Looking to get rid of your pumpkins?
Your new organics cart can help! There’s plenty of space for old pumpkins – just be sure to remove any candles or decorations. You can also include spoiled fruit and vegetables from your garden.
For a list of acceptable items, visit barrie.ca/OrganicsCollection.
It’s Battery Collection Week! (November 3-7)
To participate, place filled battery recycling bags ON TOP of either your garbage or organics cart on your regular curbside collection day next week. If no cart is set out, place bags on the ground at the curb. Bags must be clearly visible to the driver of the collection vehicle. Do not place bags inside carts or recycling containers.
Battery recycling bags are available for pickup until November 7. For the full list of pickup locations and program details, visit barrie.ca/BatteryCollectionWeek.
City commemorates Remembrance Day 
The City of Barrie and the Royal Canadian Legion will join communities across Canada to
honour those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. At 11 a.m. on November 11, observe a moment of silence to remember all who have fallen. Veterans and one companion can ride Barrie Transit free on Remembrance Day with proof of service.
For more information, visit barrie.ca/RemembranceDay.
Mayor’s Christmas card contest – call for entries!
Capture the festive spirit of Barrie and see your artwork featured on the Mayor’s official
Christmas card. Open to all Barrie residents. Submit your original artwork by Friday,
November 28 at 4:30 p.m. The winning entry will receive a $600 award.
For full contest details and to download the entry form (also available in person at Service
Barrie), visit barrie.ca/MayorsCardContest.
Call for nominations: 2025 Barrie Heritage Awards
The Heritage Barrie Committee is accepting nominations for the 2025 Barrie Heritage Awards, an annual celebration recognizing outstanding contributions to heritage conservation and awareness within the City of Barrie.
Nominations will be accepted until Monday, November 10, 2025. To submit a nomination and for full details on nomination criteria, visit barrie.ca/HeritageAwards.
City receives “Healthier, Livable Cities” Award 
Barrie was recognized at the Communities in Bloom National and International Awards recently, winning the Healthier, Livable Cities Award with a Five Blooms – Gold rating. The City also earned a special mention for its tree recovery efforts following this spring’s ice storm.
Learn more at barrie.ca/CommunitiesInBloom.
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