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Riepma eager to ‘move forward’ after reprimand from integrity commissioner

Barrie

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Gideon Scanlon - October 3, 2024

Barrie councillor Clare Riepma is eager to "move forward" after receiving a reprimand and being docked more than two-weeks' pay for violating the city's...

‘Dysfunctional’ Landlord and Tenant Board must be reformed, says Wasaga Beach deputy mayor

Barrie

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Gideon Scanlon - October 3, 2024

A Simcoe County politician is urging the province to reform the ‘dysfunctional’ Landlord Tenant Board or risk exacerbating Ontario’s housing crisis. “Private investors...

Council Roundup: White named chief of Barrie Fire, city receives top grade in homebuilding survey

Barrie

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Gideon Scanlon - October 3, 2024

Kevin White was appointed chief of the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service during last week's council meeting. “I am confident that our fire services are...

Ribbon cut on Bryne Drive South extension

Barrie

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Gideon Scanlon - October 2, 2024

Mayor Alex Nuttall on Friday cut the ribbon to open a new extension connecting Bryne Drive South to Harvie Road through to Caplan Avenue. "‘Finally’...

Council pledging $250k for construction trades training program

Municipal News

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Gideon Scanlon - October 2, 2024

Barrie is allocating $250,000 to a skills development program designed to train people from disadvantaged communities for a career in residential housing construction. In a...

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