Avoid the crowds on Election Day in Barrie. Early ‘Voter Assistance Centres’ are open today and Saturday ahead of the actual election day on Monday. Eligible electors can vote for the office of mayor, councillor and school board trustee online or by telephone, 24-hours a day, until voting closes at 8 p.m. on Monday. Both methods require electors to enter the (personal identification number) PIN included in their voter information letter and date of birth, make their selections and confirm their ballot through the secure voting platform. Electors who have not received their letter or require assistance are encouraged to contact the Election Office at 705-728-VOTE (8683) or visit a Voter Assistance Centre before voting closes. Voter Assistance Centres are open today, Friday, until 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for voters who need in-person assistance. Staff can assist with using the digital voting platform and issuing or replacing voting PINs. Voter Assistance Centres are located at: Voter Assistance Centres will also be open on Election Day, Monday, between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Following a comprehensive review of ward boundaries in 2025, new ward boundaries will take effect for the 2026–2030 term of council. Electors are asked to confirm the ward identified in their Voter Information Letter before casting their vote, as some electors may be voting in a different ward than in previous elections. Unofficial election results will be available following the close of voting on Monday, October 26 online. The new 2026-2030 term of Barrie City Council will begin on November 15.
