 5, 2012 City 'blind-sided' by Bell tower: councillor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard, Patrick Brown —
July 4, 2012 Barrie unveils waterfront plan By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Downtown
July 3, 2012 Councillor concerned about theatre bookings By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Doug Shipley Major investments, Downtown
July 3, 2012 Makeover on the way for older roads By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman Transportation
July 2, 2012 Barrie sidelines Flags rezoning Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
July 1, 2012 Back to the drawing board on Little By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com Brian Jackson —
June 29, 2012 A break on boat launch parking Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
June 28, 2012 Board still undecided on school closure By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com — Education
June 28, 2012 Duckworth to cost $42M By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 26, 2012 China trip unwarranted Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Peter Silveira Jobs
June 26, 2012 City sidelines gallery debt By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
June 25, 2012 New police board member announced Simcoe.com Angela Lockridge, Doug Jure —
June 22, 2012 Annexed lands still years from being developed By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
June 21, 2012 Aspden recognized Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
June 20, 2012 Ideas flow from biz community By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard Jobs
June 19, 2012 Barrie mayor off to China By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan Jobs
June 19, 2012 Council looks at expanding BMC By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
June 14, 2012 Society wants historic Kempenfelt recognized By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 13, 2012 Church gets city blessing Simcoe.com John Brassard —
June 13, 2012 Dents a mark of historical ties: mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 12, 2012 Council asks for rules for cop cameras By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
June 12, 2012 Mayor tells off council for leak By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman —
June 11, 2012 City looks at anti-leak plan after Advance story By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman —
June 11, 2012 Library board pushes for Holly branch By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard, Michael Prowse Libraries
June 9, 2012 Nestlé applauds Barrie for rejecting ban Simcoe.com Don MacNeil, Laurie Watt —
June 8, 2012 Barrie police probing phantom calls By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
June 6, 2012 Bottle ban would dry up water sales: MacNeil By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Don MacNeil —
June 5, 2012 Cutting cab costs could hurt: driver By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard —
June 4, 2012 Stick to three per cent, city tells partners By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
May 31, 2012 Barrie hid contamination: developer By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Richard Forward —
May 31, 2012 Police board eager to get cameras rolling By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Safety & policing, Downtown
May 31, 2012 Why did city withhold mercury contamination? Simcoe.com Richard Forward —
May 29, 2012 Taxi rates poised to drop By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
May 24, 2012 Barrie Mayor to ring TSE bell By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 19, 2012 Council should do more to protect wetland Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Lynn Strachan —
May 15, 2012 Barrie police to join local drunk driving program By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
May 15, 2012 Event centre proposed for downtown By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Downtown
May 8, 2012 City gets in on cricket By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 8, 2012 In favour of one roof idea Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
May 3, 2012 Fewer ex-cons staying in Barrie: Strachan By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Rodney Jackson —
May 2, 2012 Barrie to limit taxis, set up oversight body By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira —
May 2, 2012 Church looks for permanent home By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
April 30, 2012 Make skateboard park safe for kids: skateboarders By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Connie Positano —
April 26, 2012 Downtown cameras tangled in red tape By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Downtown
April 26, 2012 Parking program promising Simcoe.com Brian Jackson —
April 26, 2012 Spring cleaning with the mayor By Stan Howe Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
April 25, 2012 Barrie moves ahead with parking strategy By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, John Brassard —
April 25, 2012 Barrie reduces water bill hikes with savings By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Water rates
April 25, 2012 Transit update overdue Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
April 24, 2012 Council has progress potential Simcoe.com Willard L. Kinzie —
April 20, 2012 Lax laws invite ‘carpet baggery’: councillor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
April 19, 2012 Barrie landfill could last ‘til 2024: city By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard Waste
April 18, 2012 Innisfil’s cop-cost benchmarking has merit Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
April 14, 2012 What kids want to see in Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
April 13, 2012 Mayor's breakfast all about business By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
April 13, 2012 Strachan goes to China By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
April 12, 2012 Board report says close Barrie school By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Education
April 5, 2012 Barrie looks at second suites, affordable units By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard Housing
April 5, 2012 Poor parking downtown: councillors By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Lynn Strachan Downtown
April 4, 2012 Barking dogs concern councillor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
April 4, 2012 Bylaw officers to ticket based on complaints By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — By-law enforcement
March 30, 2012 Make boaters, visitors pay: study By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
March 30, 2012 Transit plan still includes downtown Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
March 29, 2012 Council spends on trips, dunk tanks, magnets By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Patrick Brown, Peter Silveira —
March 29, 2012 Homeless hub wraps services around people: County By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Encampments, County services
March 27, 2012 Council flip-flops on patio fees By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
March 27, 2012 Councillor recruits students, biz in China By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
March 23, 2012 Sunshine list: Barrie's top earners By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Brian Tamblyn, Dave Forfar, Richard Forward —
March 22, 2012 Barrie waives fees for awnings, new store-front signs By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
March 20, 2012 Bars to pay for own patios in downtown Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse Downtown
March 15, 2012 Historians want to refurbish old portrait By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
March 15, 2012 Search is on for social service hub By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
March 8, 2012 CAO brings years of community work to City Hall By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 8, 2012 City hires prestigious firm to fight Allandale suit By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Major investments
March 6, 2012 Barrie abandons boat slip auction By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman —
March 6, 2012 City preparing to respond to Allandale suit By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Major investments
March 6, 2012 Marina auction meets troubled waters By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
March 2, 2012 Correct suit against Barrie grows By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Major investments
March 2, 2012 Slip auctions at Barrie council Monday By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Michael Prowse —
March 1, 2012 Transit plan going places By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Willard L. Kinzie Transportation
February 29, 2012 Ex-Mayor Aspden suing Barrie By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
February 29, 2012 Ministry not keen on Harvie interchange By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
February 29, 2012 Transit system rider’s best Simcoe.com — Transportation
February 28, 2012 Board plans for two Barrie high schools By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Caroline Smith, Krista Mayne Education
February 28, 2012 Ex-prisoners vulnerable downtown: councillor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Rodney Jackson Safety & policing, Downtown
February 28, 2012 Transit plan pulls ahead By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Transportation
February 23, 2012 Down on Uptown Simcoe.com — Downtown
February 23, 2012 Downtown goes Uptown By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Downtown
February 20, 2012 Bill put to rest Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
February 20, 2012 Matter of record Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
February 16, 2012 Former mayor wants history trail By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Willard L. Kinzie —
February 15, 2012 Noisy contractors pester neighbours By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth By-law enforcement
February 15, 2012 Residents complain about train bells Simcoe.com Jennifer Robinson —
February 14, 2012 Police ad bill paid, never ratified By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Dave Aspden, Don MacNeil, Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman, Rick Jones Safety & policing
February 10, 2012 Tax increase hurts fixed-income seniors Simcoe.com — Taxes
February 9, 2012 Barrie on a better track for Allandale By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Richard Forward Major investments
February 9, 2012 Census shows Barrie growth slows By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 9, 2012 Councillor defends decision Simcoe.com John Brassard, Michael Prowse Libraries
February 9, 2012 Over or under? Simcoe.com — Transportation
February 9, 2012 Politicians set stage for university downtown By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Rodney Jackson Downtown, Education
February 2, 2012 Photo radar back on By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 2, 2012 Rec centres could close By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dorian Parker, Lynn Strachan Downtown
January 31, 2012 Way to go, GO Simcoe.com — —
January 29, 2012 Free GO train ride today By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com — Transportation
January 26, 2012 Barrie pours more cash into old roads By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman Transportation
January 25, 2012 Greater value for taxes benefits all Simcoe.com — —
January 25, 2012 School board lets capital plan simmer By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Caroline Smith Education
January 24, 2012 3.03% tax increase, service cuts coming By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Snow clearing, Taxes
January 19, 2012 Holly branch not merry idea at council By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com John Brassard Libraries
January 17, 2012 No hearing for MacNeil By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Don MacNeil, Doug Jure Safety & policing
January 17, 2012 Readers keen for new branch By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Libraries
January 16, 2012 City, board in talks By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
January 12, 2012 Barrie to trim tax hike to 3% By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Taxes
January 12, 2012 Tell stories in Allandale: report By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Major investments
January 10, 2012 Council wants expert advice for Allandale By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Major investments
January 10, 2012 Five more cops requested By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
January 4, 2012 2011: Year in Review Simcoe.com Brian Tamblyn, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Joe Tascona, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
January 3, 2012 2011: Year in Review Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Karl Walsh, Patrick Brown —
January 3, 2012 Putting ambulance stations on the map By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
January 1, 2012 2011: Year in Review Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Andrew Prince, Karl Walsh —
2011 225 stories · 1 outlet
2011: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 29, 2011 Mayor hosts levee Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 29, 2011 Services need improving: councillor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
December 28, 2011 Mayor serves up local brekkie By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 23, 2011 Correct Group continues Barrie battle Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Major investments
December 22, 2011 Board could move special class By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Education
December 20, 2011 College wants Central site By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Brian Tamblyn, Jeff Lehman, Rob Hamilton —
December 20, 2011 EXCLUSIVE: Barrie facing lawsuit By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 14, 2011 Barrie gets five bloom award Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
December 14, 2011 Proposed twin cities unnecessary Simcoe.com — —
December 13, 2011 Kitchener CAO takes to Barrie Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 13, 2011 Re: Council report card Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson —
December 12, 2011 Barrie announces new CAO By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 8, 2011 $450,000 software study only the beginning By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Michael Prowse —
December 8, 2011 Alex Nuttall - Ward 10 Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
December 8, 2011 Barrie City Council report cards Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
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December 8, 2011 Barrie sprouts new park at Five Points By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Downtown
December 8, 2011 Jennifer Robinson - Ward 8 Simcoe.com Jennifer Robinson, John Brassard —
December 8, 2011 Michael Prowse - Ward 6 Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
December 8, 2011 Square makeover planned By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Downtown
December 8, 2011 What else could we buy? Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 7, 2011 Barrie fire station over budget By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Fire and emergency
December 6, 2011 12 months of Lehman By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 6, 2011 Mayor's report card Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 4, 2011 Barrie GO riders on new route Simcoe.com — —
December 3, 2011 Save the staff report Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Michael Prowse —
December 1, 2011 Build it, and they will ride Simcoe.com John Brassard Transportation
December 1, 2011 Midhurst standoff costs jobs: developer By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — —
November 27, 2011 Agents want basement apartments legalized By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Shipley Housing
November 25, 2011 Rail line might attract industry By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
November 24, 2011 Council ready to reach out to developer By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Michael Prowse —
November 24, 2011 Council to snap up cameras if they work By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Jure, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Safety & policing, Downtown
November 23, 2011 Council supports health centre By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
November 23, 2011 Tow truck tenders opened By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
November 22, 2011 Health centre needs new home By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
November 17, 2011 Budget should start at zero Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Safety & policing, Downtown
November 17, 2011 School reviews begin By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Education
November 15, 2011 Barrie facing funding “hangover” By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman —
November 15, 2011 Council will ask for airport cash By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
November 10, 2011 City says $14M doable for University By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
November 9, 2011 Bar ban doesn’t help downtown: resident By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall Downtown
November 9, 2011 Time to look for savings Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
November 8, 2011 Barrie forges ahead with university bid By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 8, 2011 City considers $14M university pledge By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Brian Tamblyn, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan —
November 8, 2011 City looks at revamping bar bylaw By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
November 8, 2011 Councillor wants to mute mufflers By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Doug Shipley By-law enforcement
November 7, 2011 City's jobless rate country's highest - UPDATED By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown —
November 4, 2011 Opinions needed for bus changes Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
November 3, 2011 Resident stunned at massive water bill By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Water rates
November 2, 2011 Board spells out Central’s ideal partner By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com — Downtown, Education
October 31, 2011 Security concerns at City Hall By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 28, 2011 Is the city planning an appeal? By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Laurie Watt —
October 25, 2011 City could be jumping gun on university pursuit By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Brian Tamblyn, Jeff Lehman Downtown, Education
October 20, 2011 Residents against new skyscraper By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Housing, Downtown
October 19, 2011 Curling club wants reduced ice rate By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jennifer Robinson, Peter Silveira —
October 18, 2011 Residents ask for dog park improvements By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
October 14, 2011 Feds give $5.8 M for transit overhaul By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Patrick Brown Transportation
October 13, 2011 Tax breaks to build on abandoned land By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman —
October 6, 2011 Council to create local food-buying policy By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
October 6, 2011 Mayor growing business in Calgary By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 6, 2011 Unemployment rate concerns mayor By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman Jobs
October 3, 2011 Mayor wants more spotlights downtown By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Downtown
September 29, 2011 Quote is in for downtown cameras By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Downtown
September 28, 2011 Don’t leave Central’s fate up to board Simcoe.com Karl Walsh —
September 28, 2011 Laurentian U wants to move downtown By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Downtown, Education
September 27, 2011 Happy Birthday Mr. Mayor Simcoe.com Willard L. Kinzie —
September 27, 2011 Jackson’s anger simmers over fire truck pressure By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Rodney Jackson —
September 21, 2011 Residents concerned about prostitution By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Connie Positano, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Safety & policing, Downtown
September 20, 2011 Electricity costs down but water costs up Simcoe.com — Water rates, Electricity
September 20, 2011 In praise of proper planning Simcoe.com — —
September 20, 2011 North Shore Trail gets a trim By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jennifer Robinson, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
September 20, 2011 Three options proposed for annexed land By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
September 15, 2011 Library sets the stage for future expansion By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Libraries
September 15, 2011 Uploading plan a must Simcoe.com Andrew Miller, Karl Walsh, Myrna Clark, Rodney Jackson Taxes
September 14, 2011 Council delays $600k police station renos By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Doug Jure, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse Safety & policing
September 13, 2011 Laurentian pledges $14M for Barrie campus By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 7, 2011 Police looking into exhaust bylaw By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman By-law enforcement
September 7, 2011 University campus on Liberals' list By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Karl Walsh —
September 2, 2011 Pointing the way downtown By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Downtown
September 1, 2011 Find out how your councillor feels about debt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Justin Strachan, Rob Hamilton —
August 31, 2011 Highway cash supports business in Barrie: minister By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
August 30, 2011 Province gives cash for Duckworth interchange By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Karl Walsh, Richard Forward, Rodney Jackson Transportation
August 30, 2011 Woods named for DeBoer By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
August 29, 2011 Council talks police station tonight Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
August 29, 2011 New police station coming, eventually By Leigh Elliott Simcoe.com Doug Jure, John Brassard, Michael Prowse Safety & policing, Major investments
August 23, 2011 Corp. takes Barrie to OMB By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
August 18, 2011 Police not looking for Taj Mahal By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Jure, Peter Silveira Safety & policing
August 18, 2011 Poor service record Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
August 16, 2011 City invests in bike parking By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — Transportation
August 14, 2011 Mady’s MarketTown condos on track By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Richard Forward Housing
August 10, 2011 Make room for parking By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Brian Jackson —
August 10, 2011 Speed bumps delayed By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
August 9, 2011 Street to be named for Massie Sr. By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Rob Hamilton —
July 19, 2011 Thankfully land didn’t go to the dogs Simcoe.com — —
July 6, 2011 Bus schedule needs better Sunday service Simcoe.com — Transportation
July 6, 2011 Councillor says time to stop floundering in ‘what if’ Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
July 5, 2011 Annexed land plan two years away By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman —
July 4, 2011 Strachan wants old school policing back By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Safety & policing, Downtown
June 28, 2011 Council should reconsider dog park location Simcoe.com — —
June 28, 2011 Downtown cameras get green light Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Downtown
June 28, 2011 No free bus for seniors Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Peter Silveira Transportation
June 28, 2011 Off-leash dog park at Molson Centre site Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson —
June 27, 2011 Downtown talk at police board Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Safety & policing, Downtown
June 23, 2011 City to revamp Centennial Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse —
June 23, 2011 Council debates giving seniors a free ride Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira —
June 23, 2011 Little support for Simcoe Hotel hostel Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 22, 2011 Pratt Homes wants to expand on Ferndale Simcoe.com — —
June 21, 2011 City opts for BMC off-leash park Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Lynn Strachan —
June 21, 2011 New wave of water in Barrie Simcoe.com — —
June 17, 2011 Council a breath of fresh air Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira —
June 17, 2011 Leash-free at the waterfront Simcoe.com — —
June 15, 2011 Residents tackle graffiti and clean walkways Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 13, 2011 Don’t sever Allandale property Simcoe.com Richard Forward Major investments
June 13, 2011 Under-one-roof shelter great idea: Shipley Simcoe.com Doug Shipley Encampments
June 9, 2011 Street centre introduces under-one-roof ‘dream’ Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
June 7, 2011 Allandale station lands for sale Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Lynn Strachan, Peter Silveira Major investments
June 2, 2011 Don’t cross the line, says bus rider Simcoe.com — Transportation
June 1, 2011 Central lives, for now Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Suzanne Ley Education
June 1, 2011 Ward 5 banding together Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira —
May 30, 2011 Contracts should be online Simcoe.com — Education
May 30, 2011 Ward association formed Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira —
May 26, 2011 Eyes on downtown Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Safety & policing, Downtown
May 25, 2011 Barrie Transit gets less provincial cash Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Jeff Lehman Transportation
May 24, 2011 City CAO announces retirement Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
May 24, 2011 Patio fans will have to wait Simcoe.com — Downtown
May 17, 2011 City gets new HR director Simcoe.com — —
May 17, 2011 Tamblyn calls expense “honest mistake” Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Brian Tamblyn, Jeff Lehman —
May 16, 2011 Barrie pays double for garbage and sewer service Simcoe.com — Water rates, Waste
May 15, 2011 City staff gets smile training Simcoe.com — —
May 14, 2011 City ranks third among best places to invest Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Shannon Murree —
May 9, 2011 Allandale name contrary selling Simcoe.com — Transportation
May 9, 2011 Barrie's slums Simcoe.com — Housing
May 3, 2011 City considers revamping transit Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Transportation
May 3, 2011 GO names discussed Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan Transportation
May 3, 2011 Station named Allandale Waterfront Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Jennifer Robinson, Michael Prowse Transportation
May 2, 2011 Calling for a modest fire station Simcoe.com — Fire and emergency
May 2, 2011 MacNeil fighting police board ban Simcoe.com Don MacNeil —
May 1, 2011 Fire service free market Simcoe.com — Fire and emergency
April 26, 2011 Barrie makes biz pitch on YouTube Simcoe.com Doug Jure —
April 26, 2011 Theatre budget checks out: city Simcoe.com — Major investments, Downtown
April 22, 2011 City implementing best practices in road repairs Simcoe.com — Transportation
April 21, 2011 Fire surcharge and police station put on ice Simcoe.com Barry Ward Safety & policing, Major investments, Fire and emergency
April 21, 2011 Seniors struggling to find a home Simcoe.com — Encampments
April 14, 2011 Community lines up behind Central tonight Simcoe.com Brian Tamblyn, Jeff Lehman Education
April 14, 2011 Cops want new home Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Doug Jure, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira —
April 13, 2011 Fire service wants to charge for calls Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Peter Silveira Fire and emergency
April 12, 2011 City's worst roads to stay that way Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth Transportation
April 6, 2011 Candidate has 2014 hopes dashed Simcoe.com Alison Eadie, Bonnie Ainsworth, Darren Roskam, Dave Aspden, John Webb, Rob Hamilton —
April 6, 2011 Have your say on Central ARC Simcoe.com — Education
April 6, 2011 Police say no to cutting $400K Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Jure Safety & policing
April 5, 2011 Cops make sunshine list after Olympics Simcoe.com — —
April 5, 2011 Downtown neighbours talk safety Simcoe.com — Safety & policing, Downtown
April 4, 2011 Duckworth construction on hold Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Richard Forward Transportation
March 31, 2011 City keeps one free garbage drop Simcoe.com Jennifer Robinson, Michael Prowse Waste
March 31, 2011 Dog park becomes priority Simcoe.com Jennifer Robinson —
March 30, 2011 Cop budget chopped Simcoe.com Peter Silveira Safety & policing
March 30, 2011 New kind of leadership Simcoe.com Peter Silveira Safety & policing
March 30, 2011 Peace officers may get awards Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 29, 2011 Barrie reviews scooter parking Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
March 29, 2011 GO gives answers to Allandale tonight Simcoe.com — Transportation
March 29, 2011 Police asked to cut budget by $400K Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Doug Jure, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira Safety & policing
March 29, 2011 Province takes aim at development Simcoe.com — —
March 29, 2011 South-end fire station delayed Simcoe.com John Brassard Fire and emergency
March 28, 2011 Site links arts to culture Simcoe.com — —
March 22, 2011 Dog owners need to adhere to bylaw Simcoe.com — —
March 22, 2011 Not worth celebrating Simcoe.com Patrick Brown —
March 22, 2011 Now’s the time for a dog park Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 22, 2011 Police board knew about complaint, but kept quiet Simcoe.com Doug Jure —
March 18, 2011 Tax talk starts Monday Simcoe.com — Taxes
March 17, 2011 Tennis club ready for another serve Simcoe.com John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira —
March 11, 2011 New fire hall still a month away Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Fire and emergency
March 10, 2011 Charities, don’t ask the city for cash Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse —
March 10, 2011 Nix cookie-cutter houses in annexed land: residents Simcoe.com Brian Jackson —
March 9, 2011 Fair ice time Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira —
March 9, 2011 Police budget comes to council Simcoe.com Doug Jure Safety & policing
March 9, 2011 Residents aim to protect their properties Simcoe.com — Housing
March 9, 2011 Winter parking restrictions shortened Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Peter Silveira —
March 9, 2011 Wow, $1.62 million! Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Patrick Brown —
March 8, 2011 Clarkson Cup figures clarified Simcoe.com — —
March 7, 2011 ARC report due March 22 Simcoe.com — Education
March 5, 2011 Coming up at council Simcoe.com — —
March 3, 2011 Rink costs don't add up Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
March 3, 2011 Trouble at City Hall Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
March 3, 2011 Trustees should listen to community consensus Simcoe.com — Education
March 2, 2011 City maintains good credit rating Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Peter Silveira —
March 1, 2011 ARC report finalized tonight Simcoe.com — Education
March 1, 2011 More to downtown than meets the eye? Simcoe.com — By-law enforcement, Downtown
March 1, 2011 Premier calls school closures a trustee job Simcoe.com — Education
February 26, 2011 Coming up at council Simcoe.com Patrick Brown —
February 24, 2011 Six complaints filed against cops Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing
February 23, 2011 Partner search under fire at Central ARC Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
February 16, 2011 New GO station name needed Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Transportation
February 16, 2011 Spare Central to 2015 Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Suzanne Ley Education
February 14, 2011 Groups should stop knocking on council’s door for handouts Simcoe.com — —
February 13, 2011 On Monday night’s agenda Simcoe.com John Brassard —
February 5, 2011 Student shares love of Central in song Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
February 3, 2011 Barrie fire maintains 10 in 10 rule Simcoe.com — —
February 3, 2011 Patting themselves on the back Simcoe.com — —
February 3, 2011 RV bylaw should stand Simcoe.com — —
January 30, 2011 Barrie waiting on candidates Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Andrew Miller, Joe Tascona, Rodney Jackson, Rose Romita —
January 29, 2011 Barrie launches new website Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 29, 2011 Police board wants to avoid controversy Simcoe.com Doug Jure —
January 27, 2011 Council butts in on board issue Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse —
January 27, 2011 Passion and logic point to keeping Central Simcoe.com — Education
January 26, 2011 Debate over tennis bubble Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Bonnie Ainsworth, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira —
January 25, 2011 Central ARC presents options tonight Simcoe.com — —
January 25, 2011 Time for decisive leadership Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
January 24, 2011 On councils agenda tonight Simcoe.com — —
January 24, 2011 Quit upsetting communities, says board chair Simcoe.com — —
January 20, 2011 Central back-up plan could burn permanent fix Simcoe.com Caroline Smith Education
January 19, 2011 Downtown core lost many councils ago Simcoe.com — Downtown
January 19, 2011 Rename new GO station: resident Simcoe.com — Transportation
January 19, 2011 Tennis club deadline in a week Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Peter Silveira —
January 17, 2011 At council tonight Simcoe.com Jennifer Robinson, Peter Bursztyn —
January 14, 2011 Downtown needs farmers market and hotel - UPDATED Simcoe.com — Downtown
January 12, 2011 Mayor will need backbone Simcoe.com — —
January 12, 2011 Public meeting to weed out bad seeds Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Dorian Parker, Jennifer Robinson —
January 11, 2011 Board had plans for new Central Simcoe.com — Downtown, Education
January 10, 2011 Broken dreams downtown Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
January 10, 2011 Group aims to protect railway past Simcoe.com — —
January 6, 2011 Doors closing downtown Simcoe.com — Downtown
January 6, 2011 Downtown BIA ready for action Simcoe.com — Downtown
January 4, 2011 Retired planner gazes into Barrie’s future Simcoe.com — —
January 4, 2011 The year ahead Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
January 4, 2011 Tough choices ahead Simcoe.com — Taxes
January 4, 2011 Winter tennis up in the air Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Dave Aspden —
2010 253 stories · 2 outlets
2010: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 20, 2010 Conservatives pick Jackson Simcoe.com Rodney Jackson —
December 14, 2010 Encouraging Nuttall Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Alex Nuttall —
December 14, 2010 Just a stepping-stone? Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Rodney Jackson —
December 9, 2010 Controversy in Nuttall nomination bid By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Alex Nuttall, Joe Tascona, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
December 9, 2010 Council making wish list Saturday By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 9, 2010 Tories out of shape Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Rodney Jackson —
December 8, 2010 Tough decisions ahead: Lehman By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Willard L. Kinzie —
December 5, 2010 archive date Bidding farewell to Aspden stories, columns By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Dave Aspden, Rob Hamilton —
December 2, 2010 Councillors say goodbye Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Jerry Moore, Mike Ramsay, Rodney Jackson —
December 1, 2010 Don’t close Central: Lehman By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman Education
December 1, 2010 archive date Theatre dilemma no act By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse Major investments
November 30, 2010 Nuttall should follow through Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
November 30, 2010 Nuttall should rethink move Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
November 29, 2010 Keep Central alive, Lehman says By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
November 29, 2010 Nuttall should pay for by-election Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
November 25, 2010 Barrie PC leaders step forward Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Rodney Jackson —
November 23, 2010 Barrie PC nomination date moved up By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson —
November 10, 2010 Be that guy, Jeff Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
November 10, 2010 Going from fourth place to first By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Christine Williams, Dawn McAlpine, Krista Mayne, Mary Anne Wilson, Suzanne Ley, Tiffany Williams-Palmer —
November 10, 2010 Happy to be moving forward Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Rob Hamilton —
November 9, 2010 Willams named trustee after review By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Christine Williams, Dawn McAlpine, Diane Firman, Krista Mayne, Suzanne Ley, Tiffany Williams-Palmer Education
November 5, 2010 archive date Health minister praises outreach team By Marg. Bruineman Barrie Examiner — Health care
November 5, 2010 archive date More cops expected downtown By Raymond Bowe Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Downtown
November 5, 2010 archive date Trustee election result being re-checked Barrie Examiner Annette Klekner, Christine Williams, Dawn McAlpine, Donald Mullin, Tiffany Williams-Palmer Education
November 4, 2010 archive date Lehman stayed true throughout: expert By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton —
November 3, 2010 archive date Council meetings axed By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden, Dawn McAlpine
+10 more peopleShow fewerDoug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Peter Silveira, Rodney Jackson
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November 3, 2010 archive date Jackson's insight should serve well Barrie Examiner Andrew Prince, Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman —
November 1, 2010 Candidate says thanks Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Fernandes —
November 1, 2010 archive date Growth plan adjusted By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman Annexation
October 28, 2010 Already at it Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 28, 2010 Lehman ready to rally a new team By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Peter Silveira —
October 28, 2010 On earning the right to bellyache Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Donald Mullin, Jeff Lehman, Mike Ramsay, Tiffany Williams-Palmer —
October 28, 2010 Poll results hand delivered By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine —
October 27, 2010 archive date Barrie Municipal Election Unofficial Results Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Alex Shevchenko, Alison Eadie, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth
+27 more peopleShow fewerBrian Jackson, Carl Hauck, Darren Roskam, Dave Aspden, Don MacNeil, Doug Shipley, Ghulam Jilani, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, John Webb, Leonard Bugeja, Lynn Strachan, Matt Dean, Michael Fernandes, Michael J. Tuck, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Paolo Fabrizio, Peter Silveira, Peter Tymciw, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson, Rose Romita, Steven Mallon
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October 27, 2010 County election signs recycled Simcoe.com — —
October 27, 2010 Students envisioned a different council By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Alison Eadie, Andrew Prince, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley
+11 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Matt Dean, Michael Fernandes, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Peter Silveira, Rodney Jackson
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October 27, 2010 Turnover at board healthy, outgoing chairperson says By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Diane Firman, Julia Gasewicz, Krista Mayne, Mary Anne Wilson, Suzanne Ley Education
October 27, 2010 Your Turn - Election results Simcoe.com — —
October 26, 2010 40% of voters cast a ballot Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Alison Eadie, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Doug Shipley
+5 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Peter Silveira
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October 26, 2010 Aspden wishes new mayor luck By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay —
October 26, 2010 archive date Barrie embraces Lehman By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Darren Roskam
+13 more peopleShow fewerDave Aspden, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Peter Silveira, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson
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October 26, 2010 Lehman elected mayor By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Willard L. Kinzie —
October 26, 2010 New faces on council By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Alison Eadie, Brian Jackson, Don MacNeil, Jennifer Robinson, Peter Silveira —
October 26, 2010 New to Barrie, campaign couple pours in energy By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 25, 2010 15,600 vote in advance polls Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine —
October 25, 2010 Polls are open until 8 p.m. Simcoe.com — —
October 25, 2010 Where to vote Simcoe.com — —
October 25, 2010 archive date Who can vote? Barrie Examiner — —
October 22, 2010 Change the channel on campaigning Simcoe.com — —
October 22, 2010 Lehman tops in debate Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Sonya Anderson —
October 21, 2010 Backing Erich Simcoe.com Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Education
October 21, 2010 Care to vote Simcoe.com — —
October 21, 2010 I’m ready to work: Hamilton Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton —
October 21, 2010 Lehman fiscally responsible Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona —
October 21, 2010 Making an informed choice By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
October 21, 2010 Mayor’s race gets closer By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona —
October 21, 2010 Past four years expensive and painful Simcoe.com — —
October 21, 2010 Plan to vote for Barrie Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Rob Hamilton —
October 21, 2010 Ramsay a breath of fresh air Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay —
October 21, 2010 Saying goodbye to 400 or so landmarks Simcoe.com — —
October 21, 2010 Tascona front in Harris years Simcoe.com Joe Tascona —
October 20, 2010 Citizen’s groups grill candidates By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
October 20, 2010 Hamilton, not Tascona Simcoe.com Joe Tascona, Rob Hamilton —
October 20, 2010 Lost credibility over choices Simcoe.com — —
October 20, 2010 Making own decision Simcoe.com — —
October 20, 2010 Mallon ducks out of Ward 7 race By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine, John Brassard, Peter Tymciw, Steven Mallon —
October 20, 2010 Thanks for Electionfest Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
October 20, 2010 Who is the best choice for Mayor? Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton —
October 19, 2010 Polls open this week Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine —
October 19, 2010 Tascona leads polls Simcoe.com Carl Hauck, Darren Roskam, Dave Aspden, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton —
October 19, 2010 Veterans on why to vote Simcoe.com — —
October 18, 2010 Environment commissioner moderating debate By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com — —
October 16, 2010 Choices worrisome Simcoe.com — —
October 16, 2010 Let the best person win Simcoe.com — —
October 16, 2010 Ramsay has city’s interests in mind Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay —
October 15, 2010 Blatant attempt to affect election Simcoe.com — —
October 15, 2010 Candidate eludes criminal record By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Don MacNeil —
October 15, 2010 Choices should have come after election Simcoe.com — —
October 15, 2010 Electionfest a success Simcoe.com — —
October 14, 2010 Bang on with Hamilton Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton —
October 14, 2010 Have your say on Oct. 25 Simcoe.com — —
October 13, 2010 Candidate disappointed Simcoe.com Joe Rockbrune Jr. —
October 13, 2010 Choices appalling Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton —
October 13, 2010 Conviction doesn’t stop candidate By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Don MacNeil —
October 13, 2010 No surprise about Hamilton Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton —
October 12, 2010 Precious ballot Simcoe.com — —
October 12, 2010 You get the gov’t you deserve Simcoe.com Alison Eadie, Bonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden, Joe Tascona, Rob Hamilton —
October 11, 2010 Are you on the list? Simcoe.com — —
October 10, 2010 No third vote for Hamilton Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton —
October 9, 2010 archive date Board trustee vote deserves attention Barrie Examiner — Education
October 9, 2010 No more same old bull Simcoe.com — —
October 7, 2010 Candidate files FOI request about Central Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Education
October 7, 2010 Our election choices Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Alison Eadie, Barry Ward, Brian Jackson, Connie Positano, Donald Mullin
+9 more peopleShow fewerErich Jacoby-Hawkins, Guy Belcourt, John Brassard, Justin Heran, Krista Mayne, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson
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October 6, 2010 Hamilton only choice Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton —
October 6, 2010 Lehman long-term resident Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 5, 2010 An educated decision Simcoe.com — —
October 4, 2010 Hear from candidates Simcoe.com — —
October 1, 2010 Project: get students to get their parents to vote By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Andrew Prince —
September 30, 2010 Candidates - Mayor Simcoe.com Carl Hauck, Darren Roskam, Dave Aspden, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton —
September 30, 2010 Carl Hauck Simcoe.com Carl Hauck —
September 30, 2010 Darren Roskam Simcoe.com Darren Roskam, Dave Aspden —
September 30, 2010 Dave Aspden Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
September 30, 2010 Harry Ahmed Simcoe.com Harry Ahmed —
September 30, 2010 Jeff Lehman Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 30, 2010 Joe Tascona Simcoe.com Joe Tascona —
September 30, 2010 Mike Ramsay Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay —
September 30, 2010 Rob Hamilton Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton —
September 28, 2010 Annette Klekner Simcoe.com Annette Klekner Education
September 28, 2010 Connie Positano Simcoe.com Connie Positano Education
September 28, 2010 Donald Mullin Simcoe.com Donald Mullin Education
September 28, 2010 Eric Lapointe Simcoe.com Eric Lapointe Education
September 28, 2010 Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Simcoe.com Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Education
September 28, 2010 Guy Belcourt Simcoe.com Guy Belcourt Education
September 28, 2010 Helena Arruda Simcoe.com Elena Arruda Education
September 28, 2010 Joe Rockbrune Jr. Simcoe.com Joe Rockbrune Jr. —
September 28, 2010 Julia Gasewicz Simcoe.com Julia Gasewicz Education
September 28, 2010 Justin Heran Simcoe.com Justin Heran Education
September 28, 2010 Krista Mayne Simcoe.com Krista Mayne Education
September 28, 2010 Maria Hardie Simcoe.com Maria Hardie Education
September 28, 2010 Shea Thurlow Simcoe.com — Education
September 28, 2010 Steve O’Donnell Simcoe.com Steve O'Donnell Education
September 28, 2010 Sue Ley Simcoe.com — Education
September 28, 2010 Tiffany Williams-Palmer Simcoe.com Tiffany Williams-Palmer Education
September 28, 2010 Trustees Simcoe.com Christine Williams, Cindy Labas, Connie Positano, Eric Lapointe, Guy Belcourt, Julia Gasewicz
+6 more peopleShow fewerJustin Heran, Krista Mayne, Luc Gagnon, Maria Hardie, Steve O'Donnell, Suzanne Ley
Education
September 28, 2010 Ward 7 Simcoe.com John Brassard, Peter Tymciw, Steven Mallon —
September 27, 2010 Flyers just one part Simcoe.com — —
September 27, 2010 Trustee positions also up for grabs Simcoe.com Cindy Labas, Eric Lapointe, Guy Belcourt, Luc Gagnon Education
September 26, 2010 Bankrupting Barrie Simcoe.com — Taxes
September 25, 2010 Democracy the equalizer Simcoe.com — —
September 25, 2010 How to vote important too Simcoe.com — —
September 24, 2010 Canvassing from the car Simcoe.com Andrew Prince —
September 24, 2010 Jackson not right for Barrie Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Janice R. Laking —
September 23, 2010 Alex Nuttall Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
September 23, 2010 Alex Shevchenko Simcoe.com Alex Shevchenko —
September 23, 2010 Alison Eadie Simcoe.com Alison Eadie —
September 23, 2010 Andrew Prince Simcoe.com Andrew Prince —
September 23, 2010 Barry Ward Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
September 23, 2010 Bonnie Ainsworth Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
September 23, 2010 Brian Jackson Simcoe.com Brian Jackson —
September 23, 2010 Cory Watkins Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Councillor Candidates 2010 Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Dave Hardwick Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Don MacNeil Simcoe.com Don MacNeil —
September 23, 2010 Don McLaurin Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Doug Shipley Simcoe.com Doug Shipley —
September 23, 2010 Electionfest - Oct. 14 By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
September 23, 2010 Ghulam Jilani Simcoe.com Ghulam Jilani —
September 23, 2010 James Palmer Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Jeffery Waye Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Jennifer Robinson Simcoe.com Jennifer Robinson —
September 23, 2010 John Brassard Simcoe.com John Brassard —
September 23, 2010 John Webb Simcoe.com John Webb —
September 23, 2010 Kevin Richards Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Leonard Bugeja Simcoe.com Leonard Bugeja —
September 23, 2010 Lynn Strachan Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
September 23, 2010 Martin Carlisle Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Matt Dean Simcoe.com Matt Dean —
September 23, 2010 Michael Fernandes Simcoe.com Michael Fernandes —
September 23, 2010 Michael Prowse Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
September 23, 2010 Michael Tuck Simcoe.com Michael J. Tuck —
September 23, 2010 Paolo Fabrizio Simcoe.com Paolo Fabrizio —
September 23, 2010 Patricia Copeland Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Patrick Hebert Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Peter Rose Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Peter Silveira Simcoe.com Peter Silveira —
September 23, 2010 Peter Tymciw Simcoe.com Peter Tymciw —
September 23, 2010 Rod Jackson Simcoe.com Rodney Jackson —
September 23, 2010 Rose Romita Simcoe.com Rose Romita —
September 23, 2010 Steven Mallon Simcoe.com Steven Mallon —
September 23, 2010 Ward 1 Simcoe.com Bonnie Ainsworth —
September 23, 2010 Ward 10 Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Alex Shevchenko —
September 23, 2010 Ward 2 Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Matt Dean, Rose Romita —
September 23, 2010 Ward 3 Simcoe.com Doug Shipley, Rodney Jackson —
September 23, 2010 Ward 4 Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Leonard Bugeja —
September 23, 2010 Ward 5 Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Ward 6 Simcoe.com — —
September 23, 2010 Ward 8 Simcoe.com Alison Eadie, Don MacNeil, Ghulam Jilani, Jennifer Robinson, John Webb —
September 23, 2010 Ward 9 Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Brian Jackson, Paolo Fabrizio —
September 22, 2010 Politics of the people Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Jennifer Robinson, Patrick Brown —
September 21, 2010 Mayors’ debate tonight Simcoe.com Carl Hauck, Darren Roskam, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton —
September 19, 2010 Hang onto you parachute JR! Simcoe.com Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore —
September 18, 2010 Be sure to vote Simcoe.com — —
September 18, 2010 Ramsay respects Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay —
September 17, 2010 Candidates challenged to cut rec fees By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton —
September 17, 2010 Motivating voters Simcoe.com — —
September 16, 2010 Court wrap Simcoe.com Don MacNeil —
September 15, 2010 A vote a precious commodity Simcoe.com — —
September 15, 2010 Happy for Jackson Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Janice R. Laking —
September 15, 2010 ‘Coach’ Aspden no leader Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
September 14, 2010 Aspden lists city hall as his business number By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
September 14, 2010 Vote For Barrie – We deserve it! Simcoe.com — —
September 13, 2010 The race is on! Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Alex Shevchenko, Alison Eadie, Andrew Prince, Annette Klekner, Barry Ward
+43 more peopleShow fewerBonnie Ainsworth, Brian Jackson, Carl Hauck, Christine Williams, Cindy Labas, Connie Positano, Darren Roskam, Dave Aspden, Don MacNeil, Donald Mullin, Doug Shipley, Elena Arruda, Eric Lapointe, Ghulam Jilani, Guy Belcourt, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Joe Rockbrune Jr., Joe Tascona, John Brassard, John Webb, Julia Gasewicz, Justin Heran, Krista Mayne, Leonard Bugeja, Luc Gagnon, Lynn Strachan, Maria Hardie, Matt Dean, Michael Fernandes, Michael J. Tuck, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Paolo Fabrizio, Patricia B. Copeland, Peter Silveira, Peter Tymciw, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson, Rose Romita, Steve O'Donnell, Steven Mallon, Suzanne Ley
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September 10, 2010 Jackson to run in Barrie By Bruce Hain Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Brian Jackson, Paolo Fabrizio —
September 9, 2010 File by Friday Simcoe.com — —
September 9, 2010 archive date Hamilton hot on tax-freeze idea By Ian Mcinroy Barrie Examiner Jim Perri, Rob Hamilton Taxes
September 8, 2010 Aspden in the race By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton —
September 8, 2010 Robinson triple-axles into Ward 8 arena By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Don MacNeil, Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore, John Webb —
September 5, 2010 archive date Politicians figure skater a sharp choice By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Don MacNeil, Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore, John Brassard, John Webb
+3 more peopleShow fewerLeonard Bugeja, Patrick Brown, Rodney Jackson
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September 4, 2010 Here’s to you Ms. Robinson By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Don MacNeil, Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore, John Webb, Patrick Brown —
September 3, 2010 MacNeil joins Ward 8 race By Janis Ramsay Simcoe.com Don MacNeil, Jerry Moore —
September 3, 2010 archive date MacNeil lets loose on Moore By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Bonnie Ainsworth, Darren Roskam, Don MacNeil
+19 more peopleShow fewerDoug Jure, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Robinson, Jerry Moore, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, John Webb, Lynn Strachan, Michael Fernandes, Michael J. Tuck, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Paolo Fabrizio, Peter Silveira, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson, Rose Romita, Steven Mallon
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September 2, 2010 Dysfunction at city hall Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Council pay
August 26, 2010 archive date Fire hall search narrows By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Jeff Lehman, John Brassard Fire and emergency
August 26, 2010 archive date Tumbleweeds are coming to council Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Jerry Moore
+5 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Rodney Jackson
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August 10, 2010 It’s (lame) duck season Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Dawn McAlpine, Jeff Lehman, Jerry Moore, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Mike Ramsay —
July 28, 2010 Pay up on police ad Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
July 27, 2010 Globe threatening collection agency, says city CAO By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Doug Jure —
July 21, 2010 Excited to see Ramsay in the running Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay, Sonya Anderson —
July 14, 2010 Ramsay seeks mayor’s job Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton —
June 28, 2010 archive date GO train whistles back on agenda Monday Barrie Examiner — Transportation
June 17, 2010 archive date Deputy named city's top cop By Raymond Bowe Barrie Examiner Doug Jure Safety & policing
June 16, 2010 Ward seeks re-election Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
June 10, 2010 Library board tells councillor to be quiet Simcoe.com Catherine Virgo, John Brassard, Michael Prowse Libraries
May 25, 2010 PowerStream won’t pay city directly: Strachan Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Lynn Strachan Council pay
May 6, 2010 City councillors reject pay hike Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Michael Prowse, Rodney Jackson Council pay
May 3, 2010 archive date Harry is wild about Barrie By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Dave Aspden, Harry Ahmed, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Rob Hamilton —
April 27, 2010 New Barrie trustee named By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Mary Anne Wilson Education
April 24, 2010 archive date Barrie's mayoral race grows Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Doug Shipley, Harry Ahmed
+14 more peopleShow fewerJeff Lehman, Jerry Moore, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael J. Tuck, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Paolo Fabrizio, Peter Silveira, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson, Rose Romita, Steven Mallon
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April 23, 2010 Eighteen vie for trustee post By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Mary Anne Wilson Education
April 1, 2010 Ambeau named to police board Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking, Tom Ambeau Sr —
March 26, 2010 Trustee resigns from board By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com Mary Anne Wilson Education
March 25, 2010 Mayor’s behaviour insulting: Ramsay Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Mike Ramsay —
March 18, 2010 Developers influence decisions: report Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman —
March 9, 2010 Aspden asks for police board investigation Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Mike Ramsay —
March 2, 2010 Councillors asking for Aspden’s resignation Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Doug Jure, John Brassard, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Rodney Jackson —
March 2, 2010 Mayor refuses to resign, pay for ads Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Doug Jure, Michael Prowse —
February 27, 2010 archive date Prowse seeking re-election in Ward 6 By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman
+14 more peopleShow fewerJerry Moore, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Krista Mayne, Lynn Strachan, Michael J. Tuck, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Paolo Fabrizio, Peter Silveira, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson, Rose Romita, Steven Mallon
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February 25, 2010 Police board investigation set to continue today: Jure Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Doug Jure —
February 24, 2010 Hamilton is wrong Letter to the editor by Daryl Bradshaw Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton Major investments
February 24, 2010 archive date Lehman running for mayor Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Dave Aspden, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona
+7 more peopleShow fewerJohn Brassard, Michael J. Tuck, Mike Ramsay, Paolo Fabrizio, Peter Silveira, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson
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February 23, 2010 Aspden should leave police board: councillors Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
February 23, 2010 Lehman joins mayor’s race Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Rob Hamilton —
February 22, 2010 Announcement may put Lehman in race for mayor Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Lynn Strachan, Rob Hamilton, Rose Romita —
February 22, 2010 City Hall notes Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Joe Tascona, Patrick Brown, Rob Hamilton —
February 18, 2010 City to fill police board vacancy Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Dawn McAlpine, Don MacNeil, Doug Jure —
February 18, 2010 Police board members want answers from mayor Simcoe.com Don MacNeil, Doug Jure, Jerry Moore —
February 17, 2010 Another new chair for police board Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Doug Jure —
February 12, 2010 Prince charged with threatening cop Simcoe.com Andrew Prince —
February 11, 2010 Ad for police chief still raising concerns Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Doug Jure, John Brassard, Rodney Jackson —
February 4, 2010 Police chief threatens to resign Simcoe.com Doug Jure, Jerry Moore —
February 1, 2010 Former mayor wants the job back Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Dave Aspden, Joe Tascona, Patrick Brown, Rob Hamilton —
January 15, 2010 archive date Herbert tosses hat in ring for municipal election Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan
+5 more peopleShow fewerMichael J. Tuck, Patrick C. Hebert, Peter Silveira, Rodney Jackson, Rose Romita
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January 14, 2010 archive date Coun. Rod Jackson running for another term Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan
+4 more peopleShow fewerMichael J. Tuck, Peter Silveira, Rodney Jackson, Rose Romita
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January 14, 2010 archive date Police budget swells By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Mike Ramsay Taxes, Safety & policing
January 13, 2010 archive date Council approves changes to Park Place By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Major investments
January 12, 2010 archive date Central students take it to the streets Barrie Examiner — Education
January 8, 2010 archive date Consumers will decide if Park Place is a success Barrie Examiner Jerry Moore, Michael Prowse Major investments
January 7, 2010 archive date Coun. Strachan seeking Coun. Lehman's seat Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael J. Tuck, Peter Silveira —
January 7, 2010 archive date Park Place altered By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Dave Aspden, Jerry Moore, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse Major investments
January 7, 2010 archive date Race for mayor will be a long, but interesting, one Barrie Examiner Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, Rob Hamilton —
January 6, 2010 archive date Councillors get first look at tax increase By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner — Taxes
January 5, 2010 archive date Candidates enter council race By Bob Bruton Barrie Examiner Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Jerry Moore
+8 more peopleShow fewerJoe Tascona, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Michael J. Tuck, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson
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January 5, 2010 Candidates register for municipal election Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Michael J. Tuck, Rob Hamilton —
2009 130 stories · 2 outlets
2009: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 31, 2009 2009 at City Hall Simcoe.com — —
December 31, 2009 archive date Council had its share of hits and misses in '09 Barrie Examiner — Major investments, Annexation
December 31, 2009 Hydro merger turns one Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay Electricity
December 31, 2009 Registration opens Jan. 4 for municipal candidates Simcoe.com — —
December 23, 2009 Good reasons for school’s low grad rate: official Simcoe.com — Education
December 22, 2009 Options for Central heating up Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
December 22, 2009 SCDSB should open up about closures: report Simcoe.com Caroline Smith, Jeff Lehman, Mary Anne Wilson Education
December 18, 2009 Survey needed on rail lands Simcoe.com — Major investments
December 17, 2009 archive date City's waste calendar takes green approach By Nicki Cruickshank Barrie Examiner — Waste
December 17, 2009 Property owners object to heritage list Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Mike Ramsay —
December 17, 2009 Unique history missed in Y plan Simcoe.com — —
December 16, 2009 Central grad wants school rebuilt Simcoe.com — Education
December 16, 2009 Province asks city to wait on Bryne Drive Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Jerry Moore, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay —
December 15, 2009 City pushes downtown investment Simcoe.com — Downtown
December 15, 2009 Councillors quiz MPP over school closures Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Alex Nuttall, Lynn Strachan Education
December 15, 2009 Friends rally to save Central Simcoe.com Caroline Smith Education
December 11, 2009 Hundreds join facebook group to save Barrie Central Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 10, 2009 City to spend $1.9M on new land studies Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman —
December 10, 2009 Tascona wants mayor’s job Simcoe.com Joe Tascona —
December 9, 2009 City hosts open house for ‘new’ residents Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
December 9, 2009 Thinkers needed on council Simcoe.com Dorian Parker, John Brassard —
December 9, 2009 Y plans continue despite ROAR’s opposition Simcoe.com — —
December 8, 2009 Developer continues to back bus Simcoe.com John Brassard Transportation
December 8, 2009 Neighbours say no to rezoning EP land Simcoe.com — Housing
December 8, 2009 Prince of Wales gets one-year reprieve Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Education
December 8, 2009 Top cop quells election rumours Simcoe.com — —
December 3, 2009 City briefs: WinterLights makes magazine Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
December 3, 2009 City theatre competes for public cash Simcoe.com — Major investments, Downtown
December 3, 2009 Park curfew should be election issue Simcoe.com — —
December 3, 2009 Top Cop would bring leadership to council Simcoe.com — —
December 1, 2009 81 buildings on proposed heritage list Simcoe.com Andrew Prince —
November 26, 2009 Lehman melts possibility of tax freeze Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Taxes
November 25, 2009 Hydro provider applies to cut rates Simcoe.com — Electricity
November 24, 2009 Hydro wants to cut rates Simcoe.com — Electricity
November 23, 2009 City gets culture: arts council Simcoe.com — —
November 20, 2009 'Mr. Barrie' helped shape community Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Brian Tamblyn, Janice R. Laking, Rob Hamilton —
November 19, 2009 Arch Brown’s legacy lives on Simcoe.com — —
November 19, 2009 Nice to know: GO going? Simcoe.com — —
November 18, 2009 “Mr. Barrie” left lasting legacy Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Brian Tamblyn, Janice R. Laking, Rob Hamilton —
November 12, 2009 Change to downtown core needed: group Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
November 12, 2009 City pulls plug on water rate changes Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan, Mike Ramsay Water rates
November 12, 2009 Library costs soar Simcoe.com — Libraries
November 12, 2009 Mayors race slowly taking shape Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Joe Tascona, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan, Rob Hamilton —
November 12, 2009 Nuttall supports central police station Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Doug Jure Safety & policing, Major investments
November 12, 2009 Parks close at 11 p.m. Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan, Mike Ramsay —
November 11, 2009 Barrie prepares for Innisfil land Simcoe.com John Brassard Annexation
November 10, 2009 Barrie prepares for new lands Simcoe.com John Brassard Annexation
November 10, 2009 Border law critics get their say Simcoe.com — —
November 5, 2009 Water conservation sinks in favour of cost recovery Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay Water rates
November 3, 2009 Bus fare hikes may be coming Simcoe.com — Transportation
November 3, 2009 City water rates could soar Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Water rates
November 3, 2009 Firm picked to design, renovate town hall Simcoe.com — —
November 3, 2009 Queen's Park changing municipal election rules Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Mike Ramsay —
November 3, 2009 Water woes Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
October 29, 2009 Changing gears may cause city headache Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
October 27, 2009 Boundary changes to bring bikers Simcoe.com — Safety & policing
October 22, 2009 Council denies Princess Auto expansion Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard —
October 22, 2009 New bylaw may limit backyard structures Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
October 6, 2009 Bylaw makes corridor a hard sell, says realtor Simcoe.com — —
October 6, 2009 School closure under review Simcoe.com Mary Anne Wilson Education
October 6, 2009 US consultant loses Barrie contract Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Rodney Jackson —
October 1, 2009 $300,000 consultant deal on council table Monday Simcoe.com Jerry Moore, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
October 1, 2009 Rezoning would help connect Bryne Drive Simcoe.com John Brassard, Michael Prowse Jobs
September 30, 2009 Bylaw to keep core clothed Simcoe.com — Downtown
September 29, 2009 Residents still waiting for silence Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
September 24, 2009 Blending past with future Simcoe.com — —
September 24, 2009 Millions of reasons to want Mem Cup Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
September 22, 2009 Heritage buffs fear for castle's future Simcoe.com Caroline Smith —
September 22, 2009 New cop shop on hold Simcoe.com Michael Prowse Safety & policing
September 22, 2009 Prowse 'furious' over consultant costs Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
September 17, 2009 Council fighting new doctor rules Simcoe.com John Brassard, Rodney Jackson Health care
September 17, 2009 Councillor on the climb Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 8, 2009 City studies Innisfil land Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
September 3, 2009 Vacant site used as illegal dump Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
September 1, 2009 Hydro merger helps pay for rec facilities Simcoe.com John Brassard, Mike Ramsay Electricity
August 31, 2009 City may start grant program Simcoe.com John Brassard, Mike Ramsay —
August 26, 2009 Board defends its ARC procedure Simcoe.com Mary Anne Wilson Education
August 25, 2009 City supports Site 41 moratorium Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
August 25, 2009 Council says no to pay hike Simcoe.com Barry Ward, John Brassard, Michael Prowse —
August 20, 2009 Five-lane road unnecessary? Simcoe.com — —
August 19, 2009 Council makes right move on Site 41 Simcoe.com — —
August 19, 2009 Council sets tax limit Simcoe.com — Taxes
August 18, 2009 Re: City Council supports one-year moratorium on Site 41 Simcoe.com — —
August 17, 2009 Councillor vows to clear name Simcoe.com Andrew Prince —
August 13, 2009 Engine restoration bill rolls in at $400,000 Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
July 28, 2009 City tanks in performance report Simcoe.com — —
July 22, 2009 Mayor remains on police board Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Don MacNeil, Rick Jones —
July 22, 2009 Mayor remains on police services board Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Don MacNeil —
July 21, 2009 Lifestyles clash in The Crack Triangle: chief Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Safety & policing, Downtown
July 16, 2009 Study needed before registering heritage homes, council says Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Caroline Smith —
July 9, 2009 Tea, annexation, growth and Site 41 with Dalton Simcoe.com Brian Tamblyn Annexation
July 7, 2009 Councillors pass on sprucing up Five Points Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Lynn Strachan Downtown
July 2, 2009 Purchasing power Simcoe.com — —
June 23, 2009 Province needs to save downtown school, Lehman Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown, Education
June 23, 2009 Y loses private club moniker Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jerry Moore, Mike Ramsay —
June 18, 2009 ‘Discriminatory’ language stays in zoning bylaw Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Jeff Lehman —
June 17, 2009 Gryphon needs theatre to survive Simcoe.com — —
June 17, 2009 MacNeil’s future on police board under review Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Don MacNeil —
June 17, 2009 Park smokers face $500 fine Simcoe.com John Brassard —
June 11, 2009 Fair Growth message costs city $18,300 Simcoe.com — Annexation
June 8, 2009 Builders welcome border shuffle Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll —
June 5, 2009 Ontario approves Lake Simcoe plan Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Richard Forward —
May 29, 2009 Final bell will sound at Prince of Wales Simcoe.com Mary Anne Wilson Education
May 28, 2009 Eleventh-hour effort to save Prince of Wales School Simcoe.com Julia Gasewicz, Mary Anne Wilson Education
May 28, 2009 Impressions matter Simcoe.com John Brassard —
May 26, 2009 Councillors receive barrage of e-mails against growth Simcoe.com John Brassard —
May 15, 2009 Ward shuffle premature, residents say Simcoe.com — —
May 14, 2009 Reading Recovery in jeopardy Simcoe.com — Education
May 14, 2009 Reading program could meet axe in school board budget Simcoe.com — Education
May 14, 2009 Warden says Barrie's know-it-all message 'scary' Simcoe.com — Annexation
May 12, 2009 Timeline Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll Annexation
May 7, 2009 'Gloves are off' Jackson tells Barrie Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Brian Jackson Annexation
April 30, 2009 Tenancy before construction: Aerarium Simcoe.com — —
April 28, 2009 'County council has had enough' of Barrie Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Jeff Lehman Annexation
April 9, 2009 Bid for airport funds not dead: MPP Simcoe.com — —
March 27, 2009 Positive reviews for budget roll in Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll —
March 26, 2009 Council makes A Channel petition available to residents Simcoe.com Patrick Brown —
March 11, 2009 Boundary talks to resume Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman —
March 11, 2009 Province still pushing for border talks Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden —
March 2, 2009 Make a deal: Watson Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman —
February 19, 2009 Start negotiating, minister tells mayor Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman —
February 13, 2009 PowerStream will lead change, Smitherman says Simcoe.com — —
February 5, 2009 Warden blasts MPP over border dispute Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll Annexation
February 4, 2009 Innisfil’s got public on its side: Jackson Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Brian Jackson Annexation
February 4, 2009 Time for Ont. to have say in boundary issue: Carroll Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, John Brassard, Mike Ramsay —
January 29, 2009 Developers rush to avoid new charges Simcoe.com Brian Jackson —
January 26, 2009 Barrie Hydro is no more Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Lynn Strachan Electricity
January 15, 2009 Penetang has no say in hydro discussions Simcoe.com — —
January 8, 2009 City unveils $680M plan Simcoe.com — Taxes
January 7, 2009 Lights out for utility Simcoe.com — —
2008 49 stories · 1 outlet
2008: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 18, 2008 SPECIAL REPORT: Mayor dumps on honour system Simcoe.com — —
December 11, 2008 County’s long-term care costs too high, city says Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, Mike Ramsay County services
November 11, 2008 Upload could save county $47M Simcoe.com — —
October 29, 2008 Ethanol issue is not resolved Simcoe.com — —
October 21, 2008 City chilled on ethanol plant Simcoe.com John Brassard, Laurie Watt, Patrick Brown, Rick Jones, Rob Hamilton —
October 10, 2008 Everyone wants credit for ethanol’s exit Simcoe.com John Brassard, Rick Jones —
October 8, 2008 Votes for worst roads have impact Simcoe.com — Transportation
September 26, 2008 Control fades with hydro deal Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Mike Ramsay, Rob Hamilton Electricity
September 17, 2008 Barrie Hydro needs a merger Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay Electricity
September 11, 2008 Quick facts about Barrie Hydro Simcoe.com — Electricity
September 11, 2008 Some quick facts about Barrie Hydro Simcoe.com — Electricity
September 9, 2008 Deal keeps council mum on hydro merger Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Mike Ramsay Electricity
September 8, 2008 Residents voice concern over hydro merger Simcoe.com — Electricity
September 4, 2008 Hydro merger moving too fast Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden Electricity
September 2, 2008 First public meeting on hydro merger is Thursday Simcoe.com — Electricity
August 20, 2008 Hydro Fact Box Simcoe.com — Electricity
August 20, 2008 Is hydro deal best for Barrie? Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Rodney Jackson Electricity
August 20, 2008 Veridian wants Barrie Hydro Simcoe.com — Electricity
August 19, 2008 Barrie Hydro merger recommended by city staff Simcoe.com — Electricity
August 19, 2008 Ethanol application stalled Simcoe.com — —
June 30, 2008 Liability raised in ban proposal Simcoe.com — —
June 24, 2008 Utilities discuss power merger Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay —
June 9, 2008 Councillor has recycling in the bag Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
June 9, 2008 Get moving on boundary problem Simcoe.com — Annexation
May 29, 2008 Armatage helped direct Barrie growth, now he works for Innisfil Simcoe.com — —
May 24, 2008 Developer aware of plan to move heritage house Simcoe.com Brian Jackson —
May 6, 2008 Barrie slams county growth plan Simcoe.com Barry Ward Annexation
April 22, 2008 Turbine plan stirs the winds of debate Simcoe.com Erich Jacoby-Hawkins, Peter Bursztyn, Rick Jones —
April 10, 2008 An Aspden Chronology Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden —
April 10, 2008 Councillors ready to move on after OPP clear mayor Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Rodney Jackson —
April 10, 2008 OPP clears Aspden following probe Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
April 8, 2008 3% tax hike means $91 on average home Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman, John Brassard, Michael Prowse Taxes
April 8, 2008 City will add eight police officers to service Simcoe.com Jerry Moore Safety & policing
March 13, 2008 Surplus cash could go to municipalities Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Richard Forward —
March 5, 2008 Businesses slam city over licence fee hike Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 4, 2008 Fire calls to be answered in Barrie Simcoe.com — Fire and emergency
March 4, 2008 Strong support for downtown hotel Simcoe.com — Downtown
February 28, 2008 Grannies rage at council Simcoe.com — —
February 26, 2008 City to pay $38,000 of mayor’s legal bill Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, John Brassard —
February 22, 2008 Businesses welcome hotel in city’s core Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton Downtown
February 19, 2008 Mayor believes there are Barrie business opportunities with U.S. defence industry Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
February 14, 2008 County’s growth role develops Simcoe.com — —
February 14, 2008 Hotel planned for downtown Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
February 12, 2008 Election 'sign pollution' clean up coming? Simcoe.com — By-law enforcement
February 1, 2008 Barrie has nothing to offer Innisfil residents Simcoe.com — —
January 25, 2008 City council eyes easing development fees Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Jobs
January 18, 2008 Clock’s ticking for growth talks Simcoe.com — —
January 9, 2008 GO whistles blasting residents Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Brian Jackson, Laurie Watt —
January 2, 2008 Search for answers led Barrie mom into role as ethanol activist Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Mike Ramsay, Sonya Anderson —
2007 80 stories · 1 outlet
2007: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 18, 2007 Mayor to council: “I will not debate or discuss the issue” Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Michael Prowse —
December 14, 2007 OMB rules in Park Place's favour Simcoe.com — —
December 13, 2007 Aspden back in chair at police board Simcoe.com Barb Sinton, Dave Aspden, Jerry Moore, Stanley Choptiany —
December 13, 2007 City’s business ambassadors back on the job Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Rob Hamilton Jobs
December 11, 2007 Future of Five Points seen as bright Simcoe.com — Downtown
December 11, 2007 Mayor remains mum Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, John Brassard, Lynn Strachan —
December 11, 2007 Money for lake seen as positive move Simcoe.com Richard Forward —
December 7, 2007 City provides support for firefighters Simcoe.com John Brassard Fire and emergency
December 7, 2007 Not exactly a lump of coal for council, but … Simcoe.com Laurie Watt —
December 6, 2007 Aspden admits he did wrong Simcoe.com Barb Sinton, Dave Aspden —
December 4, 2007 Deal sought in mayor’s hearing Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Jerry Moore —
November 29, 2007 Mayor’s hearing starts Tuesday Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
November 28, 2007 Politicians talk growth and co-operation at museum event Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll —
November 27, 2007 City temporarily blocks corn fuel production in Barrie Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Lynn Strachan, Mike Ramsay —
November 22, 2007 School to replace King Edward moves ahead in planning stage Simcoe.com — Education
November 8, 2007 Warden doesn’t get it Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay —
November 6, 2007 Barrie and its neighbours at odds over future growth Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Mike Ramsay —
October 31, 2007 Costs limit potential for Barrie to grow north Simcoe.com — —
October 31, 2007 Developers in Innisfil and Springwater want to be part of Barrie Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
October 23, 2007 Warden upset over snub by MPPs Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll —
October 11, 2007 Confusion may have hampered referendum Simcoe.com — —
October 11, 2007 Where have all the voters gone? Simcoe.com Joe Tascona —
September 25, 2007 Aspden faces Dec. 4 OCCPS hearing Simcoe.com Barb Sinton, Dave Aspden, Doug Jure, Jerry Moore —
September 24, 2007 The pay should reflect the job Simcoe.com — —
September 18, 2007 Barrie and Innisfil talking again Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Mike Ramsay —
August 28, 2007 Barrie sits on county growth committee as observer only Simcoe.com — —
August 21, 2007 Barrie studies county growth committee Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay —
August 15, 2007 County takes over control of co-op Simcoe.com — County services
August 2, 2007 Growth talks offer a chance for leadership Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Laurie Watt, Mike Ramsay —
July 31, 2007 Barrie drops in at county growth meeting Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Mike Ramsay —
June 28, 2007 Barrie’s downtown could someday be home to thousands more Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman Downtown
June 28, 2007 Residents say no to more urban sprawl Simcoe.com Brian Jackson —
June 26, 2007 Barrie’s core plan great, says Sorbara Simcoe.com — —
June 26, 2007 Sewer, water costs hit homeowners in Big Bay Point Road widening Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall, Andrew Prince, Michael Prowse —
June 25, 2007 Aspend takes a firefighter ride down a Zipp line Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Jeff Lehman, Jerry Moore —
June 25, 2007 Naturalists urge city to protect Gables Park Simcoe.com — —
June 8, 2007 OPP begin Aspden probe Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
June 5, 2007 Former mayor dies Simcoe.com Dorian Parker —
June 5, 2007 Parker funeral on Thursday Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Dorian Parker —
May 23, 2007 Former Peterborough-area CAO also on China trip Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden, Laurie Watt, Michael Prowse —
May 15, 2007 Innisfil-Barrie talks to start up again Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay, Richard Forward —
May 14, 2007 Get serious about boundary, homebuilders tell politicians Simcoe.com Joe Tascona —
May 11, 2007 Innisfil is own community, not Barrie burb Simcoe.com — Annexation
May 8, 2007 Facilitator recommends resumption in talks Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Mike Ramsay —
May 8, 2007 Shopping centre plan eyed by council Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
May 7, 2007 Border residents stuck in No Man's Land Simcoe.com — —
May 6, 2007 Residents ready to move if border expands Simcoe.com — —
May 5, 2007 Innisfil residents fear border expansion Simcoe.com — —
May 4, 2007 Aspden proposed land deal: sources Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden, Mike Ramsay —
May 4, 2007 Hamilton would have been better choice Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Rob Hamilton —
May 4, 2007 Reader says leave mayor alone Simcoe.com — —
May 3, 2007 Back to the table Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Mike Ramsay —
May 3, 2007 Barrie wants ethanol plant put on hold Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
May 3, 2007 Barrie, Innisfil asked to return to table Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Mike Ramsay —
May 3, 2007 Mayors had land deal: sources Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Dave Aspden, Mike Ramsay —
May 1, 2007 Boundary talks break down Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, John Brassard, Mike Ramsay, Rodney Jackson —
May 1, 2007 Hwy. 400 employment lands must be developed - Tascona Simcoe.com Brian Jackson, Joe Tascona Annexation
May 1, 2007 Tough times for beleaguered mayor Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Michael Prowse, Rodney Jackson —
April 30, 2007 Aspden steps back from police board Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Jerry Moore —
April 30, 2007 Mayor steps aside from boundary talks Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, John Brassard, Mike Ramsay —
April 27, 2007 Aspden may face China probe Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay —
April 26, 2007 City must become eco-merchant Simcoe.com — Transportation
April 26, 2007 Opinion – Aspden draws attention to himself Simcoe.com Dave Aspden —
April 20, 2007 Chinese officials meet with Aspden Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Janice R. Laking —
April 19, 2007 IOOF makes a reasonable request Simcoe.com Jerry Moore —
April 18, 2007 Trail turbulence Simcoe.com — —
March 27, 2007 Councilors veto sewer line through Scout Valley Simcoe.com — —
March 8, 2007 Park Place may leave council table Simcoe.com Jerry Moore, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay —
March 2, 2007 A bold move on attracting doctors Simcoe.com Patrick Brown Health care
February 14, 2007 Trustees question proposed consolidation policy Simcoe.com Caroline Smith Education
February 14, 2007 Trustees question proposed school consolidation policy Simcoe.com Caroline Smith Education
February 13, 2007 Meeting for King Edward school families Simcoe.com — Education
January 31, 2007 Allowing casinos smoking areas burns bar owners Simcoe.com Joe Tascona —
January 31, 2007 Smoking shelters have some just fuming Simcoe.com Joe Tascona —
January 26, 2007 Former Barrie mayor undergoes heart surgery Simcoe.com Rob Hamilton —
January 22, 2007 Hamilton has heart attack Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Rob Hamilton —
January 19, 2007 Move to allow smoking shelters unfair, critics claim Simcoe.com Joe Tascona —
January 19, 2007 Prayer still OK at council meetings Simcoe.com — —
January 18, 2007 MacLaren throws in lot with county Simcoe.com — —
January 3, 2007 So, you belong on a board... Simcoe.com — —
2006 71 stories · 1 outlet
2006: coverage, newest first
DateHeadline OutletPeople Issues
December 22, 2006 Bolger retires as Catholic trustee Simcoe.com Maura Bolger Education
December 4, 2006 archive date Angry neighbours grill candidates about rowdy college students Simcoe.com Adam V.G. Smith, Andrea Butcher-Milne, Andrew Zyp, James Wallace, Mike Ramsay Housing
December 4, 2006 archive date Are you on voters’ list? Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine —
December 4, 2006 archive date Aspden running for mayor Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Don MacNeil, Janice R. Laking, Kevin Harrod, Rob Hamilton —
December 4, 2006 archive date Back on the boards Simcoe.com Diane Firman, Julia Gasewicz, Justin Heran, Mary Anne Wilson, Maura Bolger Education
December 4, 2006 archive date Barrie municipal race is on Simcoe.com Adam V.G. Smith, Alex Nuttall, Alison Eadie, Andrea Butcher-Milne, Andrew Prince, Andrew Zyp
+45 more peopleShow fewerBarry Ward, Bill Garland, Colin Allen, Connie Positano, Daniel Gary Predie, Dannielle Laundry, Darren Roskam, Dave Aspden, Denise Dicks, Diane Firman, Dwight Robbins, Erich Jacoby-Hawkins, Guy Belcourt, Jeff Lehman, Jennifer Woods, Jerry Moore, John Brassard, John Goodman, Joshua Valler, Julia Gasewicz, Justin Heran, Justin Strachan, Ken Boate, Kevin Harrod, Kevin LePage, Kirk Duffin, Kyna Sivret, Leonard Bugeja, Lynn Strachan, Mary Anne Wilson, Matthew McErlean, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Paolo Fabrizio, Patrick Brown, Peter Silveira, Peter Simpson, Rodney Jackson, Scott Gorry, Sean Elliott, Steve Trotter, Stewart McBoyle, Todd Tuckey, Tom Moore, Tom Spall
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December 4, 2006 archive date Barry Ward seeks third term in Ward 4 Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
December 4, 2006 archive date Bugeja wants Ward 4 seat Simcoe.com Leonard Bugeja —
December 4, 2006 archive date Builders talk growth with mayoralty candidates Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Kevin Harrod, Rob Hamilton —
December 4, 2006 archive date Duffin in Ward 7 race Simcoe.com Kirk Duffin —
December 4, 2006 archive date ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE: Aspden has cat named Mayor Simcoe.com — —
December 4, 2006 archive date ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE: Signs must be down in four days Simcoe.com Kevin Harrod, Rob Hamilton —
December 4, 2006 archive date ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE: Voter turnout high Simcoe.com Adam V.G. Smith, Mike Ramsay —
December 4, 2006 archive date Eadie to run in Ward 10 Simcoe.com Janice R. Laking, Patrick Brown, Rob Warman —
December 4, 2006 archive date Elliott seeks council seat in Ward 2 Simcoe.com Sean Elliott —
December 4, 2006 archive date Fireman, hockey coach suits up for Ward 7 Simcoe.com — —
December 4, 2006 archive date Garland antes up for Ward 3 Simcoe.com — —
December 4, 2006 archive date Hamilton says goodbye Simcoe.com Barry Ward —
December 4, 2006 archive date Hoggarth seeks Ward 10 seat on council Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth —
December 4, 2006 archive date Krynicki seeks seat in Ward 3 Simcoe.com — —
December 4, 2006 archive date Laundry runs in Ward 1 Simcoe.com Dannielle Laundry —
December 4, 2006 archive date Les Fox in Ward 9 Simcoe.com — —
December 4, 2006 archive date Mayor kicks off election campaign Simcoe.com — —
December 4, 2006 archive date Murray in race in Ward 3 Simcoe.com Darcy Murray —
December 4, 2006 archive date Nurse runs for job in Ward 5 Simcoe.com Kimberley Sweeney-Hyatt —
December 4, 2006 archive date Nuttall angry over theft of signs Simcoe.com Alex Nuttall —
December 4, 2006 archive date Pastor Sean Elliott enters Ward 2 race Simcoe.com Sean Elliott —
December 4, 2006 archive date Politics can be a plain Simcoe.com Kimberley Sweeney-Hyatt —
December 4, 2006 archive date Predie seeks seat in Ward 6 Simcoe.com — —
December 4, 2006 archive date Ramsay wants to return to council Simcoe.com Mike Ramsay —
December 4, 2006 archive date Simpson in race in Ward 4 Simcoe.com Peter Simpson —
December 4, 2006 archive date Smith seeks another term in Ward 1 Simcoe.com — —
December 4, 2006 archive date Strachan runs again in Ward 5 Simcoe.com Lynn Strachan —
December 4, 2006 archive date Teachers union slate arouses controversy Simcoe.com Ann Hoggarth, Darcy Murray, James Scott, John Goodman, Julia Gasewicz, Ken Boate
+3 more peopleShow fewerMike Hardie, Mike Ramsay, Tom Spall
Education
December 4, 2006 archive date There’s ‘Moore’ left to do Simcoe.com Jerry Moore —
December 4, 2006 archive date Trustee candidate Colin Allen offers creative mind Simcoe.com Colin Allen Education
December 4, 2006 archive date Turnout to advance polls highest in Wards 1 and 2 Simcoe.com Dawn McAlpine —
December 4, 2006 archive date Ward 2 hopeful hosts art event Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
December 4, 2006 archive date We’ll see no more of councillor Moore Simcoe.com Tom Moore —
December 4, 2006 archive date Zyp runs in Ward 1 Simcoe.com Andrew Zyp —
December 3, 2006 New council ready to start job Simcoe.com Adam V.G. Smith, Dave Aspden, Dawn McAlpine, Kevin LePage, Steve Trotter —
November 16, 2006 Catholic board remains the same Simcoe.com Justin Heran, Maura Bolger Education
November 14, 2006 Voter turnout varies with heat of race Simcoe.com Adam V.G. Smith, Alex Nuttall, Alison Eadie, Dave Aspden, Mike Ramsay, Patrick Brown, Tom Moore —
November 13, 2006 ‘Underdog’ takes mayor’s chair in Barrie Simcoe.com Adam V.G. Smith, Alex Nuttall, Alison Eadie, Andrew Prince, Barry Ward, Connie Positano
+18 more peopleShow fewerDaniel Gary Predie, Dave Aspden, Janice R. Laking, Jeff Lehman, Jerry Moore, Jim Perri, John Brassard, Kevin Harrod, Kevin LePage, Kimberley Sweeney-Hyatt, Leonard Bugeja, Lynn Strachan, Michael Prowse, Mike Ramsay, Patrick Brown, Rob Hamilton, Rodney Jackson, Steve Trotter
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November 10, 2006 Retroactive pay hike bumped up on agenda by trustees Simcoe.com James Scott, Julia Gasewicz, Tom Spall Education
November 10, 2006 Union endorsements part of broader campaign Simcoe.com — Education
November 8, 2006 Barrie’s future relies on common sense - Dave Aspden Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Janice R. Laking —
November 8, 2006 Downtown, taxes, jobs and growth - Rob Hamilton Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Rob Hamilton Jobs, Taxes
November 8, 2006 Fox not campaigning, focusing on life Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Kevin LePage —
November 8, 2006 Gasewicz looking to retain her seat in Wards 4, 5, 6 Simcoe.com Julia Gasewicz Education
November 8, 2006 Hardie seeking Ward 8 seat Simcoe.com Jerry Moore, Mike Hardie —
November 8, 2006 Prowse seeks re-election in Ward 6 Simcoe.com Michael Prowse —
November 8, 2006 Two views, one choice in election Simcoe.com Dave Aspden, Kevin Harrod, Rob Hamilton —
November 7, 2006 Political newbie runs for top job Simcoe.com Jim Perri, Kevin Harrod, Rob Hamilton —
November 3, 2006 Endorsements spark outrage Simcoe.com Erich Jacoby-Hawkins —
November 1, 2006 Optics Poor on Trustee Pay Hike Simcoe.com — Education
October 27, 2006 Butcher-Milne runs in Ward 1 Simcoe.com Andrea Butcher-Milne —
October 27, 2006 Candidate cleans up Simcoe.com Chris Damas —
October 27, 2006 Darren Roskam runs in Ward 2 Simcoe.com Alison Eadie, Darren Roskam, Patrick Brown —
October 27, 2006 Homeless event draws a crowd Simcoe.com Barry Ward, Dave Aspden, Kevin Harrod, Rob Hamilton Encampments
October 26, 2006 Statement from Fox yet to come Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Kevin LePage, Leslie Fox —
October 24, 2006 Ward 9 candidate faces child porn charges Simcoe.com Andrew Prince, Dawn McAlpine, Kevin LePage, Rob Hamilton —
October 17, 2006 Poverty to be focus of all-candidates meeting Simcoe.com — Encampments
October 13, 2006 Trustees’ pay nearly triples Simcoe.com — Education
October 6, 2006 School board trustees to get pay raises on advice of citizens’ panel Simcoe.com — Education
March 7, 2006 Economist to seek Ward 2 Simcoe.com Jeff Lehman —
March 2, 2006 Spall fills vacant spot on Board Simcoe.com Mary Anne Wilson, Scott Baker, Tom Spall Education
February 23, 2006 Vacant trustee spot a hot ticket Simcoe.com Colin Allen, John Goodman, Mary Anne Wilson, Peter Bursztyn, Scott Baker, Tom Spall Education
February 7, 2006 Brown resigns council seat Simcoe.com Aileen Carroll, Patrick Brown, Rob Hamilton, Steve Trotter —
January 26, 2006 Trustee resignation puts King Edward back in limbo Simcoe.com Scott Baker Education
January 11, 2006 MacNeil enters mayor’s race Simcoe.com Don MacNeil —
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Source: each outlet's own published reporting, indexed August 9, 2026 and re-swept August 17, 2026, October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 from outlet election sections, feeds and APIs (Barrie 360, CompassNews, Simcoe.com) and a Google News sweep (BarrieToday, CTV News, QP Briefing, Global News); the Barrie Community Media archive (2020–2023) was indexed whole from its own site on October 9, 2026, and the same day a sweep of past election coverage (2006–2022) added the Barrie Advance and Barrie Examiner archives on simcoe.com, BarrieToday, Global News, CTV and Barrie 360, plus the Internet Archive's 2010 captures of The Barrie Examiner and barrieadvance.com.
6,319 of the 6,341 stories have their text archived for checking; the rest, mostly 2025–26 stories from outlets that block automated access, were confirmed from feed and search records. A story behind a paywall is indexed from its public opening paragraphs only. No coverage of the 2003 election survives in any source reached. Headlines and dates are as the outlets published them; where a date is an archive's own (simcoe.com migrated the 2006 Barrie Advance archive in December 2006) or was worked out from a captured page's "posted 3 days ago", the row says "archive date" and explains how. For outlets that allow automated access, dates were verified against the articles; for outlets that block it (BarrieToday and its sister sites), addresses and dates were verified against Internet Archive captures and Google News' records of the outlet's own feed where those exist — the "link pending" rows are the stories where they do not, yet.
Listing a story here is not an endorsement of its framing by this site, and does not imply the outlet endorses anything here.
Corrections and additions are welcome on the corrections page — especially coverage this index missed.

Common questions

Where can I find news about the Barrie election?

This index lists 6,341 stories on Barrie municipal politics from 15 outlets since 2006, 260 of them from 2026, each linked to the original. The outlets with the most: Simcoe.com (3,258), BarrieToday (2,023), Barrie Examiner (515), Barrie 360 (292), Barrie Community Media (122), CTV News (48). Each candidate's profile lists the coverage that names them, and each issue page the stories about it. For how and where to vote, the City of Barrie's election office is the official source; see how to vote.

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