NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BARRIE
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The following municipal services will be affected due to the civic holiday on Monday, Aug. 1:
Barrie Transit
On Aug. 1, Barrie Transit will operate according to regular Sunday service. Barrie Transit will offer a free Kempenfest shuttle service from July 30 to Aug. 1 to service the festival.
Curbside collection
There will be no garbage, organics, recycling, or yard waste collection on Aug. 1. Collection during the week of this holiday will occur one day later for the remainder of the week. Reminder: Yard waste is collected every other week during July and August (barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection).
Recreation centres
Allandale Recreation Centre, East Bayfield Community Centre, Peggy Hill Team Community Centre and Parkview Community Centre will be closed on Aug. 1.
City hall
Barrie City Hall will be closed on Aug. 1.
Reminder: Fireworks are not permitted on the civic holiday weekend.
Fireworks cannot be set off on the civic holiday or surrounding days. Fireworks can only be set off on the following (single calendar) days: Victoria Day, Canada Day, New Year’s Day, and for the duration of the recognized Lunar New Year and Diwali holidays, as per the Regulatory Matters bylaw.
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