The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
Small Business Week is happening from October 19 to 25, 2026, and is a national celebration of local companies and organizations, and their contribution to Canada’s economy.
Eligible electors can begin voting in the 2026 Municipal Election today at 10 a.m. for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee. Votes can be cast online or by phone, 24 hours a day, until 8 p.m. on Election Day, October 26, 2026.
The City of Barrie is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on statutory committees and boards during the 2027–2030 Council term. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026.
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed the City of Barrie’s credit rating of ‘AAA’, the highest possible rating, reflecting the City's ability to maintain a strong financial position and practice exceptional financial management.
Mapleview Drive East reopened yesterday evening (Thursday, October 8) to through traffic, more than six weeks ahead of schedule.
The following City of Barrie services will be affected on the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, October 12...
Barrie Fire & Emergency Service (BFES) invites residents to participate in Fire Prevention Week, October 4 to 10, 2026.
The City is advising residents that an error has been identified on Voter Information Letters recently mailed to Ward 10 voters, which caused the incorrect ward number to be listed on the letter. Updated Ward 10 letters are currently being mailed and are expected to begin arriving on Monday, October 5. The updated Voter Information Letter envelopes will have yellow address panels and be clearly marked: "Updated Voter Information."
The City encourages residents to keep clothes and other textiles (linens, towels, stuffed toys, and shoes) out of the landfill by donating these items during Textile Collection Week: October 5 to 9.
The City of Barrie will receive $129,184,724 through the Province of Ontario's Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) after reducing residential development charges by 50 per cent to help deliver more housing.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.