The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
Contractors will be implementing a full closure of Shanty Bay Road between Crestwood Drive and Penetanguishene Road starting Wednesday, August 19, 2026 to Friday, September 11, 2026. The closure is required to complete watermain installation on Shanty Bay Road.
Do you know a Barrie business, individual or community group that has shown creativity, adaptability, leadership, or innovation? Nominations for the 8th annual Mayor’s Innovation Awards are now open. These awards recognize and celebrate the year’s most creative solutions from businesses, individuals, and community groups.
The City of Barrie and SkyDev are celebrating significant progress at 26 Grove Street West with Tower B nearing completion and the launch of Tower C, the final phase of a development that will bring 930 purpose-built rental homes to the community.
As part of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Dunlop Street bridge replacement project, the Highway 400 northbound off-ramp to eastbound Dunlop Street, Exit 96A, will be fully closed for 30 days beginning August 4, 2026.
Some City of Barrie services will be affected on the Civic Holiday, Monday, August 3.
Recent amendments to the City’s Zoning By-law gave the City additional tools to prevent illegal uses from operating in Barrie, allowing the City to take enforcement action on properties with businesses operating in contravention of federal or provincial laws by fining the property owner.
Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) will host two free Hot Summer Nights events this summer.
The City of Barrie is reminding residents of simple ways they can help keep Lake Simcoe clean this summer.
The City of Barrie is providing free tree watering bags to residents who have received a new boulevard tree, as part of the City’s efforts to replace trees lost in the 2025 ice storm.
National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) runs from July 19 to July 25, 2026, and the City of Barrie reminds residents to always practice water safety.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.