Ian MacLennan

Ian MacLennan has a byline on 160 stories in this site's index of Barrie election and civic reporting, 2022 to 2026, for Barrie 360.

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Every story in this site's media index with Ian MacLennan in the byline, newest first: 160 pieces. Each has a citation to copy; the link goes to the outlet's page.

2026

October 2, 2026 (Update) City of Barrie opens Book of Condolence for former Mayor Janice Laking Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “(Update) City of Barrie opens Book of Condolence for former Mayor Janice Laking,” Barrie 360, October 2, 2026, https://barrie360.com/former-barrie-mayor-janice-laking-dies/.
September 28, 2026 (Update) $129 million from province to Barrie for development charge cut Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “(Update) $129 million from province to Barrie for development charge cut,” Barrie 360, September 28, 2026, https://barrie360.com/129-million-province-barrie-development-charge-cut/.
September 18, 2026 City of Barrie slashes residential development charges by half Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie slashes residential development charges by half,” Barrie 360, September 18, 2026, https://barrie360.com/barrie-cuts-residential-development-charges-by-50-per-cent/.
September 13, 2026 Barrie steps up push to attract defence industry investment Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie steps up push to attract defence industry investment,” Barrie 360, September 13, 2026, https://barrie360.com/barrie-defence-industry-investment/.
August 12, 2026 No more Warden: County of Simcoe changing its top political title as Council set to shrink to 17 members Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “No more Warden: County of Simcoe changing its top political title as Council set to shrink to 17 members,” Barrie 360, August 12, 2026, https://barrie360.com/simcoe-county-council-warden-title-changing-17-members/.
July 6, 2026 Barrie mayoral race heats up as Tanya Saari launches campaign challenging Nuttall Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie mayoral race heats up as Tanya Saari launches campaign challenging Nuttall,” Barrie 360, July 6, 2026, https://barrie360.com/barrie-mayoral-race-saari-nuttall-2026/.
June 26, 2026 RVH Barrie annual report highlights robotics program, clinical trials and record patient demand Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “RVH Barrie annual report highlights robotics program, clinical trials and record patient demand,” Barrie 360, June 26, 2026, https://barrie360.com/rvh-barrie-annual-report-robotics-clinical-trials-2026/.

2025

December 23, 2025 Barrie Cares making strides in bid to tackle homeless crisis Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie Cares making strides in bid to tackle homeless crisis,” Barrie 360, December 23, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-cares-homeless-crisis/.
December 17, 2025 Barrie Public Library branching out with a new location in Letitia Heights neighbourhood Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie Public Library branching out with a new location in Letitia Heights neighbourhood,” Barrie 360, December 17, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-public-library-letitia-heights/.
December 9, 2025 A costly road to travel if Barrie were to implement windrow service Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “A costly road to travel if Barrie were to implement windrow service,” Barrie 360, December 9, 2025, https://barrie360.com/costly-barrie-windrow-service/.
December 1, 2025 Work 'rapidly continuing' in Barrie on County of Simcoe's largest modular facility Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Work 'rapidly continuing' in Barrie on County of Simcoe's largest modular facility,” Barrie 360, December 1, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-simcoe-modular-facility/.
November 26, 2025 City of Barrie to ask province to give green light to red-light camera program Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie to ask province to give green light to red-light camera program,” Barrie 360, November 26, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-province-red-light-camera-program/.
November 25, 2025 Ontario government introduces bill to approve Barrie's boundary adjustment with Springwater, Oro-Medonte Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Ontario government introduces bill to approve Barrie's boundary adjustment with Springwater, Oro-Medonte,” Barrie 360, November 25, 2025, https://barrie360.com/ontario-government-bill-barries-boundary-adjustment/.
November 13, 2025 Barrie's speed camera program ends Friday as province to spend millions on other road safety measures Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie's speed camera program ends Friday as province to spend millions on other road safety measures,” Barrie 360, November 13, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barries-speed-camera-program-2/.
November 5, 2025 Clock appears to be ticking for encampment residents at Milligan's Pond in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Clock appears to be ticking for encampment residents at Milligan's Pond in Barrie,” Barrie 360, November 5, 2025, https://barrie360.com/encampment-milligans-pond-barrie/.
November 4, 2025 Modular facility for those experiencing homelessness arrives in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Modular facility for those experiencing homelessness arrives in Barrie,” Barrie 360, November 4, 2025, https://barrie360.com/modular-facility-homelessness-barrie/.
November 4, 2025 Oro-Medonte council votes to support Barrie boundary proposal, subject to conditions Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Oro-Medonte council votes to support Barrie boundary proposal, subject to conditions,” Barrie 360, November 4, 2025, https://barrie360.com/oro-medonte-barrie-boundary-proposal-2/.
November 3, 2025 With speed cameras going dark, City of Barrie seeks millions from province to fund other traffic calming measures Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “With speed cameras going dark, City of Barrie seeks millions from province to fund other traffic calming measures,” Barrie 360, November 3, 2025, https://barrie360.com/speed-cameras-barrie-traffic-calming/.
October 23, 2025 Oro-Medonte council did not vote on Barrie boundary proposal Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Oro-Medonte council did not vote on Barrie boundary proposal,” Barrie 360, October 23, 2025, https://barrie360.com/oro-medonte-barrie-boundary-proposal/.
October 21, 2025 Barrie police access to cameras used by city staff to monitor traffic flow seen as community safety enhancement Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie police access to cameras used by city staff to monitor traffic flow seen as community safety enhancement,” Barrie 360, October 21, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-police-cameras-community-safety/.
October 14, 2025 City of Barrie clarifies bylaw, says individuals are not banned from providing necessities to those in need Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie clarifies bylaw, says individuals are not banned from providing necessities to those in need,” Barrie 360, October 14, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-bylaw-individuals-necessities/.
October 12, 2025 Why Orillia didn't copy Barrie's state of emergency around homeless encampments, according to its mayor Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Why Orillia didn't copy Barrie's state of emergency around homeless encampments, according to its mayor,” Barrie 360, October 12, 2025, https://barrie360.com/orillia-mayor-homeless-encampments-explainer-oct/.
October 9, 2025 Barrie warns provincial intervention could kill boundary compensation to Springwater, Oro-Medonte Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie warns provincial intervention could kill boundary compensation to Springwater, Oro-Medonte,” Barrie 360, October 9, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-boundary-compensation-springwater-oro-medonte/.
October 3, 2025 Four homeless encampments 'addressed' since Barrie mayor declared state of emergency Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Four homeless encampments 'addressed' since Barrie mayor declared state of emergency,” Barrie 360, October 3, 2025, https://barrie360.com/four-homeless-encampments-addressed-barrie/.
October 3, 2025 No plans to relocate individuals from Barrie encampments into Essa Township motels: County of Simcoe Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “No plans to relocate individuals from Barrie encampments into Essa Township motels: County of Simcoe,” Barrie 360, October 3, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-encampments-essa-township/.
October 2, 2025 Bylaws tinkered as Barrie deals with homeless encampments Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Bylaws tinkered as Barrie deals with homeless encampments,” Barrie 360, October 2, 2025, https://barrie360.com/bylaws-barrie-homeless-encampments/.
October 2, 2025 City of Barrie green lights annexation proposal, but road forward could be a bumpy ride Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie green lights annexation proposal, but road forward could be a bumpy ride,” Barrie 360, October 2, 2025, https://barrie360.com/city-barrie-annexation-proposal/.
September 25, 2025 Barrie city council makes a move to target red-light runners Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie city council makes a move to target red-light runners,” Barrie 360, September 25, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-red-light-runners/.
September 24, 2025 (Updated) Another homeless encampment dismantled in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “(Updated) Another homeless encampment dismantled in Barrie,” Barrie 360, September 24, 2025, https://barrie360.com/homeless-encampment-barrie-dismantled/.
September 23, 2025 Homeless encampment residents at another Barrie site given 24-hour eviction notices Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Homeless encampment residents at another Barrie site given 24-hour eviction notices,” Barrie 360, September 23, 2025, https://barrie360.com/homeless-encampment-residents-barrie/.
September 21, 2025 Premier visits homeless encampment in Barrie, no word on what commitments, if any, the mayor got from Ford Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Premier visits homeless encampment in Barrie, no word on what commitments, if any, the mayor got from Ford,” Barrie 360, September 21, 2025, https://barrie360.com/premier-homeless-encampment-barrie/.
September 19, 2025 'These encampments aren't good,' says premier, calls Barrie mayor 'absolute champion' Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'These encampments aren't good,' says premier, calls Barrie mayor 'absolute champion',” Barrie 360, September 19, 2025, https://barrie360.com/encampments-premier-barrie-mayor/.
September 18, 2025 'Encampments are not a solution to homelessness,' says Barrie mayor in letter to PM Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'Encampments are not a solution to homelessness,' says Barrie mayor in letter to PM,” Barrie 360, September 18, 2025, https://barrie360.com/encampments-homelessness-barrie-mayor/.
September 16, 2025 'Report in coming weeks' about speed cameras, says Barrie mayor Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'Report in coming weeks' about speed cameras, says Barrie mayor,” Barrie 360, September 16, 2025, https://barrie360.com/speed-cameras-barrie-mayor/.
September 16, 2025 Barrie mayor in letter to premier invites him to see homeless encampments for himself Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie mayor in letter to premier invites him to see homeless encampments for himself,” Barrie 360, September 16, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-mayor-letter-premier-homeless-encampments/.
September 12, 2025 Downtown Barrie BIA, Barrie Chamber endorses state of emergency to address homeless encampments Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Downtown Barrie BIA, Barrie Chamber endorses state of emergency to address homeless encampments,” Barrie 360, September 12, 2025, https://barrie360.com/bia-chamber-state-of-emergency-homeless-encampments/.
September 11, 2025 (Updated) Tents removed from Mulcaster Street in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “(Updated) Tents removed from Mulcaster Street in Barrie,” Barrie 360, September 11, 2025, https://barrie360.com/tents-dismantled-mulcaster-street-barrie/.
September 9, 2025 (Update) Barrie mayor declares state of emergency in city to deal with homeless encampments Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “(Update) Barrie mayor declares state of emergency in city to deal with homeless encampments,” Barrie 360, September 9, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-homeless-encampments/.
September 9, 2025 The Busby Centre in Barrie says it does not maintain any authority to enforce the relocation or removal of tents Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “The Busby Centre in Barrie says it does not maintain any authority to enforce the relocation or removal of tents,” Barrie 360, September 9, 2025, https://barrie360.com/busby-centre-barrie-relocation-removal-tents/.
September 8, 2025 'More to come,' posts Barrie mayor on Facebook, ahead of news conference as city grapples with homelessness crisis Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'More to come,' posts Barrie mayor on Facebook, ahead of news conference as city grapples with homelessness crisis,” Barrie 360, September 8, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-mayor-homelessness-crisis/.
August 30, 2025 'They're just trying to survive': Tents line Mulcaster St., near courthouse, Busby Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'They're just trying to survive': Tents line Mulcaster St., near courthouse, Busby,” Barrie 360, August 30, 2025, https://barrie360.com/tents-mulcaster-courthouse-busby/.
August 27, 2025 County of Simcoe to open 40-bed modular facility in Barrie after homeless encampment cleared Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “County of Simcoe to open 40-bed modular facility in Barrie after homeless encampment cleared,” Barrie 360, August 27, 2025, https://barrie360.com/county-simcoe-40-bed-modular-facility/.
July 28, 2025 Community feedback sought on where e-scooters can operate in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Community feedback sought on where e-scooters can operate in Barrie,” Barrie 360, July 28, 2025, https://barrie360.com/community-feedback-e-scooters-barrie/.
July 15, 2025 International student enrolment down 17 per cent at Georgian College Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “International student enrolment down 17 per cent at Georgian College,” Barrie 360, July 15, 2025, https://barrie360.com/international-student-enrolment-georgian/.
June 24, 2025 City of Barrie to invest $7.5 million in Georgian College's downtown hub Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie to invest $7.5 million in Georgian College's downtown hub,” Barrie 360, June 24, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-invest-georgian-colleges-downtown-hub/.
June 16, 2025 Still in rehearsal, but moving forward with planned performing arts centre along Barrie waterfront Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Still in rehearsal, but moving forward with planned performing arts centre along Barrie waterfront,” Barrie 360, June 16, 2025, https://barrie360.com/performing-arts-centre-barrie-waterfront/.
June 10, 2025 Ground broken on affordable housing development in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Ground broken on affordable housing development in Barrie,” Barrie 360, June 10, 2025, https://barrie360.com/affordable-housing-development-barrie/.
June 6, 2025 The cost to taxpayers to grow the presence of Georgian College in downtown Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “The cost to taxpayers to grow the presence of Georgian College in downtown Barrie,” Barrie 360, June 6, 2025, https://barrie360.com/taxpayers-grow-presence-georgian-college-downtown-barrie/.
June 5, 2025 'This is years to clean up' Barrie's $25M ice storm tab, hope is province covers most of it Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'This is years to clean up' Barrie's $25M ice storm tab, hope is province covers most of it,” Barrie 360, June 5, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barries-ice-storm-tab-province/.
May 28, 2025 Speed cameras are staying put in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Speed cameras are staying put in Barrie,” Barrie 360, May 28, 2025, https://barrie360.com/speed-cameras-staying-barrie/.
May 9, 2025 Springwater, Barrie swap potential: Land in exchange for services Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Springwater, Barrie swap potential: Land in exchange for services,” Barrie 360, May 9, 2025, https://barrie360.com/springwater-barrie-land-services/.
April 25, 2025 Branching out. Barrie Public Library seeks input for new library in northwest part of the city Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Branching out. Barrie Public Library seeks input for new library in northwest part of the city,” Barrie 360, April 25, 2025, https://barrie360.com/new-library-northwest-city/.
April 14, 2025 Needle collection kiosk program discontinued in Barrie except for one location Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Needle collection kiosk program discontinued in Barrie except for one location,” Barrie 360, April 14, 2025, https://barrie360.com/needle-collection-kiosk-program-discontinued/.
April 8, 2025 (Updated) Developer to cover tab for flag project in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “(Updated) Developer to cover tab for flag project in Barrie,” Barrie 360, April 8, 2025, https://barrie360.com/developer-highway-400-flag-project-barrie/.
March 26, 2025 City of Barrie could give the green light to red light cameras Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie could give the green light to red light cameras,” Barrie 360, March 26, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-red-light-cameras/.
March 4, 2025 Barrie mayor orders American flags removed from city-owned facilities in response to U.S. tariffs Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie mayor orders American flags removed from city-owned facilities in response to U.S. tariffs,” Barrie 360, March 4, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-mayor-american-flags-tariffs/.
February 21, 2025 Recent heavy snowfall in Barrie ignites debate about windrow service Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Recent heavy snowfall in Barrie ignites debate about windrow service,” Barrie 360, February 21, 2025, https://barrie360.com/snowfall-barrie-windrow-service/.
January 30, 2025 'It's not perfect, but it's a really, really good budget,' says mayor, as city council approves 4.31% tax hike Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'It's not perfect, but it's a really, really good budget,' says mayor, as city council approves 4.31% tax hike,” Barrie 360, January 30, 2025, https://barrie360.com/budget-barriecity-tax-hike/.
January 29, 2025 Barrie mayor endorses PC leader Doug Ford ahead of Liberal leader's campaign kickoff in the city Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie mayor endorses PC leader Doug Ford ahead of Liberal leader's campaign kickoff in the city,” Barrie 360, January 29, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-mayor-endorses-ford/.
January 27, 2025 'Game changer,' says Barrie mayor as province announces HART hub for city Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'Game changer,' says Barrie mayor as province announces HART hub for city,” Barrie 360, January 27, 2025, https://barrie360.com/barrie-mayor-hart-hub/.
January 23, 2025 Ontario government providing more than $18M for road infrastructure in south Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Ontario government providing more than $18M for road infrastructure in south Barrie,” Barrie 360, January 23, 2025, https://barrie360.com/ontario-road-infrastructure-barrie/.

2024

December 11, 2024 Barrie council approves no tax hike in operating portion of city's 2025 budget Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie council approves no tax hike in operating portion of city's 2025 budget,” Barrie 360, December 11, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-council-no-tax-hike/.
December 5, 2024 'It is a very, very difficult time for many families,' says Barrie mayor, as councillors hold city operating budget to 0% tax increase Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'It is a very, very difficult time for many families,' says Barrie mayor, as councillors hold city operating budget to 0% tax increase,” Barrie 360, December 5, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-mayor-operating-budget/.
December 5, 2024 Lakehead University is coming to town as Barrie city council backs $9.9 million satellite campus Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Lakehead University is coming to town as Barrie city council backs $9.9 million satellite campus,” Barrie 360, December 5, 2024, https://barrie360.com/lakehead-barrie-satellite-campus/.
December 4, 2024 Modular housing units for homeless seniors in east end Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Modular housing units for homeless seniors in east end Barrie,” Barrie 360, December 4, 2024, https://barrie360.com/modular-housing-homeless-seniors/.
November 28, 2024 City of Barrie lays out $9.9 million for Lakehead hub Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie lays out $9.9 million for Lakehead hub,” Barrie 360, November 28, 2024, https://barrie360.com/city-barrie-lakehead-hub/.
November 28, 2024 Encampment in Barrie park cleared Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Encampment in Barrie park cleared,” Barrie 360, November 28, 2024, https://barrie360.com/encampment-barrie-park-cleared/.
November 21, 2024 City of Barrie has partnered with Lakehead University, downtown stands to benefit Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie has partnered with Lakehead University, downtown stands to benefit,” Barrie 360, November 21, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-lakehead-university-downtown/.
November 3, 2024 Barrie's mayor, other municipal leaders display 'backbone' premier was asking for regarding homeless encampments. Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie's mayor, other municipal leaders display 'backbone' premier was asking for regarding homeless encampments,” Barrie 360, November 3, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barries-mayor-other-municipal-leaders-display-backbone-premier-was-asking-for-regarding-homeless-encampments/.
October 28, 2024 Braking bad: City of Barrie's ASE cameras appear to be doing the job Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Braking bad: City of Barrie's ASE cameras appear to be doing the job,” Barrie 360, October 28, 2024, https://barrie360.com/braking-bad-city-of-barries-ase-cameras-appear-to-be-doing-the-job/.
October 25, 2024 Premier Ford rips into pay hike approved by Simcoe County councillors Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Premier Ford rips into pay hike approved by Simcoe County councillors,” Barrie 360, October 25, 2024, https://barrie360.com/ford-pay-simcoe-county-councillors/.
October 23, 2024 County of Simcoe files application for HART hub as province shifts away from safe consumption sites Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “County of Simcoe files application for HART hub as province shifts away from safe consumption sites,” Barrie 360, October 23, 2024, https://barrie360.com/county-of-simcoe-files-application-for-hart-hub-as-province-shifts-away-from-safe-consumption-sites/.
October 10, 2024 Barrie council backs County of Simcoe application for new addiction recovery treatment hub Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie council backs County of Simcoe application for new addiction recovery treatment hub,” Barrie 360, October 10, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-council-simcoe-addiction-recovery-treatment-hub/.
October 2, 2024 Barrie council docks pay of colleague following findings by city integrity commissioner Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie council docks pay of colleague following findings by city integrity commissioner,” Barrie 360, October 2, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-council-pay-colleague-integrity-commissioner/.
September 13, 2024 By-law officials issue notices to several residents who remain in Berczy Park encampment Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “By-law officials issue notices to several residents who remain in Berczy Park encampment,” Barrie 360, September 13, 2024, https://barrie360.com/by-law-berczy-park/.
September 10, 2024 Advocacy group issued notice of trespass by City of Barrie as tensions rise at Berczy Park Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Advocacy group issued notice of trespass by City of Barrie as tensions rise at Berczy Park,” Barrie 360, September 10, 2024, https://barrie360.com/advocacy-group-berczy-park/.
September 9, 2024 By-law officers enter Berczy Park, as city says majority of homeless encampment residents accept shelter options Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “By-law officers enter Berczy Park, as city says majority of homeless encampment residents accept shelter options,” Barrie 360, September 9, 2024, https://barrie360.com/berczy-park-encampment-residents/.
September 6, 2024 Advocates gather at Berczy Park homeless encampment as 72-hour deadline passes regarding bylaw infractions Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Advocates gather at Berczy Park homeless encampment as 72-hour deadline passes regarding bylaw infractions,” Barrie 360, September 6, 2024, https://barrie360.com/berczy-park-homeless-encampment/.
September 3, 2024 Barrie by-law officials issue notices to homeless encampment residents at Berczy Park, city says shelter beds freed up Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie by-law officials issue notices to homeless encampment residents at Berczy Park, city says shelter beds freed up,” Barrie 360, September 3, 2024, https://barrie360.com/homeless-encampment-berczy-park/.
August 22, 2024 City of Barrie seeking feedback on consultant's sports field, downtown recommendations Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie seeking feedback on consultant's sports field, downtown recommendations,” Barrie 360, August 22, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-sports-field-downtown/.
August 21, 2024 (Updated) Barrie mayor says he wants answers after 14-year-old boy stabbed at Sunnidale Park Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “(Updated) Barrie mayor says he wants answers after 14-year-old boy stabbed at Sunnidale Park,” Barrie 360, August 21, 2024, https://barrie360.com/boy-stabbed-sunnidale-park/.
August 16, 2024 Strong mayor power utilized by Nuttall to pause work on waterfront sports field Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Strong mayor power utilized by Nuttall to pause work on waterfront sports field,” Barrie 360, August 16, 2024, https://barrie360.com/nuttall-waterfront-sports-field/.
August 14, 2024 No to Barrie waterfront sports field, consultant recommends, urges parade ground for Sea Cadets Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “No to Barrie waterfront sports field, consultant recommends, urges parade ground for Sea Cadets,” Barrie 360, August 14, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-sports-field-parade-ground/.
July 17, 2024 Planned sports field on Barrie's waterfront being put under the microscope for review Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Planned sports field on Barrie's waterfront being put under the microscope for review,” Barrie 360, July 17, 2024, https://barrie360.com/sports-field-barries-waterfront/.
June 18, 2024 (Updated) No jumping for joy as opponents pile on what City of Barrie says is refined plan for sports field Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “(Updated) No jumping for joy as opponents pile on what City of Barrie says is refined plan for sports field,” Barrie 360, June 18, 2024, https://barrie360.com/lakeshore-drive-sports-field-plan-refined-city-of-barrie/.
May 31, 2024 'New geographic centre of the city': Groundbreaking for new Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'New geographic centre of the city': Groundbreaking for new Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal,” Barrie 360, May 31, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-allandale-transit-terminal/.
May 26, 2024 Barrie mayor touts downtown safety, protesters call it 'public relations talk' Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie mayor touts downtown safety, protesters call it 'public relations talk',” Barrie 360, May 26, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-downtown-safety-protesters/.
May 16, 2024 Not everyone's field of dreams, but Barrie city council gives the nod for waterfront multi-use sports facility Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Not everyone's field of dreams, but Barrie city council gives the nod for waterfront multi-use sports facility,” Barrie 360, May 16, 2024, https://barrie360.com/not-everyones-field-of-dreams-but-barrie-city-council-gives-the-nod-for-waterfront-multi-use-sports-facility/.
May 9, 2024 Youth appeal as Barrie's Sea Cadets relocation and sports field gets nod from city council Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Youth appeal as Barrie's Sea Cadets relocation and sports field gets nod from city council,” Barrie 360, May 9, 2024, https://barrie360.com/sea-cadets-sports-field/.
May 1, 2024 Barrie Transit's 'The New Network' will be ready to roll June 2 Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie Transit's 'The New Network' will be ready to roll June 2,” Barrie 360, May 1, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-transits-new-network/.
April 29, 2024 Transit ON Demand to expand to five areas of Barrie May 1, free service for the month Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Transit ON Demand to expand to five areas of Barrie May 1, free service for the month,” Barrie 360, April 29, 2024, https://barrie360.com/transit-on-demand-barrie/.
March 26, 2024 City of Barrie reveals ticket tally, fines paid in first few months of speed cameras Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie reveals ticket tally, fines paid in first few months of speed cameras,” Barrie 360, March 26, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-ticket-fines-speed-cameras/.
March 21, 2024 The perfect fit? Barrie councillors debate plan for four units on single residential lot Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “The perfect fit? Barrie councillors debate plan for four units on single residential lot,” Barrie 360, March 21, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-four-units-property/.
March 15, 2024 Barrie gets $6.3M from province for exceeding 2023 housing targets Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie gets $6.3M from province for exceeding 2023 housing targets,” Barrie 360, March 15, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barrie-province-housing-targets/.
January 18, 2024 A time for change, as councillor seeks clarity to Barrie's speed camera program Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “A time for change, as councillor seeks clarity to Barrie's speed camera program,” Barrie 360, January 18, 2024, https://barrie360.com/barries-speed-camera-program/.

2023

November 22, 2023 Speed enforcement cameras scheduled to launch week of Nov. 27 in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Speed enforcement cameras scheduled to launch week of Nov. 27 in Barrie,” Barrie 360, November 22, 2023, https://barrie360.com/speed-enforcement-cameras-barrie/.
October 13, 2023 County of Simcoe lays out enhanced programs to assist homeless this winter Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “County of Simcoe lays out enhanced programs to assist homeless this winter,” Barrie 360, October 13, 2023, https://barrie360.com/simcoe-programs-homeless-winter/.
September 26, 2023 City of Barrie to update panhandling signage after organization says 'we do not endorse this campaign' Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie to update panhandling signage after organization says 'we do not endorse this campaign',” Barrie 360, September 26, 2023, https://barrie360.com/barrie-panhandling-signage-organization-endorse-campaign/.
September 19, 2023 Open drug use, fearful tenants, vandalism concerns as city's community safety committee hosts public meeting on homelessness Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Open drug use, fearful tenants, vandalism concerns as city's community safety committee hosts public meeting on homelessness,” Barrie 360, September 19, 2023, https://barrie360.com/open-drug-use-fearful-tenants-vandalism-safety-committee-homelessness/.
August 9, 2023 County of Simcoe tacks on more affordable housing units to Barrie project Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “County of Simcoe tacks on more affordable housing units to Barrie project,” Barrie 360, August 9, 2023, https://barrie360.com/county-simcoe-affordable-housing-units-barrie/.
July 31, 2023 Speed cameras get green light in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Speed cameras get green light in Barrie,” Barrie 360, July 31, 2023, https://barrie360.com/speed-cameras-get-green-light-in-barrie/.
June 29, 2023 Cultural hub, performing arts centre? Pulling back the curtain on what might be in the offing for Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Cultural hub, performing arts centre? Pulling back the curtain on what might be in the offing for Barrie,” Barrie 360, June 29, 2023, https://barrie360.com/cultural-hub-performing-arts-centre-barrie/.
June 21, 2023 Busby Centre agrees to move outreach program; city backs off new bylaws impacting homeless Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Busby Centre agrees to move outreach program; city backs off new bylaws impacting homeless,” Barrie 360, June 21, 2023, https://barrie360.com/busby-centre-homeless-barrie/.
June 20, 2023 City of Barrie tries to clear the air ahead of council by-law votes regarding homelessness Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie tries to clear the air ahead of council by-law votes regarding homelessness,” Barrie 360, June 20, 2023, https://barrie360.com/barrie-tries-tobarrie-council-votes-homelessness/.
June 19, 2023 'What kind of human being writes a by-law like that?': Ryan's Hope pitches tents at city hall to protest homelessness by-laws Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'What kind of human being writes a by-law like that?': Ryan's Hope pitches tents at city hall to protest homelessness by-laws,” Barrie 360, June 19, 2023, https://barrie360.com/human-being-by-law-homelessness/.
June 16, 2023 Opioid-related deaths mount in Barrie as province offers no timeline to approve a proposed safe consumption site Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Opioid-related deaths mount in Barrie as province offers no timeline to approve a proposed safe consumption site,” Barrie 360, June 16, 2023, https://barrie360.com/opioid-related-deaths-barrie-safe-consumption-site/.
May 18, 2023 Is breaking up hard to do? That's the plan for Peel Region, Simcoe County up for review Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Is breaking up hard to do? That's the plan for Peel Region, Simcoe County up for review,” Barrie 360, May 18, 2023, https://barrie360.com/breaking-up-peel-region-simcoe-county-up-for-review/.
May 18, 2023 Modular home model to house 24 individuals at Rose Street location in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Modular home model to house 24 individuals at Rose Street location in Barrie,” Barrie 360, May 18, 2023, https://barrie360.com/modular-home-model-house-24-individuals-rose-street-location-barrie/.
May 18, 2023 Wide-range plan adopted by city council to address chronic homelessness in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Wide-range plan adopted by city council to address chronic homelessness in Barrie,” Barrie 360, May 18, 2023, https://barrie360.com/wide-range-plan-adopted-city-council-address-chronic-homelessness-barrie/.
April 13, 2023 Former Barrie City Councillor, Mike McCann, addresses funding of Love Barrie sign Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Former Barrie City Councillor, Mike McCann, addresses funding of Love Barrie sign,” Barrie 360, April 13, 2023, https://barrie360.com/mike-mccann-love-barrie/.
March 30, 2023 Puck stops here: Tourism Barrie report recommends more than $40M expansion of Sadlon Arena Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Puck stops here: Tourism Barrie report recommends more than $40M expansion of Sadlon Arena,” Barrie 360, March 30, 2023, https://barrie360.com/puck-stops-here-tourism-barrie-40m-expansion-sadlon-arena/.
March 21, 2023 Temporary homeless shelter in Barrie will remain open until April 30 Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Temporary homeless shelter in Barrie will remain open until April 30,” Barrie 360, March 21, 2023, https://barrie360.com/temporary-homeless-shelter-barrie-4/.
March 2, 2023 City of Barrie seeks deal with boards for use of school facilities off-hours Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie seeks deal with boards for use of school facilities off-hours,” Barrie 360, March 2, 2023, https://barrie360.com/barrie-schools-facilities-off-hours/.
February 28, 2023 City of Barrie kicks Waste Connections of Canada to the curbside Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City of Barrie kicks Waste Connections of Canada to the curbside,” Barrie 360, February 28, 2023, https://barrie360.com/barrie-waste-connections-canada/.
February 9, 2023 'We're in a crisis': Head of Barrie shelter says warming centres need to be open round-the-clock Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'We're in a crisis': Head of Barrie shelter says warming centres need to be open round-the-clock,” Barrie 360, February 9, 2023, https://barrie360.com/crisis-homelessness-cold-barrie/.
January 25, 2023 New tool launched to combat racism in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “New tool launched to combat racism in Barrie,” Barrie 360, January 25, 2023, https://barrie360.com/new-tool-launched-to-combat-racism-in-barrie/.
January 20, 2023 'They're losing hope on being able to afford to live in Barrie': Mayor Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'They're losing hope on being able to afford to live in Barrie': Mayor,” Barrie 360, January 20, 2023, https://barrie360.com/theyre-losing-hope-on-being-able-to-afford-to-live-in-barrie-mayor/.
January 16, 2023 Barrie Farmers' Market doesn't want to be uprooted Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie Farmers' Market doesn't want to be uprooted,” Barrie 360, January 16, 2023, https://barrie360.com/barrie-farmers-market-uprooted/.

2022

December 22, 2022 Barrie's new police chief sworn in Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie's new police chief sworn in,” Barrie 360, December 22, 2022, https://barrie360.com/barries-police-chief-sworn/.
December 22, 2022 Temporary homeless shelter will open Friday night in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Temporary homeless shelter will open Friday night in Barrie,” Barrie 360, December 22, 2022, https://barrie360.com/temporary-homeless-shelter-barrie-3/.
November 30, 2022 Housing bill leaves City of Barrie with major gaps in financial plan: Mayor Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Housing bill leaves City of Barrie with major gaps in financial plan: Mayor,” Barrie 360, November 30, 2022, https://barrie360.com/housing-bill-barrie-financial/.
November 25, 2022 Electric bus pilot program to launch in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Electric bus pilot program to launch in Barrie,” Barrie 360, November 25, 2022, https://barrie360.com/battery-electric-bus-barrie/.
November 11, 2022 County of Simcoe releases winter plan to help homeless Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “County of Simcoe releases winter plan to help homeless,” Barrie 360, November 11, 2022, https://barrie360.com/simcoe-winter-help-homeless/.
November 10, 2022 Jeff Lehman jumps in the race to be next District Chair of Muskoka Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Jeff Lehman jumps in the race to be next District Chair of Muskoka,” Barrie 360, November 10, 2022, https://barrie360.com/jeff-lehman-chair-muskoka/.
October 28, 2022 Police chief cites 'unavoidable increases' in 2023 for a proposed budget increase of over 7% Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Police chief cites 'unavoidable increases' in 2023 for a proposed budget increase of over 7%,” Barrie 360, October 28, 2022, https://barrie360.com/police-chief-cites-unavoidable-increases-in-2023-for-a-proposed-budget-increase-of-over-7/.
October 27, 2022 Barrie mayor says province's new housing legislation targets the wrong thing Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie mayor says province's new housing legislation targets the wrong thing,” Barrie 360, October 27, 2022, https://barrie360.com/barrie-mayor-housing-legislation/.
October 24, 2022 Alex Nuttall elected mayor of Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Alex Nuttall elected mayor of Barrie,” Barrie 360, October 24, 2022, https://barrie360.com/nuttall-elected-mayor-barrie/.
October 24, 2022 Barrie votes: Municipal election 2022 Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie votes: Municipal election 2022,” Barrie 360, October 24, 2022, https://barrie360.com/barrie-votes-municipal-election/.
October 17, 2022 Timeline unchanged to open temporary homeless shelter in Barrie: County Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Timeline unchanged to open temporary homeless shelter in Barrie: County,” Barrie 360, October 17, 2022, https://barrie360.com/temporary-homeless-shelter-barrie/.
October 14, 2022 Voting in Barrie's municipal election: Phone it in or go online Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Voting in Barrie's municipal election: Phone it in or go online,” Barrie 360, October 14, 2022, https://barrie360.com/voting-barries-municipal-election/.
September 26, 2022 New advocacy group for the homeless lays out demands on City of Barrie, County of Simcoe Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “New advocacy group for the homeless lays out demands on City of Barrie, County of Simcoe,” Barrie 360, September 26, 2022, https://barrie360.com/advocacy-homeless-barrie-simcoe/.
September 20, 2022 Health Canada approves safe consumption site in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Health Canada approves safe consumption site in Barrie,” Barrie 360, September 20, 2022, https://barrie360.com/health-safe-consumption-barrie/.
August 25, 2022 Shipping containers to be home sweet home for some of Barrie's homeless Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Shipping containers to be home sweet home for some of Barrie's homeless,” Barrie 360, August 25, 2022, https://barrie360.com/shipping-containers-barries-homeless/.
August 19, 2022 They're off! Nominations close as race for mayor, city council begins in earnest in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “They're off! Nominations close as race for mayor, city council begins in earnest in Barrie,” Barrie 360, August 19, 2022, https://barrie360.com/nominations-mayor-council-barrie/.
August 11, 2022 County green lights temporary homeless shelter in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “County green lights temporary homeless shelter in Barrie,” Barrie 360, August 11, 2022, https://barrie360.com/116166-2/.
July 29, 2022 Housing solutions found as emergency motel model for homeless in Barrie winds down Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Housing solutions found as emergency motel model for homeless in Barrie winds down,” Barrie 360, July 29, 2022, https://barrie360.com/housing-emergency-motel-model/.
July 20, 2022 McCann enters race to be Barrie mayor Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “McCann enters race to be Barrie mayor,” Barrie 360, July 20, 2022, https://barrie360.com/mccann-race-barrie-mayor/.
July 14, 2022 Emergency motel model for homeless extended until July 31 Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Emergency motel model for homeless extended until July 31,” Barrie 360, July 14, 2022, https://barrie360.com/emergency-motel-homeless-extended/.
June 30, 2022 'There is nothing shady going on,' says Coun. McCann as "Love Barrie" sign makes its debut Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'There is nothing shady going on,' says Coun. McCann as "Love Barrie" sign makes its debut,” Barrie 360, June 30, 2022, https://barrie360.com/mccann-love-barrie-sign/.
June 29, 2022 'Those folks cannot just be abandoned to their fate,' says Barrie mayor, as city, county pump funds to help homeless Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'Those folks cannot just be abandoned to their fate,' says Barrie mayor, as city, county pump funds to help homeless,” Barrie 360, June 29, 2022, https://barrie360.com/barrie-county-funds-homeless/.
June 28, 2022 Barrie prepared to help fund warming centres for next winter Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie prepared to help fund warming centres for next winter,” Barrie 360, June 28, 2022, https://barrie360.com/barrie-warming-centres-winter/.
June 25, 2022 'Housing for All' rally in Barrie Saturday to stress need for more supportive, affordable housing Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “'Housing for All' rally in Barrie Saturday to stress need for more supportive, affordable housing,” Barrie 360, June 25, 2022, https://barrie360.com/barrie-housing-rally-homeless/.
June 24, 2022 Emergency motel model for homeless gets two-week extension Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Emergency motel model for homeless gets two-week extension,” Barrie 360, June 24, 2022, https://barrie360.com/emergency-motel-model-homeless/.
June 22, 2022 Deputy mayor, Ward 4 city councillor seeks to be Barrie mayor Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Deputy mayor, Ward 4 city councillor seeks to be Barrie mayor,” Barrie 360, June 22, 2022, https://barrie360.com/ward-4-barrie-mayor/.
June 22, 2022 Local church offers space as emergency motel model to shelter homeless begins to wind down Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Local church offers space as emergency motel model to shelter homeless begins to wind down,” Barrie 360, June 22, 2022, https://barrie360.com/emergency-motel-shelter-homeless/.
June 16, 2022 Area residents urged to get on the YIMBY bandwagon Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Area residents urged to get on the YIMBY bandwagon,” Barrie 360, June 16, 2022, https://barrie360.com/area-residents-urged-to-get-on-the-yimby-bandwagon/.
June 13, 2022 Speed cameras in Barrie school zones get the nod from council Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Speed cameras in Barrie school zones get the nod from council,” Barrie 360, June 13, 2022, https://barrie360.com/speed-cameras-in-barrie-school-zones-get-the-nod-from-council/.
June 10, 2022 OPP: 'We're not looking at ticketing our way out of these situations,' regarding Highway 400 encampments/panhandling Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “OPP: 'We're not looking at ticketing our way out of these situations,' regarding Highway 400 encampments/panhandling,” Barrie 360, June 10, 2022, https://barrie360.com/opp-400-panhandling-encampments/.
June 7, 2022 Social service challenges daunting as Barrie council approves eight-point plan Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Social service challenges daunting as Barrie council approves eight-point plan,” Barrie 360, June 7, 2022, https://barrie360.com/social-service-challenges-daunting-as-barrie-council-approves-eight-point-plan/.
June 3, 2022 Downey, Khanjin return to Queen's Park as Barrie, Simcoe County, Parry Sound-Muskoka sticks with Tory blue Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Downey, Khanjin return to Queen's Park as Barrie, Simcoe County, Parry Sound-Muskoka sticks with Tory blue,” Barrie 360, June 3, 2022, https://barrie360.com/downey-khanjin-barrie-simcoe/.
June 3, 2022 Open Air Dunlop returns on Saturday, June 4 Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Open Air Dunlop returns on Saturday, June 4,” Barrie 360, June 3, 2022, https://barrie360.com/open-air-dunlop-saturday/.
June 2, 2022 Local races in Barrie/Simcoe County/Parry Sound-Muskoka Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Local races in Barrie/Simcoe County/Parry Sound-Muskoka,” Barrie 360, June 2, 2022, https://barrie360.com/local-races-in-barrie-simcoe-county-parry-sound-muskoka/.
May 31, 2022 Barrie council agrees to give needle collection kiosks another shot Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Barrie council agrees to give needle collection kiosks another shot,” Barrie 360, May 31, 2022, https://barrie360.com/barrie-needle-collection-kiosks/.
May 30, 2022 Seven things Barrie city council agrees on to address poverty Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Seven things Barrie city council agrees on to address poverty,” Barrie 360, May 30, 2022, https://barrie360.com/barrie-council-address-poverty/.
May 24, 2022 Natalie Harris exits race for Barrie mayor Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Natalie Harris exits race for Barrie mayor,” Barrie 360, May 24, 2022, https://barrie360.com/natalie-harris-barrie-mayor/.
May 11, 2022 Dozens of tents pitched along the waterfront to bring awareness about homelessness in Barrie Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Dozens of tents pitched along the waterfront to bring awareness about homelessness in Barrie,” Barrie 360, May 11, 2022, https://barrie360.com/tents-waterfront-homelessness-barrie/.
May 10, 2022 Emergency motel model for homeless ending, says Busby Centre and Elizabeth Fry Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Emergency motel model for homeless ending, says Busby Centre and Elizabeth Fry,” Barrie 360, May 10, 2022, https://barrie360.com/motel-homeless-busby-elizabeth/.
May 2, 2022 Race to be Barrie mayor gets underway as candidates for October municipal election can file papers starting Monday Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Race to be Barrie mayor gets underway as candidates for October municipal election can file papers starting Monday,” Barrie 360, May 2, 2022, https://barrie360.com/barrie-mayor-municipal-election/.
April 5, 2022 Renters' committee proposal nixed by Barrie councillors Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “Renters' committee proposal nixed by Barrie councillors,” Barrie 360, April 5, 2022, https://barrie360.com/renters-committee-barrie-councillors/.
April 4, 2022 City councillors throw away the key on affordable housing pitch at Barrie Jail Barrie 360 Ian MacLennan, “City councillors throw away the key on affordable housing pitch at Barrie Jail,” Barrie 360, April 4, 2022, https://barrie360.com/affordable-housing-barrie-jail/.