The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
The City of Barrie is proud to announce the naming of the community space at the paverstone roundel in Military Heritage Park as the Rohmer Roundel, in honour of Major-General Richard Rohmer.
The City of Barrie’s Batteaux Park, located at 443 Mapleton Avenue, has officially been renamed as Grzegorz “Greg” Pierzchala Park, in honour of a fallen Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer who called Barrie home.
The Doors Open Barrie event is happening this weekend around the city, giving residents and visitors that chance to explore some of Barrie’s historical properties, city buildings, military park, and other notable sites.
Nominations for the sixth annual Mayor’s Innovation Awards are now open. These awards celebrate the year’s most creative solutions from businesses, individuals and community groups in Barrie.
The City of Barrie is searching for a local band or musician to perform at Barrie’s 27th annual Downtown Countdown.
The City of Barrie has won a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in the category of Talent Development & Retention for two sector specific job fairs hosted earlier this year—Commercial Trucking & Driver Job Fair and a Construction Industry Job Fair.
The following City of Barrie services will be affected on the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 2...
The City of Barrie is creating a new Zoning By-law, which is designed to implement the vision and policies of Barrie’s recently approved Official Plan.
The City would like to clarify inaccuracies that were recently reported in the local media regarding Mr. Hapapci, a man who claims to be on a hunger strike in response to errors made by the City during his building permit application. He also claims no one is helping him.
The City is asking the public to provide feedback on potential names for the future Allandale Transit Mobility Hub, to be located within Barrie's Allandale area next to the existing railway.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.