Community Media Portal

To play a story, click its thumbnail. Stories can be translated to French or many other languages.

01:27:00

Barrie Council Fast-Tracks Performing Arts Centre, Denies Funding to Latin American Celebration Carnival Barrie

Barrie accelerates Performing Arts Centre by 4 years, while declining $50K support request from Carnival Barrie

ON

- Simcoe County

18-May-25

01:49:00

Tiny Township Public Meeting Reveals Strong Opposition to Shoreline Bylaw Citing Overreach and Lack of Scientific Basis

Local Resident Called Bylaw Excessive, Linking it to Broader Concerns About Township Spending and Lack of Transparency.

ON

- Simcoe County

11-May-25

01:30:00

Barrie Residents Push for Sam Cancilla Park Improvements, Ward Changes Under Review

Residents Submitted a Formal Proposal to City Council to Revitalize Sam Cancilla Park for a More Vibrant Downtown.

ON

- Simcoe County

04-May-25

02:00:00

Barrie South - Innisfil: Brassard Calls for Federal Change, Olthuis Calls for Change from Brassard

Brassard Has Been the Area's MP Since 2015, While his Challenger Previously Ran as a Liberal Candidate for MPP.

ON

- Simcoe County

25-Apr-25

00:59:00

"Failure of Appropriate Democratic Process": Tiny Residents Push Back Against $25 Million Town Hall Plan

"We Send Emails, We Write Letters, We Talk and We Make Phone Calls, but We are Silenced," Tiny Resident Vos Said.

ON

- Simcoe County

21-Apr-25

00:42:00

Amid housing crisis, housing committee chair Nixon suggests developer sell land to City of Barrie

A rep cited an Ipsos poll showing 43% of young Canadians (18-34) consider moving to the U.S. due to housing costs.

ON

- Simcoe County

09-Mar-25

00:36:00

Barrie City Council Approves $225,000 for Summer Concert Series from Taxes Collected on Hotel, Motel, and Airbnb Stays

Mayor Nuttall welcomed fact that funding for concert series is derived from taxes paid by tourists rather than taxpayers

ON

- Simcoe County

23-Jan-25

00:55:00

Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall Defends Encampment Eviction Policies at Simcoe County Council Meeting

Midland's Deputy Mayor Supports Encampment Removals Only if Alternative Accommodations are Available.

ON

- Simcoe County

16-Jan-25

01:04:00

Barrie Launches Comprehensive Refresh of Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Amid Rising Concerns

Barrie to Launch Community Input Surveys and Sessions in January 2024, with a Detailed Final Report Expected by April.

ON

- Simcoe County

31-Dec-24

01:59:00

Innisfil Year-End Update: Town Tackles Rising Auto Theft, Domestic Violence, and Budget Challenges

Mayor Dollin Highlights Effective Project Management Amid Rising Costs and Community Needs

ON

- Simcoe County

31-Dec-24

01:45:00

"Socialist Approach" Accusation in Springwater Council Over Tax Relief; Barrie Annexation Discussed

"Saving For Tomorrow is Financial Planning," Mayor Coughlin Opposed the Amendment, Emphasizing Prudent Planning.

ON

- Simcoe County

30-Dec-24

02:08:00

Oro-Medonte Group Slams Barrie Annexation, Calls for Mayor Nuttall’s Apology Citing Hemson Report

Council approved Deputy Mayor Robert Thompson’s amendment to increase Barrie’s land request to 4,000 acres.

ON

- Simcoe County

25-Dec-24

To download any story or leave a comment, Login to create an account.

Material on this site is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution