The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
The City of Barrie is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12 to 18, by recognizing the crucial role public safety telecommunicators play in emergency response and public safety.
The City is seeking community feedback to help shape a vibrant new future for Barrie’s central waterfront. Public consultation is now underway for the Centennial Park Food and Activity Hub, an initiative designed to support local food culture, enhance public access, and create new opportunities for community gathering at this key waterfront park.
Spring is here and City of Barrie crews are busy filling potholes. Potholes usually occur in the spring when freeze-thaw cycles cause them to form.
Work on the Sophia Street trunk storm sewer project is starting back up for the 2026 construction season. To complete the next stage of work, Sophia Street from east of Owen Street to Peel Street, including the Peel Street intersection will be closed from April 6 to April 30, 2026. The closure is required to install a watermain on Peel Street and the construction of a sanitary sewer on Sophia Street.
– City of Barrie residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help beautify local neighbourhoods by joining Clean and Green Barrie, the city-wide spring cleanup initiative running from Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) through Sunday, April 26. Registered participants receive cleanup supplies and instructions for bag drop-off and collection.
The City of Barrie reminds residents of the following affected services for the Easter holiday...
A tentative agreement has been reached between the City of Barrie and CUPE Local 2380. The agreement was reached last night but remains tentative until it is ratified by both the Union members and City Council.
The City of Barrie, alongside partners Canadian Forces Base Borden, County of Simcoe, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, and the Downtown Barrie BIA officially announced the return of the Barrie Airshow, presented by Pratt Homes at a media event.
The union representing transit operators (Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1775) have ratified an agreement with the City of Barrie’s Transit contractor MVT Canadian Bus Inc.
The City of Barrie is recognizing Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day today, Wednesday, March 18.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.