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 hosting two free information sessions to help residents learn about the planning and building requirements, and understand available funding options, for creating additional residential units (ARUs) in Barrie—both inside an existing home or as a new separate building.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week is November 1 to 7, 2025, and Barrie Fire and Emergency Service is taking the opportunity to inform residents about upcoming new carbon monoxide alarm requirements.
The City of Barrie is implementing a new approach to notifying individuals with outstanding court fines.
During the first full week of November, residents are encouraged to dispose of their batteries through the City’s Battery Collection Week.
The City of Barrie is pleased to announce the early completion of the Big Bay Point Watermain Lining project, with all lanes now open – several weeks ahead of the anticipated December 2025 completion.
As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to community safety, the City of Barrie and the Barrie Police Service (BPS) continue to strengthen their partnership through the enhanced use of the city’s traffic camera network.
The City of Barrie is inviting residents to celebrate Halloween at the 5th annual Family Fright Fest. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m.
The City of Barrie was recognized over the weekend at the Communities in Bloom (CiB) National and International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Stratford, Ontario.
The City is recognizing October as Circular Economy Month, and October 20 to 26 as Waste Reduction Week.
The City of Barrie will be using harmless fog to test sections of sanitary sewers on October 20 and 21, 2025, as part of ongoing work to maintain and improve infrastructure.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.