The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
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.
June is recognized as Recreation and Parks Month in Ontario and the City of Barrie is encouraging residents to support the ParticipACTION Community Challenge while enjoying hundreds of free activities and programs.
The month of June is recognized as National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day.
The City of Barrie is reminding residents that this Saturday, May 31, 2025, will be the final day for extended depot hours at the landfill (8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.), and free disposal of brush and yard waste.
The City of Barrie is inviting residents to help shape the future of local environmental protection by providing input on which municipally owned lands should be included in a new Conservation Trust.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.