Barrie Reddit Hot Posts | September 8, 2026
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r/Barrie top discussions in the past 24 hours (September 8, 2026)
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1. It can get really boring
Original English title:It can get really boring
Post content summary:What are fun things to do in downtown Barrie ?
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What are fun things to do in downtown Barrie ?
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- Just a reminder that we have a Monthly Community Thread where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts. * Stuff that isn't directly related to B
EN: Just a reminder that we have a Monthly Community Thread where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts. * Stuff that isn't directly related to Barrie, like national news or general chit-chat * Questions a - I will get hated for this, but leaving Barrie is what I find most interesting. Been here most of my life haha.
EN: I will get hated for this, but leaving Barrie is what I find most interesting. Been here most of my life haha. - Starting to think the same sadly
EN: Starting to think the same sadly - https://giphy.com/gifs/pUeXcg80cO8I8
EN: https://giphy.com/gifs/pUeXcg80cO8I8
2. City of Barrie heading to court over state of emergency
Original English title:City of Barrie heading to court over state of emergency
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- Just a reminder that we have a Monthly Community Thread where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts. * Stuff that isn't directly related to B
EN: Just a reminder that we have a Monthly Community Thread where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts. * Stuff that isn't directly related to Barrie, like national news or general chit-chat * Questions a - Nuttal will do anything to push responsibility onto someone else for something Lehman would have just dealt with. Nuttal is also a cheap bugger who isnt making
EN: Nuttal will do anything to push responsibility onto someone else for something Lehman would have just dealt with. Nuttal is also a cheap bugger who isnt making life more affordable, hes just refusing to raise budgets and - this is the way. the violations are abundant and clear.
EN: this is the way. the violations are abundant and clear. - . I can’t wait until he gets sued into the ground
EN: . I can’t wait until he gets sued into the ground
3. Enercare is a scam
Original English title:Enercare is a scam
Post content summary:I got a house with a rental water heater, it's been rented for 8 years as of now. Payment is 50$ a month, by now the amount paid out is around 5000$, the declared price of this water heater is 1900$ (the price of a good
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I got a house with a rental water heater, it's been rented for 8 years as of now. Payment is 50$ a month, by now the amount paid out is around 5000$, the declared price of this water heater is 1900$ (the price of a good tankless Rinnai today), but back at that time I got similar one for 950, so for half of it. I wanted
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- Just a reminder that we have a Monthly Community Thread where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts. * Stuff that isn't directly related to B
EN: Just a reminder that we have a Monthly Community Thread where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts. * Stuff that isn't directly related to Barrie, like national news or general chit-chat * Questions a - Literally dealed with the same thing when i bought my house 8 years ago. Biggest thing ive learned when buying, is making sure all rentals are paid out with the
EN: Literally dealed with the same thing when i bought my house 8 years ago. Biggest thing ive learned when buying, is making sure all rentals are paid out with the purchase. - Yeah, lesson learnt, unfortunately the hard way
EN: Yeah, lesson learnt, unfortunately the hard way - competition bureau investigation regarding enercare
EN: competition bureau investigation regarding enercare
4. To the current Barrie City Council and MPP incumbents:
Original English title:To the current Barrie City Council and MPP incumbents:
Post content summary:Your complete silence, and your continued ignoring of our letters, calls, and emails, has not gone unnoticed. Your lack of meaningful advocacy regarding the most recent and significant GO Transit cuts affecting Barrie wi
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Your complete silence, and your continued ignoring of our letters, calls, and emails, has not gone unnoticed. Your lack of meaningful advocacy regarding the most recent and significant GO Transit cuts affecting Barrie will also be remembered. You can’t simultaneously tell people to spend more, support the local economy
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- Just a reminder that we have a Monthly Community Thread where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts. * Stuff that isn't directly related to B
EN: Just a reminder that we have a Monthly Community Thread where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts. * Stuff that isn't directly related to Barrie, like national news or general chit-chat * Questions a - Haven't made a decision yet, but will very seriously be looking into voting for the new candidate in Ward 5 specifically because of how my councillor responds t
EN: Haven't made a decision yet, but will very seriously be looking into voting for the new candidate in Ward 5 specifically because of how my councillor responds to concerns raised over email. Great, he'd rather have a phon - Hey there! Heard you were looking for the candidate for Ward 5. Would love to meet for a chat and hear your concerns. It’s about time Barrie Council was more ac
EN: Hey there! Heard you were looking for the candidate for Ward 5. Would love to meet for a chat and hear your concerns. It’s about time Barrie Council was more accessible. - I was thrilled to see that our Ward(6), along with others, have some new candidates running. I'll be even happier to vote against the current incumbent.
EN: I was thrilled to see that our Ward(6), along with others, have some new candidates running. I'll be even happier to vote against the current incumbent.
5. Advice for working/volunteering at Busby Centre
Original English title:Advice for working/volunteering at Busby Centre
Post content summary:Im curious if anyone who works at the Busby centre can give any advice for what to do to become a more qualified applicant for the support worker role there. I have a bachelors of science, one of the majors is in psychol
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Im curious if anyone who works at the Busby centre can give any advice for what to do to become a more qualified applicant for the support worker role there. I have a bachelors of science, one of the majors is in psychology. This or some other equivalents seems to be the minimum (mine being a less optimal minimum it se
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6. Secondary Suites experience?
Original English title:Secondary Suites experience?
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7. How stupid would I be to lock up my bike while I work out or swim at East Bayfield?
Original English title:How stupid would I be to lock up my bike while I work out or swim at East Bayfield?
Post content summary:I dont have a car and wanna go more but I dont wanna put myself in a position where if my bike gets stolen I have to admit to everyone that I was an idiot and trusted it to stay locked up safe while I was inside. Ive wor
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I dont have a car and wanna go more but I dont wanna put myself in a position where if my bike gets stolen I have to admit to everyone that I was an idiot and trusted it to stay locked up safe while I was inside. Ive worked out once with it locked where I can see it, but its nerve wracking, im constantly having to go c
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8. Drive through car wash
Original English title:Drive through car wash
Post content summary:Hi everyone! Wondering if there would be a good touchless drive through car wash in the south end? I saw some reviews for klassic but not sure if it’s a drive through or not. Thank you!!
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Hi everyone! Wondering if there would be a good touchless drive through car wash in the south end? I saw some reviews for klassic but not sure if it’s a drive through or not. Thank you!!
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9. Silent Book Club
Original English title:Silent Book Club
Post content summary:Just wondering if anyone knows of a Silent Book Club or similar group - basically a reading group where you read whatever you want but together and then can socialize and discuss what you are reading afterwards if you wa
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Just wondering if anyone knows of a Silent Book Club or similar group - basically a reading group where you read whatever you want but together and then can socialize and discuss what you are reading afterwards if you want - in Barrie?
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10. Downtown Barrie altercation sends one person to hospital, charges laid
Original English title:Downtown Barrie altercation sends one person to hospital, charges laid
Post content summary:Police say a man in his 20s was hospitalized Sunday evening after an altercation involving a group of males in the area of Simcoe Street, near Meridian Place. Barrie police arrested two men.
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Police say a man in his 20s was hospitalized Sunday evening after an altercation involving a group of males in the area of Simcoe Street, near Meridian Place. Barrie police arrested two men.
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11. GoldHill Roofing
Original English title:GoldHill Roofing
Post content summary:Has anyone signed a contract with GoldHill roofing this season and not had their work completed?
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Has anyone signed a contract with GoldHill roofing this season and not had their work completed?
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12. Fire at 56 lakeside terrace Barrie
Original English title:Fire at 56 lakeside terrace Barrie
Post content summary:wat a night, hope everyone is ok
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wat a night, hope everyone is ok
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