‘Most substantial investment ever’ will change face of Barrie Transit
A huge investment from the province will see millions of dollars pumped into Barrie’s transit system and a reimagined bus and train stop for riders. The Ontario government has approved more than $13 million…
Bus route dispute: Rider upset with recent Barrie Transit changes
Stormy Barker risks losing her job because of a bus route change. The Barrie resident has worked at SBS Drivetec, a small manufacturing plant located on King Street, for about…
Labour Day Picnic took place at Sunnidale Park in Barrie on Monday
Hundreds of people gathered at Sunnidale Park on Labour Day Monday to show their support for unions and their efforts to support workers. Hosted by the Barrie and District Labour…
City rolls out improvements for Barrie Transit
Changes are coming to Barrie Transit to help improve the service for riders in the city. Bus routes between Georgian College, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and the downtown jumped…
Ontario investing $110K in transit and road infrastructure in Barrie
Barrie residents may be moving more efficiently around the city soon. The Ontario government will provide $110,000 in funding to the municipality, for the construction of two lay-by lane bus…
New LINX transit routes to connect more communities in Simcoe County
Simcoe County launched two new LINX transit service routes on Tuesday, connecting Wasaga Beach to Barrie and Orillia to Barrie. LINX also took control of an existing route that connects…
New Orillia-Barrie LINX bus starts rolling on Tuesday
NEWS RELEASE COUNTY OF SIMCOE ************************* Starting Aug. 6, 2019, Simcoe County is launching two new LINX Transit Service routes and assuming the operations of an existing connecting link between Collingwood…
Barrie Transit to implement route changes in August
The changes will provide faster and more frequent services and are being made with no additional operating or capital costs, according to the City of Barrie “In the fall of…
Ontario ready to invest in Midland transit
MPP Jill Dunlop was in Midland to announce help for the town’s transit service. “Almost $40,000 for a transit project in Midland,” Dunlop said. The funding announcement was made on…