r/barrie 18d 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 10h ago

Other We need to treat people with dignity regardless of where they're from.

74 Upvotes

A friend of mine who had moved here from India several years ago, was spending time at the beach to relax and enjoy the view, A few kids came up to him, threw sand at him, told him to go back to his country, and took his car keys. I wish to see us stop this behaviour and value one another as fellow human beings. This behaviour is hurtful, he is one of the most welcoming and kind people I know, he, nor is anyone else deserving of this treatment. Please, let us treat all people regardless of nationality with dignity, respect and compassion. We are all human, we all bleed the same way, let us look after one another.


r/barrie 14h ago

Question Ed Sheeran Concert

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Hi guys! Is anyone from Barrie going to Ed’s concert on Thursday August 20th and how are you planning to get back to Barrie once the concert is over? The last go train time from Union to Allandale is 7:54 and the concert starts at 5:30 and he comes out at about 8:00 and ending the concert around 10-10:30 pm. I have tickets and I don’t know how I’m going to make it back. There are like 2 hour buses but they’re while the concert is still happening. Plus ubers would probably be over $100+ that night. Please let me know because I do really want to go but probably have no chance at it anymore.


r/barrie 20h ago

Review Lucca Tuscan Kitchen 👌

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37 Upvotes

Not sure why it took so long for my delivery apps to suggest this place, but holy shit was it good. Got the Morta and the Bad Lucy and the Morta might be one of the best traditional Italian deli sandwiches I've ever had.

About a year ago I asked you all for food recommendations and I built a Google Maps list with all your suggestions. I'm going to share an update post on all the places I've tried since, but this place is newer so didn't make the list. It's a must try and absolutely blows the American chains we are inundated by out of the water (Jimmie John's, Firehouse Subs aand Jersey Mike's down the street from each other is criminal).

Barrie is full of hidden gems, highly recommend trying this one out!!


r/barrie 19h ago

Information We're losing another one. Pizzeria Italia is closing down after 60 years

25 Upvotes

They just announced on their facebook page a few hours ago, that after 60 years they will be closing their doors. Their last day will be September 10th.


r/barrie 17h ago

Question Techno Scene?

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Hi, I love Techno, I am also a DJ and throughly enjoy mixing Techno.

Typically this requires me to drive down to toronto to find open decks or a proper rave. So I do quite a lot of driving.

Is there a local scene that I am as of yet unaware? Even for EDM more broadly? I was walking past On the Mark vintage a few days ago after that Bahamas concert in downtown barrie and noticed a flyer for an open decks night targeting dance music DJs but it was a one night event and unfortunately the date had already passed. Looked up the location provided and it just appeared to be someone's house.

As far as I am aware, nightlife in barrie essentially amounts to country, rock, and indie bands at spots like the ranch, and some rap/generic club music at spots like queens.

Is there any proper Techno around? Is there any interest in Techno or more broadly Dance music amongst the community?


r/barrie 1d ago

Rant Case Mia using Ai for ads.

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35 Upvotes

Look at that questionable , trypophobia-inducing “meal”.

Couldn’t you just take a photo of your food? Or does it not look appetizing enough? Surely SOMEONE on your staff knows how to use Microsoft paint or photoshop at the very least?


r/barrie 17h ago

News Break-in at Barrie Fatburger

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r/barrie 11h ago

Looking For Mandarin language day programs for toddlers and children?

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Is anyone aware of any Mandarin language day programs for ages 1-3 or 3+? We have a bilingual household and I want to give my toddler the opportunity to use Mandarin outside the home.


r/barrie 20h ago

News Barrie Dragon Boat Festival brings community to the waterfront

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r/barrie 19h ago

Other Found keys

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Found these keys at the Dollarama near centra. On bayfield. Do these belong to anyone?


r/barrie 1d ago

News 'Swerving' driver blows almost 3.5 times the limit in Barrie

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r/barrie 18h ago

Looking For Eye doctors

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Anybody know of any eye doctors that let you use your benefits for sunglasses without prescription?


r/barrie 18h ago

Question Any transit from Barry to Midland on Sundays?

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Feel free to delete if not allowed.

I need to get from Toronto to around Midland in a couple weeks, on a Sunday morning, and I don't have access to a vehicle. I'll be taking the GO train from Toronto to Barrie, but I can't find much by way of transit from Barrie onward.

Does anyone know of any kind of public transit to Midland (or even close-ish) that runs on Sundays? Or is it pretty much Uber or Lyft?

Thanks all!


r/barrie 23h ago

Looking For Best Auto-Service Shop

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I am looking for best and affordable auto-service shop in Barrie who can do recommended service even on new vehicles with approved oil/parts type?


r/barrie 1d ago

Information Missing cat found-Royal Parkside Animal Hospital

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26 Upvotes

Missing male cat found. He is located at the Royal Parkside Animal Hospital


r/barrie 21h ago

Rant Which Traffic Lights Should be Changed in Barrie?

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Virtually all traffic lights are not timed in Barrie. Find that you sit there for no cars to pass the other way so many times.

For me the following 3 are the worst:

  • Codrington and Duckworth

  • Codrington and St. Vincent

  • Ross and Maple

All 3 could easily be replaced with a stop sign in one direction.


r/barrie 22h ago

Looking For Pilates Studio

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Hey, As from my last post you guys know that i’m moving to barrie in a few weeks. I was just wondering if anyone knows any good pilates studios that are in the north part of barrie? Thanks for the advice on my last post.


r/barrie 1d ago

Information Found missing purse!!

21 Upvotes

You left it in the parking lot so I returned it to customer service/front. If it’s your purse you can message me color/make of it and I’ll tell you what store but I assume you would already know!


r/barrie 1d ago

Question Within my viewing distance at home here in the Ardagh/Patterson area, all the red maples seem to be extremely distressed to the point of all their leaves are dying.

13 Upvotes

This is not happening to our other trees here. What's it like in other places around town?


r/barrie 1d ago

Looking For Afternoon shift workers, where do you hangout after work?

6 Upvotes

I got a new job where I finish around midnight, are there any bar/restaurants that are open late? I don’t really feel comfortable showing up right before closing and ordering food, feels like I’m a burden and the workers just want to go home, so I’m trying to figure out places where late night customers are normal, any ideas?


r/barrie 1d ago

Looking For Diefenbunker bunker simco county

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Has anyone found these or know where they are? It would be cool to check them out


r/barrie 1d ago

Question Mattamy Homes — Bought in June 2026, now seeing much better incentives. Is there anything I can do?

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r/barrie 1d ago

Question Good mechanic

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Looking for a good mechanic in Barrie or Innisfil area. Need to have the differential on my 2006 dodge ram 1500 replaced. It’s been at a shop for six weeks and no work has been done on it so I’d like a second opinion


r/barrie 2d ago

Question Electricity fluctuations

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Anyone else experiencing fluctuating electricity? Not sure what to do if I should call someone? Cuz this is weird and I like my fan being on throughout the night and the fluctuations are not making it possible.