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With Bill 9, municipalities may soon be able to remove councillors for misconduct — but is it built to stall?
What to do when an elected councillor becomes a chronic source of disruption, misinformation, or worse, and refuses to resign?
The existing answer, under Ontario...
Barrie’s 2026 budget focuses on collaboration and cost savings, supports Georgian College expansion
Mayor Alex Nuttall delivered his 2026 budget directions this Tuesday at Liberty North.
Here go some highlights:
Nuttall wants to make a “major strategic shift” that...
Mayor Nuttall uses strong mayor powers to fast-track Sikh temple in South Barrie
Mayor Alex Nuttall has invoked his “strong mayor” powers to fast-track the rezoning of land in south Barrie, clearing the way for a new...
Minister Khanjin introduces red tape reduction bill targeting LTB delays and strong mayor powers
MPP Andrea Khanjin introduced more than 50 new measures to cut red tape under the “Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025.”
The package...
Deadline looming — Province calls for land deal between Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte by Sept. 30
The province is urging Barrie and its neighbouring municipalities to reach a deal by the end of September that could unlock up to 930...
