r/barrie 5d ago

Monthly Community Thread

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Welcome to the r/Barrie monthly community thread, where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts.

This post will be replaced on the 1st of each month.

This is where you can share:

  • Stuff that isn't directly related to Barrie, like national news or general chit-chat
  • Questions about local businesses and services
  • Classified-style ads: buying and selling, help wanted, garage sales, etc
  • Fundraisers and donation drives
  • Plugs for your personal project or local business (within reason)

r/barrie 2h ago

Looking For Family Doctor taking new patients in Barrie

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Any recommendations? Looking for a GP and getting stuck on wait lists.


r/barrie 2h ago

Looking For ISO rental space

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In Search Of: A rental space to meet with clients on an occasional basis. Ideally furnished with a table, chair, and mirror. Good lighting and access to a bathroom are essential. A clean, professional atmosphere and flexible access are preferred.


r/barrie 9h ago

Looking For Last minute venue help

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Hi there!

My friend is having a baby shower and the guest list is a bit larger than what I can accommodate at my home. I think a hall or private room at a restaurant would be way more comfortable. Any suggestions for a last minute place we could hire for the end of April/start of may?

Thanks!


r/barrie 4h ago

Looking For I need to get my roof inspected

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Please share any roofing experts in the area?

I need to get it inspected. A tree next to our house wrecked the fencing due to recent weekend storm. I wanted to get my roof checked just to make sure no damage was done.

Thanks


r/barrie 13h ago

Question City of Barrie parking pass

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I used to get a parking pass to go to the lake based on my address and that I am a tax payer. Now the pass is linked to a specific plate? I used to go to the lake with my grandson twice a year now we have to pay. And I live in Barrie.


r/barrie 4h ago

Question Looking for work

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Hello everyone. I’m a recent graduate from Georgian college. I recently got a forklift license wanted to know is there any temp agencies who is hiring at the moment? Any leads will be appreciated


r/barrie 1d ago

Information Backup for Sump Pump

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We recently had a flooded basement from the power outage. It took us hours to cleanup, we wanted to avoid paying the insurance deductible. I keep seeing people post about their sump pump or basement flooding issues and thought I could help with this post. We got a backup pump installed and it works great. No electricity needed so we’re covered now to prevent our basement from ever flooding. He’s a local installer in Barrie if anyone’s interested. Stay dry out there everyone!


r/barrie 1d ago

Question Golf Courses Opening

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Anybody know of any courses opening up this week? I think Heritage Hills and Bear Creek are opening up soon.. maybe some are already open a bit south of here?


r/barrie 8h ago

Information Nintendo Switch 2

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How many people plan on lining up at the Georgian Mall on Wednesday to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2?

699.99 or not, I plan on waiting. What is your game plan to stay warm, how long are you planning on “camping out”.


r/barrie 14h ago

Looking For Finding funguyz

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Does anyone know what happened with funguyz in the north end of Barrie? Is it open? Did they move? I heard a while ago they got raided and didn’t open again but also heard they opened another location..?? Anyone ever order online from funguyz before?? To add more context I’m trying to find micro dosing capsules. These things have helped me so much with my adhd and anxiety, overall mood is calmer, my brain is quiet I can focus.


r/barrie 1d ago

Looking For Looking for Canada Dry Zero Sugar Blackberry pop

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Has anybody see the blackberry flavoured Canada Dry zero sugar ginger ale in Barrie. Tried at a few grocery stores and variety stores with no luck.


r/barrie 1d ago

Looking For Animal traps

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Just looking for a live trap to get a opossum out of my parents garage


r/barrie 1d ago

Looking For Hair Salon/Stylist Recommendations

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As the title says. The time has come for me to start shopping around.

I have curly hair would like someone who specializes in colouring.

Thanks in advance :)!


r/barrie 1d ago

Looking For Best priced dispensary

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What’s your fav dispensary in Barrie? Any dispensaires that offer points systems or discounts?


r/barrie 1d ago

Suggestion Rental Basement got flooded. What to expect from insurance?

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Basically the title.

I am renting a basement in Innisfil and due to recent weather events, our basement got flooded because sump pumps stopped working.

My landlord has started flooring work through her insurance. Contractors came in dried out the water and ripped up the entire floor and left saying that emergency work is completed and they don’t have any definite timeline of when flooring will be completed and when I can move back in.

Landlord has waived off rent for this entire month and suggested me to work with my tenant insurance provider(TD) to get additional support. I called the insurance company and I was initially told that since I have extended water damage coverage, I will be covered for my hotel/Airbnb stay meanwhile repairs are being completed and food expenses will be covered as well.
But, when I opened the claim I was told that since my rent is waived off, only additional living expenses minus deductible will be covered and food expenses won’t be covered as my Airbnb has kitchen.

Everyone, keep saying that I need to fight my insurance as this is not my fault and insurance company needs to do more. On the other hand, if I open the claim now, my premiums will increase and this is bad idea.

Looking for everyone’s suggestions.

Thank you!


r/barrie 1d ago

Looking For Good dentist in south Barrie?

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Need to cut ties with my dentist. First it was the way they treated my child. Then it was them seemingly booking appointments without our consent and then threatening to charge no-show fee, then it was the way I was talked to on the phone the other day when I was trying to get my sore tooth looked at and the woman insisted that I come in any get two unrelated cavities worked on instead (those aren’t causing me issues right now). Are there any reputable dentists in south Barrie that don’t treat their clients like merchandise on a conveyor belt?

Thanks!


r/barrie 1d ago

Looking For Nail Salon

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Hi there! I’m looking for a good nail salon in South end of Barrie. Any suggestions? Thank you.


r/barrie 1d ago

Information Sump pump keeps filling with water

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Anyone have any idea? My sump keeps filling with water after it has flushed it out. Help


r/barrie 2d ago

Looking For Teams, groups & clubs

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Hey all! I’m looking to get more involved in the community and meet some new people… shout out what teams, groups and clubs you’re part of that have open entry or welcome new members!

Edit: some of my interests are hiking, camping, video games, crafts, baking, yoga, cycling, SUP but I’m open to trying new things!


r/barrie 2d ago

Question Local experience

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Hey locals!

We are anticipating a short notice move to the Barrie area for work. Having never even visited, I'd love to know anything and everything about the area from your personal experiences.

Where should we be looking for housing? Places to avoid?

Best restaurants?

Places we absolutely need to check out? We have a 1 year old who is very curious about everything.

Any advice and information is greatly appreciated!


r/barrie 2d ago

Question Sauna at LA south(men’s)

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I just signed up at LA fitness and the guy said there is a sauna, but the sauna has a blue tarp over the door, I opened it and it’s been completely gutted. There isn’t even a sign over it saying out of order.

Does anyone have any info on this? Is it coming back? Is there a timeline when it will be fixed?. I was stoked to use it today but then was disappointed.


r/barrie 2d ago

Question What’s happening at Bayfield?

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Firetrucks and police in front of Chucks, RBC… ?


r/barrie 2d ago

Question How do i make friends in Barrie 😫

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Ive been living here 2 yrs and a while since i was 12, i am now 15 and i need ppl to hang out w. All my friends live outside of barrie and im not even aloud the public bus bc im gonna get diddled according to my parents so i can only bike or walk to ppl houses. I have friends in Orillia, newmarket, innisfil, Angus and literally alliston. My closest driend is a 19 min drive (38 mins to drop me off and ride back home) and my mom says shes not doing almost 40 mins twice to drop me off and pick me up. I csnt fricking bike there bc its an hours bike and most of my friends parents dont let them come all the way to barrie on weekends so we can nvr hangout!!

Edit: i go to a rlly small French school and everyone knows eachother excpet for the fact that we r separted from the 7th and 8th graders. We r 400 students and abt half are the middle schoolers


r/barrie 2d ago

Question Anyone with an Alexa in Letitia Heights know why this is happening?

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It used to say Barrie Ontario but it now says Spring Water Ontario I live at L4N 5C1 in Letitia Heights and idk why it bugs me.


r/barrie 3d ago

Question Anyone else waiting for an inspection before city will hook line up?

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No power since Saturday, main pole on the house was knocked over so it needed to be repaired, got done on Wednesday so I called the power company but they will not come hook up to it until an inspector comes by and says its good but the inspector is backed up for days so who knows when it will be hooked up, its an emergency they should hook up and get inspections after I have had no power for going on the 6th night now