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Situated 90km north of the GTA on beautiful Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie is an exciting, caring & progressive community that 143,000 people call home. This is the official Facebook page of the City of Barrie. Monitored during business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. For after-hours assistance, please call 705-726-4242 and press 0.
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facebook.comDue to limited waterfront parking for Kempenfest attendees, we encourage drivers to take advantage of free shuttle service from Allandale Recreation Centre, Bayfield Mall, or the BMC. Or park in a downtown lot and take the free Waterfront Shuttle, which will have six stops servicing Barrie’s downtown and waterfront.
Come out Tuesday evening to learn about how pop-up retail is revitalizing communities, helping artists and creatives, and changing the game for entrepreneurs:
Civic Holiday in Barrie: Affected Services
Running out of ideas to keep the kids active and entertained this summer? Spaces are available in day camps! The City offers over 40 fun and affordable camps for ages 4–16, including sports, swimming, music, arts & crafts, cooking and more. For details about summer day camps, visit www.barrie.ca/DayCamps.
Now in effect: Updates to the Transportation Industry By-law
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a swimming advisory for Centennial Beach due to elevated bacteria levels. If you choose to swim during a swimming advisory it may be prudent to avoid ducking your head or swallowing the water. Learn more:
Are you a representative from a not-for-profit agency servicing the needs of Barrie's seniors community? Please consider applying for appointment to the City of Barrie's Seniors Advisory Committee.
The Bell Farm Road Environmental Assessment Study is now complete and the design phase is next! Transportation improvements include two vehicle lanes, a continuous two-way left turning lane, bike lanes, sidewalks, and a pedestrian crossing at the Alliance Blvd intersection. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2fpeaHh
Old Wives Tales hits City of Barrie Theatres next week! Multiple show times August 2–5. Show and ticket information: http://bit.ly/2uFlJE0
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