The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
Last evening, the City of Barrie recognized this year’s Arts Awards winners during a gala event at the MacLaren Art Centre.
Today, Mayor Alex Nuttall and Fire Chief Kevin White helped to officially open Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) Station 6 in southeast Barrie.
The City of Barrie has partnered with ServiceOntario to offer an online marriage licence application system, making it easier and more convenient for couples to obtain their marriage licence.
The City will remove all Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras in Barrie by November 14, 2025, following recently passed provincial legislation banning ASE cameras in Ontario municipalities.
Barrie City Council has approved the City of Barrie’s portion of the Mayor’s 2026 Budget. Council approved a zero per cent increase to the City’s operating budget for the fourth year in a row, while continuing the contribution of two per cent for the Infrastructure Investment Funding levy.
Today, the City of Barrie, in collaboration with the County of Simcoe took coordinated action to address the encampment at Audrey Milligan Park & Pond (Milligan’s Pond).
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 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.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.