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1. Create an off-leash dog part in the unused portion of Holly park

   South West Barrie does not have a dog park, and with the growing traffic, getting to the other dog parks takes 10-15 minutes. There is a portion of the Holly park that is currently green space and is almost always unused which would make a great spot for neighbourhood dog owners to congregate. Additionally, it would reduce the use of neighbourhood schools as off leash areas, reducing the chance of dog related incidents and possible messes. See the attached screenshot for location

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2. Open a fenced, off-leash dog park in downtown Barrie

   I saw the previous suggestion from 4 years ago regarding a waterfront dog park. I wanted to renew the subject with a new post. My suggestion is a dog park in the downtown area. Doesn’t necessarily need to be a beach, just a fenced area that is safe for both our dogs and the people passing by. Maybe a part of the Sam Cancilla Park? That, I would of course leave up to the city planners.
   I am sure you would know the numbers, but from what I observed; there is a large number of dog owners living in the downtown area. Our furry friends have a need to run around freely at times, some breeds more than others. I feel we should be a bit more empathetic of these pets living in condos without access to a backyard.
   I am more than happy to keep my dog on-leash in public even if she is well behaved and very friendly, I understand some people might have fears and trauma and we all need to respect that.
   Thank you for your consideration.

   I saw the previous suggestion from 4 years ago regarding a waterfront dog park. I wanted to renew the subject with a new post. My suggestion is a dog park in the downtown area. Doesn’t necessarily need to be a beach, just a fenced area that is safe for both our dogs and the people passing by. Maybe a part of the Sam Cancilla Park? That, I would of course leave up to the city planners.
   I am sure you would know the numbers, but from what I observed; there is a large number of dog owners living in the… more

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3. Transit On Demand Improvements

   I have a few questions, comments, suggestions, and even an anecdote about one of my most recent bus ride that I wanted to share. And for simplicity sake I thought it would be easiest if I simply provide a list of my questions and suggestions regarding the transit on demand program or atleast regarding my experiences with it to this point. 

   Regular schedule with small buses is more efficient 

   Giving names to book and board the bus has almost turned the bus into a vip club and the poor driver into a doorman that won't let you and your registered guests in unless your name is on "the list"

   Secondly I cannot state enough how much more convenient and effective the Presto system would be since it's already been incorporated by every municipality between Barrie and Toronto including Barrie and especially when the only other places I could find that are currently using the "HotSpotTransit" app are 

   On Thursday June 20 at stop 327 during a huge rainstorm 3 of us were allowed on the bus while another gentleman had to continue to wait in the pouring rain... it's ok though because his bus showed up to the exact same location within 5 minutes once again I fail to see how this is more efficient in any way shape or form

   I have a few questions, comments, suggestions, and even an anecdote about one of my most recent bus ride that I wanted to share. And for simplicity sake I thought it would be easiest if I simply provide a list of my questions and suggestions regarding the transit on demand program or atleast regarding my experiences with it to this point. 

   Regular schedule with small buses is more efficient 

   Giving names to book and board the bus has almost turned the bus into a vip club and the poor driver into a doorman that won't let you and your registered… more

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   Please note there is a related suggestion that remains active: Establish a Barrie Transit Advisory Committee

4. Create more public saunas

   I think we need to have more public saunas at our community centres. The only available public sauna outside of the large chain gyms (which would require a regular priced monthly membership to access), is at Allandale Rec Centre. There is much emerging scientific research demonstrating that 20 min in a sauna at least 4x/week has significant positive impact on cardiovascular health as it mimics moderate aerobic exercise. It also reduces anxiety and has brain benefits as well. So, for folks who are not as active as they’d like to be or perhaps have a disability or injury such that they can’t work out, this would be an ideal substitute. It would serve as a great addition to the services already being offered at the various rec centres. Thank you for reviewing my proposal!

   I think we need to have more public saunas at our community centres. The only available public sauna outside of the large chain gyms (which would require a regular priced monthly membership to access), is at Allandale Rec Centre. There is much emerging scientific research demonstrating that 20 min in a sauna at least 4x/week has significant positive impact on cardiovascular health as it mimics moderate aerobic exercise. It also reduces anxiety and has brain benefits as well. So, for folks who are not as active as they’d like to be or perhaps have a disability or injury such that… more

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