The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
City crews will continue with snow removal operations in the downtown area tonight during the overnight hours. The snow removal will take place from 10 p.m. tonight until 7 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26.
An upcoming road construction project on Owen Street and Sophia Street will ensure that Barrie’s downtown core is ready for growth with infrastructure updates and flood protection measures.
After days of snowfall, the City of Barrie is digging out once again. Each night, City crews are removing snow from certain areas of the City to reduce snowbanks and keep the streets clear and passable for residents, as well as emergency vehicles.
Barrie has plenty of events and activities happening this Family Day weekend. Here’s what residents need to know...
The City of Barrie won two Awards of Excellence from the Economic Development Council of Ontario (EDCO) at the 68th Annual Conference and Showcase, which took place February 4 – 6 in Toronto.
Snow removal operations are ongoing and the City is ready for what Mother Nature brings. Snow removal is an essential part of the City’s efforts to keep the streets clear and passable for residents, as well as emergency vehicles.
Simcoe Street will be closed for approximately nine weeks, starting Monday, February 10, as part of the Sophia Creek Owen Tributary Storm Outlet project.
All residential properties in Barrie will automatically receive one small 120L organics cart and one large 240L garbage cart at no charge. Now until March 31, Barrie property owners have the option to substitute the large garbage cart for a smaller 120L garbage cart at no charge. Owners of properties with two to five residential units can also request additional sets of carts at no charge.
February is Black History Month, and the City of Barrie is proud to promote events and programming that bring awareness to the significant contributions that Black Canadians have made and continue to make to the cultural landscape of our country and our community.
The City of Barrie will be performing snow removal operations in the downtown area during the overnight hours starting Sunday night.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.