Stay updated on Barrie, Ontario Local News

Sign up to get notified when there's something new on the Barrie, Ontario Local News page.
Latest website image capture
Clouds background image

Latest updates to the Barrie, Ontario Local News page

  1. Check
    7 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    The release list now features Small Business Week, voting in the 2026 municipal and school board election, applications for committees and boards, and the City’s reaffirmed AAA credit rating. Earlier notices about local events, road closures, and development charges are no longer listed.
    Difference
    5%
    Check dated 2026-10-18T01:13:12.000Z thumbnail image
  2. Check
    14 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    The media release list now includes updates on Mapleview Drive reopening and Thanksgiving service changes, replacing earlier notices about forest and waste events. The page also displays a State of Emergency alert concerning encampments.
    Difference
    6%
    Check dated 2026-10-11T01:49:16.000Z thumbnail image
  3. Check
    21 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    The media releases listing now features announcements about Fire Prevention Week, corrected Ward 10 voter information letters, textile donations, and provincial funding tied to reduced residential development charges. Older notices about Culture Days, defence-sector plans, an awards design call, and Labour Day services have rotated off the listing.
    Difference
    5%
    Check dated 2026-10-04T01:54:19.000Z thumbnail image
  4. Check
    28 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    New public notices and event details were added to the Media Releases page, including information about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation reminders, Doors Open Barrie, and Dunlop Street bridge closures. Older election-related items were removed to keep the page current.
    Difference
    7%
    Check dated 2026-09-27T01:30:10.000Z thumbnail image
  5. Check
    35 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    New media releases were added to the listing: 'City reduces residential development charges to help deliver more housing' (September 18, 2026); 'City of Barrie celebrates National Forest Week with free community events' (September 17, 2026); 'Residents encouraged to ‘rethink waste’ with two community events this month' (September 16, 2026); and 'Barrie’s Culture Days celebrate creativity, colour, and community' (September 14, 2026). Four older releases were removed from the listing: 'City of Barrie and Lakehead University celebrate completion of new STEM Hub' (August 20, 2026); 'Registration opens for residents August 25 for fall recreation programs' (August 19, 2026); 'Closure of Shanty Bay Road required for watermain installation' (August 17, 2026); and 'Nominations now open for 2026 Mayor’s Innovation Awards' (August 13, 2026).
    Difference
    5%
    Check dated 2026-09-20T00:33:54.000Z thumbnail image
  6. Check
    42 days ago
    Change Detected
    Summary
    Adds a new media release announcing Barrie's moves to attract opportunities in defence-related sectors. It also removes a prior update about the 26 Grove Street West rental housing development, removing its progress news from the page.
    Difference
    5%
    Check dated 2026-09-12T23:34:19.000Z thumbnail image

Stay in the know with updates to Barrie, Ontario Local News

Enter your email address, and we'll notify you when there's something new on the Barrie, Ontario Local News page.