The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
Due to the forecasted high temperatures, the City of Barrie will make all public facilities available (during normal operating hours) for cooling centres. The cooling centres will remain open until the heat warning is lifted.
Pollinator Week (June 16 to 22, 2025) is an annual event celebrated across the world in support of pollinator health.
Today, the City of Barrie opened its new greenhouse at the City’s Operations Centre, located at 165 Ferndale Drive North.
The City of Barrie’s Curbside Giveaway Day is taking place this Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Starting Sunday, June 8, Barrie residents in the southeast and southwest parts of the city will have expanded Transit ON Demand (ToD) service.
The 2025 Barrie Airshow, presented by Pratt Homes, will be taking place this weekend (Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8).
As part of the City of Barrie’s ongoing efforts to reduce flooding risk and upgrade downtown infrastructure to support growth, the next phase of the Sophia Trunk Storm Sewers (Owen & Sophia) project begins this week.
June is recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The month is dedicated to recognizing older adults and the contributions they have made to our community.
The City of Barrie is pleased to announce the early completion of the Sophia Creek Owen Tributary Storm Outlet project, an important step in strengthening stormwater infrastructure in the city’s downtown core.
Waste carts will be delivered to Barrie properties from June 16 to the end of August. Once your carts arrive, store them until collection begins the week of September 8.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.