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Last updated
9:15am Thu. Oct. 16
On September 9, 2025, Mayor Alex Nuttall declared a State of Emergency to address encampments across Barrie as the number and size continue to grow and cause significant risk and harm.
The City is actively monitoring and addressing encampments across Barrie under the Emergency Order. Please visit barrie.ca/AddressingEncampments for status, data, and more information about Barrie’s coordinated approach to addressing homelessness and encampments.
Related Media Releases
- As outlined in an October 16 news release, the City of Barrie has once again provided funding to both the Elizabeth Fry Society and John Howard Society to assist with their family reunification programs.
- As outlined in a September 9 County of Simcoe news release, the County of Simcoe is ready to support Barrie with State of Emergency declaration.
- On September 10, the City of Barrie closed the fountain pond at City Hall for the remainder of the season due to acts of vandalism and the presence of human waste which resulted in the water becoming contaminated.
- As outlined in a September 11 County of Simcoe news release, strong foundations and planning enable County’s swift response to City of Barrie encampment actions.
- On September 12, the County of Simcoe posted an update on Barrie encampment measures.