Gary Harvey Councillor Ward 7 Barrie

This week is Down Syndrome Awareness week. The picture says it all.

Use the budget tool to tell us how you want the City to prioritize for 2021.

Santa is getting ready.......

This week is Crime Prevention Week. Your vehicle and personal belongings are important. Protect yourself and your property by locking it up or risk losing it! Cst. Kelvin He has a few tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of theft or identify theft. #CPWeek2020 https://youtu.be/U2WZVvs8gYM

Reminder tonight is our virtual Town Hall. Register to join us at 7pm.

Each Boredom Buster Box contains colouring sheets, temporary tattoos, activity books, three crafts, a coupon for a free pizza & MORE! Boxes are $5 each. Limited quantities available. Order yours: https://bit.ly/38Lj1kH

There are several ways to still safety celebrate Halloween.

If you are in a position where need assistance clearing snow the Snow Angels are there for you. #barrie # snow # snowangels

This initiative is a part of Councils Connected Core Project. Getting tablets into the hands of those that are suffering from seclusion due to the pandemic.

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit wants your input on two locations for a supervised consumption site. The survey is open from October 7 - 30th.

This trial transit on demand is proving to be a success as it just expanded. Making our transit system more efficient and meeting the riders needs is the goal.

Starting Monday, you can book slots to skate, play sports at city's recreation facilities: Health and safety precautions are in place for each activity to ensure capacity limits and physical distancing.

Are you a good photographer or artist? Submit your photo or painting for the annual Christmas Card Contest.

Reserve time online for public skates at play.barrie.ca. Remember to wear your face covering before entering the ice, and immediately upon exiting the ice. bit.ly/BarrieRecUpdates

On Thursday, October 29th at 7PM join myself, Mayor Lehman, Councillor Natalie Harris and members from the Barrie Police at our next virtual Town Hall. Register at the below link to be able to dial in or join through the Zoom app.

Dr Fang presented the Healthy Barrie initiative to Council. It was quite interesting to see which areas of the city had the longest life expectancy and the least amount of healthy food available within 1km. These analytics can be very helpful as we shape our city moving forward.

Nationwide by the end of 2021 straws, plastic bags, plastic stir sticks, cutlery, dishes and takeout containers, and six-pack rings for cans and bottles will be banned.

Do you go all out for Halloween and want a chance to win some great prizes? #barrie #halloween2020 #halloween

It's Ontario Public Library Week! Let's celebrate all the reasons that public libraries are more relevant today than ever #OntarioPublicLibraryWeek #OPLW #OPLW2020

Additional Pickleball courts could be coming to Painswick Park. Last night we supported a letter of support for Barrie Pickleball to apply for a Horizons grant.

What do you think of this proposed condo tower that will be discussed in front of Council on Tuesday evening?

Visit www.workinbarrie.ca to explore current job opportunities in Barrie and surrounding area. #InvestBarrie

Careers at Barrie Fire And Emergency Service are open to everyone, especially people who are compassionate, love problem solving and have a positive attitude. Learn more about how you can find your place with Barrie Fire & Emergency Service: https://bit.ly/36EX8CT

This week is Fire Prevention Week. #barrie #FirePreventionWeek2020 #FirePreventionWeek

We want your input as this will help shape the city for the future. Share your feedback on the City of Barrie’s draft New Official Plan & City-Wide Urban Design Guidelines to help shape Barrie's future.

We're ready to welcome you safely! Sign up for swimming lessons, art lessons, language lessons, guitar lessons, dance lessons, additional fitness classes & MORE! bit.ly/BarrieRecUpdates

We want to hear from you! Share your feedback on the City of Barrie’s draft New Official Plan & City-Wide Urban Design Guidelines to help shape Barrie's future.