"In a news release Wednesday, officials said the move is an effort to prioritize public safety as forecasted snow accumulation creates challenges for event setup. "We regret that circumstances beyond our control are preventing us from hosting the event as planned, however we will always prioritize the safety of the public, staff, performers, and vendors," director of recreation and culture services Kevin Datema said in Tuesday's release."
"The city is encouraging residents to avoid non-essential trips and exercise extra caution while walking, biking and driving. It also said it would plan to reschedule the Kim Mitchell performance and fireworks show to February, during its Winterfest. On-street parking in Barrie will also not be permitted from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. in the Downtown Business Improvement Area and from 12:01 to 7 a.m. on other city streets Jan. 1."
Barrie canceled its New Year’s Eve celebration because an Environment Canada orange snow squall warning and forecasted snow accumulation would impede safe event setup. Public safety considerations include risks to staff, performers, vendors and attendees from near-zero visibility and rapidly freezing road surfaces. The Kim Mitchell performance and fireworks are planned to be rescheduled to February during Winterfest. Residents are urged to avoid non-essential travel and exercise extra caution when walking, biking or driving. On-street parking will be restricted downtown from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. and on other city streets from 12:01 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Jan. 1.
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