Ice storm funds for Barrie and Innisfil total $26.6M

Ontario is allocating more than $26M to cover clean-up, repairs, an emergency response from the storm.

The Ontario government is giving up to $26,559,000 for ice storm assistance in Barrie and Innisfil.

The funds are expected to help cover clean-up and emergency response costs due to a severe ice storm last year on March 28.

Innisfil will receive $365,000 and Barrie will receive the lion’s share at $26,194,000.

“The City of Barrie faced some of the most significant impacts from the 2025 ice storm,” said MPP for Barrie – Springwater – Oro-Medonte Doug Downey. “This funding will help support the cost of the clean up efforts and ensure that Barrie is able to rebuild stronger than ever.”

The ice storm caused widespread damage, leaving nearly 400,000 homes and businesses without power across Central and Eastern Ontario.

In parts of Barrie and Innisfil, the storm caused extensive tree and property damage, downed hydro lines, prolonged power outages, service disruptions and infrastructure strain.

“The impact of the ice storm was experienced by the Town of Innisfil community members firsthand, as families faced power outages, damaged property and infrastructure, and disrupted daily life,” said MPP for Barrie-Innisfil Andrea Khanjin.

The funding is a portion of Ontario’s $90 million Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program.