The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
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.
The City of Barrie’s annual Winterfest event returns February 1 and 2 with free activities and programming taking place in a new location – Centennial Park & Will Dwyer Park, as well as downtown Barrie and other venues in the city.
The City of Barrie, Canadian Forces Base Borden, County of Simcoe, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, and the Downtown Barrie BIA officially announced the return of the Barrie Airshow, presented by Pratt Homes, at a media event this afternoon (Tuesday, January 28).
The City of Barrie has launched a survey to gain feedback on how residents feel about safety and well-being in the city.
The City is pleased that the provincial government is investing $1 million for a new Regional Innovation Centre in Barrie.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.