On January 10th Transition Barrie hosted Nicole Foss aka Stoneleigh to a captivating
presentation on the fast evolving deterioration of global financial systems including the impending
collapse of the Euro Zone. Join us for this compelling and thought provoking presentation on the
driving forces that have shaped our world and the courses of action at a local level that may allow us to
build an effective strategy for our future.
This 30 minute presentation is an excellent follow up to Stoneleigh’s ‘Century of Challenges’. It will
be preceded by an interactive discussion on community engagement and practical community goals for
2012. How do we build resilience?
Whether you are an existing member of Transition
or simply wondering what you can do to improve your future,
this event is for you!
Admission is free. All are welcome.
www.transitionbarrie.org
info@transitionbarrie.org

Less than one year ago, world renowned energy analyst, blogger and author, Nicole Foss, spoke in Barrie about the pending demise of the European Union and the deteriorating financial situation in the USA. Join us to hear an update on how this fiscal drama continues to unravel and the increasing influence it will have on our lives. Nicole discusses the connection between global financial instability and its impact on our local economy. Individuals and communities that take steps now to prepare for the effects of debt saturation and increasing resource scarcity stand a much better chance to take control of their own financial destinies.

$5.00 donation is appreciated (or pay what you can)

Call Mike for tickets at 705-721-6867
or email Karen at rightmove@sympatico.ca
www.transitionbarrie.org
http://theautomaticearth.blogspot.com/

Come and celebrate the Christmas season with Transition friends. We’ll have snacks and and drinks starting at 6:00pm and going on . . . and on . . .

This is a Meet-up without a topic, a chance to share stories and get to know people better. We’re gathering at 6:00pm at Casa Mia Restaurant, Toronto St. and Dunlop.

There is limited space so you must phone Karen Fox (705-721-7953) to RSVP. The cost is $15 plus whatever you have to drink. Do come and join us.

Casa Mia Restaurant
Dunlop and Toronto St.
Tuesday, December 13, 6:00 PM
Cost $15 plus drinks
RSVP to Karen Fox (705-721-7953)

Built to Last

Are you prepared?

And what exactly does that mean?

Remember the Great Ice Storm of ’98? Or how about the tornado that touched down in Barrie in 1985 or more recently the two tornados  in Midland just last year?

Please join us for our monthly meet-up at City Hall on November 16th.  Second floor, Huronia Room.  Please note the new time of 7:15.  All are welcome and there is no charge.  Bring your ideas and hear our speakers run through some helpful hints and tips the help you prepare.  Better safe than sorry!

For further information contact Karen at 705-721-6867  or rightmove@sympatico.ca

Resilience Collaborative 

 COUCHICHING INSTITUTE ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Rountable Discussion

Researching Wellbeing

Finding a new place to start policy

Facilitated by  GARY MACHAN, MSW

Health Promoter, Barrie Community Health Centre

WHEN: Friday October 21st from – 2:00PM-till 4:00PM

WHERE: BARRIE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

56 Bayfield St
Barrie, ON

University dwest@lakeheadu.ca or by phone 705-330-4008,ext. 2694,  Kaylen Leonienco knleonie@lakeheadu.ca  OR Gary Machan, BCHC gary.machan@bchc.ca  or by phone (705) 734-9690

‘Going local’ is a powerful strategy to repair our fractured world—our ecosystems, our societies and our selves

 Economic globalization has led to a massive expansion in the scale and power of big business and banking. It has also worsened nearly every problem we face: fundamentalism and ethnic conflict; climate chaos and species extinction; financial instability and unemployment. There are personal costs too. For the majority of people on the planet life is becoming increasingly stressful. We have less time for friends and family and we face mounting pressures at work.  The Economics of Happiness describes a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions. On the one hand, government and big business continue to promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power. At the same time, all around the world people are resisting those policies, demanding a re-regulation of trade and finance—and, far from the old institutions of power, they’re starting to forge a very different future. Communities are coming together to re-build more human scale, ecological economies based on a new paradigm – an economics of localization. We hear from a chorus of voices from six continents including Samdhong Rinpoche, the Prime Minister of Tibet’s government in exile, Vandana Shiva, Bill McKibben, David Korten and Zac Goldsmith. They tell us that climate change and peak oil give us little choice: we need to localize, to bring the economy home. The good news is that as we move in this direction we will begin not only to heal the earth but also to restore our own sense of well-being. The Economics of Happiness restores our faith in humanity and challenges us to believe that it is possible to build a better world

Our presentation concentrated on where to buy local food and the advantages in “Eating Local Food”.  A panel of speakers joined us to enlighten the audience about why buying local is so important.  There was a representative from “The Good Food Box” which is run out of the Barrie Community Health Centre on Sophia and Maple.  You can purchase a large or small basket of food monthly, all year round, for a very reasonable price.  Simcoe County Farm Fresh talked about where local farms are located and what their organization does to promote our local farmers.   Kim Keckes from Moondance Organic Farms in Essa Twsp. discussed how to grow our own food.  She touched on urban gardening in our yard, down the side of our house or even in our front yard.  She also spoke about growing food in small areas such as square foot gardening or container gardening.  Kim has a market stand where you can purchase fresh food and she also teaches classes on gardening.  Maureen Giffen from Edencrest Farms in Minesing talked about CSA’s Community Shared Agriculture.  Maureen offers a Fresh Basket of Food year round at her farm.  She brought a sample in to show us.  What a great alternative to buying our produce from China or Chile.  Kyla Cotton from Urban Harvester talked about her business.  Kyla will come in to your property and design your gardens and give you advice on growing.  She discussed Heritage Seeds and their significance. Kyla was the driving force behind our Community Gardens in Barrie.  She discussed the history of the garden, how is operates and how you can get a plot in the garden to grow your own food. 

Finally we heard from Gary Machan from the community health center in Barrie.  He was involved in the Index of Well Being which measures how happy and healthy we are as a people.  Visit this link to hear more about the Index http://www.ciw.ca/en/Home.aspx

Gary would like to start a local food procurement program for the City of Barrie.  He will be the featured speaker for our next meet-up on June 15^th.  7pm at City Hall.  Everyone is welcome and there is no charge.

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Transition Barrie is a grassroots, volunteer, community group of citizens concerned about the impact of Peak Oil, Climate Change and Economic Crisis, on our lives. We look at ways to make our community more resilient to the effects of these changes through workshops, discussions and forums. As events unfold we are endeavoring to be informed and able to take positive action.  Our Web site is www.transitionbarrie.org

What’s going on at Transition Barrie!  

March 16^th Monthly Meet-up… Topic.. Energy Shock! Gas $1.20/litre…Electricity prices rising….What can I do as an individual? What can we do as a community? What is our City already doing? Our Meet-ups take place on the 3rd Wednesday of every month in the Huronia Room, upstairs at City Hall, Corner of Collier St. and Mulcaster St. 7:00pm – 9:00pm.  Free of charge, everyone welcome, come on out with your ideas and enthusiasm. A different presentation is held every month.  

March 14^th Transition Café: A little less structured than the meetups, but designed to engage everyone in current issues and lively discussion. We get together at the back of The Beaches Restaurant, Lakeshore Dr. and Victoria St. at 7:00 pm. We will be continuing our discussion of Local Economies under the heading “Getting Concrete – Next Steps.” We will be working towards beginning a specific project and some ideas that have been mentioned are a skills directory, a bartering project, encouraging local Slow Money investing, and promoting shopping locally. Marina would like to discuss ideas for creating projects in smaller neighbourhoods. Come with some thoughts on identifying and beginning a project”.

April 7^th Business Sustainability Symposium: Operating a sustainable business is not only good for the planet, it will improve your bottom line. Whether you are a business owner, a conscientious employee or a concerned customer, hear why businesses need to make their operations sustainable. Respected author, accomplished speaker and sustainability champion Bob Willard, and Resiliency coach Sue Mckee will join a panel of local efficiency experts to explore the model for sustainable business. April 7^th 4pm – 8pm, Barrie Southshore Centre. Refreshments served. Limited seating. Please register at www.transitionbarrie.org or email mcfox@sympatico.ca

March 28^th Gardening 101 In partnership with Kim Keckes from Moondance Organic Farm, Learn to grow your own vegetables and herbs. A series of 5 workshops on Monday evenings from March 28^th to July, on garden planning, starting your own seeds, transplanting, pest control, nutrients, harvesting and much more.  Cost is $60.00 for the season. Location 121 Mary St. Barrie. See our website for more information www.transitionbarrie.org.   Please register ASAP by calling Karen at 705-721-6867 or email at rightmove@sympatico.ca

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Transition Barrie Reskilling Institute: STAY TUNED!! MORE WORKSHOPS ARE ON THE WAY. Composting, Seed Saving, Cold Frames, Square Foot Gardens, Sprouting, Using the Summer Bounty, Kids in The Garden Day Camp, Herbs for tea, drying and cooking, Edible Flowers, Chickens for Eggs, Making your own Sauerkraut, Homemade Soups, No-Knead Bread, Canning and preserving, Rain Barrels, How to build a Root Cellar, and more. Details soon. Got an idea for a workshop?…let us know by emailing Ruth at ruth@davidandruth.com

May 7^th Edible Forest and Orchard Polyculture Seminar & Workshop, presented by

Ontario Permaculture Working Group, Saturday May 7^th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Aisling Keep Farm, Chatsworth, south of Owen Sound. $80.00 www.bradpeterson.ca click on ‘Events’ for more info.

Interested in getting a little more involved? We have positions open on our Steering Committee and are also looking for someone with computer skills to assist with our website and social media. Please email Ruth at ruth@davidandruth.com for more details.

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