Barrie Reddit Hot Posts | August 23, 2026

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r/Barrie top discussions in the past 24 hours (August 23, 2026)
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1. Local Farm Stands
Original English title:Local Farm Stands
Post content summary:Can anyone suggest a local farm stand where I can buy a bushel of red peppers for roasting?
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Can anyone suggest a local farm stand where I can buy a bushel of red peppers for roasting?
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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 can’t speak to the peppers but there is a little family corn stand on Line 3 south (hwy 11 then exit Line 3 south) that has excellent corn at $5 per dozen. Th
EN: I can’t speak to the peppers but there is a little family corn stand on Line 3 south (hwy 11 then exit Line 3 south) that has excellent corn at $5 per dozen. They also have tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini! - Thanks! Sounds like a good place to check out.
EN: Thanks! Sounds like a good place to check out. - It is! The kids are often out waving and trying to get customers, it is pretty cute.
EN: It is! The kids are often out waving and trying to get customers, it is pretty cute.
2. Do social media posts suggest that we are willing to pay higher taxes?
Original English title:Do social media posts suggest that we are willing to pay higher taxes?
Post content summary:Both Reddit and Facebook these days are flooded with “Who do I call” posts. The premise of these posts seems to be that people expect there to be 24/7 on-call City / government services to deal with all sorts of mundane
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Both Reddit and Facebook these days are flooded with “Who do I call” posts. The premise of these posts seems to be that people expect there to be 24/7 on-call City / government services to deal with all sorts of mundane household tasks. Who do I call about: the hornets nest on the city Boulevard? the dead cat on the ro
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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 think the people of Barrie want their tax dollars spent more effectively.
EN: I think the people of Barrie want their tax dollars spent more effectively. - Sorry, best we can do is increase the BPS budget.
EN: Sorry, best we can do is increase the BPS budget. - I come from a place where property tax was half of what it is in barrie (similar size/value property, yada yada). It was used more effectively in the other juri
EN: I come from a place where property tax was half of what it is in barrie (similar size/value property, yada yada). It was used more effectively in the other jurisdiction than barrie. Sad to say unfortunately. We could do
3. Let’s GO: Council will ask Metrolinx to study Collingwood link
Original English title:Let’s GO: Council will ask Metrolinx to study Collingwood link
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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 agree with everyone about "oh if only there had been a rail line" but they would have had to rip it up anyway. They would have had to take out all the old bal
EN: I agree with everyone about "oh if only there had been a rail line" but they would have had to rip it up anyway. They would have had to take out all the old ballast, bring in new, new ties and upgrade the rail. So yeah, - Absolutely, there's no way that metrolinx would run GO on 100 year old rails. But replacing rail infrastructure is different than essentially building a new lin
EN: Absolutely, there's no way that metrolinx would run GO on 100 year old rails. But replacing rail infrastructure is different than essentially building a new line with no existing right of way. There will be enough commun - And what a great walking trail it is.
EN: And what a great walking trail it is.
4. Looking for pen pals?
Original English title:Looking for pen pals?
Post content summary:I had this crazy idea come to mind (thanks to another Reddit post) that I cannot be the only one who wants to form connections with people in their community. I've met some pretty awesome people from Reddit. I didn't kno
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I had this crazy idea come to mind (thanks to another Reddit post) that I cannot be the only one who wants to form connections with people in their community. I've met some pretty awesome people from Reddit. I didn't know their real name, I didn't see their photo, we just had genuine conversations that developed into f
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- 42f. I wouldn't mind this, but I do get busy with my boys. I'd be up to one question a day if someone is interested!
EN: 42f. I wouldn't mind this, but I do get busy with my boys. I'd be up to one question a day if someone is interested!
5. Accountant to help with personal taxes suggestions?
Original English title:Accountant to help with personal taxes suggestions?
Post content summary:I'm looking for a patient accountant to help me get my taxes up to date. They're a few years behind and I'm struggling to find someone. IDEALLY some what reasonable priced, but I honestly would rather just get this done
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I'm looking for a patient accountant to help me get my taxes up to date. They're a few years behind and I'm struggling to find someone. IDEALLY some what reasonable priced, but I honestly would rather just get this done right. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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6. Trivia team
Original English title:Trivia team
Post content summary:Hey everyone! Just wondering if there are any people that do trivia nights on the regular in Barrie and are either looking for people to join a team (or make a team), or just have any info on fun trivia nights. Looking t
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Hey everyone! Just wondering if there are any people that do trivia nights on the regular in Barrie and are either looking for people to join a team (or make a team), or just have any info on fun trivia nights. Looking to get out more socially and hopefully meet some new folks at the same time!
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