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CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
One of the biggest developments Barrie has seen, now in question
A rendering for a proposed development at the old Essa Road fairgrounds in Barrie, Ont. (Courtesy: City of Barrie)
CTV News
24-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Registration for Barrie summer recreation opening next week
Despite the ongoing cloudy and rainy weather, summer is fast approaching. The City of Barrie confirmed that registration for their summer recreation and culture programs opens next week at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Residents will be able to sign up for programs such as swimming, dance and painting, reserve city facilities, or purchase memberships for summer recreation activities. Registration will open online or on-site at the Allandale Recreation Centre, East Bayfield Community Centre and Peggy Hill Team Community Centre. The city says they are also offering a financial assistance program, 'recACCESS,' for lower income families, similar to their 'Camp Access' program. Registration for Barrie's summer camps has been open since February and some still have space available according to the city.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
‘Licence 2 Ride' returns offering free rides and rec access to Barrie youth
Youths in Barrie will be able to get around the city and stay active for free this summer with the return of the Licence 2 Ride (L2R) program. Applications are now open for the program that allows those aged 12 to 17 free access to Barrie Transit and select city-run recreational programs from July 1 to Sept. 2. The program is designed to help teens enjoy an active, independent summer while encouraging the use of local transit. "The Licence 2 Ride program is a wonderful opportunity for Barrie youth to become transit users and have a fun, active summer at the City's recreation facilities,' said Mayor Alex Nuttall. 'Licence 2 Ride is another way the City supports and celebrates local youth.' The program saw strong uptake last year, with over 1,300 passes distributed. According to the City, pass holders visited recreation and community centres more than 4,200 times and took nearly 10,000 transit rides during the summer months. With an L2R pass, teens can access a range of drop-in recreation programs free of charge, including public swims, skating and open gym time. Youth aged 13 and up can also use the fitness centres at the Allandale, East Bayfield and Peggy Hill Team centres. Transit rides are covered on all city bus routes, as well as Transit On Demand and Specialized Transit for those registered. To participate, teens must complete an application form available online, provide one piece of identification, and submit the form in person to any of the City's recreation centres for on-the-spot approval. The application deadline is June 30.
