Media Releases

The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.


Midterm update highlights Council accomplishments and plans for next two years.

Effective today (Friday, November 15, 2024), Canada Post operations have shut down and mail service has stopped, after Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post failed to reach a negotiated settlement.

The Barrie Arts Awards were held on Tuesday, November 12 at the MacLaren Art Centre.

The City of Barrie is wrapping up a 4-day trade mission in Germany today, aimed at strengthening economic ties and maintaining the long-standing relations with Zweibrücken, Barrie’s sister city.

To honour and recognize those who have served our country, Barrie's Royal Canadian Legion Branch and the City of Barrie join communities across Canada in commemorating Remembrance Day.

The City of Barrie is accepting applications from eligible local organizations for the Bright Futures Barrie Grant, which will provide funding to support new or enhanced programming for at-risk children, youth and young adults.

The City of Barrie invites residents to provide their input for the future of transportation.

The City of Barrie is creating a new Zoning By-law, which is designed to implement the vision and policies of Barrie’s new Official Plan.

The City of Barrie is recognizing Waste Reduction Week with events happening in the Barrie community throughout the week, hosted in partnership with the Barrie Public Library and the Barrie Farmers’ Market.

The City of Barrie was recognized last night (Oct. 20) at the 30th anniversary of the Communities in Bloom (CiB) National and International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.