The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
Barrie Fire & Emergency Service (BFES) invites residents to participate in Fire Prevention Week, October 4 to 10, 2026.
The City is advising residents that an error has been identified on Voter Information Letters recently mailed to Ward 10 voters, which caused the incorrect ward number to be listed on the letter. Updated Ward 10 letters are currently being mailed and are expected to begin arriving on Monday, October 5. The updated Voter Information Letter envelopes will have yellow address panels and be clearly marked: "Updated Voter Information."
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: October 5 to 9.
The City of Barrie will receive $129,184,724 through the Province of Ontario's Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) after reducing residential development charges by 50 per cent to help deliver more housing.
Community members are invited to gather, learn and reflect on September 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Events are being offered through a collaboration between the Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Primary Care Team of the Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC), the Barrie Native Friendship Centre (BNFC), the City of Barrie and the Barrie Public Library.
Doors Open Barrie takes place this Saturday, September 26, giving residents and visitors a chance to go behind the scenes at historical properties, cultural buildings and other notable sites across the city.
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) contractor for the Dunlop Street bridge replacement project will implement two closures beginning September 28, 2026.
The City of Barrie is taking action to support new housing development and improve housing affordability by reducing residential development charges.
The City of Barrie invites residents to celebrate National Forest Week, taking place September 20 to 26, 2026. Forest Week is celebrated across Canada and encourages people to learn more about the value of forests and the benefits trees provide to communities, wildlife, and the environment.
The City of Barrie, in partnership with Barrie Public Library, invites residents to rethink their waste and extend the life of everyday objects through two upcoming community initiatives: Curbside Giveaway Day on Saturday, September 19 and a Repair Café on Saturday, September 26.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.