Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard (far right) helped the Barrie Firefighters serve meals at the Salvation Army Bayside Mission on Tuesday February 16, 2010. Thanks to Mark Wanzel of the Barrie Examiner for the photo.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard is pictured with Barrie Torchbearer Bob Middlemiss, Ward 3 Councillor Rod Jackson and former Olympian Jennifer Robinson at the Olympic Torch Event in Barrie on December 29, 2009



Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard, pictured with student Mayors, represented the City of Barrie on November 20, 2009 for the launch of celebrating the Children and Youth charter that the City of Barrie became part of at the Simcoe County Council Chambers.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard spoke with two grade five classes at W.C. Little School on October 26, 2009 about how the Municipal Government works and answered many questions that the students had.



Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the Historic Neighbourhood Strategies B-B-Q on September 19, 2009 in support of the initiative which calls for community involvement in planning initiatives for their neighbourhoods.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the Holly Community Centre on August 20, 2009 as the Barrie Police Services set up shop for 3 days to interact with Ward 7 residents about the issues affecting them and stepped up traffic enforcement for those 3 days.




Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard (R), pictured here with Barrie Firefighter Kevin White (L) and Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay at Hockey Night in Barrrie on August 13, 2009



Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard (L), along with M.P. Patrick Brown take the ceremonial face-off for the Charity Ball Hockey game at the Barrie Ball Hockey Club on Aug 1, 2009.  The weekend tournament raised $27,000 for R.V.H.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) ride as they rode to the Spirit Catcher on July 31, 2009



Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard,  pictured here with Ted Northcott from the Ontario Economic Development Ministry attended the Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centres summer Student Entrepeneur grant program winners reception on July 7, 2009.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard, pictured here with Barrie Firefighters helped out at the Wal-Mart location on Mapleview Dr during the annual Barrie Firefighters Toll-Booth for community projects


Ward 6 Councillor Michael Prowse and Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard along with Ward 4 Councillor Barry Ward attended the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference in Whisler B.C. from June 4-8, 2009.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard provided the opening remarks at the Tourism Barrie AGM on May 6, 2009 at the Southshore Centre. 


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard with Councillors Barry Ward and Andrew Prince are seen here with members of Article 4 who are anti-tabacco student advocates after the City passed a very progressive smoking ban at all City owned facilities.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the Family Day skate sponsored by RBC at the Holly Community Centre on February 16, 2009.  Pictured here with Leo and Councillor Brassard's son Mitchell.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard's son Matthew had a chance to wear the Gold Medal from the World Junior Hockey Championships around his neck when Stefan Della Rovere was honoured by Barrie City Council.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the Grand Opening of Barrie Mitsubishi in Ward 7 and is pictured here with the owners of the dealership
and the President of Mitsubishi Canada


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and City C.A.O. Jon Babulic review the City Budget with Student Mayor and Ward 7 Resident Daniel Gary on November 21, 2008.  Daniel spent the day with Councillor Brassard as part of the Student Mayor program.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard along with M.P. Patrick Brown attended Roberta Place to help celebrate the 70th. anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Goodchild on October 4, 2008.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard met with residents of Roberta Place Retirement Lodge on August 18, 2008.  Among the issues discussed was the proposed Ethanol Plant and safety on Essa Rd.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard was part of the City of Barrie Dragonboat team at the annual festival held August 23, 2008

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and his family took in the festivities at Promenade Days in Downtown Barrie on June 28, 2008

Ward 7 Councillor and Chair of Community Services John Brassard (middle left) attended the graduation ceremony for 14 new recruits of the Barrie Fire and Emergency Services on June 27, 2008

Ward 7 Councillor pictured with the finalists of the awards for Business Plan creation at the Southshore Centre.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard represented the City of Barrie at the Strides for Change event for M.A.D.D. on June 8, 2008.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard lectured the Politics and Civics class at Bear Creek Secondary School on May 6, 2008.

From left to right, Liane Brassard, Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard, City Clerk Dawn McAlpine,  Director of Culture Rudi Quammie Williams and his wife Jannell at the meet and greet for Quammie at the McClaren Art Centre

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard pictured here with from left to right with Councillor Jeff Lehman, City of Barrie C.A.O. Jon Babulic, Ontario Minister of Environment John Gerretson, Minister of Culture Aileen Carroll, and Richard Forward, GM of Infrastructure and Planning for the City attended the Lake Simcoe Public Forum in Barrie on April 16, 2008

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard along with Mayor Dave Aspden helped with the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for a new business in Ward 7 called Euphoria Smoothies on Bryne Dr.  on April 14, 2008


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard pictured here with Kathleen Trainor, Executive Director of Tourism Barrie and Ward 3 Councillor Rod Jackson attended the Tourism Barrie AGM on April 9, 2008


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended a roundtable discussion with Ontario PC leader John Tory on Saturday April 5, 2008 at Barrie City Hall to discuss issues affecting the City of Barrie.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard pictured here with Barrie Colts Goalie Michael Hutchison and his family were at Holly CC for the Family Day Skate sponsored by RBC on February 18, 2008

On Saturday February 16th, 2008 the Federal Government announced a $30 Million dollar investment into protecting Lake Simcoe.  Attending the announcement and pictured here from L to R are Ward 9 Councillor Andrew Prince, Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard, Minister of Environment John Baird, M.P. Patrick Brown, Ward 10 Councillor Alex Nuttall and City of Barrie G.M. of Infrastructure and Planning Richard Forward.

A Media Conference was held at City Hall Friday February 8, 2008 following the breakdown of talk between Barie and Innisfil.  Picture here is the City of Barrie Negotiating Committee, from L to R is Richard Forward, GM of Infrastructure and Planning, Councillor Barry Ward, Councillor Mike Ramsay, Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and City CAO Jon Babulic. 
Photo courtesy of Mark Wanzel, Barrie Examiner


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard judged the public speaking contest at St. Bernadette School in Ward 7 and is pictured here with all the participants


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and Community Events Co-ordinator Fred Andrews at the City of Barrie's Downtown Countdown New Years Eve

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the Grand Opening of Cora's on December 13, 2007 at the corner of Mapleview and Veterans in Ward 7.  Pictured here is Mayor Dave Aspden, Councillor Brassard and Cora receiving a certificate of congratulations from the City on the opening of their 91st location in Canada.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard (L) and Commissioner of Community Services Richard Forward (R) watch as the massive fire burns in Downtown Barrie on December 6, 2007.  Both were on scene to ensure that City resources were available to assist the massive Firefighting effort.


The Brassard family helped bring in the Christmas season at the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Barrie on November 23, 2007.  Pictured here sons, Matt, Mitchell, and Jeff on a sleigh ride



Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard lays a wreath while attending the Remembrance Day Ceremony at Mapleview Community Church on November 4, 2007

The Halloween spirit was alive at City Hall recently with each floor decorating to a theme.  Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard brought his son to view the decorations and is pictured here with the judges, C.A.O Jon Babulic and Commissioner of Community Services Richard Forward.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard, Ward 9 Councillor Andrew Prince and Orillia Councillor Michael Fogarty discuss issues at the A Channel Provincial election night reception

John Brassard, pictured here with Todd Tuckey, President of the Grater Barrie Chamber of Commerce and Andrew Mitchell of Event Sponsor Bell Canada at the announcement of this years Bell Canada Business Awards Nominees.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard represented the City at the CIBC Run for the Cure on September 30, 2007 and welcomed the more than 2000 people who attended this years event.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brasard attended the Barrie Muticultural Association Dinner on September 28, 2007

Barrie Firefighter Kevin White, Ward 9 Councillor Andrew Prince, Ward 8 Councillor Jerry Moore and Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard played in the Bill Wilkins Memorial Golf Tournament recently at Horseshoe Resort on September 13, 2007

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard along with Councillors Jeff Lehman and Lynn Strachan were part of the City's Dragon Boat team on August 25, 2007.

Cell 3A at the Barrie Landfill was opened on Friday August 3, 2007

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the Grand Opening of the new Starbucks on Mapleview Dr. on July 9, 2007

Former New Brunswick Premier and current Deputy Chair of the T.D. Bank Financial Group Frank McKenna visited Barrie recently and was hosted by Ward 7 Councillor and Acting Mayor John Brassard as he toured the new T.D. Bank facility on Collier Street and spoke to business leaders in Barrie



Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard joined the Barrie Firefighters for their annual "Boot Drive" on Saturday June 16, 2007


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard along with members of the Ward 7 Ratepayers Association at City Hall on June 11, 2007.  The members of the Committee spent the afternoon visiting with staff and attended the evening Council session.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard participated with his family for the annual City of Barrie Community clean-up on April 28, 2007 in the Lougheed and Columbia Rd area.  Special mention goes to Bradley and Stephanie Hoy for organizing the event and to the many people who helped out.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard  was spellmaster for the Grade 2 Barrie Literacy Council's spelling bee.  The event took place on February 20th., 2010 at the Kozlov Center.



Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the 10th anniversary celebrations for the Barrie Enterprise Resource Network located in Ward 7.  Councillor Brassard spoke of the need for the City to increase it's support of small and medium size business as identified in the the Economic Development Strategy.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard, pictured bottom left attended a Federal pre-budget rountable with M.P. Patrick Brown and Minister of State for Science and Technology Gary Goodyear.  Councillor Brassard brought up the Municipal Infrastructure deficit challenges and encouraged the Federal Government to expand the low interest loan program to municipalities that benefits all levels of Government by creating jobs and ensuring municipal sustainability.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard is pictured with student Mayors Nicholas and Michalae in the Mayors office.  Councillor Brassard invited the student Mayors to join him for the day as he has done with all student Mayors from Ward 7 since being elected to Barrie City Council.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard is pictured speaking at a Town Hall Meeting held with Ward 6 Councillor Michael Prowse and M.P. Patrick Brown at the Holly Community Centre on August 21, 2009.  The purpose of the event was to provide updates to Ward 6 and 7 residents on what's happening Municipally and Federally and answer any questions. from residents of the Wards.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard with Ron McLean from Hockey Night in Barrie.  McLean was very gracious meeting with his many fans at the event.


Pictured from L to R, M.P. Patrick Brown, Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard, Ward 6 Councillor Michael Prowse, and Ward 5 Councillor Lynn Strachan were all proud to represent the City at the Ball Hockey Game for R.V.H.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the announcement of Barrie's first Olympic torchbearer on June 25, 2009 for the torch run coming thru Barrie in December 2009.  Pictured here with Graeme Montgomery, a teacher at St. Joan of Arc who will have the honour of being Barrie's first torchbearer


Ward 7 Councillor speaks with a Kindergarten class on being a Councillor and what the City does for people who live in Barrie


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard is pictured here with the leader of the New Democratic Party, the Honourable Jack Layton at the FCM Conference in Whistler. 
Leyton was the keynote speaker on Saturday.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the grand opening of Beachcomber Hot Tubs on Bryne Drive in Ward 7 on May 29, 2009 and is pictured here with Arch Brown cutting the ribbon.


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard (sitting on bottom R. attended the $40 M dollar funding announcement for Georgian Colleges new Health and Wellness Centre on May 29, 2009.  The City of Barrie contributed $5 M towards the project.


Ward 7 Councillor attended the Grand Opening of the South Street Burger Co. in Ward 7 on April 4, 2009.  Part of the proceeds from the event were donated to Gilda's Club in Barrie.  Pictured here are Gilda's Club representatives Sarah Kastner and Patricia Gilbert

Ward 7 Councillor and Acting Mayor John Brassard attended the Black History Month Dinner on February 14, 2009.  Earlier in the day, Councillor Brassard also represented the City at the 25th anniversary luncheon of the Kiwanis Golden K Club

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard looks at the Gold Medal won by Barrie Colt Captain and Member of the World Junior Championship Team Stefan Della Rovere after he was honoured by Barrie City Council on February 2, 2009

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard was on hand at City Hall November 21st for the announcement that the Olympic Torch would be coming to Barrie on December 29, 2009. 


Ward 7 Councillor and Chair of Community Services Committee John Brassard was on hand at the Allandale Rec Centre on October 17, 2008 to accept $63,000 in Provoncial funding from Barrie M.P.P. and Culture Minister Aileen Carroll for the City's efforts in energy conservation as part of the Provincial Eco-Challenge.  Pictured as well are Barry Thompson and Richard Forward.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard got into the spirit of the CIBC Run for the Cure while representing the City of Barrie on October 5, 2008.  Pictured with Bridget Brown of A Channel

World Champion Figure Skater Jeffrey Buttle was honoured on August 18th, 2008 by Barrie City Council and is pictured here with Ward 7 Councillor
John Brassard

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and Atlanta Thrasher forward Bryan Little participated in Hockey Night in Barrie on August 14, 2008.  The event raised $100,000 for the new cancer centre

Ward 7 Councillor and Chair of Community Services Committee John Brassard welcomed the judges and crowd in front of City Hall at the Communities in Bloom Community Lunch on July 25, 2008

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the Flag Raising Ceremony at Pringle Park on June 28, 2008.  Pictured from L to R is Peter Silveira and M.P. Patrick Brown.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard represented the City of Barrie at the Greater Barrie Enterprise Centre's Awards in support of Young Entrepeneurs on June 26, 2008

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and Ward 9 Councillor Andrew Prince attended the Grand Opening of Splash Canyon just north of Barrie as part of their media day on June 26th, 2008

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard helped the Barrie Firefighters with their annual Boot Drive on June 14, 2008 at the Walmart location in Ward 7.

Pictured from Left to right, Justin from the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ward 3 Councillor Rod Jackson, Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and Barrie C.A.O. Jon Babulic participated in the Chase McCechearn Memorial Golf Tournament on June 7, 2008 at Horseshoe Resort


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and his son attended the M&M Meat Shop Charity B-B-Q on May 10, 2008 at the Bryne Drive location in Ward 7


Barrie M.P.P. and Minister of Culture Aileen Carroll, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard at the RVH Radiation Treatment Center opening on April 17, 2008


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Barrie M.P.P. Minister of Culture Aileen Carroll speak shortly after the official opening of the new Radiation Treatment Center at the Royal Victoria Hospital on April 17, 2008

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard pictured here with Chantal Sirios, owner of Living Edge Photography and Barrie Mayor Dave Aspden helped open up a new business in Ward 7


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard with Mayor Dave Aspden, a representative from Enbridge Gas and Ward 4 Councillor Barry Ward attended the Barrie Waterfront Festival media launch on April 15, 2008


Ward 7 Councillor and Acting Mayor John Brassard attended the announcement on April 9, 2008 that 5 new Doctors were coming to Barrie.  Pictured here are 2 of the Doctors who will soon make Barrie home and Ward 10 Councillor Alex Nuttall 

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard accepts a cheque for $7000.00 from the Barrie Royals Basketball Club for bleachers at the Holly Community Centre on February 26, 2007. 


Hundreds of people took advantage of the Family Day skate at Holly Community Centre sponsored by RBC.  The entire Barrie Colts OHL was on hand to take pictures and sign autographs

Federal Environment Minister John Baird, Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and M.P. Patrick Brown at the Southshore Centre for the announcement of $30 million dollars to protect the health of Lake Simcoe.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard, a Firefighter in the Town of Markham receives his 20 year