Open Air Dunlop expands in Downtown Barrie beginning July 2 "So far, each Saturday has brought many smiling faces to our downtown," says BIA Executive Director Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.07.2021
Second Open Air Dunlop of 2021 coming up tomorrow, extended until 3 a.m. Sunday More retail locations expected to open this weekend Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.06.2021
City of Barrie exploring court action against downtown demonstrations Limited options for authorities as protests in Downtown Barrie continue Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.04.2021
Integrity Commissioner recommends former mayor be removed as BIA chair, attend human rights training following September’s derogatory remarks Report to be presented to Barrie City Council at Monday's meeting Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.04.2021
BIA Chair Rob Hamilton responds to outcry over comments surrounding supervised consumption site "He has a pretty big platform as a leader in the community so comments like that can carry far and wide." Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.02.2021
Barrie gets funding to help expand small businesses online profile $50 thousand for Digital Service Squad to assist local businesses Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.10.2020
Ho Ho No: Barrie Santa Claus Parade and Downtown tree lighting celebrations cancelled for 2020 Chamber of Commerce and Barrie BIA concerned with public health risks Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Open Air Dunlop well-received, says BIA executive director First of four Saturdays of a pedestrianized downtown Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Former Barrie mayor Rob Hamilton sells Queens Hotel after 46 years at the helm. Hamilton has not cut ties with the downtown as he remains chair of the BIA Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.08.2020
Barrie BIA to explore Dunlop St. pedestrianization further saying July and August are “not in the cards” BIA to form working group to get all ducks in a row Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.07.2020
