A move to sell off a city-owned mobile home park has sparked concerted opposition from residents, who say the idea flies in the face of municipal commitments to expand affordable housing options.
Two bylaws expected to be voted on at Barrie council Wednesday evening would make it illegal to give food or supplies in a park or on other city property to those experiencing homelessness. Advocates have been camping out outside Barrie city hall in protest.
More Ontario municipalities are using online voting in this month s municipal elections than in 2018, despite the absence of provincial standards on how to conduct it.