Barrie Reddit Hot Posts | August 10, 2026
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r/Barrie top discussions in the past 24 hours (August 10, 2026)
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1. La Source Elementary School and Frère-André Catholic Elementary School
Original title:La Source Elementary & Frère-André Catholic Elementary
Post summary:Hello everyone. We just moved to the Innisfil area and our children are in French immersion. We saw that there is a school in Innisfil that can host a French immersion transfer, but it is not a French school (according to research, it is just a French immersion class for students, any younger children are admitted by lottery, and it does not seem to be a recommended bilingual school). We researched further and found the French school board. We are zoned for La Source and Frere André - does anyone know
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Hi everyone. We’ve just moved to the Innisfil area and our children are in French immersion. We see that there is a school in Innisfil that can hold French immersion transfers but it’s not a French school (based on research it is just a class of French immersion students, any younger children get in by lottery, and it
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- Just a reminder, we have a monthly community theme 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, hiring, 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 can't speak for Frere Andre, but for La Source, at least one parent must be able to speak/write French (they need to take an entrance exam, I believe it tests their French ability) and/or they must have received full French education at some point. This may have changed, but I think it could be difficult if at least one parent doesn't speak French at home or can't speak French, because once they leave kindergarten, everything
EN: I can't speak for Frere Andre but for La Source at least one of the parents has to be able to speak/write French (they'll need to write an admission test I believe that tests their French ability) and/or they would have
2. Lost ring: cash reward if found
Original title:LOST RING: CASH REWARD if found
Post summary:On August 10 between 4:00 and 4:30 PM, I lost a ring at Georgian Mall. Cash reward of $100 for return. Description: red garnet heart-shaped gemstone silver ring, with small diamonds on both sides of the stone. If you've seen it, please let me know!
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I Lost my ring at georgian mall on August 10th around 4:00 to 4:30pm. $100 Cash reward for returning. Description: Red garnet heart shaped gemstone stone Silver band with tiny diamonds on either side of the gemstone Please please let me know if you've seen it!!
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- Just a reminder, we have a monthly community theme 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, hiring, 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 - Also keep an eye on FB Marketplace.
EN: Keep an eye out on FB marketplace too. - That's a good idea, thanks :)
EN: That's a good idea, thank you :) - You can also set up alerts if the post contains words like "garnet".
EN: You can set an alert too if anything is posted with words like 'garnet'
3. Any recommendations for delis?
Original title:Deli recommendations?
Post summary:Does anyone know where to find guanciale in Barrie? I've tried a few delis but haven't had much luck.
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Does anyone know where I could find guanciale in Barrie? I’ve tried a few deli’s but I’m not having much luck
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- Just a reminder, we have a monthly community theme 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, hiring, 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 - The Italian bakery in Wellington usually has it.
EN: Italian Bakery on Wellington usually has it. - Luca Tuscan Kitchen might be a good option. Luca | Luca (249) 877-9687 Based on old posts - Guanciale in Barrie: r/barrie Hind Quarter Meats (Mapleview South) Italian restaurants (Park Place) Farm Boy I've considered making it myself, it doesn't look that difficult if you don't mind the cooking/prep work.
EN: Lucca Tuscan Kitchen might be a good bet to call. Lucca | Lucca (249) 877-9687 According to an old post - Guanciale in Barrie : r/barrie Hind Quarter Meats (Mapleview South) Italian Eatery (Park place) Farm boy I've cons - Most grocery stores should have it. I shop at Metro, it should be in produce or deli. If they're out of stock, feel free to ask management, they'll try harder to bring some in.
EN: Most grocery stores should have it. I shop at metro, should be either in produce or deli. If they're out of stock, feel free to bring it up with management and they'll make more of an effort to bring some in.
4. Police warn of increase in distraction thefts after senior's wedding ring snatched
Original title:Police warn of rising distraction thefts after senior robbed of wedding ring
Post summary:This is the third time this has happened to three different seniors in Barrie. If you happen to witness anything unusual around seniors, please stop and help, get the model and license plate number. These scumbags must be caught!
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This is the third time this has happened to 3 different Barrie seniors. If you happen to witness something unusual happening around a senior, stop and help, get a model make and plate number. These scum bags need to be caught!
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- Just a reminder, we have a monthly community theme 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, hiring, 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 find the story about the couple hard to believe. Apparently, the person driving that beige sedan is everywhere, and suspicious stories are posted almost daily. I think even our barely functioning police force should be able to spot them by now.
EN: I find the stories about this couple pretty hard to believe. Apparently the people driving this beige sedan are everywhere , and dubious stories are posted almost on the daily. I would think that even our barely function - If you don't believe these 3 reported incidents are true, then what do you think the motive is?
EN: What do you think is the motivation then, if you don't believe these 3 reported incidents are true?
5. Dunlop Street 1910
Original title:Dunlop st. 1910
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6. Graduate student (Lakehead Barrie STEM Hub) looking for room, roommate vegetarian, non-smoker/non-drinker
Original title:Grad student (Lakehead Barrie STEM Hub) looking for a room and roomates vegetarian, non-smoker/non-drinker
Post summary:Hello everyone, I will be starting my Master's in Computer Science at Lakehead University's Barrie STEM Hub this fall, and I am looking for a room to rent in Barrie, preferably close to the STEM Hub or easily accessible by bus. A bit about me: Gujarati, from Ahmedabad, India, vegetarian (so a kitchen where I can actually cook is important to me), non-smoker, non-drinker, quiet and respectful roommate, professional background (I run a small digital agency) so I'm used to managing my own space and expenses.
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Hey everyone, I'm starting my MSc in Computer Science at Lakehead University's Barrie STEM Hub this Fall, and I'm looking for a room to rent in Barrie, ideally close to the STEM Hub or with easy bus access to it. A bit about me: Gujarati, from Ahmedabad, India, vegetarian (so a kitchen I can actually cook in matters a
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7. Barrie wedding photos
Original title:Wedding pictures Barrie
Post summary:Does anyone have recommendations for good spots for wedding day photos? We're looking for something more historic, natural, old stone-like vibe. We'd love something with old stone buildings (almost castle-like atmosphere). Also open to anywhere around the Barrie/Orillia area!
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Anyone have any recommendations of good spots to go for pictures on my wedding day? We’re looking for a more historical, nature, like old stone kind of vibe. We would love something with an old stone building (almost castle vibes). Also open to anything around the barrie/orillia area!
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8. Delivery service
Original title:Courier
Post summary:Does anyone know a delivery service that will deliver McDonald's to a party? Like ordering 50 cheeseburgers and 20 fries? I found the bigger companies, but looking for something local, MC Delivery only does 40 items.
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Any delivery service people anyone knows of that will deliver McDonald's to a party. Like 50 cheeseburgers and 20 fries kinda order ? I've found bigger companies but was looking for something local, mc delivery only does 40 items.
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9. Lost keys at Innisfil Beach
Original title:Lost keys in Innisfil beach
Post summary:Hello, this morning I lost my keychain and car keys at Innisfil Beach. If you found them, please contact me. The car key is for a Toyota :)
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Hi, I lost my key chain and car key in innisifil beach this morning. Please contact me if you have found it. The car key is for a Toyota :)
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10. Barrie martial arts studio owner faces 11 new charges in child sexual assault investigation
Original title:Barrie martial arts studio owner faces 11 new charges in child sex assault investigation
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11. Seafood
Original title:Seafood
Post summary:Best seafood restaurant in Barrie or Bradford?
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Best seafood restaurants in Barrie or Bradford??
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12. TMJ Botox injection clinic
Original title:Clinic for TMJ Botox injections
Post summary:Looking for recommendations for any clinic in Barrie and surrounding area that does TMJ Botox for my girlfriend. She grinds her teeth badly, and some mornings even with her guard, she still has pain.
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Looking for recommendations for any clinics in Barrie and the surrounding area that do TMJ Botox for my girlfriend. She grinds really badly and some mornings still has pain even with her guard in.
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13. What's changed? Metrolinx points to new safeguards in Barrie after 2022 Lake Simcoe diesel spill
Original title:What changed? Metrolinx points to new safeguards in Barrie after 2022 Lake Simcoe diesel spill
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14. Stair glide and installation
Original title:Stair runner and installation
Post summary:Has anyone hired a local company to install carpet runners on stairs? These are beautiful wooden stairs and I don't want them messed up by someone who doesn't know what they're doing (like me!), but I also don't want to pay a fortune. Any advice on how to choose and/or what you've paid for this type of work in the past year or two?
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Has anyone hired a local company to install a carpet runner for stairs? These are nice wooden stairs I don't want to get botched by someone who doesn't know what they're doing (like me!) but I also don't want to pay an arm and a leg for it. Any advice on how to select and/or what you've paid for such work in the past y
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15. Restaurant/event space for a birthday dinner
Original English title:Restaurants/Event Spaces to Host Birthday Dinner
Post content summary:Hi everyone! I'm planning a 40th birthday dinner for my boyfriend and we're looking for recommendations in Barrie. We have about 20 people, so we need a place that can accommodate a group that size. The ideal space is a restaurant with a private/semi-private room. We're open to dinner/drinks or some appetizers/snacks and drinks. I've already contacted Flying Monkeys, but they don't have availability on the date I need. I've also contacted t
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Hi everyone! I’m planning a 40th birthday dinner for my boyfriend and we’re looking for recommendations in Barrie. We’ll have approximately 20 people, so it would need to be somewhere that can accommodate a group this size. The ideal space would be a restaurant with a private/semi-private room. We’re okay with dinner/d
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16. Masonry work recommendations
Original English title:Masonry Work Reccomendations
Post content summary:I've been looking for a reputable mason to do a small repair job on my garage (replacing about 20 bricks). Of the 4 contractors I've contacted, only 1 replied with an excessive quote. Looking for other recommendations?
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Ive been looking for a reputable mason to do a small repair job on my garage (Replacing roughly 20 bricks). Out of the 4 contractors Ive reached out to - only 1 has replied with an exorbitant quote. Looking for any other recommendations?
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17. Bus route from Allendale GO to Georgian College
Original English title:Bus line to get to Georgian College from Allendale GO
Post content summary:Coming to Barrie from Newmarket in September to attend Georgian College. I don't have a driver's license and I'm not very familiar with Barrie's bus schedules and routes. Which bus is the fastest and most direct to get to and from Georgian College and Allendale GO station? I've checked Apple Maps and the Barrie Transit website, but both are a bit overwhelming because there are so many options. Trying to avoid taking Ubers everywhere.
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Coming to Barrie from Newmarket in September to attend Georgian College. I don’t have a license and I’m not remotely familiar with Barrie’s bus schedules and lines. Which bus would be fastest and most direct to get to/from Georgian College to/from Allendale GO station. I’ve checked apple maps and the Barrie transit web
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