City Reminders

Downtown Snow Removal Procedures Reminder

Snow Clearing Reminder The City of Barrie requires all Downtown Merchants & Business Owners to have the sidewalks in front/beside […]

Family Day Closures 2020

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no organics, garbage, and recycling collection on Family Day (Monday, February 17th) in the […]

Kidd’s Creek Improvements at Dunlop Street

Winter Maintenance: De-Icing & Salt Application Tips

Please remember that our downtown is within a Source Water Protection Area. The use of salt during winter can have […]

Labour Day Closures 2019

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no garbage, organics, recycling, and yard waste collection on Monday September 2, 2019 in […]

Smoke N’ Ticket For Sale

Description Smoke N’ Ticket at the Barrie Transit Terminal (24 Maple Avenue) is for sale! This well-established business has been […]

Civic Holiday Closures 2019

Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO waste collection in the City of Barrie on Monday, August 5. Collection during […]

2019 PROMENADE DAYS – PARKING LOT & ROAD CLOSURES

PARKING LOT CLOSURE This is a friendly reminder that two (2) parking lots will be closed during the Promenade Days […]

Victoria Day Closures 2019

Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO waste collection in the City of Barrie on Victoria Day (Monday, May 20). […]

Family Day Closures 2019

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no organics, garbage, and recycling collection on Family Day (Monday, February 18th) in the […]

Christmas & News Year’s Closures 2018

Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste collection in the City of Barrie on […]

Labour Day Closures 2018

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no garbage, organics, recycling, and yard waste collection on Monday September 3, 2018 in […]

Meridian Place Grand Opening Itinerary

Meridian Place Grand Opening Itinerary ● 4:00pm – 5:00pm:​ FINAL SITE PREP/SOUND CHECKS/ETC ● 5:00pm – 6:00pm: RIBBON CUTTING/SPONSOR RECOGNITION/CAKE […]

Promenade Days – Road Closures & Parking

Promenade Days – Road Closures & Parking PARKING LOT CLOSURES Simcoe Street Parking Lot & the 15 Bayfield Street Parking […]

Promenade Days Vendor Regulations & Expectations

Promenade Days is Almost Here! As a vendor at Promenade Days, there are some regulations and expectations that you’ll need […]

Promenade Days Registration Deadline

The Downtown Barrie (BIA) is busy preparing for the 2018 Promenade Days Festival; which takes place Saturday June 30th through […]

Waste Collection Policy Reminder

Downtown Barrie Waste Collection Reminder In an effort to avoid any complaints regarding the misplace and excess of as well […]

Police Presence in Downtown Barrie

The Barrie Police has increased their foot presence in Downtown Barrie! Their Community Response Unit aims to generate positive interactions […]

Beautification & Cleanliness – Sidewalks & Alleyways

With the harsh winter and resulting ‘mess’ of snow and dirt — Any help with sweeping & collecting exposed garbage […]

Easter Weekend & Good Friday Closures 2018

Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO waste collection in the City of Barrie on Good Friday (March 30). Collection […]

Member Handbook February 2018

Download the updated 2018 version of the Downtown Barrie BIA members handbook for the latest policies and guidlines.

Family Day Closures 2018

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no organics, garbage, and recycling collection on Family Day (Monday, February 19th) in the […]

Barrie’s 2018 Budget Allocator Tool

Closes Sunday, January 14th, 2017 Description It’s budget time in Barrie, which means local business owners like yourself can share […]

Snow Lift Notice

We are going to do a snow lift downtown on Sunday, January 7th, 2018 and Monday, January 8th, 2018. The […]

Member Handbook September 2017

Download the updated 2017 version of the Downtown Barrie BIA members handbook for the latest policies and guidlines.

Tree Lighting Remix & Santa Claus Parade Road Closure Notice

Downtown Barrie & the Barrie Chamber of Commerce are once again partnering to celebrate the season with the annual Tree […]

Remembrance Day Parade & Road Closure

Date Saturday November 11th, 2017 Location Dunlop Street between the Five Points & Poyntz Street Description   The Remembrance Day […]

Draft Heritage Strategy Feedback

Description The City of Barrie Planning and Building Services Department along with Members of Heritage Barrie are seeking feedback on the […]

Labour Day Closures 2017

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste collection on Monday (Sept 4th). Collection during […]

Fireside to Spark Innovation at Illuminate Barrie Festival

Press Release – For Immediate Release  Fireside to spark innovation at Illuminate Barrie Festival (Barrie, ON) The City of Barrie is […]

Civic Holiday Closures 2017

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste collection on Monday (August 7th). Collection during […]

Snowbirds Air Show kicks off 150 Celebrations

Date Wednesday June 28th, 2017 Location Heritage Park & Barrie’s Waterfront Description The City of Barrie is excited to kick […]

Upcoming Event Road & Lot Closures

Date Friday June 30th — Sunday July 2nd, 2017 Location Various Downtown Barrie Parking Lots & Roads Description Downtown Barrie […]

New Transient Boat Slips

Date June 16th, 2017 Location Town Docks Description Mayor Jeff Lehman will be officially opening the new transient boat slips […]

Illuminate Barrie Sponsorship Opportunity

Description The City Of Barrie is placing 40 banner poles and 150 street banners in select locations throughout the downtown core in […]

Victoria Day Closures 2017

Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO waste collection in the City of Barrie on Monday (May 22nd). Collections will […]

Member Handbook 2017

Download the 2017 version of the Downtown Barrie BIA members handbook for the latest policies and guidlines.

Snow Clearing By-law Reminder

Reminder: sidewalks in front/beside their business cleared of all snow and ice each morning by 10:00 am. Staff will be […]

Downtown Snow Clearing By-law

All Downtown Merchants & Business Owners are required to have the sidewalks infront & beside their business cleared of snow & ice each morning by 10:00 am.  Enforcement Officers […]

Noella Special Notice

Your invited to the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) Christmas Social & Update! The event will take place on Tuesday […]

City Reminders – Rogers Hometown Hockey

The City of Barrie will be hosting Rogers Hometown Hockey on Saturday December 3rd & Sunday December 4th, 2016 in […]