Barrie Community Safety, Tick Warnings, and Infrastructure Growth Across Simcoe County

What Barrie's Talking About · May 21, 2026 · 48m

There’s a lot happening across Barrie and Simcoe County right now, and many of the conversations are centered around one big theme: growth.

Whether it’s public safety downtown, major infrastructure spending, rising tick concerns, or preparing communities for future expansion, local leaders are focused on balancing growth with quality of life.

Here’s a closer look at some of the issues shaping the region this week.

Barrie Police Balancing Safety and Compassion Downtown

Downtown Barrie continues to be a major area of focus for local police.

Barrie Police Chief Rich Johnston says officers are…