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
National Indigenous History Month in Barrie
June is National Indigenous History Month, with National Indigenous Peoples Day recognized on June 21.
Throughout the month, the City of Barrie is supporting and collaborating with community
partners to provide opportunities to learn about and celebrate the rich heritage, diverse cultures and significant contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Join us throughout the month for special events, including a flag raising at City Hall, live
performances by regional Indigenous musicians, a community fire, a film screening at Meridian Place, and more.
For full event listings and details, visit barrie.ca/NIHM.
Seniors Month in Barrie
June is Seniors Month in Ontario, recognizing older adults and the contributions they have
made to our community. This year marks the 41st anniversary of celebrating seniors in Barrie.
Enjoy free events all month long, including the 55+ Trunk Sale, Active Living Fair, Bone Health 101, entertainment and dance, and intergenerational nature programming.
Barrie residents 65+ also ride Barrie Transit for free every Tuesday and Thursday with valid
photo ID.
For event details and registration, visit barrie.ca/SeniorsCentres.
New Transit ON Demand zones launching in south Barrie
Starting June 8, Barrie Transit is expanding its Transit ON Demand (ToD) service with new
zones in Wards 7, 9, and 10 to better serve growing communities in south Barrie.
The new zones include:
- Zone E (Lally/Terry Fox) – new coverage for south Barrie
- Zone F (Lockhart/Saunders/Madelaine) – newly defined zone to standardize coverage
- Zone H (Mabern/King/Sundew) – new coverage for southwest Barrie
ToD lets riders book trips on demand through an app, online or by phone – no fixed schedules or routes.
Learn more and book your ride at barrie.ca/TransitOnDemand.
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.
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 shifts north starting June 6
The Sophia Trunk Storm Sewers project is progressing ahead of schedule. Starting Friday,
June 6, Owen Street will be 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 will be 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.
Bayview Drive construction continues as project progresses
Road construction work on Bayview Drive is actively underway and progressing on schedule. This major project supports growth in Barrie and includes widening the road, adding cycle tracks, and upgrading underground infrastructure.
Work is taking place between Little Avenue and Big Bay Point Road, with resurfacing extending to Springhome Road.
One-way southbound traffic access remains in place during this phase. Nearby properties have received a May 2025 bulletin with additional details.
For updates and a map of current closures, visit barrie.ca/roadwork.
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