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Barrie’s Black Poets and Writers Urge All to Take Action for an Inclusive, Diverse and Equitable World

Black History Month celebrated in the city with Flag-Raising Ceremony, Performance and Panel Discussion

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- Simcoe County

01-Mar-23

01:19:12

City of Barrie & Simcoe County Pass Buck on Funding for a Full Time Warming Centre

“I'm not crying because I'm sad. I'm crying because I'm furious,” housing advocate Jennifer van Gennip told council

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- Simcoe County

23-Feb-23

01:11:00

Barrie City Task Force Co-Chair: Community Inclusion Requires Welcoming Environment for All

The Anti-Racism Task Force launched its website on January 24 at City Hall, hoping to make Barrie an anti-racist city.

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- Simcoe County

30-Jan-23

00:31:16

National Housing Day Rally sends a loud message: Build Social Housing Now!

Communities across Toronto are suffering a humanitarian crisis due to lack of available affordable and social housing.

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- Regent Park (TO)

06-Dec-22

00:23:28

Schreiber holds Remembrance Day event

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 hosted the annual Remembrance Day ceremony in Schreiber

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- Schreiber

24-Nov-22

00:13:43

Who Does What for Children in Regent Park and the Whole World?

International Child Press reporting on the UEF4 in collaboration with Regent Park Children

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- Regent Park (TO)

09-Nov-22

00:19:42

Homeless Barrie woman must hide from police in bush after fourth ticket

Interview with homeless Barrie woman evicted from park by police with winter on the way

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- Simcoe County

12-Oct-22

00:34:24

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was observed with flag raising, Every Child Matters walk and stories of suffering, survival and grit

This year’s event was especially important after thousands of new unmarked graves found in Saskatchewan and Canada.

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- Simcoe County

05-Oct-22

01:07:00

International Overdose Awareness Day - Mothers Remember Children Lost to Drugs

Mayor Jeff Lehman proclaimed Aug 31 as the International Overdose Awareness Day in the city of Barrie

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- Simcoe County

02-Sep-22

00:47:34

Uplift Black Founder Says “Holistic” Support is Needed to Increase Diversity in Local Elections

As a racialized and queer person, Shelly Skinner faced a lot of barriers when she ran in 2018.

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- Simcoe County

29-Aug-22

00:45:06

Life Celebration of Schreiber Resident

A special life celebration was held to honour Schreiber life time resident who cared for so many.

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- Schreiber

11-Aug-22

00:41:18

Homelessness - Not a Choice or Personal Failing

Sarah Tilley of Gilbert Centre talks about homelessness problem in Barrie and what services her organization offers.

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- Simcoe County

27-Jul-22

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