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11/16/09 - First Flu Assesment Centre Opens in Barrie
In response to the increasing number of people in the community with influenza-like illness, and in an effort to divert non-urgent cases away from overwhelmed hospital emergency rooms, Simcoe County's first Flu Assessment Centre will open in Barrie on Monday, November 16th. Click here for a map and details.
Simcoe County Flu Assessment Centre, 170 Steel Street
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 11/16/09 - 2009 Barrie Arts Awards Recipients
Click here for a list of the 2009 Arts Awards Recipients
11/16/09 - Allandale Train Station Restoration Underway
There is movement at the Allandale Train Station in preparation for the trains once again returning to Allandale. The restoration of the Allandale Station is well underway, however the majority of work involved with Stage 1 is primarily internal. While the outside physical appearance has not changed much yet, work is steadily moving forward inside preparing it for its reconnection to the community. (Click here to read more about this project)
11/11/09 - Barrie Celebrates With WinterLights
With Halloween behind us, it must mean that WinterLights is upon us! Just weeks after collecting top honours at this year’s national Communities in Bloom competition, the City of Barrie is pleased to be welcoming back the second annual Winterlights competition. (Click here for full details)
10/30/09 - H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Begin Tuesday, November 2nd
Public clinics for the H1N1 vaccine are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 2nd in the City of Barrie at the Barrie by the Bay located at 80 Bradford Street, Unit 100, Entrance #1. Dates and times of clinics are available on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website. The public is urged to check the website often as changes to the schedule may occur.
For more information please visit www.simcoemuskokahealth.org or call Your Health Connection at 721-7520.
10/30/09 - Mapping Barrie's Cultural Path
As the City of Barrie’s Department of Culture plans for future cultural initiatives, a study is underway to gain a better understanding of existing and potential markets for the arts. (More)
10/15/09 - Our City Told Through Pictures
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and Barrie residents are being asked to rise to the challenge. The City of Barrie has launched ‘Picture the City,’ a community photo contest aimed at depicting life in our beautiful city. (More)
10/02/09 - Input Opportunities For Barrie's Arts & Culture Scene
How do you envision Barrie’s Arts & Culture scene? Do you have some funky ideas that you feel would enhance the city’s cultural landscape? Here’s your chance- times two! (More)
09/29/09 - Barrie Continues To Hold 'AA-Stable' Rating
Barrie remains at the front of the class as Standard And Poor's issued a report describing Barrie's financial outlook as 'stable' and affirmed its credit rating 'AA.'
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09/23/09 - It's a Win-Win For City Investment
Staff at the City of Barrie are pleased with the findings following an examination of how two separate areas of the corporation could be more efficient resulting in better customer service and cost savings to residents. (More) (Report Findings)
09/04/09 - Report From Statistics Canada Now Available Entitled Barrie Emergency Awareness and Readiness Survey
The survey was conducted on behalf of Barrie Fire and Emergency Service. The objective to gain information relating to fire and emergency services in the City of Barrie as they relate to Emergency preparedness, smoke alarms, 911 service, fire department awareness and public education. Read the report.
8/14/09 - Possible Water Scam in Barrie
City of Barrie would like to inform residents that the City is not involved with an apparent door to door campaign currently underway where it is alleged that the City’s drinking water is being tested. (More)
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