The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
At the September 24 Barrie City Council meeting, Council directed staff to begin phasing out the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program.
As of September 25, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a national strike.
The Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is calling on all Barrie residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.
Today, the City of Barrie celebrated the official grand opening of the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal with the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Member of Parliament for Markham—Stouffville, the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Member of Provincial Parliament for Barrie–Innisfil, the Honourable Doug Downey, Member of Provincial Parliament for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte, and Alex Nuttall, Mayor of Barrie.
The City of Barrie will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 with opportunities for community members to gather, learn and reflect.
Doors Open Barrie is happening this Saturday, September 27, giving residents and visitors a chance to explore some of Barrie’s historical properties, cultural buildings, and other notable sites.
The Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal will be operational starting on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The new terminal is located at 20 Essa Road.
The City is working with Oraclepoll Research to conduct a statistically valid phone survey of residents to gather feedback on key questions related to the 2026 Business Plan & Budget.
The Order of the Spirit Catcher Award Committee has announced the 2025 recipients of the Order of the Spirit Catcher Awards.
The City’s Curbside Giveaway Day is taking place this Saturday, September 20, 2025. This is a chance for residents to give gently used or unwanted items a second life, and/or find new-to-you items that others are giving away.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.