Barrie Reddit Hot Posts | August 19, 2026
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r/Barrie Top Discussions in the Last 24 Hours (August 19, 2026)
Sorted by post time new to old, covering posts from the last 24 hours, total 11 posts (max 40). Comments shown only for the latest 4.
1. Anne and Cundles
Original English title:Anne & cundles
Post summary:Large police presence at Anne & Cundles, anyone know what's going on?
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Large amount of police at Anne & Cundles, does anyone know whats going on?
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax rules about ads and off-topic posts. * Content not directly related to Barrie, such as national news or general chit-chat * Questions about local businesses and services * Classified-style ads: buying/selling, job postings, garage sales, etc. * Fundraisers and donation drives * Offering services for your personal projects or local businesses (within reason)" I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. If you
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
2. Medical volunteering starting in September
Original English title:Medical volunteering oppurtunities starting September
Post summary:Hi! I recently graduated from university and am applying to medical-related graduate programs and taking a gap year. I'm hoping to get more experience working with patients, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for places that accept volunteers (other than RVH)? Thanks :)
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Hello! I recently graduated from university and am taking a gap year while applying for medical related post-grad programs. I'm looking to get more exposure working with patients, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for places (besides RVH) that take volunteers? Thanks :)
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax rules about ads and off-topic posts. * Content not directly related to Barrie, such as national news or general chit-chat * Questions about local businesses and services * Classified-style ads: buying/selling, job postings, garage sales, etc. * Fundraisers and donation drives * Offering services for your personal projects or local businesses (within reason)" I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. If you
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 don't know if they accept volunteers, but try the dialysis unit at Wellington. There are lots of small departments there (dialysis, nutrition, pharmacy, tech, etc.), and you'll learn a lot!
EN: I have no clue if they take volunteers, but try the dialysis unit on Wellington. There are so many little departments in there (dialysis, nutrition, pharmacist, tech, etc) you would learn a ton!
3. Moving company recommendations
Original English title:Moving company recs
Post summary:Hi everyone, Looking to find a moving company. Staying within the same part of town. I've never moved before and looking for guidance, excuse my lack of knowledge. I'd like to have the movers load our stuff, drive over a
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Hi everyone, Looking to find a moving company. Staying within the same part of town. I've never moved before and looking for guidance, excuse my lack of knowledge. I'd like to have the movers load our stuff, drive over and place it within our new place just in general spots. Any guidance, recs or anything is appreciate
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax rules about ads and off-topic posts. * Content not directly related to Barrie, such as national news or general chit-chat * Questions about local businesses and services * Classified-style ads: buying/selling, job postings, garage sales, etc. * Fundraisers and donation drives * Offering services for your personal projects or local businesses (within reason)" I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. If you
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 - Two Men and a Truck were easy to deal with, and I've never heard of friends having issues.
EN: 2 men and a truck was pretty good to deal with and have never heard of friends having issues either. - NP Movers moved us across the street a while back, and they were great. The 3 guys (instead of the famous 2) made a difference.
EN: NP Movers moved us down the street a little while back and were fantastic. 3 men (rather than the famous 2) makes a difference.
4. Builders and quality of new builds?
Original English title:Builders and New Construction quality?
Post summary:Looking for everyone's opinions on the quality of new homes in Barrie. Are they good quality or cheap? Are there any builders to avoid or excellent builders we can trust? Are there good new homes in good areas? I live in a very old house in the area and want to move to a new one! Any comments/opinions appreciated :)
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Looking for everyones opinions on the quality of new houses built in Barrie. Are they good or cheapily made? Any builders to avoid or good builders we can trust? Good areas with good new houses? I live in the area in a very old home and looking to move to a newer one! Any comment/opinion is appreciated :)
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax rules about ads and off-topic posts. * Content not directly related to Barrie, such as national news or general chit-chat * Questions about local businesses and services * Classified-style ads: buying/selling, job postings, garage sales, etc. * Fundraisers and donation drives * Offering services for your personal projects or local businesses (within reason)" I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. If you
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 would add furnace, AC, and hot water tank rental agreements to the things you need to watch out for.
EN: I would add furnace, ac, and hot water tank rental agreements to things you need to look out for. - Are you looking at townhouses or detached homes? I live in a new freehold town and have had a great experience. Make sure you fill out your Tarion forms so you're covered.
EN: Are you looking at townhouse or detached? I live in a new freehold town and have had pretty good experiences. Definitely make sure to fill out your Tarion forms and you should be good. - I'd say it's a good time to look. I know Mira by Dunsire is giving away $5000 Leon cards to get you in the door.
EN: I’d say now is a good time to look. I know Mira by Dunsire is giving $5000 Leon’s cards to furnish your place.
5. Downtown Barrie
Original English title:Barrie downtown
Post summary:Last Sunday, my friends and I were relaxing near Spirit Catcher, and a homeless man walked up to us, provoked us today, and challenged us to a 1 v 4 match. He seemed drunk and possibly carrying something unnecessary. We told him we weren't looking for trouble and walked away. This makes me feel like Barrie isn't safe for anyone.
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Last Sunday me and my friends were chilling out near spirit catcher and a hobo walked towards us and provoked us today do 1 v4 . He looked intoxicated and probably had some needless with him. We told him we don’t any trouble and walked out. This made me feel like barrie is not safe for anyone.
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6. Cheap gas
Original English title:Cheap gas
Post summary:Petro-Canada at Bayfield and Cundles. Across from CIBC. Help yourself :)
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Petro Canada at Bayfield and cundles. Oppositie CIBC. Help yourselves :)
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7. Support services
Original English title:Support services for
Post summary:A mother of a young child, currently a stay-at-home mom, long story short, my husband and I are about to separate, and we rent. No domestic violence or anything where my life is in danger, just unfortunately our paths have come to an end. I don't work, but I need to rely on some kind of housing support, and I don't know where to start. He is willing to support me financially, but not to the extent of me having my own apartment or anything like that. My family is abroad because we have a family
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Mother of a toddler and currently a house wife, long story short husband and I are going to be separating , we rent. No domestic violence or any issues where my life is in danger just the road unfortunately has come to an end for us. I don't work but I'm going to have to lean on some kind of housing support and don't k
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8. Water flowing from box at Livingston and Sunnidale
Original English title:Water Coming Out of a Box Livingston and Sunnidale
Post summary:For weeks, water has been flowing from a box and running down the street at Livingston and Sunnidale. Anyone know what's going on?
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There is water coming out of a box and spilling onto the street at Livingston and Sunnidale for weeks. Anyone know what is going on?
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9. A bit of water on Bayfield and Grove
Original English title:Bit of water on bayfield and grove
Post summary:Water is running down the road from a burst main
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Water running down the road from burst main
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10. Skateboarding into Barrie's downtown Bard festival
Original English title:Skateboarding rolls into the Troubadour Festival in downtown Barrie
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11. We need to treat people with dignity, no matter where they come from.
Original English title:We need to treat people with dignity regardless of where they're from.
Post summary:A friend of mine moved here from India a few years ago and was relaxing at the beach and enjoying the scenery when 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 want to see us stop this behavior and value each other as fellow human beings. This behavior is hurtful, and he is one of the warmest, kindest people I know, and he or anyone else doesn't deserve this treatment. Please let us be kind to everyone, regardless of nationality
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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 b
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