The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
Invest Barrie and the Barrie Construction Association are hosting a Construction Job Fair on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive, Barrie) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The City invites residents to explore three newly constructed neighbourhood parks —Phoenix Park, Nottingham Park, and Gateway Park—along with two recently revitalized playgrounds at East Bayfield Park and Eastview Community Park.
The City of Barrie is inviting owners and operators of heritage buildings, cultural sites, and unique spaces to participate in Doors Open Barrie, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The City of Barrie is conducting its annual Business & Employer Data Survey and invites businesses to take part. Starting today, City employees will conduct door-to-door engagement with brick-and-mortar businesses located in the commercial and industrial areas, to gather information and insights.
In honour of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden’s 110th Anniversary, the City of Barrie invites residents and visitors to witness a historic tradition on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2 p.m. outside Barrie City Hall as CFB Borden is granted the “Freedom of the City”.
Applications are now open for the City’s Licence 2 Ride program, which offers Barrie youth aged 12 to 17 free rides on Barrie Transit and access to free recreational opportunities, from July 1 to September 7, 2026.
(Barrie, ON) – The City of Barrie is celebrating Drinking Water Week from May 3 to 9, highlighting the essential role of tap water in daily life, the infrastructure that delivers…
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.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.