Barrie BIA calls for immediate change of restrictions within the grey-lockdown zone The BIA says a third lockdown is devastating Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2021
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
Downtown Barrie BIA welcomes any move by the province to reopen the economy Head of BIA says businesses have cut, cut, cut to survive Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.02.2021
Dunlop Streetscape project is complete $15.9 million project included wider sidewalks, new street lighting, plants and trees, replacement of aging infrastructure Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.12.2020
Patios in November gets green light from Barrie City Council "To me, this is a slam dunk," said Councillor Keenan Aylwin Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Barrie City Council will be asked Monday to extend patio dining until the end of November Motion comes from Councillor Keenan Aylwin, whose Ward includes the downtown Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.10.2020
BIA seeks extension of patio program in downtown Barrie Dunlop Streetscape project and weather could factor into City Council's decision Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
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
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
Promenade Days Festival and Craft Beer & BBQ Festival cancelled for 2020 Barrie BIA cancel popular festivals over health concerns Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.06.2020