The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
The City of Barrie is once again taking part in Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture running from September 18 to October 4. The annual festival invites residents and visitors to experience free, interactive programming that highlights local creativity across the community.
The City of Barrie is moving forward with plans to attract new opportunities in the defence, security, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors following the withdrawal of an appeal of Zoning By-law 2026-076, which can now proceed as approved by Council.
The City of Barrie is inviting submissions from local artists and graphic designers, as well as residents, businesses, organizations and not-for-profits located in Barrie, to create a trophy design for the 8th annual Mayor’s Innovation Awards.
Some City services will be affected on Labour Day, Monday, September 7, 2026
Eligible electors can now check whether they are on the municipal voters list directly through the City of Barrie.
The list of candidates running in the 2026 Municipal Elections has now been certified by the City Clerk and is available at barrie.ca/electioncandidates.
The City of Barrie’s Economic Development department, Invest Barrie, recently received two Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
Today, the City of Barrie and Lakehead University celebrated the completion of the Lakehead University Barrie STEM Hub in the heart of downtown Barrie’s vibrant waterfront.
(Barrie, ON) –The City will open registration for fall recreation programs for residents on Tuesday, August 25, at 8 a.m. Registration for non-residents will open Tuesday,…
Contractors will be implementing a full closure of Shanty Bay Road between Crestwood Drive and Penetanguishene Road starting Wednesday, August 19, 2026 to Friday, September 11, 2026. The closure is required to complete watermain installation on Shanty Bay Road.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.