Circulation List for August 27, 2025

Updated: Aug 29

Fall program launch, September events calendar, Seeds to Sow wins economic development award

Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1316194&GUID=91BC0BD9-906F-45FF-ABB0-266039B4B7CC&Options=info|&Search=

Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1316194&GUID=91BC0BD9-906F-45FF-ABB0-266039B4B7CC

📑📊 Staff Memos

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14610922&GUID=E098F431-B162-49B2-8AFD-C2346C1FE4CB from K. Ellis, Manager of Recreation and Culture Programs and Special Events
Waterfront:
- Lifeguards off duty at Johnson's Beach Friday, August 22, 5:30pm and at Centennial Beach on Friday, August 29, 5:30pm
- Swim buoy lines will be removed for the season the week of September 1
Fall Programming:
- City is introducing a 7-day priority registration window for Barrie residents, and non-resident fee will be increased to 25%
- Resident Registration begins August 26, 8am - visit play.barrie.ca to browse offerings now

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14610923&GUID=1151EB5A-413B-4840-B3E2-1F827DBD2470 from K. Datema, Director of Recreation and Culture Services
Highlights of shows, community and sports events

Media Release, August 20: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14610921&GUID=78F9E93E-5909-49B6-BDA3-A4EEFE034B39 "Total fire ban lifted in the City of Barrie"
The fire danger rating has been reduced from extreme to moderate, thanks to recent rainfall
Fires are now permitted, with a valid OSFBA or Open-Air Burn Permit
Fire safety remains a priority - use caution and always follow permit conditions
To check the fire danger rating or get details on burn permits, visit barrie.ca/BurnPermits

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14728205&GUID=F9B470BF-5BB0-41D7-B8EB-9DE9893C8F48 from T. McArthur, Coordinator of Elections and Special Projects
New ownership, seeking a license for indoor areas of the restaurant
Concerns regarding zoning, non-compliance with bylaws, or general objections may be directed to cityclerks@barrie.ca

Media Release, August 22: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14714242&GUID=B83EC0BE-8005-4571-A124-41E92E4D974B "City receives Silver Economic Development Award for Seeds to Sow public art exhibition"
The Seeds to Sow public art exhibition won a 2025 Silver Economic Development Award in the International Economic Development Council's "Neighbourhood Development" category