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Barrie Cancels NYE Celebrations Amid Severe Winter Weather
Heavy snow and an Environment Canada Orange Warning prompted the cancellation, with up to 25 cm of snow expected and travel deemed extremely hazardous, city officials said.
- City of Barrie officials cancelled the outdoor New Year's Eve celebration at Meridian Place on Dec. 31, 2025, citing deteriorating conditions and an Environment Canada Orange Warning.
- Environment Canada warned of orange snow squalls with 10 to 25 centimetres of snow and near-zero visibility, cautioning that travel could be extremely hazardous with possible road closures.
- Ongoing heavy snow accumulation hindered downtown event setup teams and city operations, and officials warned the city may not meet maintenance standards for roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes.
- Kim Mitchell's performance and the fireworks will be rescheduled as part of Winterfest on the weekend of Feb. 7-8, 2026, and the city declared a winter maintenance event banning parking on Jan. 1.
- Mitchell, a Canadian rock musician, has won three JUNO Awards and faced previous Barrie cancellations, including a 2017 last-minute call-off.
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