Celebrate Family Day at the 10th annual winter adventure!
Bundle up and choose your adventure at the 10th annual Family Day Winter Adventure on
Monday, February 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Barrie Community Sports
Complex. Enjoy a fun-filled day of free outdoor activities, including axe throwing (ages 10+), horse-drawn wagon rides, skating (weather permitting), tobogganing, guided forest walks, broomball, interactive inflatables, and more. Looking for more ways to stay active? Family Day drop-in activities are available at City recreation facilities.
Check out the full list of Hello Winter programming happening throughout February!
Family Day: affected services
Please be advised of the following changes to City services on Family Day (Monday, February 17, 2025):
- City Hall will be closed.
- Parking: Downtown parking (on-street and lots) is free on statutory holidays. Waterfront
parking is enforced 24/7/365. View the Municipal Parking Map to see parking areas and
rates, and barrie.ca/parking for more parking information. - Barrie Transit will operate on a regular Sunday schedule on February 17. Plan your trip
at MyRide.Barrie.ca. - Curbside Collection: There will be no change to waste collection on Family Day in
Barrie. Collection during the week of this holiday will occur as regularly scheduled for
the week. Visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection for more information on curbside collection
services.
Enjoy a safe and happy Family Day!
Choose your carts
Carts are rolling to the curb on September 8 for organics and garbage! A small 120L organics cart with a gravity lock and a large 240L garbage cart will be delivered to all properties at no charge this summer.
Property owners can take advantage of an early opportunity to request to substitute the large garbage cart for a smaller (120L) garbage cart via the Cart Selection Tool until March 31 at barrie.ca/CurbsideCollectionChanges.
To help decide what size garbage cart you prefer, garbage and organics carts are on display at the following City facilities until March 31:
- City Hall (Service Barrie, 1st floor), 70 Collier Street
- Allandale Recreation Centre, 190 Bayview Drive
- East Bayfield Community Centre, 80 Livingstone Street E
- Peggy Hill Community Centre, 171 Mapleton Avenue
- Parkview Centre, 189 Blake Street
- Barrie Public Library Downtown Branch, 60 Worsley Street
- Barrie Public Library Painswick Branch, 48 Dean Avenue
- Barrie Landfill & Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North
Questions? We’re here to help. Visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollectionChanges.
2025 property tax due dates
Interim 2025 tax bill installment due dates are February 28 and April 30, 2025. Interim tax bills are issued each January. If your taxes are paid through a mortgage company or a pre-
authorized payment plan, you will not receive an interim tax bill.
Simplify your payments—join the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan and never worry about missing a due date!
Visit barrie.ca/PropertyTaxes for more information.
Looking for a summer job?
The Recreation & Culture Services Team wants you this summer! The City of Barrie is hiring for a number of positions, including youth program leaders, various summer camp roles & more!
Enjoy flexible hours and a fun team environment.
The 2025 summer jobs for students are:
- Camp Convenor
- Camp Convenor – Inclusion
- Camp Senior Leader
- Camp Senior Leader – Inclusion
- Camp Leader
- Camp Leader – Inclusion
- Summer Fun Trailer Leader
- Lifeguard
Apply before February 28, 2025 at barrie.ca/RecJobs
Prevent frozen pipes this winter
Cold temperatures can freeze pipes, leading to no water or costly damage. Protect your home by following these helpful tips:
- Insulate pipes most prone to freezing. Seal air leaks in your home to stop cold air from
getting in (windows, doors, electrical wiring, dryer vents and pipes). - Unscrew any outdoor hoses and turn off the outdoor water supply and let the taps drain.
- Ensure you know where to find your main water shut-off valve, in case your pipes burst.
In extreme cold weather, be sure to monitor the possible appearance of coloured water and
reduced pressure or flow, as these can be indicators of a service that is freezing.
What to do:
- Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
- Open kitchen, bathroom and laundry cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around the plumbing.
- Keep all areas of your house warm, even when you’re away.
Learn about more ways to be prepared at barrie.ca/WaterTreatment.
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