The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
After several months of negotiations, the City of Barrie and CUPE Local 2380 reached a tentative agreement on March 25. The agreement was ratified at the April 1 Council Meeting and ratified by CUPE Local 2380 this evening.
– In response to significant rainfall and instances of water accumulation impacting properties in the Minet’s Point area, the City will be making a supply of sand and sandbags available to residents who are experiencing, or at risk of, property flooding.
The winners of the 7th annual Mayor’s Innovation Awards were announced last evening at an awards ceremony at the Five Points Theatre in Barrie. The Mayor’s Innovation Awards recognize the most innovative solutions from Barrie businesses, individuals, and community groups.
The City of Barrie is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12 to 18, by recognizing the crucial role public safety telecommunicators play in emergency response and public safety.
The City is seeking community feedback to help shape a vibrant new future for Barrie’s central waterfront. Public consultation is now underway for the Centennial Park Food and Activity Hub, an initiative designed to support local food culture, enhance public access, and create new opportunities for community gathering at this key waterfront park.
Spring is here and City of Barrie crews are busy filling potholes. Potholes usually occur in the spring when freeze-thaw cycles cause them to form.
Work on the Sophia Street trunk storm sewer project is starting back up for the 2026 construction season. To complete the next stage of work, Sophia Street from east of Owen Street to Peel Street, including the Peel Street intersection will be closed from April 6 to April 30, 2026. The closure is required to install a watermain on Peel Street and the construction of a sanitary sewer on Sophia Street.
– City of Barrie residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help beautify local neighbourhoods by joining Clean and Green Barrie, the city-wide spring cleanup initiative running from Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) through Sunday, April 26. Registered participants receive cleanup supplies and instructions for bag drop-off and collection.
The City of Barrie reminds residents of the following affected services for the Easter holiday...
A tentative agreement has been reached between the City of Barrie and CUPE Local 2380. The agreement was reached last night but remains tentative until it is ratified by both the Union members and City Council.
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