The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
The City of Barrie’s Brightening Barriers is back for its fourth year bringing original works by local and regional artists to patios throughout Barrie’s downtown. The exhibition is on display until September 6, 2024.
The City of Barrie’s Queens Park neighbourhood will be under construction starting June 24 to reconstruct and upgrade infrastructure, and relocate the Sophia Creek culvert.
Today, the City of Barrie, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Trees for Life, celebrated the completion of two roundel projects along the waterfront.
Barrie City Council has approved a recommendation to lower Development Charge (DC) rates to help lower the cost of building homes in Barrie.
Further to direction by Barrie City Council in May 2024, staff have refined the location of the Sea Cadets Parade Ground and Multi-Use Sports field to protect the woodlot, make the field smaller and closer to the road, to ensure the paved walking path is not impacted and to consider the use of natural barriers over fencing.
Due to the heat warning that was issued by Environment Canada, the City of Barrie will make all public facilities available (during normal operating hours) for cooling centres.
Nominations for the 2024 Barrie Arts Awards are open until Monday, August 26th. The awards honour individuals and organizations for their contributions to the arts sector.
The City of Barrie is recognizing Pollinator Week this week—June 17 to 23, 2024. Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated across the world in support of pollinator health.
The City of Barrie reminds residents that effective Monday, June 17, residents are asked to place yard waste materials curbside by 7 a.m. on their regular collection day of their yard waste week (alternate to their garbage collection week).
Today, the City of Barrie, the Township of Oro-Medonte, the Township of Springwater, and the County of Simcoe released the following statement...
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.