Barrie's Canplas Industries Ltd. is Expanding
 
 
 
 
152 King Street

1.2 acres. Flat geotechnical conditions ideal for building efficiently.
Engineer and site plan drawings available for 10,000 sq. ft., with option to expand to 20,000 sq.ft.


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80 Big Bay Point Road

New industrial sub-division under development.
Serviced lots from 0.549 to 9.5 acres.
Flexible configuration and lot sizes.


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311 King Street 

The construction of a 65,000 sq. ft. mixed-use development in Barrie's south end has broken ground and is set to create upwards of 300 new job opportunities in the city. Thank you to Aerarium Group for the continued investment in employment lands projects in Barrie.


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Barrie's New Holiday Inn Express Breaks Ground

Located on Bryne Drive, this new 100-room hotel with two meeting rooms, indoor pool, and a gym will create over 20 jobs and provide more accommodation options for business and leisure travelers.


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For updates on Barrie's infrastructure and development projects, check out the City's Current Projects webpage.

 
 
Mayor's Innovation Awards Winners Announced

On December 7th, the 5th Mayor’s Innovation Awards went "Beyond the New Normal," celebrating stories of strength, creativity and adaptation from across the city. These awards recognize and honour businesses, individuals, and organizations whose innovative approaches and sheer determination contribute to a resilient foundation for our city.


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Barrie Business Awards Gala

On November 2nd, the Barrie Chamber of Commerce held the 2023 Barrie Business Awards Gala. This prestigious event celebrated exceptional businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Barrie community.


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White Tuque's Remarkable Success Story

A Barrie-based firm that creates simple, innovative solutions for cyber defense and business resiliency, White Tuque’s mission is to give companies a trusted partner and a framework of best practices for cyber defense. Now, small and medium-sized enterprises have access to a battle-tested and crisis-proven team of Canada’s leading cybersecurity experts.


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Miski Brewing Opens a Barrie Production Facility

Miski Brewing is a captivating story of a love for brewing, honoring culture, and caring for the environment. Miski Brewing has redefined the beer industry with the world's first gluten-free, kosher, certified organic beer made entirely from quinoa.


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Invest Barrie Receives 5 IEDC Awards

Invest Barrie was recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) with five awards during the IEDC Annual Conference held September 17-20 in Dallas, Texas. IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world's best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year's most influential leaders. 


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Barrie Maintains its Standard & Poor's AA+ Rating

The City of Barrie has maintained its AA+ credit rating for another year according to the latest Standard & Poor's (S&P) Global report. This report is issued annually by S&P, the world’s leading provider of independent risk research, offering credit ratings, data analysis and equity research to both the private and public sectors worldwide.  


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