The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) contractor for the Dunlop Street bridge replacement project will require overnight closures of Dunlop Street West from Cedar Pointe Drive to Hart Drive for three nights starting Tuesday, May 5.
The City of Barrie is joining communities across Canada in recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week, May 4 to 10. This year’s theme, “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks” highlights the importance of understanding local hazards and taking proactive steps to ensure households are ready when emergencies occur.
Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election are now open for the offices of Mayor and City Councillor, as well as for School Board Trustee positions with the Simcoe County District School Board, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
National Youth Week starts May 1 and runs until National Child and Youth Mental Health Day on May 7, 2026.
The City encourages residents to keep clothes and other textiles (linens, towels, stuffed toys, and shoes) out of the landfill by donating these items during Textile Collection Week: May 4 to May 8.
The City of Barrie and the Barrie Public Art Committee are seeking art from Ontario based artists for the Cabinets to Canvas program (formerly known as the Artist Designed Traffic Cabinet Wraps Project).
The City is redeveloping two downtown waterfront parks—Sam Cancilla Park and Phase 1 of Heritage Park—and is inviting the community to help shape the design concepts for each space.
Work on the Sophia Street trunk storm sewer project continues with a short term closure beginning Monday, April 27.
The City of Barrie is celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a regional online gaming competition. The Game On! World Cup Esports Tournament will unite top qualifying players aged 14 to 24 from across Simcoe County for a FIFA / EA Sports FC showdown—featuring online play and a live, on stage final experience.
Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election open May 1 at 8:30 a.m. To help prospective candidates and third-party advertisers prepare, the City of Barrie is hosting two information sessions to explain the nomination and registration process.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.