City of Barrie

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New date for waterfront cleanup event

May 16, 2019 Gene Pereira 133 Views 0 Comments Centennial Beach, City of Barrie, Gene Pereira, Spring into Clean campaign

There’s a new date for the City of Barrie’s waterfront clean up event. The annual Spring into Clean campaign will

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Street sweepers hit Barrie streets

April 19, 2019 Gene Pereira 204 Views 0 Comments City of Barrie, City of Barrie Landfill, Gene Pereira, Source Water Protection Plan

Sweeping up makes financial sense for the City of Barrie. The annual spring street sweeping is underway in Barrie and

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Help engage, inspire and celebrate Barrie

March 13, 2019 Gene Pereira 138 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 158 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 190 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 166 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 166 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 266 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 216 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 218 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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