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==Economy==
There are several manufacturers located in Barrie and [[CFB Borden|Canadian Forces Base Borden]] is nearby. The perception of Barrie is that it is a [[bedroom community]] for people who [[commute]] to [[Toronto]], which is approximately 90km south of Barrie. However, only 32% of the resident-employed labour force (17,040 persons/53,400 persons) actually commute out of Barrie for employment purposes. In addition to this, 28% of the resident-employed labour force (14,880 persons/53,400 persons) actually commute into Barrie for employment for a net out-commuting figure of only 4.26%(17,040 persons –14,880 persons]/(50,665 persons employed in Barrie)). Source: 2001 Census and City of Barrie Economic Development.
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==Culture==
In 2008 Barrie city council started electing an exemplary citizen as an honorary Mayor. This occurs on the first day of summer as a symbolic start to the lucrative tourist season in the City. [[Michael Barnes (Canadian author)|Michael Barnes]] has been recognized as the first recipient for this award.{{Fact|date=July 2008}}
Barrie is home to a number of live performance companies. The Georgian College is the home of the Gryphon Theatre, which is a professional company and the Huronia Symphony. The Maclaren Art Centre is the home of Theatre by the Bay which specializes in Shakespeare productions. Grove Park Home is the practice hall for On Stage Performance Group which performs in [[Cookstown, Ontario|Cookstown]]. Talk is Free Theatre, the Strolling Youth Players, and the Kempenfelt Community Players also all perform in Barrie. In addition, an annual live concert series is hosted by Georgian College.
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