NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BARRIE
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The following City of Barrie services will be affected on the Canada Day holiday — Monday, July 1:
- Curbside collection: There will be no change to the waste collection schedule on Monday, July 1; curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled. Visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection for more information on curbside collection services and to look up your collection schedule.
- Barrie Transit: On Monday, July 1, Barrie Transit will run on a Sunday service schedule. Additional trips departing the downtown terminal at approximately 10:30 p.m. have been added to take people home after the fireworks show.
- Recreation/community centres will be closed on Monday, July 1.
- City hall will be closed on Monday, July 1.
- Parking: Downtown parking (on-street and lots) is free on statutory holidays, including Monday, July 1. A digital waterfront permit is required to park for free at specific waterfront areas. Visit barrie.ca/parking for details.
- Fireworks reminder: Residents are permitted to use fireworks on the Canada Day holiday as per the Regulatory Matters Bylaw. Fireworks are permitted only until 11 p.m. on the day of the celebration, per the Noise Bylaw. Please review fireworks safety reminders at barrie.ca/FireworksSafety.
To find out more about the city’s Canada Day events and city fireworks show, visit barrie.ca/CanadaDay.
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