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    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.
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    8 days ago
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    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.
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    15 days ago
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    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).
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    22 days ago
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    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.
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    29 days ago
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    Three new media releases have been added: Mayor’s Innovation Awards trophy design submissions, Labour Day weekend service reminders, and the new City portal for voter information. Three older releases were removed: the Dunlop Street off-ramp closure, Civic Holiday service reminders, and zoning by-law enforcement updates.
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    36 days ago
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    Adds a media release noting that the list of certified candidates for the 2026 municipal election is now available on the election site, with the date August 24, 2026. Removes the Hot Summer Nights event listing for Barrie Fire and Emergency Service.
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