BARRIE -- The 2020 Barrie Dragon Boat Festival has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Barrie public staff announced the cancellation on Friday, citing it is due to health and safety reasons.
The festival raises over $100-thousand for local charities.
Barrie Public Library staff is instead encouraging people to take part in a global movement called 'Giving Tuesday,' which begins May 5 and allows participants to donate to local charities and non-profit organizations.
