The City of Barrie is seeking an experienced professional to provide forestry consulting services for its urban and natural areas. The work includes objective advice on arboricultural and urban forestry matters, with emphasis on public safety, regulatory and technical requirements, and strategic considerations. The City manages approximately 1,600 hectares of natural areas and forests, 300 hectares of maintained parkland, 40,000 street trees, and 15,000 open-space park trees; submissions must be made online.
The City of Barrie is inviting non-binding quotations for the supply, installation, commissioning, training, and five-year service of two stationary high-pressure SCBA breathing-air compressor and fill systems. This is an open goods RFQ using a low-bid process and online submissions only. The solicitation is a procurement for equipment and related services, not a grant program, and closes on October 14, 2026.
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City of Barrie Investment Board Report of the Investment Board
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved discussions on governance orientation, procedures, and the annual work plan. The Investment Board reviewed and approved the Q2 2026 Investment Performance Report. Additionally, a closed session was held to address confidential matters related to the investment management function.
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the Committee of Adjustment reviewing several minor variance applications, including requests for reduced yard setbacks to facilitate additional residential units at 69 McBride Trail and 20 Chippawa Court. The Committee also reviewed previous applications, such as a minor variance for 118 Little Avenue, 90 Burke Drive, 129 Collier Street, 212 Phillips Street, and 131 King Street, discussing matters related to property setbacks, height, gross floor area, and temporary outdoor storage. Public feedback and engineering reports regarding easements were considered during the deliberations.
City Council Meeting Minutes And Agenda
Date: Feb 4, 2026
Key Contacts
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Stephanie MackAssociate Director of Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability
The City Council meeting covered various administrative and legislative matters, including the adoption of previous minutes, recognition of youth achievements in music, and the appointment of a member to the Barrie Public Library Board. Key actions included the approval of multiple zoning by-law amendments for properties on Lockhart Road, Big Bay Point Road, and Mapleview Drive East. Council also authorized a loan guarantee for Victoria Village, approved waste collection service improvements, and passed several by-laws regarding municipal services, traffic regulations, and administrative fees.
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