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And the movement keeps growing! Power to the people!

Welcome Kingston!

There are now 5 community Marchs taking place across the province next Saturday, May 25th.

Barrie, London, Hamilton, Timmins, and Kingston.

Don't see your community listed but want to March? Organize one in your community. We can help!
Amazing things happen when community comes together!

For more information email [email protected].

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead.

Upcoming event on May 25th!

Members of the BHHJN will be joining Ryan's Hope and other community partners in downtown Barrie at the Spirit Catcher for a . The march will finish at Heritage Park, with a community picnic!

Together, we are powerful. Together, we fight to

Join us tonight for our monthly meeting and potluck!

🍴 Thursday May 16th
🍴 5:00-7:00pm
🍴 Trinity Anglican Church
🍴 24 Collier St. Barrie

Join BHHJN at a rally in support of supervised consumption sites in Ontario - including Barrie's stalled application.

Tuesday, May 28 at Queen's Park in Toronto

Today, members of the BHHJN gathered at Liberty North to remind Barrie Mayor Nuttall that he is responsible for the interests of all his constituents.

We called for a reversal of the May 2023 motion that punishes people for survival and community care. We want housing and shelter solutions, not criminalization!

We had an opportunity to speak with a number of his luncheon guests, many of whom engaged positively, expressed interest or support, and took our literature.

We greatly appreciate everyone who came out today, and all those who supported this action behind the scenes. Our power is in our community, and that power is truly great.

Happening this Thursday!

We are proud to endorse this submission to the United Nations. Thanks for including us!

Today we sent the City of Barrie's proposed public space bylaw to the UN Rapporteurs on Homelessness & Extreme Poverty for review. It is an egregious example of public space legislation that endangers people in poverty & at risk of drug poisoning.

Read more: https://drugpolicy.ca/local-and-national-organizations-report-proposed-barrie-public-space-bylaw-to-united-nations/

This report was submitted with endorsements from Pivot Legal Society, Gilbert Centre, Barrie Housing & Homelessness Justice Network, and the Indigenous Harm Reduction Network/Wewena Training and Consulting.

'I'm numb': Missing woman's family still searching for clues Autumn Shaganash's sister says the last communication she had with her was a text saying 'can you come pick me up?'; 'I responded about three minutes later, but her phone had been turned off'

❤️After 3 long years we’re back to doing what we love!❤️Cutting hair together for our unhoused community!
Stylists, show you care with hair by joining us at the Busby Centre every third Monday of the month.

For clarity amidst some rumors and confusion from council and media, here is a statement direct from the Busby Centre abouyvtheir outreach program.

BHHJN's letter to the editor regarding Bill 67 & 68. Thank you BarrieToday.com .

LETTER: Proposed homelessness bylaws 'legally dubious' 'We hope council will rethink this harmful approach and not proceed with the proposed bylaws at Wednesday’s meeting,' says group

Proudly posted on the walls of city hall: Barrie City Council's strategic plan through 2026.

Tell us Barrie Mayor, how do Bill 67 and 68:

- "Encourage a range of housing options to make housing attainable" when they specifically limit someone's ability to erect any structures to protect themselves against the elements?

- "Work with our partners to implement community safety and well-being plan" when most if not all community agencies in the city have openly opposed these bills?

- "Expand and maximize access to parks and recreation opportunities" when bleachers are being removed, washrooms closed, acceptable park activities restricted, classes of people being targeted for removal, and beautifying greenery reduced?

- "Support active transportation and pedestrian connections" when the folx who use transit and walk through the city the most are being stigmatized further and targeted for harassment out of parks based on enforcement's subjective judgemement, profiling, and biases?

- "Ensure accountability and transparency" by misusing the Motion Without Notice mechanism to change by-laws, exclude public discourse, disallow deputations, and ram through changes as your own citizens, Human Rights Commission, and multiple organisation's across the country decry these actions?

Explain yourself.

Continuing their pattern of behaviour of limiting communication and hampering the people's charter rights to organize, assemble, and peacefully protest the city has turned off the power outlets on the public poles next to the camp out at City Hall so folx staying overnight in protest can't charge their phones and devices to communicate, organize, and stay safe.

SHAME ON COUNCIL! SHAME ON THE CITY!

The human rights commission is watching what is happening in Barrie and is standing with us against the actions of council and impact of bills 67 and 68.

This cannot happen quietly! This affects everyone in Barrie!

If city council is allowed to violate our human rights, to say nothing of our Charter rights as Canadians, then they will only continue that behaviour.

If that process is allowed to start here, then it only ends when we've run out of rights to defend!

Join us tomorrow at city hall and show council that you will defend your rights and the rights of your neighbors!

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Open letter – Barrie June 20, 2023 Open letter – Barrie Dear Mayor Alex Nuttal, I write to express my grave concern with the motion carried at Barrie City Council on May 17, 2023 directing staff to use changes to the City’s By-laws in order to prohibit the use or distribution of tents or tarps in public parks or on ...

The Canadian Alliance to End Honelessness is standing with us in denouncing bill 67 and 68!

Open letter: https://caeh.ca/city-of-barrie-bylaw-june-23/

This letter is being sent to every councillor when you sign. Add your name! Come to the protest! Show city council we will not stand for this violence!

You can endorse the letter here: https://action.caeh.ca/barrie?utm_campaign=action_barrie_200623&utm_medium=email&utm_source=caeh

Statement on Proposed City of Barrie By-Law Amendment Criminalizing People Experiencing Homelessness - CAEH The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness is deeply concerned by a proposed by-law amendment being considered by Barrie City Council that would prevent support being provided to people experiencing homelessness within the city. The proposed by-law amendment would make it illegal for anyone to provid...

The Federal Housing Advocate has written an open letter to Barrie City Council regarding the proposed bylaws being voted on this Wednesday, and the May 17 motion more broadly. Thank you,
Marie-Josée Houle, for speaking up for a human-rights based approach to addressing homelessness encampments.

Open letter – Barrie June 20, 2023 Open letter – Barrie Dear Mayor Alex Nuttal, I write to express my grave concern with the motion carried at Barrie City Council on May 17, 2023 directing staff to use changes to the City’s By-laws in order to prohibit the use or distribution of tents or tarps in public parks or on ...

Supporting People in Crisis A workshop for people to learn a compassionate, context-driven approach to supporting street-involved people experiencing crisis.

Opinion: Multi-pronged response to toxic drugs crisis must include safe supply Op-ed from Alberta harm reduction advocates on the benefits of safe supply drugs.

Letter to the editor regarding Barrie City Council's May 17 motion to 'address' homelessness. Thank you Simcoe County Health Coalition.

LETTER: City's homelessness plan 'profoundly troubling' Simcoe County Health Coalition members say they're 'disturbed by the municipal government’s lack of accountability'

We. Are. HIRING.
Would you like to join our new Rapid Rehousing Team as a Supportive Community Worker? We have full-time and part-time opportunities for this 18-week contract.

👉 Get your resume in quickly!
FT Post: https://ca.indeed.com/job/rapid-rehousing-supportive-community-worker-7390960efd419a6b
PT Post: https://ca.indeed.com/job/rapid-rehousing-supportive-community-worker-c2bff4469c90d5e2

We. Are. HIRING.
Would you like to join our new Rapid Rehousing Team as a Housing Worker?
We have full-time and part-time opportunities for this 18-week contract.

👉 Get your resume in quickly!
FT Post: https://ca.indeed.com/job/rapid-rehousing-housing-worker-4dc92bc1f446358c
PT Post: https://ca.indeed.com/job/rapid-rehousing-housing-worker-416028ca51f87803

Renting with roommates in Ontario? Here are the rights and regulations you should know. Are you one of the many people in Ontario living with roommates? The amount of roommate households in Canada has grown by approximately 54% since 2001 and is currently the fastest growing household type. In Ontario, there are several types of co-living arrangements you can be a part of; however, bei