The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
The City of Barrie invites residents to join the conversation around how the City will plan its future transportation network at the second Public Information Centre for the Transportation Master Plan update.
The City of Barrie is closing the fountain pond at City Hall for the remainder of the season due to acts of vandalism and the presence of human waste which has resulted in the water becoming contaminated.
(Barrie, ON) – This morning, Mayor Alex Nuttall declared a State of Emergency to address encampments across the City as the number and size continues to grow and cause significant…
Today marks the start of Barrie’s new automated waste collection program. Beginning this week, set out your new carts on your regular collection day by 7 a.m., according to your collection schedule.
The Heritage Barrie Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Barrie Heritage Awards, an annual celebration recognizing outstanding contributions to heritage conservation and awareness within the City of Barrie.
Barrie, it’s time to start your carts! On your regular waste collection day next week, roll your new carts to the curb by 7 a.m. If it’s your garbage week, set out both carts. If it’s not your garbage week, just set out the organics cart. For non-downtown properties, organics is collected weekly, and garbage every other week. You can start filling your new carts with waste after your last collection with your current containers.
The following City of Barrie services will be affected on Labour Day—Monday, September 1...
The City of Barrie is pleased to announce the completion of the Duckworth Street Improvements and Grove Street East Watermain project, a major infrastructure investment that improves road safety, active transportation, and critical underground services in Barrie’s east end.
The City of Barrie won a 2025 Silver Economic Development Award for its Seeds to Sow public art exhibition, awarded by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was given for Barrie’s work in the “Neighbourhood Development” category.
A total fire ban issued in the City of Barrie on August 7 has been lifted following recent rainfall and improved conditions.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.