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 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 service medal from Acting Markham Fire Chief Bill Snowball


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard attended the Grand Opening of the new LCBO location on Bryne Drive.  Pictured left, he took part the ceremonial popping of the cork

Family Fun at the City of Barrie's Downtown Countdown as Ward 7 Councillor John Brassards son receives a balloon animal from Clarabella the Clown

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard visted Roberta Place on Essa Rd. December 10, 2007 to talk about City issues with residents including the widening of Essa Rd. and placing a bus shelter outside the residence.  Also discussed was Senior Programs available at the new Holly Community Centre 

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard spent December 10, 2007 with Ward 7 resident and Student Mayor Joshua Muscat showing him a day in the life of a Council member.  Pictured here on a preview tour of the new Holly Communnity Centre is Randy Watson, Manager of LTF, Joshua, and John Brassard


Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard pictured here with Minister of Culture Aileen Carroll, Ward 9 Councillor Andrew Prince and Ward 4 Councillor Barry Ward attended the opening of Barrie Street at the Simcoe County Museum on November 27, 2007


Newly elected Barrie M.P.P. and Minister Aileen Carroll met Senior Staff and Councillors Barry Ward, Mike Ramsay, and John Brassard to discuss issues involving the City of Barrie on November 12, 2007

The Mayor and CAO's office was decorated as a jail scene with a wanted poster of all City Councillors and the Mayor.  Pictured here are CAO Executive Assistant Sandy Pronyk, Acting Director of Strategic Services Blaine Parkin, and Graphic Designer Sandy Friary and someone looking for more candy.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard represented the City of Barrie at the Bell Business Awards nominations Press Reception on October 9, 2007

The Mayor's Prayer Breakfast was well attended on October 3, 2007 at the Sothshore Centre.  Pictured here is Ward 10 Councillor Alex Nuttall, City CAO Jon Babulic, and Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard

RVH 110th. anniversary celebration was held on September 29, 2007.  Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and his son attended the festivities

Pictured from left, Councillor Andrew Prince, CAO Jon Babulic, Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard and Ward 2 Councillor Jeff Lehman represented the City of Barrie at the Simcoe County Wardens Annual Golf Tournament on August 30, 2007

Ward 7 Councillor and Chair of the City's Community Services Committee, John Brassard attended the Barrie Transit Rodeo held on August 26, 2007 and had the chance to meet with transit drivers and drive a City bus around the course.

Mayor Dave Aspden with Ward 7 Councillor and Chair of Community Services John Brassard threw in the ceremonial first bags

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard presents a certificate on behalf of the City to the Manager of the new Starbucks welcoming them to the City

City of Barrie C.A.O. Jon Babulic, Ward 2 Councillor Jeff Lehman, and Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard assist T.D. Deputy Chair Frank McKenna plant 1 of 150 trees in Barrie to celebrate the 150th. anniversary of the Bank in Barrie.  

Pictured Right) Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard represented the City of Barrie at the MADD Strides for Change fundraiser on June 10, 2007 at Heritage Park

While visiting City Hall, members of the Ward 7 ratepayers Association had an opportunity to speak with our Traffic Technologist to discuss traffic issues within the Ward and the City.

Ward 7 Councillor John Brassard welcomes participants from all over the World to Barrie to a Karate Symposium held on May 26, 2007.  The symposium was being held at a newly opened "dojo" in Ward 7