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Barrie Services Impacted by Provincial Move to Modified Step Two

Laura Hampshire
Jan 5, 2022 | 7:31 AM
Last Updated: Jan 5, 2022 | 7:31 AM

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Barrie Services Impacted by Provincial Move to Modified Step Two

Source: City Of Barrie



Since the province has moved to a modified version of its Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen, some city services are being affected in Barrie.

The City’s parks, trails and outdoor rinks remain open to provide safe outdoor recreation opportunities for residents.

City Hall:

  • City Hall remains closed to the public, except for pre-booked appointments through the City’s customer service centre, Service Barrie. Residents must call 705-726-4242 to book an appointment. Residents are encouraged to continue to use the City’s online services to easily apply for small building permits, pay for parking or speeding tickets, and more. 

City recreation facilities:

  • The City’s recreation facilities and 55+ Centres will be closed starting January 5. In-person registered recreational programming will be delayed by three weeks.  Staff will be reaching out to participants with new start dates.
  • Some athletes who meet the Provincial criteria will be accommodated at City Facilities as per the Provincial guidance for Professional and Elite Amateur Sport.
  • Online virtual programs such as fitness classes will continue. Learn more and register at play.barrie.ca.
  • The city’s outdoor rinks, trails and parks will remain open. The Circle at the Centre rink at City Hall and the Centennial Park outdoor rink are open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting. Skaters are required to follow safety procedures when using outdoor rinks. More information and updates are available here: barrie.ca/rinks.

City theatre:

  • The City’s Five Points Theatre will be open for rehearsing or recording under Provincial regulations, but will be closed for performances effective January 5.

Development Services:

  • The Planner of the Day is available to answer planning related questions online or by phone only. Email planneroftheday@barrie.ca or call 705-726-4242. 

Barrie Public Library:

  • Both Barrie Public Library branches remain open for browsing, borrowing and computer use. Capacity is limited to 50 people Downtown and 25 people at Painswick.
  • Visits are limited to a maximum of 60 minutes.
  • Express Pickup is available for low-contact pickup of library materials and returns are accepted 24/7 through the outdoor return slots.
  • Residents can print their vaccination receipt for free at the library (but no lamination is available).
  • Rapid COVID tests are NOT available from the library at this time.

For the most up-to-date information on the status of City services, visit barrie.ca/services.

The City encourages residents to support local. To learn more about the supports available to businesses through the pandemic, visit barrie.ca/SupportforBusiness.

For detailed and up-to-date information on the local vaccination plan, visit the Health Unit’s website. 

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