City of Barrie

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Help engage, inspire and celebrate Barrie

March 13, 2019 Gene Pereira 69 Views 0 Comments Celebrate Barrie, Centennial Park, City of Barrie, Gene Pereira

Celebrate Barrie is looking to showcase you. The City of Barrie, which puts on the 19th annual event taking place

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Celebrate Family Day with some winter fun

February 14, 2019 Gene Pereira 103 Views 0 Comments Barrie Sports Complex, City of Barrie, Gene Pereira

There’s something for everyone on this fun-filled snowy holiday celebration. The City of Barrie is hosting its a 5th Annual

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Barrie economic development projects recognized

February 2, 2019 Gene Pereira 121 Views 0 Comments 2018 Train in Technology Career Expo, City of Barrie, Downtown Barrie Business Association, Economic Development Council of Ontario, Meridian Place and Memorial Square development

The celebration of the best economic development projects across the province included work done right here in Barrie. Two City

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Cannabis retail stores a go in Barrie

January 16, 2019 Gene Pereira 72 Views 0 Comments Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, City of Barrie, Gene Pereira

Pot smokers may soon be able to purchase their cannabis in Barrie. Barrie city council approved a motion at its

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City looks to youth for feedback on Official Plan

January 15, 2019 Gene Pereira 111 Views 0 Comments Barrie Official Plan Project, City of Barrie, Gene Pereira

The City of Barrie is hoping the youth will help provide a vision for the future. The city is inviting

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Lehman still has that burn in his belly

January 8, 2019 Gene Pereira 173 Views 0 Comments Barrie Mayor, City of Barrie, Downtown Barrie, Gene Pereira, Jeff Lehman

Jeff Lehman doesn’t hesitate with the answer when asked what he’s learned from previous years as he begins his third

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Parkin joins City of Barrie in key role

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 Gene Pereira 121 Views 0 Comments City of Barrie, City of Barrie Planning and Building Services, Gene Pereira, Town of New Tecumseth

With an eye on growth in the future, the City of Barrie decided on adding some extensive experience in filling

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Willard Kinzie, City of Barrie’s first mayor, dies at 99

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 Gene Pereira 119 Views 0 Comments Barrie Waterfront Trail, Canadian Firefighters, City of Barrie, Gene Pereira, Lakeview Dairy, Town of Barrie

Willard Kinzie, the City of Barrie’s first mayor, died Nov. 25 at the age of 99, at Hospice Simcoe, after

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Allandale Station lands study to take longer than planned

November 25, 2018November 25, 2018 Gene Pereira 62 Views 0 Comments Allandale Station, Allandale Train Station, City of Barrie, Gene Pereira, Huron-Wendat Nation, Williams Treaty First Nation

City of Barrie officials say the archaeological study of the historic Allandale Station lands are going to take longer than

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City wants your input on Barrie’s future

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 Gene Pereira 92 Views 0 Comments Barrie Official Plan Project, buildingbarrie.ca, City of Barrie, Gene Pereira

With major growth continuing, the City of Barrie wants to know what your vision is through the next 20 years.

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