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COLUMN:
Lakehead poised to 'inject new life' into downtown Barrie
'If the city wants to attract the jobs of the future, we need an educated workforce. So, from an economic standpoint, the STEM Hub campus will pay big dividends,' says columnist
Nov 27, 2024 1:00 PM
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Encampments shouldn't prevent others from enjoying parks
'Finding a balance is important ... Encampments that create a problem should be taken down, but the people deserve to be housed,' says political columnist
Nov 13, 2024 1:00 PM
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Political parties on municipal ballots? It's happening in Alberta
In Alberta's largest cities, council candidates 'won’t have to run as members of a party, but the odds will be stacked against them if they don’t,' columnist says
Oct 30, 2024 1:00 PM
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Beef with how Barrie is growing? Time to speak up
'When it comes to a how your Barrie neighbourhood looks in the future, this truly is a case of speak now or forever hold your peace,' says columnist
Oct 16, 2024 1:00 PM
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Provincial ban on 'road diets' would be dangerous
With some fresh paint and a few new signs, columnist says road diet worked wonders on Livingstone Street during his time as ward councillor
Oct 2, 2024 2:00 PM
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Cities should have louder voice at county council
'Barrie and Orillia taxpayers are paying millions of dollars annually with very little say in how it is spent,' says columnist
Sep 18, 2024 1:00 PM
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City should hit brakes on minimum parking requirements
'The only opposition usually comes from homeowners who fear the spillover of drivers parking on their residential streets,' says columnist
Sep 4, 2024 1:00 PM
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COLUMN:
Green's recommendations channel Kinzie's vision
City of Barrie's first mayor told his council to 'be bold' and that's exactly what Marshall Green's recent report is, says political columnist
Aug 21, 2024 1:00 PM
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COLUMN:
Don't let social media fool you on Barrie's safety
Substance abuse, traffic safety and panhandling 'are all issues which must be taken seriously and addressed, but they are hardly the concerns of people who are living in fear,' says columnist
Aug 7, 2024 1:00 PM
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COLUMN:
Soccer club's support of sports field a head scratcher
'There is a long list of reasons why the proposed location would seem to be a poor choice from a sports point of view,' says political columnist
Jul 24, 2024 1:00 PM
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