The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
At the December 4, 2024 meeting, Barrie City Council approved changes to the Barrie Transit’s network route adjustments for next year, and residents are invited to give feedback on the changes.
The City’s 2025 Waste Collection Calendar is now available for pickup at City facilities and a digital version can be viewed at barrie.ca/calendar.
The City of Barrie is now accepting applications for the Arts & Culture Investment Program. This program strengthens Barrie’s arts and culture community through strategic investments in the work of not-for-profit arts and culture organizations.
The City of Barrie is providing a funding boost of $250,000 to Community Builders’ Trades and Diversity Program.
Council has approved the City of Barrie’s portion of the Mayor’s 2025 Budget. City Council approved a zero per cent increase to the City’s Operating Budget for the third year in a row, while continuing the contribution of 2 per cent for the Infrastructure Investment Funding levy.
Downtown Barrie is once again the place to be to ring in the New Year. This year’s free, family-friendly Downtown Countdown celebration on December 31 will include an amazing line-up with a country twist featuring Madeline Merlo, Sonshine and Broccoli as the children’s performer, and local artist Kyle Wauchope.
Resident waterfront parking permits were previously set to expire in 2024 will now remain valid until December 31, 2026.
Today, the City of Barrie, the Township of Oro-Medonte, the Township of Springwater, and the County of Simcoe released the following statement:“The City of Barrie, the Township of…
To help keep the entire sewage system working well and prevent sanitary sewer backups, it’s important not to flush or put certain products down drains.
New Development Concierge Programs will provide an enhanced level of customer service and streamline the approval of development applications and building permit applications for strategic housing and employment projects.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.