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CTV News
30-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Watermain swabbing is taking place in Barrie this week
If you receive a hand-delivered notice to your door this week, don't be alarmed. Watermain swabbing is taking place in Barrie. In order to properly maintain water systems, the city will conduct swabbing to clean out all watermains. Swabbing involves scouring the watermain with foam swabs and high-velocity water. These swabs go into a fire hydrant. Fire hydrants will be left open until all water runs clear. Swabbing is happening in the areas of Ward 6, 8 and 10 throughout the month of July. Water services in these areas will be affected this month: July 3, 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Areas of Coleman Drive, Gross Drive, Lowry Court, Pringle Drive, Ruffet Drive July 8, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Areas of Bay Lane, Brennan Avenue, Cliff Road, Kempview Lane, Southview Road, Wallwin's Way, White Oaks Road, Whitty Lane July 10, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Areas of Bayshore Boulevard, Brookfield Crescent, Capps Drive, Crimson Ridge Road, Golden Meadow Road, Royal Park Boulevard, Turner Drive July 22, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Areas of Bird Street, Edgehill Drive, Gross Drive, Knupp Road, Kraus Road, McAvoy Drive, Miller Drive, Sproule Drive July 24, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Areas of Dock Road, Gray Lane, Hurst Drive, Jean Street, Tyndale Road, Tynhead Road How will I be notified? If you receive a notice, it is advised that no water be used during the times specified on the notice. To prevent any water use, residents can turn their home water meter off. If there are changes to the schedule, updated notices will be delivered to your door. After swabbing is complete: Residents and businesses may experience some water discolouration for short durations. The city suggests you follow these guidelines once watermain swabbing is completed: Turn on a cold water tap and let the water run for a few minutes. Do not choose a tap that has a water filter connected to it, or the sediment may clog your filter. Collect some water in a light-coloured cup or container to see if it is clear. The water may be cloudy because air captured in the water forms tiny bubbles. These bubbles are harmless and will disappear if the water sits for a few minutes.
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
Here's what's open and closed this Canada Day
As Barrie gears up for a festive Canada Day celebration on Tuesday, residents can plan ahead knowing which city services will be affected. While festivities take place, some essential and non-essential services will operate on modified schedules or remain closed for the holiday. Barrie Transit will run on an extended Sunday schedule, ensuring that residents can get home safely after the Canada Day fireworks, which wrap up around 10:30 pm. Related | Canada Day festivities happening at various locations in Barrie However, several city facilities will be closed for the holiday, including recreation and community centers, City Hall, and the landfill. Remember to put your trash and recyclables to the curb because collection crews will still be working an uninterrupted collection schedule. Notably, downtown on-street and lot parking will be free on Canada Day, as it is for all statutory holidays. Just keep in mind that a digital waterfront permit is required for specific waterfront areas. As residents light up the night sky with fireworks, the city reminds everyone that fireworks are permitted until 11 pm on July 1, as per the Noise By-law. The City also encourages brushing up on safety reminders before setting off those sparklers.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Barrie digs into the future with new, state-of-the-art greenhouse
A new, state-of-the-art greenhouse officially opened on Ferndale Drive North in Barrie, Ont. on Thurs., June 12, 2025. The City officially opened a new, state-of-the-art greenhouse Thursday, marking a fresh chapter in local sustainability. "This modern facility reflects our commitment to environmental efficiency, city beautification, and homegrown community pride," stated Mayor Alex Nuttall. Spanning 14,000 square feet, the greenhouse isn't just a bigger space to grow flowers, it's a highly controlled environment packed with technology. Each zone is equipped with its own automated heating, ventilation, irrigation, and solar shade systems. The design focuses heavily on environmental sustainability, with features like LED lighting, high-efficiency light transmission, and water collection systems that promote reuse. The plants grown at the new facility will appear in familiar places around the city, including parks, green spaces, the waterfront, and downtown. The greenhouse will play a vital role in the City's participation in the annual Communities in Bloom competition, which judges municipalities on their environmental and aesthetic efforts. The new greenhouse is located on Ferndale Drive North at the City's Operations Centre.
CTV News
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Traffic woes with construction underway on Dunlop Street bridge replacement
The Dunlop Street bridge over Highway 400 in Barrie, Ont. Motorists have to pack their patience as construction to replace an aging bridge over Highway 400 in Barrie has created traffic disruptions and delays. Ministry of Transportation crews have started work on the existing two-lane Dunlop Street bridge, with construction spanning from Hart Street to Cedar Point Drive. The City warns there will be intermittent traffic disruptions over the coming weeks through the area, adding traffic would 'generally be maintained' along Dunlop Street throughout construction. The scope of the project includes replacing the bridge with a longer overpass to accommodate future widening of Highway 400 to 10 lanes. At the City's request, the new bridge will also be wider to help improve traffic flow. The entire project is anticipated to be completed by fall 2028.
CTV News
30-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Final call for extended hours and free brush disposal at Barrie landfill
Saturday is the final day for Barrie residents to be able to dispose of brush and yard waste at the landfill free of charge. The City waived disposal fees for residential brush and yard waste following the ice storm in March to help residents manage the amount of debris that piled up, but that comes to an end tomorrow. Starting Saturday, regular disposal fees will apply once again to all materials. Also ending is the extended landfill hours, which was adjusted following the ice storm due to demand. Saturday will mark the last time the Ferndale Drive landfill will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., following May 31, it will return to its regular operating time of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Residents are also reminded that the city is offering one last chance to pile storm-related debris at the curb for collection. Residents must have debris curbside no later than June 1 to guarantee pickup by crews making the rounds between June 2 and June 7.
