The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
An upcoming road construction project on Big Bay Point Road will help support reliable water service and reduce the risk of emergency repairs and disruptions in the future.
The City is seeing an increase in plastic being put in the organics waste stream collected curbside. Residents are reminded that in Barrie, diapers and personal hygiene products belong in the garbage. Plastic of any kind is not accepted in the organics program.
The City of Barrie is continuing road improvements and infrastructure upgrades this summer, with the goal of making it easier for residents to get around the city.
The City of Barrie is accepting applications for the 2025 Busking Program, which provides artists of all ages an opportunity to show off their talent and entertain visitors to the downtown and waterfront.
Some helpful reminders to prepare for a safe and fun season ahead.
In order to properly maintain the water system, the City of Barrie conducts swabbing annually to clean watermains.
The City is offering the following free, family-friendly, drop-in activities in parks across the community throughout the summer, aimed at getting residents engaged in active play and nature.
Starting tomorrow (Friday, June 27, 2025) 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). Signs will be posted at the beaches behind each lifeguard chair to communicate when lifeguards are on duty.
The City of Barrie proudly raised a towering Canadian flag at the Barrie-Simcoe Emergency Services Campus this morning.
The following City of Barrie services will be affected on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1...
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.