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 observing Drinking Water Week from May 4 to 10, highlighting the essential role of tap water in daily life, the infrastructure that delivers it to homes and businesses, and the critical work of water professionals who ensure its safety and reliability.
The City of Barrie is launching Camp Access, a new program that provides eligible youth aged 6-12 an opportunity to participate in an exciting summer camp experience at no cost to families.
City of Barrie residents are encouraged to help keep reusable items out of the landfill by participating in the curbside collection of textiles (clothing, linens, towels, stuffed toys and shoes) from May 5 to 9, 2025.
National Youth Week starts May 1, and runs until National Child and Youth Mental Health Day on May 7, 2025.
Environment Canada is advising of the potential for severe weather, including thunderstorms and the risk of tornadoes, today across Southern Ontario, including Barrie.
– The City of Barrie and the Barrie Construction Association have partnered to host a Construction Industry Job Fair on Wednesday, May 7 at the Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive, Barrie) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Clean up from the late March ice storm continues across the City of Barrie, and crews are making positive progress.
The City has extended the depot hours at the landfill every Saturday until May 31 to support continued ice storm cleanup.
Metrolinx and their sub-contractors require a full road closure on Mapleview Drive East between Yonge Street and Prince William Way on Friday, April 25 at 9:00 p.m. to Monday, April 28 at 5:00 a.m.
Barrie homeowners and contractors are invited to drop in to the Building Services Open House on Thursday, May 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Dorian Parker Centre (227 Sunnidale Road).
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.