The following media releases were issued by the City of Barrie's Marketing & Communications Department within the last two years.
Last evening (Nov. 10), the City of Barrie recognized this year’s Arts Awards winners during an event at the General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre. These awards honour individuals and organizations for excellence in the arts and contributions to the local arts community.
Barrie's Royal Canadian Legion Branch and the City of Barrie will join communities across Canada on Wednesday, November 11 to honour and recognize those who have served our country, with a Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony at the Memorial Square Cenotaph.
The City of Barrie is working with Oraclepoll Research to conduct a statistically-valid phone poll of residents to gather feedback on key questions related to the 2027 Business Plan & Budget. Starting tomorrow, November 3, a random selection of residents aged 18+ from all wards will be contacted to take part.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week is November 1 to 7, 2026, and Barrie Fire and Emergency Service is taking the opportunity to remind residents about carbon monoxide alarm requirements.
The intersection of McKay Road and Huronia Road will fully close starting Monday, November 2, 2026, to allow for the installation of deep sanitary sewers. The intersection is expected to partially reopen in January 2027.
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) contractor for the Dunlop Street bridge replacement project will implement a closure of the Highway 400 southbound on-ramp from eastbound Dunlop Street West. The closure will be in place from Monday, November 2 to Monday, November 9, 2026.
During the first full week of November, residents are encouraged to dispose of their batteries through the City’s Battery Collection Week. Batteries collected through the program are safely processed and recycled, recovering valuable materials while keeping hazardous waste out of the garbage and recycling.
Please see below the unofficial 2026 municipal election results for the City of Barrie. Official results will be available later this week once they are certified by the City Clerk. Voter turnout was 30.21%.
Today, October 26, is Election Day and the last opportunity for eligible electors to cast their vote for the offices of Mayor, Councillor, and School Board Trustee. Votes can be cast online or by phone, until 8 p.m. today.
Voting continues through the weekend ahead of Election Day on Monday, October 26. Eligible electors can vote for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee online or by telephone, 24 hours a day, until voting closes at 8 p.m. on October 26.
Media releases are archived on this website for up to two years.