The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
The City of Barrie has launched a new electronic agenda management system called eScribe.
The City of Barrie reminds residents to be prepared and stay safe during changing winter weather conditions and dropping temperatures. Weather forecasts for the next few days suggest that more snow squalls and significant cold are possible, with temperatures expected to be below seasonal tonight and into the weekend.
The City of Barrie is extending the full road closure at McKay Road East between Veteran’s Drive and Huronia Road until the end of the year. The closure is required as part of the McKay Road East Watermain & Trunk Sanitary Sewer project.
The City of Barrie remains under a Significant Weather Event as crews work to restore winter maintenance standards across the city. Crews are conducting snow removal and snow lifts on roads that have become narrowed due to the volume of snowfall. The Significant Weather Event cannot be lifted until all narrowed roads have been addressed.
The City of Barrie is now accepting applications for the Conservation of Built Heritage Grant Program, which provides funding to support property owners undertaking the restoration, and/or renovation, of heritage properties.
In an effort to support the creation of more affordable housing options in Barrie, the City is reducing building permit application fees for additional residential units (ARUs) by 50 per cent in 2026. The City is also offering full rebates on building permit application fees on units that achieve occupancy, or equivalent (final interior inspection), within twelve months of permit issuance.
The City of Barrie remains under a Significant Weather Event as crews continue working to restore winter maintenance standards following recent heavy snowfall.
After days of significant snowfall, the City will be performing snow removal operations in the downtown area during the overnight hours, starting Sunday night.
To prioritize public safety, the City has cancelled this evening’s NYE Celebration in Meridian Place due to severe inclement weather and Environment Canada’s Orange Warning.
Join the City of Barrie’s New Year’s Eve Celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. on December 31 at Meridian Place in the heart of downtown Barrie. This event features a concert with Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell, along with an evening packed with free family fun.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.