Barrie 5th Fastest Growing CMA in Ontario

Courtesy of Invest Barrie Newsletter Statistics Canada: Barrie 5th Fastest Growing CMA in Ontario On Wednesday February 8th, Statistics Canada released their latest numbers for population and dwelling counts from the 2011 census.  Canada as a whole has a higher growth rate than any other G8 country with a current population of 33.5 million.  Ontario… Continue reading Barrie 5th Fastest Growing CMA in Ontario

Student Housing in Barrie

There is definitely a stigma attached to student housing. Some investors shy away from that market due to the high turnover rate and the idea that students will damage the property. There’s a new reality, and investors should take note. In Barrie, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the rentals around Georgian College.… Continue reading Student Housing in Barrie

Top 5 Reasons to Make Barrie Your New Home in 2012

Thinking of making a change in the new year? Want to get out of the rat race…but not too far away? Sick of your small town, but don’t want to be overwhelmed in a big city? Barrie has the best of both worlds. Read more to find out why!! The Waterfront. Kempenfelt Bay, as part… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons to Make Barrie Your New Home in 2012

New Shalom Park in Barrie

For all you Barrie residents, you know that Barrie’s South End experienced a significant boom in a very short period of time. Businesses have continued to grow, and new homes are popping up all the time. Public infrastructure has been lagging in the South End, like libraries and community centres. Our city understands the increasing… Continue reading New Shalom Park in Barrie