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Outpouring of support from community to assist people who've been affected by
#BarrieTornado
. Thank you. City isn't in a position to accept donations at this time. We'll share info re donations & how people can help once we have details about what is needed & how people can help.
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Starting today (Jan 18), residents who receive a parking ticket in paid parking areas from the City of
#Barrie
can have the ticket cancelled if they provide proof of purchase from a Barrie restaurant.
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Keeping the spirit of Pride going year-round! Check out the new rainbow crosswalk on Simcoe Street at Meridian Place.
#Barrie
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City of
#Barrie
enacts by-law to enforce physical distancing with fines up to $100,000 for each offence
#StopTheSpread
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Join your city at Meridian Place in Downtown Barrie this Sunday night to cheer on the
@Raptors
in Game 2 of the
#NBAFinals
. The game will be shown a large screen starting at 8 p.m.
#WeTheNorth
#LetsGoRaptors
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#Barrie
is a beautiful city full of strength and vibrancy, and together we are getting through this.
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City creating temporary space for pedestrians & cyclists on Lakeshore Drive:
#Barrie
#ActiveTransportation
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New Mobi Mats being installed at Centennial Beach in
#Barrie
to make the waterfront more accessible for all.
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We've installed new artwork along the crosswalk across from the Cenotaph at Memorial Square, featuring poppies, the official symbol of
#RemembranceDay
:
#Barrie
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And our
@CFSnowbirds
to close out day one of the
#BarrieAirshow
presented by Pratt Homes! See you along the waterfront for day 2 tomorrow!
All details at
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We have received reports of abusive language directed at City staff who were doing their jobs earlier this weekend. These are challenging times for everyone. We appreciate your patience as we all learn about the latest changes from
@ONgov
.
#Barrie
@Mayor_Jeff
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#Barrie
's new gateway signs have been installed, with our new corporate logo proudly displayed against the wave! The "well played" tagline is displayed for those traveling north, "well connected" for drivers southbound.
#WellPlayed
#WellConnected
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Stay home. It is urgent that
#Barrie
residents take steps NOW to limit the number of people we come in contact with to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Visit to learn more.
#FlattenTheCurve
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An exciting parachute performance with sky-high thrills from
@SkyHawksCanada
at today's Barrie Airshow!
#BarrieEvents
#Barrie
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The
#Barrie
community is depending on you to stay home.
Stay home. Save lives.
@Mayor_Jeff
@SMDhealthunit
@TeamRVH
@BarriePolice
@Barrie_Fire
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Almost 3 years ago we converted >10,000 streetlights to LEDs w/ help from
@LAS_Ontario
. The difference has been noticeable AND we're avoiding $575K/year in energy costs!
#Barrie
#LASLEDSLs
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The City is devastated to hear the news of this accident. We are thinking of all the friends and family of these six young people. Flags at City Hall are being lowered to fly at half-mast.
Missing persons update: At approximately 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 28, the Barrie Police Service located a fatal single motor vehicle collision in the area of McKay Road and County Road 27. 1/4
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July 1, Sunrise to 5pm: in partnership w/ Red Quills (), there will be a sacred fire at the Spirit Catcher in honour of all who have been impacted by residential schools.
#CanadaDay
#CanadaDayInBarrie
#Barrie
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In order to limit crowds at the beaches, waterfront parking lots are reserved for
#Barrie
residents only at this time. Vehicles must display a Resident Parking Pass.
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Tents & BBQs not permitted at City of
#Barrie
waterfront parks, beaches & trails starting July 25:
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The
@CFSnowbirds
taking flight, dazzling us with their precision and skill at Barrie’s waterfront today! Presented by Pratt Homes.
#BarrieAirshow
#BarrieEvents
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This morning, staff tended to & cleaned the Spirit Catcher area in advance of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Sept 30). Shoes were moved a section at a time & placed back immediately after cleaning took place. Visit for resources & events.
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Have you seen these new green bike lanes? Cundles/Duckworth project almost complete:
#ActiveTransportation
#Barrie
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Another heart-breaking day for our community. Police officers put their lives on the line every day to protect and ensure community safety. Flags at
#Barrie
City Hall are flying at half-mast in honour of Ontario Provincial Police Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala.
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.
@rickmercer
visiting
#Barrie
today to help clear our roads & sidewalks!
#BarrieSnow
#RickMercerReport
@Mayor_Jeff
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Thank you to those who are staying home & practising physical distancing. We are all in this together!
#Barrie
#StayHomeBarrie
📷:
@TeamRVH
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Two CF-18 Hornets flying through the sky, with a thunderous roar, at the spectacular 2023 Barrie Airshow, presented by Pratt Homes!
#BarrieEvents
#Barrie
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If
#Barrie
's roads don't require winter maintenance on Christmas Eve, Christmas night or New Year’s Eve, on-street overnight parking will be permitted. Full info:
#BarrieSnow
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Swearing in the 2022–2026 Barrie City Council tonight. Congratulations to all! Watch the inaugural meeting on our YouTube channel:
#BarrieCouncil
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With 7 of 20 locations reporting, Jeff Lehman has 90.29% of the vote.
#Barrie
#BarrieElection
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With 18 of 20 locations reporting, Jeff Lehman has 90.91% of the vote.
#Barrie
#BarrieElection
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Thank you,
#Barrie
for coming together in a time where we must stand apart.
#StayHomeBarrie
#FlattenTheCurve
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You're invited to our virtual egg hunt! The Easter Bunny has hidden eggs across
#Barrie
that can only be found using Discover Barrie, the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tool. Visit to access the map and clues.
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Sorting changes due to COVID-19. Tissues, paper towels & napkins should NOT go in green bins. They should be put in plastic bags & placed in your garbage collection. City working w/ curbside collection contractor to keep workers safe:
#Barrie
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There is music in the air downtown.
#Barrie
’s first public piano installed at Meridian Place: 📷:
@CreativeBarrie
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City taking next steps in tornado recovery efforts. Info & resources available for residents affected by tornado:
#BarrieTornado
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New stickers on City trucks = small but significant step for safer
#Barrie
rds!
http://t.co/m0iLTXQsQG
@BarrieCycling
http://t.co/fo6GNz9QbG
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Celebrate
#CanadaDay
in a whole new way this year w/ a lineup of virtual programming (including fireworks!) that can be enjoyed safely from the comfort of home. Visit for details.
#CanadaDayInBarrie
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.
@CFSnowbirds
have arrived! Hoping for more blue skies for the
#Barrie
Air Shows this weekend. In the event of poor weather, the flight teams will decide if delays/cancellations are needed. Follow us for the latest!
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Snowbirds to fly into
#Barrie
this summer:
@CFSnowbirds
@FlyCYLS
@DowntownBarrie
@CreativeBarrie
@CanadianForces
#BaseBorden
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All concrete work at Meridian Place & Memorial Square will be complete by June 1. Latest update:
#Barrie
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City of
#Barrie
launches map showing streets named in honour of local veterans: . Residents can learn about local military members, including their occupation, rank, & memorial location via the map:
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Downtown Countdown Update: Due to the extreme cold tonight’s outdoor activities, concerts & midnight fireworks are cancelled. Family activities moved to the Centre for the Performing Arts at 6pm followed by fireworks at 8pm in Heritage Park. Details at .
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Starting today (Apr 14), residents who receive a parking ticket from the City of
#Barrie
can have the ticket cancelled if they provide proof of purchase from a Barrie restaurant.
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With the summer season officially winding down, let’s take another look at
#Barrie
's beautiful waterfront. It's seen some changes in recent years!
#BarrieWaterfront
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Please avoid the area of Prince William Way & Mapleview in south-east
#Barrie
to allow for emergency response.
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Keep your eyes on the sky this afternoon as
@CFSnowbirds
head to Barrie as part of
#OpInspiration
SATURDAY FLYPASTS 2 AND 3: Routes and times are subject to change. Watch our Facebook or Twitter accounts for updates on take-offs.
#opinspiration
#rcaf
#cfsnowbirds
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All municipal playgrounds & waterfront fitness equipment are closed until further notice:
#Barrie
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#Barrie
's Military Heritage Park is now complete! Official opening will take place @ 11am Fri Oct 27.
#BarrieParks
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The public viewing of the Raptors game at Meridian Place is cancelled for tonight. Due to extreme winds, the contractor is unable to safely install the screen. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will find a less windy spot to cheer on the Raptors.
#LetsGoRaptors
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"Stay safe and stay apart, Barrie"
@Barrie_Fire
Chief Cory Mainprize. More community leader messages:
#Barrie
#FlattenTheCurve
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City workers practise physical distancing while repairing a broken watermain on Toronto St. today (Mar 30)
#Barrie
#FlattenTheCurve
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#DowntownBarrie
is growing and evolving. Our downtown offers a heartfelt urban experience through a variety of unique, independent businesses and vibrant, exciting events. Take a tour of key developments that will shape downtown
#Barrie
in the coming years.
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Flag raising today at City Hall!
#Barrie
will fly the Pride flag during
#Sochi2014
.
http://t.co/uH0JAG5EJF
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We'll be tweeting
#BarrieElection
results as soon as possible following the close of voting tonight.
Results will not trickle in when polls close. As a result of online/phone voting, there are no individual polls, so results are reported only once.
#BarrieVotes
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Ready for day two of the
#BarrieAirshow
presented by Pratt Homes? Activations are open at 9am and the show starts at 1pm! See you on the waterfront 😎
@simcoecounty
@CFBBorden
@DowntownBarrie
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Curbside collection in the City of
#Barrie
has been cancelled today (Feb 25). Collection will be delayed by one day this week due to the winter storm.
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Book of Condolence in memory of Ontario Provincial Police Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala, is available in the Rotunda at City Hall (70 Collier St) for those who wish to pay their respects. The book is available to sign until Fri, Jan 6 at noon.
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Looking to warm-up? Anyone who wants to get out of the cold is welcome to warm up at City of Barrie facilities during regular operating hours.
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The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted by
@SMDhealthunit
for the Yonge St. and Big Bay Point Rd. area in
#Barrie
. Laboratory test results have confirmed that the water is free from contamination and is now safe to drink .
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Sunnidale Park dog off-leash recreation area to reopen August 1, after being closed last September for construction & regeneration projects:
#Barrie
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You better BEE-lieve today (May 20) is World Bee Day! Thanks to
@SooM70255705
for sharing this photo of one of the Bee Hotels installed in
#Barrie
. These structures help provide shelter for native bees that live in solitary w/ no hive to call home.
#WorldBeeDay
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Canadians are being asked to stay home to serve their country and each other. Are you?
#StayHomeBarrie
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With 18 of 20 locations reporting, Keenan Aylwin has 43.01% of the vote.
#BarrieWard2
#BarrieElection
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May Bob McIntyre,
#Barrie
's weather icon, rest in peace. Our condolences to his family, friends and
@CTVBarrieNews
colleagues.
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Happy
#CanadaDay
,
#Barrie
! Celebrate w/ us online by tuning in to
#CanadaDayInBarrie
on our Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube channels throughout the day. Full programming details available at
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The
#Barrie
Transit terminal will be available as a warming centre during
@environmentca
extreme cold warnings this winter:
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Today (Nov 6) was Take Our
#KidsToWork
Day at the City of
#Barrie
. Thanks to all the Grade 9 students who participated & to all staff who made the day possible!
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#Barrie
is ready to cheer on the
@Raptors
TONIGHT (June 5) for game 3 of the
#NBAFinals
See you at the BMC! 🏀 Doors open at 8, game time 9. Concessions are open!
#WeTheNorth
#LetsGoRaptors
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Effective July 25, BBQs & tents are temporarily banned at all City of
#Barrie
waterfront parks, beaches and trails:
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We've broken ground!
#Barrie
-
@simcoecounty
Emergency Services Campus will house
@BarriePolice
+
@Barrie_Fire
+
@simcoecountyPS
.
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#BarrieElection
unofficial results for
#BarrieWard3
Councillor: Ann-Marie Kungl
@annmariekungl
. View results at
#BarrieVotes
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Flags at
#Barrie
City Hall are flying at half-mast following the discovery of the remains of 215 children found in a mass grave at the former residential school in Kamloops, BC. They will stay lowered for one hour for each child found.
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Snowbirds fly into
#Barrie
June 28 & 29! Plan to watch the show from the water? Stay East of the safety line b/w Minet’s Point Park & Johnson’s Beach. Boat launches at Tiffin & Barrie Marina will be closed all day June 28 & 29 until 5pm. More info:
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#Barrie
to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 by supporting community events, while promoting education & awareness:
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