The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
On December 4, 2024, City Council approved a plan to partner with Lakehead University to bring a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) university hub to downtown Barrie.
Sunnidale Road between Wellington Street West and Shirley Avenue will reopen at approximately 12 p.m. today, after the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has completed their bridge replacement project.
This holiday season, show your support for downtown Barrie businesses while enjoying two hours of free on-street parking in December. The City of Barrie offers this annual initiative to encourage residents and visitors to explore the vibrant shops, restaurants, and services in our community.
The City of Barrie has once again achieved Nature Canada’s certification as being a Bird Friendly City.
The winners of the 6th Mayor’s Innovation Awards were announced last night at an awards ceremony at the Sandbox Centre.
The City of Barrie reminds residents that from December 1 through to March 31, on-street parking is not permitted on City streets from 12:01 to 7 a.m., and 3 to 6 a.m. within the Downtown Business Improvement Area.
Midterm update highlights Council accomplishments and plans for next two years.
Effective today (Friday, November 15, 2024), Canada Post operations have shut down and mail service has stopped, after Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post failed to reach a negotiated settlement.
The Barrie Arts Awards were held on Tuesday, November 12 at the MacLaren Art Centre.
The City of Barrie is wrapping up a 4-day trade mission in Germany today, aimed at strengthening economic ties and maintaining the long-standing relations with Zweibrücken, Barrie’s sister city.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.