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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Heading to the beach in Barrie? Here's what you need to know before you go
A lifeguard stand is pictured as people keep cool at Centennial Beach in Barrie, Ont. (Rob Cooper/CTV News). The City of Barrie reminds beachgoers to brush up on the rules before heading to the waterfront this summer. Whether you're soaking up the sun at Centennial Beach or dipping your toes in the water at Minet's Point, there are a few key guidelines in place to help keep everyone safe and the area clean, according to the City of Barrie. One of the main rules beach visitors should be aware of is that tents and sunshades are not permitted at Barrie's beaches or waterfront parks. The restriction is in place to preserve clear sightlines for lifeguards and visitors alike. However, standard umbrellas supported by a single pole are allowed. The city is also asking residents to check water quality reports before visiting the beach. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit regularly tests water at public beaches for safety, and results are posted online throughout the summer months. Other important reminders for a safe and enjoyable visit include: Leave no trace: If garbage bins are full, beachgoers are expected to take their waste home with them. No pets allowed: Dogs are not permitted on City beaches. Smoke-free zones: Smoking is strictly prohibited on all City beaches. No private cooking equipment: Personal barbeques, stoves, or any cooking appliances are not permitted on waterfront property — even if they're not in use. Designated community-use barbeques are available at Tyndale Park and Centennial Park, and are open daily. Users are asked to follow posted rules and dispose of used coals only in designated containers — not in regular trash bins.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
City of Barrie testing four new locations for photo radar cameras: Here's where
Municipal Speed Camera Testing signage in a school zone on Livingstone Street in Barrie, Ont. Motorists driving through several community safety zones in Barrie may have noticed new signage warning of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras - but the cameras aren't issuing tickets just yet. The City of Barrie installed 'Testing' signs at four school zone locations where photo radar camera technology is being prepared. The locations include Grove Street East near Maple Grove Public School, Livingstone Street near Monsignor Clair, Livingstone Street near Ford/West Bayfield Elementary School, and Rose Street near Barrie North Collegiate Institute. According to Tom Hanrahan, the city's traffic services supervisor, the signage is part of a phased implementation approach that lets motorists know where the cameras will be located before enforcement begins. 'The City doesn't yet have an estimated date for activation at these locations,' Hanrahan noted, emphasizing the current signage is for testing purposes only. Once active, the cameras will automatically capture images of vehicles exceeding the speed limit in designated school zones, and a provincial offences officer reviews the photos to issue tickets by mail. The initiative is aimed at reducing speeds in areas with high pedestrian activity, especially during school hours. In Barrie, school zone speed limits typically drop to 40 km/h between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday from September to June. The City confirmed that outside of those hours, including during the summer, the speed limit returns to the regular posted limit for that road.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Fully-packed and loaded ‘Summer Fun Trailer' hits Barrie neighbourhoods
For the fifth consecutive year, the 'Summer Fun Trailer' is back and ready to make a pit stop in your neighbourhood. (City of Barrie) For the fifth consecutive year, the 'Summer Fun Trailer' is back and ready to make a pit stop in your neighbourhood. The fully-packed and loaded trailer will be travelling to several communities in Barrie for the duration of the summer. Stocked with accessible recreation services and summer activities; residents can borrow items like scooters, basketballs and other outdoor games for free on a first-come, first-served basis. 'The wide range of equipment ensures there's something fun for everyone, enhancing the enjoyment of your summer activities,' the City said on their website. The trailer will make its first stop on Saturday at Shear Park. All neighbourhood stops will take place between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each item in the trailer is free to use. The equipment is suitable for all ages, but participants must be 12 years or older to sign out items. The selected stop locations in Barrie have been carefully chosen by staff based on criteria. Members have chosen areas with ample green space, courts and washrooms nearby, and easily accessible places. Take a look at when the fun may be coming to you:
CTV News
16-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Do you know what can and can't go in the green bin?
Organic materials are put into a compostable bag for the green bin program. Do you know what can and what can't go into the green organics bin? The City of Barrie says unacceptable items are often found in the organics waste stream after curbside collection, including diapers, personal hygiene products and plastics. 'The City is seeing an increase in plastic being put in the organics waste stream collected curbside,' the City stated. Residents using container liners must use certified compostable bags, paper bags or newspaper, not plastic bags. "Even plastic bags labelled as biodegradable, degradable, or oxo degradable do not break down in the municipal composting process and are not accepted in Barrie's organics program," the City explained. As for what can go into the green bin, here's a list of acceptable items: All food scraps and leftovers, including bones Coffee grounds and filters, tea bags Cooking oils and grease Soiled pizza boxes Fast food drink trays Hair (including from pets) Pet waste and plant-based kitty litter Small animal bedding Dried flowers Eggs and egg shells House plants Microwave popcorn bags Paper egg cartons, paper cups, paper plates Napkins and tissues Popsicle sticks, wooden toothpicks Pumpkins Wood wine corks, cooled wood ashes Items that should not be tossed into the organics bin include: Diapers and hygiene products Plastic bags, wrap or containers Plastic bags labelled as biodegradable Sod, soil or rocks Yard waste Dryer lint Bandages, gauze Styrofoam Textiles Vacuum bags and contents Dead animals Ceramics Drinking straws Construction or demolition waste, treated wood Green bins are collected weekly. In September, the City will transition to a new automated cart collection service that includes new waste and organics bins. Residents can get a kitchen catcher or curbside organics bin for free by contacting
CTV News
06-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Feeling the heat? Here's where to cool down in Barrie
With a heat warning in place and the humidex feeling closer to 40 degrees on Sunday, many residents will be looking for places to cool off. Barrie's four beaches are open for the season. Centennial Beach, 65 Lakeshore Drive Lifeguards on duty 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily. Johnson's Beach, 2 Johnson Street Lifeguards on duty 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily. Minet's Point Beach, 10 Lismer Boulevard No lifeguards Tyndale Beach, 45 Tyndale Road No lifeguards Parents and guardians are reminded that children require direct supervision when at the beach. Splash pads at Heritage Park and Lampman Park are also open for the season, however the splash pad at Heritage Park is closed for repairs according to the City of Barrie website During the summer season, the Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) or lifejacket loaner program allows visitors to borrow lifejackets for free (a deposit is required). PFDs are available from the lifeguard office at Centennial Beach and Johnson's Beach, seven days a week between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to ensure Barrie's beaches are safe for swimming, weekly water samples are analyzed by the health unit. During humid weather or after storms, watch for warnings that will be posted at designated swimming beaches when bacteria levels exceed provincial guidelines. Beach-goers can check the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit beach water testing results before heading to the beach.
