Barrie News & Updates

The U.S. acapella group Pentatonix is bringing their new Christmas tour to Canada. They will be performing a show in Hamilton later in November.

The 30th annual Barrie Christmas Arts & Crafts Show is set to take place from November 6-8, 2026, at Sadlon. This event has been a long-standing tradition in Barrie for three decades, offering a great opportunity for holiday shopping.

Linda Yule, an author from Kirkland Lake, has released a new children's book titled 'Sasha's Christmas Adventure.' The story is inspired by her own dog and is set to be available in Barrie.

The Office of the Mayor is inviting Barrie residents to submit artwork for the 2026 Christmas card. The winning submission will be featured on the official card.

Barrie and District Christmas Cheer has launched its 2026 campaign significantly earlier than in previous years. This proactive start aims to address a high volume of applications experienced last year.