The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
City staff have been working to clean up downtown parks over the last couple weeks. Crews were cleaning at Queen’s Park last week as part of measures to keep the downtown park clean and safe.
The City of Barrie is accepting applications for its 2024 Busking Program, which provides artists of all ages an opportunity to showcase their talent and entertain visitors to the downtown and waterfront.
The City of Barrie recently entered into an agreement with Durham Region Transit (DRT) to trade buses, resulting in efficiencies for both transit agencies.
The City of Barrie is offering free activities this summer, aimed at getting kids and youth engaged in active play, outdoor activities, and nature.
The City of Barrie is making road improvements and infrastructure upgrades this summer, with the goal of making it easier for residents to get around the city.
Starting tomorrow (June 28, 2024) 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).
The following City of Barrie services will be affected on the Canada Day holiday—Monday, July 1...
The City of Barrie recently completed an inspection and structural condition assessment at the Sam Cancilla Park Reservoir.
The City of Barrie is expanding Canada Day celebrations by introducing Canada Day On The Move. This year’s Canada Day celebrations will be brought to three neighbourhood parks in addition to festivities and fireworks downtown on Monday, July 1, 2024.
The City of Barrie is accepting applications from eligible local organizations for the 2024 Recreation and Sport Community Grant, which provides funding to enhance access to recreation and sport opportunities in Barrie.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.