City Of Barrie

• City of Barrie investing $3.3 M into electric bus pilot project

  To help reduce emissions, the City of Barrie is investing $3.3 million into a battery-electric bus pilot program.

  Environment

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• City of Barrie launches new online booking system for Specialized Transit

  The City of Barrie is trying to make it easier for people using Specialized Transit with a new online booking system.

  Canada

  Nov 23
  
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• City of Barrie, Ont. addressing yard waste collection delays

  To deal with the delay in yard waste collection pickups, the City of Barrie said it is waving fees for residents who bring their bags to the landfill.

  Canada

  Nov 22
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• Barrie City Hall hosting World Cup viewing for 1st Team Canada game

  City Hall is hosting a viewing for soccer fans looking to cheer on Team Canada in their first World Cup game against Belgium.

  Sports

  Nov 21
• Barrie Santa Claus Parade makes triumphant return to downtown core

  A fire juggler, live performances, hot chocolate and of course Santa – holiday cheer rang in downtown Barrie this weekend as residents celebrated the arrival of the festive season.

  Canada

  Nov 21
• Barrie, Ont. rated one of the best 25 small cities in Canada

  The City of Barrie has been ranked 17 out of 25 for Resonance Consultancy’s list of Canada’s Best Small Cities.

  Canada

  Nov 17
• Section of Barrie, Ont.’s waterfront trail, boardwalk closed for marina work

  Barrie’s waterfront trail and boardwalk are closed from the Spirit Catcher to the marina parking lot.

  Crime

  Nov 15
• City of Barrie, Ont. looking for feedback on new transit plan proposal

  The city is looking to hear from residents on the next phase of transit in Barrie, Ont., as well as transit preferences.

  Traffic

  Nov 9
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• Company of 900 employees moving to downtown Barrie, Ont.

  The global outsourcing company’s move to Barrie, Ont., will bring 900 jobs to Lakeview Corporate Centre.

  Economy

  Nov 9
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• Simcoe County to host Women in Manufacturing event to get more women involved in skilled trades

  The City of Barrie and Simcoe County are working on getting more women interested in the skilled trades, with two events designed to inform women about careers in manufacturing.

  Canada

  Nov 9