The Barrie Airshow is this weekend! Don’t miss one of the last opportunities to see the Snowbirds’ Tutor Jets!
The Barrie Airshow, presented by Pratt Homes, returns to Kempenfelt Bay this weekend (June 13 and 14), offering one of the final chances to see the iconic Snowbirds in their Tutor jets! With plans announced to pause Snowbirds performances after the 2026 flying season, this summer’s Barrie Airshow offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Canada’s most iconic aerial teams before the planes are grounded. New for 2026, Barrie’s first ever twilight airshow on Saturday evening with a fireworks finale. A free screening of Top Gun: Maverick at Meridian Place will kick off the weekend on Friday night, June 12.
For updates, follow @barrieairshow on social media or visit barrie.ca/Airshow for more information.
Join us at the 2026 Flight Path to Careers in Aviation and Aerospace!  Â
As part of this year’s Airshow excitement, the City of Barrie is hosting Flight Path to Careers in Aviation on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre. Find out what it takes to have a career in aviation and/or aerospace! Make connections with local/regional aviation and/or aerospace companies and organizations. Hear from real life commercial airline pilots as well as a former member of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. The event is open to the public.
For details visit Flight Path to Careers in Aviation & Aerospace.
Looking to get rid of unwanted or broken items? Try sharing or repairing them!
If you have unwanted items in good condition, consider sharing them with others! On Curbside Giveaway Day (Saturday, June 13), place gently used items at the curb for others to take. If you have a broken household item, register to bring it to the Barrie Public Library’s Repair Café, on Saturday, July 18, where volunteers will help you fix it (registration is required; registration opens June 15). These opportunities offer residents easy, practical ways to share their unwanted items with others, or repair broken items, ultimately keeping them out of the landfill. Share what you don’t need. Repair what you can. Rethink your waste.Â
For more information on these events and more ways to rethink your waste, visit barrie.ca/RethinkWaste.Â
Wards 9 and 10 Town Hall Meeting on June 10
Join Mayor Alex Nuttall, Councillor Sergio Morales and Councillor Bryn Hamilton for a Ward 9 and 10 Town Hall Meeting. You are invited to participate in an engaging and open forum where you can connect with your Councillor, Mayor, and fellow residents. This is a unique opportunity to discuss both City-wide and ward-specific issues, ask questions, voice your concerns, and engage with your neighbours. Â
- Wednesday, June 10
- 8-9 p.m.
- Sir Robert Barrie Room or join the meeting virtually via Zoom.
- City Hall, 70 Collier StreetÂ
Visit barrie.ca/Wards9and10TownHall.
Wards 3 and 4 Town Hall Meeting
Join Councillor Ann-Marie Kungl, Councillor Amy Courser, and Mayor Alex Nuttall for a Ward 3 and 4 Town Hall Meeting. You are invited to participate in an engaging and open forum where you can connect with your Councillor, Mayor, and fellow residents. This is a unique opportunity to discuss both City-wide and ward-specific issues, ask questions, voice your concerns, and engage with your neighbours.
- Thursday, June 11, 2026Â Â
- 6-8 p.m.
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147, 410 St. Vincent Street
Visit barrie.ca/CommunicatingWithCouncil.
Barrie’s annual road line painting operations are underway
The City of Barrie’s pavement marking contractor has started the annual painting of road lane markings and arrows across Barrie. This includes white lane lines, bike lanes, and yellow centre lines and turning arrows. This work takes place each year to make roads safer for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Work is expected to continue for approximately six weeks. The painting typically takes place overnight, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Intersection painting, which includes stop bars and crosswalks, will also take place over the next few months and will run until October. Drivers are reminded to obey all posted signs and drive cautiously through active work zones.
For more information on city road and sidewalk maintenance, visit barrie.ca/RoadMaintenance.
Registration for summer recreation programs is open for residents
Residents can register for the City of Barrie’s summer recreation and culture programs. Non-resident registration opens June 9. Programs include swimming lessons, arts, fitness and outdoor activities for all ages.
Registration is available online at play.barrie.ca or by visiting Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive), East Bayfield Community Centre (80 Livingstone Street East) or Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue).
Save Your Spot on the Voters’ List
With Election Day set for October 26, now is the perfect time to make sure you’re on the 2026 Municipal Election voters’ list. Doing so means you’ll receive your voter information letter ahead of time, helping you cast your ballot with confidence for the offices of Mayor, Councillor, and School Board Trustee(s).
Visit registertovoteon.ca for details.
ParticipACTION Challenge during Recreation and Parks Month
June is recognized as Recreation and Parks Month in Ontario, and the City of Barrie is encouraging residents to enjoy free activities and programs in support of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. The Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that will award Canada’s Most Active Community with $100,000 to support local sports and activities.
To learn more and see the schedule of activities, visit barrie.ca/JRPM.
Barrie Youth – Get your Licence 2 Ride for Free Transit and Recreation all Summer
Applications are open for the City’s Licence 2 Ride (L2R) program, which is available for Barrie youth aged 12 to 17. The program includes free unlimited summer rides on Barrie Transit and free, select drop-in access at Peggy Hill Team Community Centre, Allandale Recreation Centre, and East Bayfield Community Centre.
Find out more and apply at barrie.ca/Licence2Ride.
Celebrate summer with a free Kim Mitchell concert July 11
Multi-platinum, JUNO Award-winning Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell will perform a free concert at Meridian Place on July 11. Residents and visitors are encouraged to make a full day of it downtown, starting with the Downtown Barrie Butter Tart Festival and ending with a free evening concert starting at 7:30 p.m. at Meridian Place.
For more information, visit barrie.ca/events.
Do you have your waterfront digital parking permit?
Resident waterfront digital parking permits have been extended to December 31, 2028. A waterfront parking permit, free for Barrie residents, allows you to park for free at select waterfront locations. Each digital permit is tied to a specific licence plate, so you do not need to bring anything with you or display anything when parking in select areas along Barrie’s beautiful waterfront.
Don’t have a permit yet? Visit barrie.ca/Waterfront Parking.
Reminder: Property tax bill due dates
Final 2026 tax bill installment due dates are June 30 and September 29, 2026. Final tax bills are issued each May. All payments must be received by the City on or before the due date to avoid late payment fees of 1.25% per month. Simplify your payments—join the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan and never worry about missing a due date!
Visit barrie.ca/PropertyTaxes for more information.
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