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 once again provided funding to both the Elizabeth Fry Society and John Howard Society to assist with their family reunification programs. Under the Emergency Order, the City is providing $5,000 to each organization.
Today, S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has upgraded the City of Barrie’s credit rating from ‘AA+’ to ‘AAA’, the highest possible rating, marking the first time in the City’s history it has achieved this distinction from S&P.
With Barrie’s south end continuing to grow, the city is investing in critical infrastructure to ensure roads and servicing keep pace with new housing and development.
Clean and Green Barrie, a city-wide community cleanup initiative is taking place this week from October 16 to 18, 2025.
Ahead of Battery Collection Week—taking place November 3 to 7—battery recycling bags are now available for pickup at select City facilities. Due to current uncertainty in the postal service, battery bags will not be mailed this year.
On Oct. 1, Barrie City Council approved a Direct Motion related to updating the Use of City Property By-law (Bill 110).
As part of the City of Barrie’s ongoing efforts to reduce flooding risk and upgrade downtown infrastructure to support growth, the next phase of the Sophia Trunk Storm Sewers (Owen & Sophia) project will begin on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
The City of Barrie is providing an update on the ongoing discussions regarding the proposed boundary changes between Barrie and the Township of Springwater, the Township of Oro Medonte and County of Simcoe.
The following City of Barrie services will be affected on the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, October 13...
On September 9, Mayor Alex Nuttall declared a State of Emergency in Barrie to address growing number of encampments across the city.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.