Nuttall uses strong mayor powers for potential boundary shift deal

Nuttall uses strong mayor powers for potential boundary shift deal

'This is exactly the kind of practical, forward-thinking approach needed to address the critical shortage of employment lands,' says Barrie Chamber official

Barrie, Springwater could swing deal for services in exchange for land

City offers to extend water, wastewater services to 453 acres in the township; Springwater would transfer 4,373 acres to Barrie for long-term residential and employment growth

Barrie and Springwater mayors float water, land swap amid boundary discussions

Deal would see city provide water and wastewater to part of Springwater in exchange for hectares of land going to Barrie.

Council to receive update on infrastructure, Strong Mayor powers

Council has a full agenda, Monday evening - Strong Mayor Powers, IC legal cost update, street dance planning, and much more

TBM mayor says new strong mayor authority came as a 'shock'

Matrosovs has directed staff to prepare the 2026 budget and said in an interview it was important to her for the town to have a collaborative budget-setting process

Springwater, Barrie swap potential: Land in exchange for services

Springwater Township could transfer 4,373 acres of land to the City of Barrie for long-term residential and employment growth. In exchange, the city would provide municipal and wastewater services to 453 acres in Springwater. Details of the proposal were presented in a joint news release on Friday afternoon. Image provided by City of Barrie Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall says the development of these share principals is a critical step forward on th…