Apply now to be part of Culture Days in Barrie!
The City of Barrie invites individuals, organizations, and businesses to submit proposals for activities and events to help celebrate Culture Days, taking place from September 19 to October 12. Activities must be free or accept pay-what-you-can donations, be participatory, and help increase awareness of the arts.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 14. Limited funding is available; honorariums of up to $800 are available per activity.
For more information and to apply, visit barrie.ca/CultureDays.
Annual water-main maintenance program underway
The City of Barrie’s annual water-main swabbing program is currently underway in select areas
of Ward 6, 8 and 10 throughout July. This work helps to properly maintain the water system by
cleaning water-mains.
Notices are being hand-delivered in advance to impacted properties. If you receive a notice, it is advised that no water be used during the times specified.
To prevent any water use in the home, residents can turn their home water meter off.
For more information and to view the list of areas being swabbed, visit barrie.ca/WaterDistribution.
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.
Earlier collection possible during summer months
To help collection crews stay safe in the summer heat, when Environment Canada projects a daily air temperature or humidex of 30°C or higher, waste collection could commence at 5 a.m. If these temperatures are forecasted, residents are asked to put their waste out for curbside collection any time after 7 p.m. the night before, or before 5 a.m. on collection day. This allows crews to get a head start on the day and take more breaks to stay safe in the heat. On early collection days, your curbside materials may be collected any time up until 7 p.m.
When early curbside collection is in effect, an alert is posted at the top of barrie.ca by 5 p.m. the day prior. Notices are also posted on X, Instagram and Facebook, and sent to residents in the impacted collection area by City e-news (based on recipient profile) and mobile app notification (based on notification preferences).
For updates and curbside collection info, visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection.
Free, family-friendly activities in Barrie parks all summer
The City is offering free, drop-in activities in parks across the community throughout the
summer to get residents engaged in active play and nature.
Enjoy the Summer Fun Trailer, Community Connect at Lampman Garden, NeighbourhoodNights, Nature Play Days, Park Takeovers, and the Sandy Shores Kitchen and Café – featuring hands-on activities, nature experiences, and sensory play for children and families.
For details, dates, times, and the full schedule, visit barrie.ca/SummerFunEvents.
Construction projects continue across Barrie
The City of Barrie is continuing road improvements and infrastructure upgrades this summer, with over $100 million being invested in 27 construction projects and the paving of 42 kilometres of roadway.
Major projects include Bayview Drive transportation improvements, Duckworth Street and
Grove Street East upgrades, Eugenia Street reconstruction, Mapleview Drive East widening,
and more. Several resurfacing projects are also being completed to prevent deterioration and costly repairs.
For a full list of projects, detailed information, and to view the interactive construction map, visit barrie.ca/roadwork.
Resident waterfront parking permits extended!
All current and future digital waterfront permits are now valid until December 31, 2026. The extension has been automatically applied to all active resident permit holders.
Barrie residents can continue to enjoy free parking in designated waterfront areas with a digital permit – no hangtag or payment info needed. Simply register your licence plate through the HotSpot app or website.
For more details and to apply, visit barrie.ca/WaterfrontParking.
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