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December 1, 2009-  A public information session has been announced for new residents and businesses of Barrie as a result of the proposed boundary changes on January 1, 2010.  The meeting will take place Wednesday December 16, 2009 at the Southshore Center from 6-8 p.m.

November 30, 2009-  Read the staff report recommending on-street parking on Silver Maple Dr.

October 2, 2009-  Click on link to view a chart that will assist you in recognizing the difference in symptons between a cold and the H1N1 virus

May 15, 2009-  Residents of the Sunfield Homes subdivision can read the surface works schedule for the site here.

Read Johns opening remarks to Tourism Barrie AGM

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Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard receives a mid-term grade of B+ from Barrie Advance City Hall Reporter Laurie Watt.  Read the list of grades and comments that this term of Council received by clicking here.


November 1, 2008- Certified Organic Compostable Liners now accepted.  Click here for more information.

September 19, 2008-  Read Johns Summer Newsletter

August 19, 2008-  Click here for Hockey Night in Barrie pictures

May 22, 2008- Sale in support of Young People's Centre coming to Holly CC


May 5, 2008- Bob Jackson's on-line petition for wind turbine proposal


April 7, 2008-  Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard comments on the 2008 Budget


February 19, 2008- Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard writes letter to Simcoe County School Board to express his support for a new high school in Essa Township.


February 14, 2008-  Special Family Day events scheduled for Holly Community Centre including visits from the Barrie Colts.  Click here for more information.


January 13, 2008- Fire Sfaety presentation for Seniors scheduled for Holly Community Centre


January 10, 2008-  The new Holly Community Centre opens to rave reviews


December 17, 2007-  Click here for the GO Train schedule


December 11, 2007- Holly CC set to open.  Click here to see latest pictures


December 10, 2007-  City Council approves a motion to maintain a 4 way stop at Bruckers and Emms.


November 29, 2007- City installs barriers to keep motorized vehicles out of sensitive areas


November 18, 2007- Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard to judge Public Safety Essay writing contest


November 17, 2007- Santa Claus parade set for November 24th, 2007.  Click here for details


November 8, 2007-  Holly Community Centre set to open January 5, 2008.  Click here for information.


November 3, 2007-  Entrance control devices to be placed on Lougheed and Columbia to prevent ATV and Dritbike access to the Simcoe County forest


October 25, 2007-  Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard to seek amendement to the Community Safety Zone policy on Essa Rd near Timothy Christian School


October 25, 2007-  Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and Ward 2 Councillor Jeff Lehman receive General Committee support on a petition to the Ontario Government regarding alternative fuel manufacturing facilities


October 25, 2007-  City Council approves changes to Mapleton Avenue between Essa Rd. and Veterans Dr
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September 17, 2007-  Read the staff report for Mapleton Avenue between Essa and Veterans Dr.

September 15, 2007-  Global National with Kevin Newman will broadcast live from Barrie on September 26, 2007.


September 15, 2007-  Read the staff report coming to General Committee regarding Mapleton Ave. between Veterans and Essa.


September 2, 2007-  Information about driving ATV's within the City from Barrie Police Service


September 2, 2007-  Information about grafitti from the Barrie Police Service


August 27, 2007-  General Committee approves Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Device By-Law


August 13, 2007-  General Committee supports stop sign reversal at Brucker and Emms.  Also approves further speed study for Emms. 


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Click on Image to view presentation at Southshore Centre on Barrie's City Centre


July 18, 2007- Click here to view pictures on the progress of Holly Community Centre


July 11, 2007- Residents on Kenwell Crescent oppose proposal for practice field at Bear Creek Secondary School.  Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard lends his support on issue.


July 10, 2007- Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard represents City of Barrie at Easter Seals Golf Tournament.  Click here for photos from the event.

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July 3, 2007- Preview media release from Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard regarding summer Council recess

City fleet starts to go GREEN

June 22, 2007-  Barrie City Council is getting the job done, click here to view the accomplishments of the past 7 months

June 13, 2007- Click here for information on the City Centre Revitilization Open House

June 11, 2007- Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard receives support from General Committee to have the City of Barrie promote and encourage participation in International Car Free Day.  www.carfreeday.ca

June 8, 2007- Vetarans Drive re-opens

May, 2007- Simcoe County restricts access of Motorized vehicles in County Forest

April, 2007- Minutes of the April Ward 7 Ratepayers meeting


April 30, 2007- Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard receives support to have staff look into crosswalk at Emms Drive and Jackson St to include winter maintenance for the safety of parents and children attending Holly Meadows School


April 2, 2007-  Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and Ward 2 Councillor Jeff Lehman receive Committee approval to have staff to come up with a better Budget system including the potential of a Budget Commttee

March 28, 2007-  General Committee supports a heavy truck ban on Marsellus Drive.  See page 3 of 5


March 5 2007- Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard has 3 initiatives supported by Council including a pilot project of traffic calming devices to study the effects of reducing speed in residential subdivions.  Click here and view pages 8 and 9 of the report


Council approves it's 2007 Strategic Priorities




Click here to view construction pictures of Holly C.C.


February 5, 2007- Ward 7 Councillor Brassard and Ward 6 Councillor Prowse receive Council support to look at improving Library services

January 22, 2007- Bryan Little recognized by Barrie City Council.  Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard delivers speech on the World Junior Hockey Championships

January 2, 2007-  Read the Mayor's New Year's Message

W73X2-copy.jpg January 2, 2007- Inaugural Ward 7 Ratepayer Committee meeting scheduled for January 11, 2007.

December 28, 2006- Community Information and Waste reduction calendar now available.


December 11, 2006-  Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard receives Council support to study traffic issues on Mapleton between Essa Rd. and Veterans Dr.

 
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