Pesticide use for mosquito control
Between June 16 and October 31, 2025, the City of Barrie will conduct a larviciding program under the authority of the Local Medical Officer of Health to control larval mosquitoes to prevent their development into vectors of West Nile Virus. Larvicide will be applied to municipal-owned catch basins by licensed applicators or supervised technicians.
Rear lot catch basins on private property will be treated upon homeowner request and signed consent.
For more details, call 705-790-1122 or visit barrie.ca/Environment.
City exploring creation of Conservation Trust
Mayor Alex Nuttall has signed an executive order to begin work on a Conservation Trust to
protect lands around Little Lake and other sensitive areas in Barrie. Staff will report back with a framework, budget, and list of lands by 2026.
The Trust would ensure these areas remain protected for future generations. The City is also asking residents which lands – such as Ardagh Bluffs or Sunnidale Forest – should be
considered.
For more information and to share your input, visit: buildingbarrie.ca/conservation-trust
First property tax instalment of final bill due June 30, 2025
The first instalment of the final 2025 property tax bill is due on June 30, 2025. The final bill is issued each May and has been mailed to all households. It is calculated using your assessed value and the Council-approved tax rates for the current year, less the interim bill amount.
Options for paying your tax bills include:
- Pay Your Bills Online: Use online banking or an online bill payment service provider.
- In-Person Payments: Visit your bank, Service Barrie (First floor of City Hall – 70 Collier Street) or by dropping off a cheque in the drop boxes located at the front entrance of City Hall (70 Collier Street).
- Pre-authorized Payments: Sign up for pre-authorized payment plans to avoid delays.
For details, visit barrie.ca/PropertyTaxes.
Carts are coming this summer! Park them until collection begins the week of September 8
Garbage and organics carts will be delivered to the driveways of residential properties from
June to August. You don’t need to sign for them, and you don’t need to be home when they are delivered.
Once your carts arrive, don’t use them yet! Remove them from the curb and store them until collection begins the week of September 8.
For more details and to view the cart delivery schedule, visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollectionChanges.
Curbside Giveaway Day is June 14
Curbside Giveaway Days take place twice per year in Barrie, in the spring and in the fall. They are a chance for residents to get rid of used items that others might like.
Clearly label items you wish to give away as “FREE” and place them at the curb starting at 8 a.m. Anything that does not find a new home must be taken back in by 9 p.m. the same day, as there will be no special municipal collection.
Learn more at barrie.ca/CurbsideGiveawayDay.
Registration now open for 2025 Communities in Bloom campaign
The City of Barrie is inviting residents to take part in this year’s Communities in Bloom campaign by sharing photos of their gardening and beautification efforts. This year’s theme is edible gardens.
Residents, youth (aged 6 to 12), businesses, and community/school groups can participate in the following ways:
- plant container projects, flowers or vegetable gardens, fruit trees or plants
- create outdoor art projects that beautify our community
- tidy up local landscapes and boulevards
Photos of projects can be submitted via the Communities in Bloom form by June 20, 2025.
To learn more about this initiative, visit barrie.ca/CommunitiesInBloom.
Owen Street closure shifted north
The Sophia Trunk Storm Sewers project is progressing ahead of schedule. Owen Street is now closed from just north of Collier Street to south of McDonald Street, including the Worsley Street intersection. This closure is expected to remain in place until October 2025, weather permitting. Detours are in place.
Thank you for your patience as this important work continues to reduce flooding risks
downtown.
For updates and a map of current closures, visit barrie.ca/roadwork.
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