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 continuing road improvements and infrastructure upgrades this summer, with the goal of making it easier for residents to get around the city.
The City of Barrie is accepting applications for the 2025 Busking Program, which provides artists of all ages an opportunity to show off their talent and entertain visitors to the downtown and waterfront.
Some helpful reminders to prepare for a safe and fun season ahead.
In order to properly maintain the water system, the City of Barrie conducts swabbing annually to clean watermains.
The City is offering the following free, family-friendly, drop-in activities in parks across the community throughout the summer, aimed at getting residents engaged in active play and nature.
Starting tomorrow (Friday, June 27, 2025) lifeguards will be on duty from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily at Centennial Beach (65 Lakeshore Drive), and Johnson’s Beach (2 Johnson Street). Signs will be posted at the beaches behind each lifeguard chair to communicate when lifeguards are on duty.
The City of Barrie proudly raised a towering Canadian flag at the Barrie-Simcoe Emergency Services Campus this morning.
The following City of Barrie services will be affected on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1...
The City of Barrie is once again expanding Canada Day celebrations by hosting Canada Day On The Move. The event will be held in two neighbourhood parks, in addition to festivities at Centennial Park and fireworks on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
The City of Barrie invites individuals, organizations, and businesses to submit proposals for activities and events to help celebrate Culture Days across Barrie this fall.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.