City of Barrie Right-of-Way Notice
Theatre Block Development (55 Dunlop St W) Lane reduction The Barrie Waterfront Development project at 55 Dunlop Street West has […]
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City of Barrie Wayfinding Strategy: Public Survey
The City of Barrie is working with Cygnus Design Group to improve the city’s wayfinding signage system. What is ‘wayfinding’ […]
Request to City Council to Create Small Business Subclass for Commercial Tax Relief
On January 15, 2022, the Downtown Barrie BIA Board of Management submitted a request to Barrie City Council to create […]
Financial Supports for Businesses
Financial Supports for Businesses Financial Supports Update (February 9, 2022): Small businesses that are subject to closure under the modified […]
Hot Cocoa Trail Social Media Kit
Hot Cocoa Trail Social Media Kit The Hot Cocoa Trail is back in Downtown Barrie! This event will run every […]
Annual General Meeting: November 1st, 2021 Attention Downtown Barrie BIA Members! You’re invited to the virtual Annual General Meeting […]
Open Air Dunlop Continuing to Support Downtown Businesses
For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 28, 2021 (Barrie, Ontario) Open Air Dunlop Continuing to Support Downtown Businesses The interest and […]
UPDATE: Open Air Dunlop Begins Saturday, June 12 in Downtown Barrie
For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 10, 2021 (Barrie, Ontario) Open Air Dunlop Begins Saturday, June 12 in Downtown Barrie With […]
Downtown Barrie to kick off summer with Open Air Dunlop on Saturday, June 19
For Immediate Release: Monday, May 31, 2021 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Barrie to kick off summer with Open Air Dunlop on […]
BIA Board Support for Proposed SCS Location
Downtown Barrie BIA Board of Directors Support Proposed SCS Location On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the Downtown Barrie Business Association […]
Bright Spots in Downtown Barrie
Bright Spots in Downtown Barrie 💚 The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) has partnered with the Barrie Police Service, the […]
Downtown Barrie BIA partners with community leaders on Bright Spot project
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Barrie BIA partners with community leaders on Bright Spot project […]
Barrielicious returns for its longest-ever event beginning April 9th
Barrielicious returns for its longest-ever event beginning April 9th For Immediate Release Monday, March 17, 2021 (Barrie, Ontario) Barrie’s premiere […]
Downtown Barrie BIA Responds to Decision to Place Simcoe-Muskoka in Grey/Lockdown Zone
Downtown Barrie BIA Responds to Decision to Place Simcoe-Muskoka in Grey/Lockdown Zone For Immediate Release Monday, March 1, 2021 (Barrie, […]
BIA working collaboratively to facilitate safe consumption site – Simcoe.com
BIA working collaboratively to facilitate safe consumption site, director says Barrie Advance Thursday, February 18, 2021 Simcoe Muskoka’s opioid crisis […]
A Voice for Downtown Barrie BIA Members on the Proposed SCS Locations
A Voice for Downtown Barrie BIA Members A decision will be made in the coming weeks on the location of […]
#WinterInTheCity Mystery Options with Lifeline E-Gift Card Program
#WinterInTheCity Mystery Options with the Lifeline E-Gift Card Program It’s #WinterInTheCity and all we’re asking you to do is #StayHome, […]
Press Release: Noella Festival Tree Lot Raises $3000 for Hospice Simcoe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 21st, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Noella Festival Tree Lot Raises $3000 for Hospice Simcoe Supporting local […]
2020 Noëlla Tree Lot
Date & Time Saturday, November 28th, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 5th, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 12th, 11 am-3 […]
Press Release: Words and Images: Public Art in Downtown Barrie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 6th, 2020 Words and Images: Public Art in Downtown Barrie Supports Community Public art installations […]
Press Release: Open Air Dunlop a Safe Way to Explore Beautiful Downtown Barrie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 Open Air Dunlop: A Safe Way to Explore Beautiful Downtown Barrie After two […]
Press Release: Barrie’s Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration Cancelled for 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 2, 2020 Barrie’s Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration Cancelled for 2020 The Barrie […]
Press Release: Open Air Dunlop Coming to Downtown Barrie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 Open Air Dunlop Coming to Downtown Barrie The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) […]
Press Release: Donation of 600 Shield-U Face Shields to BIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 17, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Donation of 600 Shield-U Face Shields from Molded Precision Components to […]
Press Release: The BIA’s Downtown Heroes Campaign is Feeling the Love
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 4, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) The BIA’s Downtown Heroes Campaign is Feeling the Love Support for […]
Press Release: Downtown Heroes Campaign Continues to Receive Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 1, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Heroes Campaign Continues to Receive Support The Downtown Heroes capes […]
Press Release: Downtown Barrie BIA Launches Downtown Heroes Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 19, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Barrie BIA Launches Downtown Heroes Campaign The Downtown Barrie Business […]
Lifeline Cheque Presentation with ZuZu Fashion Boutique
We were so happy to present Tracey Baker, owner of ZuZu Fashion Boutique with her first cheque from all the […]
Lifeline Cheque Presentation with Lazy Tulip Cafe
We were so happy to present Michelle Huggins, owner of the Lazy Tulip Cafe with her first cheque from all […]
COVID-19 Downtown Barrie Business Impact Survey
COVID-19 DOWNTOWN BARRIE BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY In an effort to monitor the effects of COVID-19 on our Downtown, the BIA […]
2020 Hot Cocoa Trail
Date Every weekend in February! Description Come in from the cold this February with Downtown Barrie’s Hot Cocoa Trail! Now […]
2019 Noëlla Tree Lot & Market
Date & Time Saturday, November 23rd, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, November 30th, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 7th, 11 am-3 […]
2019 Tree Lighting Celebration & Santa Claus Parade
Date Saturday, November 16th Time 3:00pm Location Meridian Place & Memorial Square Downtown Barrie Description Join us this Saturday, November […]
WIN BIG with the Downtown Dig!
WIN BIG WITH THE DOWNTOWN DIG! Thank you to everyone who came downtown and supported our incredible local businesses during […]
2019 Troubadour Festival
The Troubadour Festival is back on September 20th and 21st! This multi-genre music festival is produced by Inside The Music and shines the […]
2019 Promenade Days
Dates Saturday June 29th – Monday July 1st, 2019 Location Dunlop St. East, Dunlop St. West and Meridian Place & […]