The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
On September 9, Mayor Alex Nuttall declared a State of Emergency in Barrie to address growing number of encampments across the city.
Barrie Fire & Emergency Service (BFES) invites residents to participate in Fire Prevention Week, October 5 to 11, 2025.
The City of Barrie is inviting residents to once again take a brief survey and share their feedback on the quality of the City’s drinking water.
City of Barrie residents are encouraged to help keep reusable items out of the landfill by participating in the curbside collection of textiles (clothing, linens, towels, stuffed toys, and shoes) from October 6 to 10.
At the September 24 Barrie City Council meeting, Council directed staff to begin phasing out the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program.
As of September 25, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a national strike.
The Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is calling on all Barrie residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.
Today, the City of Barrie celebrated the official grand opening of the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal with the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Member of Parliament for Markham—Stouffville, the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Member of Provincial Parliament for Barrie–Innisfil, the Honourable Doug Downey, Member of Provincial Parliament for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte, and Alex Nuttall, Mayor of Barrie.
The City of Barrie will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 with opportunities for community members to gather, learn and reflect.
Doors Open Barrie is happening this Saturday, September 27, giving residents and visitors a chance to explore some of Barrie’s historical properties, cultural buildings, and other notable sites.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.