The Department of Culture is now accepting applications from local

artists or cultural organizations

for the 2012 City of Barrie Cultural

Grants Program. All forms can

be found in the Cultural Grants

section of the Barrie website.

The deadline for applications is at the end of the business day at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011.

For more information contact

Onalee Groves at 705-739-4220

Ext. 4794 or at ogroves@barrie.ca

or visit www.barrie.ca

for downloadable

applications and

cultural grant

guidelines.

It has been almost one year since the inaugural meeting of this Mayor and Council. As part of their commitment to opening up City Hall, Mayor Jeff Lehman is hosting a Town Hall meeting in Council Chambers to provide an update to the community on Council’s first year in office.

Tuesday, December 6th7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Barrie Council Chambersor Online Webinar

The Town Hall will include a brief highlight of accomplishments to date and then answer any questions from citizens submitted online via Facebook, Twitter, email, website and in person. The Town Hall is open to the public in person and as a live-streamed webinar for people wishing to view the meeting live from a remote location.

Please visit Barrie.ca to register for the online Town Hall.

You may be wondering what exactly a Winter Maintenance Event is? Well, it’s not a special celebration, but rather the City’s function of cleaning and keeping our streets safe from pre and post winter flash storms.

In late September 2011, the City amended the overnight parking By-law to include arrangements for Winter Maintenance Events: snow storms that occur outside of the regular winter season. Residents are reminded that from December 1 to March 31 each year, parking of a vehicle on any street or part of a street within the City of Barrie between the hours of 12 midnight and 7 a.m. is prohibited and subject to a $30.00 fine ($20.00 early payment).

Within the Downtown Business Improvement Area, on street parking is prohibited between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.

Notwithstanding these provisions, the City of Barrie can at anytime declare a “winter maintenance event”. Notice of such declaration will be communicated through the media and parking will be prohibited as specified in the Notice.

Any vehicle found parked in contravention of By-law 2007-209 may be ticketed and/or towed.

By keeping the City streets clear of vehicles during this period, you allow the City crews access to help ensure that your roadways are maintained and that large emergency vehicles can get down the street.

Parking is also prohibited over sidewalks and on City boulevards.

The City of Barrie greatly appreciates your cooperation helping it keep the City streets clean and safe during the winter season. For more information on Winter Maintenance Events or Winter Control, please visit City Services under the Living section of Barrie.ca.

Parkview Centre is hosting an Art Gallery featuring the Parkview Painter’s award winning art. It will be a day filled with wonderful expressions of creativity and these unique pieces will be available for purchase.

Wednesday, December 7th10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

189 Blake Street

Free admission for the Art Gallery. A light lunch is available, soup & sandwich and refreshments for $4.00.

This is a great opportunity to experience wonderful art, as well as purchase a meaningful gift for a special someone this holiday season.

Call Parkview Centre for more information 705-737-0755.

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Upcoming Events

November - FebruaryBarrie Festival of Trees Winter LightsCentennial Parkwww.barriefestivaloftrees.comCome out and take a stroll on the waterfront and enjoy the festive light display to celebrate the winter season.

December 14Captivating Roast Beef Christmas DinnerParkview 55+ Community Centre 189 Blake Street, Barrie6:00 p.m., 705-737-0755Parkview Centre is hosting their annual Christmas Dinner and will be accompanied

November 24th

Contact Us Phone: 705-726-4242 TTY: 705-792-7910 E-mail: cityinfo@barrie.ca For information on news, events, and more visit us online at Barrie.ca

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# FIN 2011-162QREQUEST FOR QUOTATION

SNOW CLEARING & RELATED SERVICES FOR PARKING LOTS FOR VARIOUS

FACILITIES/SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF BARRIE

OneYear(1)YearTermwithoptionforTwo(2)AnnualExtensions.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday December 1, 2011.

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ACTUARIAL SERVICESFOR THE CITY OF BARRIE

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday December 8, 2011.

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FOR THE PROVISION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES

AT VARIOUS RECREATION CENTRES WITHIN THE CITY OF BARRIE

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday December 15, 2011.

by the “Own Accord” Musical Group & a D.J. from “Music of Our Times”. There will be wonderful prizes to be won from: Cakes By Design, The Marble Slab Creamery, Trek Bike Store, Leaning Tree Yoga, Michael and Marions, Music Pro, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Terry’s Custom Wood Working, Gord’s Local Honey and More!

Call Parkview Centre to purchase your tickets by December 8, 2011. Tickets are $25.00 for members of Parkview Centre and $28.00 for non-members. We welcome everyone to experience this wonderful evening with us.

November 24 - TonightLife Leases: The Ins and OutsBarrie Public Library7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Join Barrie lawyer Deborah Wall-Armstrong and learn details on life lease units to develop an understanding of this form of property ownership in contrast to condominium ownership. This is a free, drop-in session.

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PRE-ENGINEERED IN FACTORY BUILDPRESSURE REGULATING VALVE IN

GROUND VAULTS FOR THE CITY OF BARRIE

TwoYear(2)TermwithoptionforTwo(2)AnnualExtensions.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday December 15, 2011.

# FIN 2011-129IREQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)FOR THE SUPPLY & MAINTENANCE

OF POTABLE WATER WELL AND PUMP PARTS

FOR THE CITY OF BARRIE

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday December 15, 2011.

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The City of Barrie is proud to partner with the Ontario Minor Hockey

Association as host of the AAA Showcase event at the

Holly Recreation Centre.

December 3-4, 2011Holly Recreation Centre

171 Mapleton Avenue

For more information visit:Barrie.ca

omha.nethometownhockey.com

Facebook.com/OMHAHomeTownHockey

Twitter.com/hometownhockey

Are You the Next One?

CTV Is Joining Our Arts Awards Evening. Won’t You?

rom home-grown bands rocking on rooftops to Shakespearean characters matching swords on the stage and quiet

still lifes in your favourite café, local artists have been infusing life and color into our City thanks to their talent and creativity. In return, we like to give local artists the recognition they deserve.

Recently You Were Asked To NominateAs fellow art lovers, supporters to artists, or anyone who appreciates how art benefits our City, you have been asked these past months to nominate those who have demonstrated excellence in the arts and made a special contribution to Barrie’s vibrant arts community, for a 2011 Barrie Arts Award.

An Event To Announce The WinnersWell, the time of reckoning is here! We received your votes, the judges have deliberated and the awards are polished. Barrie is rolling out the red carpet in preparation for our fourth annual Arts Awards on Tuesday, November 29th, 7:00 p.m. at the new Mady Centre for Performing Arts (at the Five Points), a stellar event that celebrates the arts, recognizes local talent, and awards the winning artists.

All Are InvitedBarrie’s Department of Culture Officer Onalee Groves encourages all to attend and share in the success of our local artists. “We really want the community to attend the gala and not feel that it is a “gala”, but rather a celebration for the arts that everyone is welcome to attend.”

“We will have great free food, cash bar, and incredible entertainment – some of which are surprises!” adds Groves. Tony Grace of CTV will host this year’s event and he will be joined by local comedian Andrea Murray, who guarantees her audience a few surprises of her own.

The Winning Categories & PrizesArtists in various mediums have been nominated, including those in the visual arts, the performing arts, the literary arts, and even those who help create art from a higher level such as performers, producers, and directors. Also, someone who has begun to develop a body of work in pursuing a professional artistic career can be nominated in the Emerging Artist category.

This year, we revised the award categories and they now include the new Business award. We are delighted to name the categories and announce the nominees for 2011 as they are all so deserving of recognition for what they do:

• Excellence in Arts Category for the established professional artist (living or deceased) who has demonstrated creative originality, professional maturity and artistic leadership; Nominees: Glenn Coulson, Roy Hickling, John Hartman, Curley Bridges, Heather Kirk, Steve Winfield and Shayna Osborne.

• Emerging Artist Category for those beginning a professional career in the arts; Nominees: Jonathan Merchant, Jonathan Eskedjian, Sarah Melody, Cassandra Fox and Sarah Lochhead.

• Community Contribution Category for the individual who has played a significant role in developing the arts in Barrie; Nominees: Damian Lopes, Sarah Lochhead, Steve Winfield, Jennifer Klementti, Carla Tucker and Marshall Green.

• Most Promising Youth Category for an artist younger than 19 and currently enrolled in a secondary or post-

secondary institution; Nominees: Melanie Kappel, Abigail Johnson, Liam Campbell, Erica Fletcher, Darren McGill, Olivia Syed and William Bedmead.

• Best Business Category for a Barrie business that has consistently and significantly supported the arts through either financial and/or inkind means and in doing so has made a concerted effort to build capacity in the arts. Nominess: Scott Elliott, Chad Ballantyne and Charles Mady.

Each winning artist will receive an award and a monetary gift of $1000. This year’s awards have been designed by previous recipient Don Stewart.

“Don received the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and many other honours too extensive to list,” says Groves.

Winning an award opens many doors for an artist. It increases their profile, helps them to leverage funding from other levels of government, and gives them credibility amongst their peers.

To join us in celebrating the arts in our community and the artists behind it all, you must R.S.V.P to culture@barrie.ca. Find more information at www.barrie.ca in the Arts, Culture & Tourism / Arts Awards section.

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November 30Author Reading – Bianca Lakoseljac Barrie Public Library, Angus Ross Room2:00 p.m.The recipient of the Matthew Ahern Memorial Award in Literature, Bianca Lakoseljac is the author of a collection of poetry, Memoirs of a Praying Mantis, which was published in 2009. Her writing has appeared in journals and anthologies such as Canadian Woman Studies and Canadian Voices. “Bridge in the Rain” stories are linked by an inscription on a park bench in Toronto’s High Park and is her first short story collection. Books will be available for purchase.

December 1Around the World in 60 Minutes –Manila and the PhilippinesBarrie Public Library7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Bill and Monika Sergeant recently visited the Philippines and would like to share their slide show depicting their journey with the culture of this tropical region. Especially noteworthy were their interactions with the people in the rural areas north of Manila on the island of Luzon. Adults are welcome.

December 3Trim the TreeBarrie Public Library, Children's Floor2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Children are invited to join us in making some simple Christmas tree decorations for their tree and ours. Children of all ages are welcome but children 9 years and younger must have an accompanying adult. No registration is required for this free fun filled afternoon.

The City of Barrie’s leaf and yard waste collection is collected every week on your regular collection day for the month of November.

For information on how to place leaf and yard waste at the curb, to ensure collection, please refer to the 2011 Community Information and Waste Reduction Calendar or visit Barrie.ca.

Materials must be placed curbside by 7 a.m on their collection day. Want More info? Please call (705) 739-4219.

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December Holiday Service

HOURLY SUNDAY SERVICE December 4, 11 and 18, 2011.

Service will begin at 8:00 a.m., with fifteen minute service provided on ROUTE 11 BAYFIELD. All service will end by 8:15 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DAYSunday, December 25, 2011.

There will be NO Transit Service.

BOXING DAYMonday, December 26, 2011.

Barrie Transit will operate the Hourly Sunday Service Schedule beginning at 7:00 a.m., with fifteen minute service provided on Route 11 BAYFIELD. All service will end by 8:15 p.m. There will be NO Route 22 CROSSTOWN Service.

For more information please call 705-739-4209 or visit Barrie.ca/btransit.

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