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Published May 9, 2026

CFB Borden honoured in Barrie with historic Freedom of the City Parade and Ceremony

Canadian Forces Base Borden personnel marching in Barrie’s Freedom of the City Parade along Collier Street during 110th anniversary ceremony.
City of Barrie Celebrates CFB Borden’s 110th Anniversary With Freedom of the City Parade on Saturday, May 9, 2026. (Image - Barrie 360)

A strong wind rattled up Collier Street in Barrie Saturday afternoon, as dignitaries and the public gathered for the Freedom of the City Parade and Ceremony.

The event was held to honour Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden's 110th anniversary.

"Freedom of the City is one of the oldest civic traditions, inviting a military organization to march through the city with '"'drums beating, colours flying'"' as a symbol of the community's trust, respect, and appreciation," the City of Barrie said in a news release.

Participants included Colonel Melissa Ramessar, Base Commander, Canadian Forces Base Borden and Military Personnel Generation Training Group, Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall, and Barrie Police Chief Rich Johnston.

Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall and Colonel Melissa Ramessar, Base Commander, Canadian Forces Base Borden and Military Personnel Generation Training Group joins Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall on Saturday, May 9, 2026. (Image - Barrie 360)
Colonel Melissa Ramessar, Base Commander, Canadian Forces Base Borden and Military Personnel Generation Training Group joins Barrie Police Chief Rich Johnston on Saturday, May 9, 2026. (Image - Barrie 360)
Colonel Melissa Ramessar, Base Commander, Canadian Forces Base Borden and Military Personnel Generation Training Group joins Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall on Saturday, May 9, 2026. (Image - Barrie 360)

(Images - Barrie 360)

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