Share your feedback on Barrie’s Transportation Master Plan update
The City of Barrie invites residents to join the conversation around how the City will plan its
future transportation network at the second Public Information Centre for the Transportation Master Plan update.
The drop-in event will take place on Thursday, September 18, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the
General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre (205 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie). It will
provide study updates, share public feedback to date, present different network options, and ask for input on proposed alternatives and next steps.
Can’t attend? Share feedback online at BuildingBarrie.ca/TransportationMasterPlan.
City launches Clean and Green community cleanup this October
Barrie residents, schools, and businesses are invited to take part in Clean and Green Barrie, a new city-wide cleanup event taking place October 16 to 18, 2025. Registration is now open.
The fall initiative gives residents a chance to help tidy neighbourhoods, parks, trails, and
schoolyards after the busy summer season. By registering, participants will receive clean-up supplies, and collected litter will be picked up from designated drop-off points.
Event schedule:
- Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17 – Schools and Businesses
Elementary and high school students are encouraged to clean up their schoolyards and
nearby public spaces. Businesses can register to clean up local parks, trails, or ravines
near their workplaces. After registering, supplies will be provided. - Saturday, October 18 – Community Cleanup Day
Community groups, sports teams, neighbourhood associations, families, and individuals
are invited to clean public spaces across the city. By registering, you will receive special
collection bags, and the garbage will be collected at pre-determined designated drop-off
areas.
Clean and Green Barrie builds on the success of the city’s long-running Spring Into Clean
program, which last year saw more than 17,000 participants collect over five tonnes of litter.
For details and to register before September 25, 2025, visit barrie.ca/CleanAndGreen.
Curbside Giveaway Day is Saturday, September 20 
Barrie’s Curbside Giveaway Day takes place Saturday, September 20, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is a chance for residents to give gently used or unwanted items a second life, and/or find new-to-you items that others are giving away. It’s like a garage sale without the money exchange.
On the morning of September 20, place your items at the curb and clearly mark them as “free,” then look for treasures around your neighbourhood. Anything not taken must be brought back in by 9 p.m. as there will be no special municipal collection.
For more information, visit barrie.ca/CurbsideGiveawayDay.
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.
New Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal opens on September 21
The new Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal will officially open on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The downtown terminal at 24 Maple Avenue will close on September 28, one week after the new terminal opens.
The new terminal, located beside the Allandale Waterfront GO Station, will strengthen regional transit connections between Simcoe County, Northern Ontario, and the GTA.
Learn more at barrie.ca/TransitHubsProject.
Culture Days & Doors Open Barrie
Celebrate arts, culture, and heritage in Barrie this fall! Culture Days 2025 runs September 19 to October 12, offering a free, interactive lineup of behind-the-scenes experiences and hands-on activities across the city.
As part of the festivities, Doors Open Barrie returns on Saturday, September 27, with unique sites open for public tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event gives residents the opportunity to discover new and interesting places in their own backyard and get a glimpse of what makes Barrie such a special place to live, work, and play.
Discover all events and participating sites at barrie.ca/CultureDays.
Second property tax instalment of final bill due September 29, 2025
The second instalment of the final 2025 property tax bill is due on September 29, 2025. The
final bill is issued each May and was 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.
- Mail: Mail a cheque to Service Barrie, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, ON, L4M 4T5. The cheque
should be payable to the City of Barrie. Please allow enough time for payments to be
received prior to the due date.
For details, visit barrie.ca/PropertyTaxes.
Last call to take part in the City’s 2025 Business & Employer Data Survey
City of Barrie staff are conducting the annual Business & Employer Data Survey through door- to-door visits in Barrie’s commercial and industrial areas. The survey helps update the City’s online business directory and informs economic development and planning efforts.
Businesses can also complete the survey online at buildingbarrie.ca/BusinessDataSurvey by
September 30.
To learn more about this initiative, visit investbarrie.ca/BEDS.
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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