“Trying to do a budget right now is like trying to value your house while the kitchen’s on fire” – Mayor Jeff Lehman City council continues to dissect this year's budget proposals Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.01.2021
Big City mayors seek action on paid sick leave 58% of Canadian workers don't have access to paid sick leave through their employers Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2021
While ‘tough and frustrating’, Mayor Lehman says second lockdown ‘had to be done’ 'Stay home...stop the spread' Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2020
Barrie’s $1.3 million in additional Safe Restart funding could help make a dent in the 2021 budget Funding announced Wednesday expected to help cut down municipal deficits in 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.12.2020
Barrie mayor issuing 4×4 challenge, supporting each other and local business through Red Zone woes Donate to a local charity, order from a local restaurant, shop at a local store, reach out to a local resident Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2020
Mayor Lehman encourages everyone to do what is ‘asked of you’ as COVID numbers continue to climb "We're either going to save lives or lose more lives" Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
New Barrie Health Accord signed between city, county, police, hospital, and health unit "This is truly a proactive approach to address the root causes impacting many of our health care services." Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Mayor Lehman urges families to set fewer plates for Thanksgiving dinner "This is not the year for the big family dinner" Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Jobs, the opioid crisis, homelessness and use of public spaces top of mind as Barrie City Council gets back to business Regular meetings resume tonight Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.09.2020
Trick or Treat? City awaiting guidance from health unit Remembrance Day and Santa Claus Parades in doubt Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.09.2020
