Barrie Reddit Hot Posts | August 24, 2026
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r/Barrie top discussions in the past 24 hours (August 24, 2026)
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1. Moving to Barrie for my master's at Lakehead University, I'd love to make some friends before I land!
Original title in English:Moving to Barrie for my MSc at Lakehead, would love to make some friends before I land!
Post content summary:Hi everyone! I'm Yash , moving to Barrie to start my Master's in Computer Science at Lakehead University (STEM Centre campus). I've already sorted out my room, so now I just want to meet people before/after I get there! If you're an Indian student near Barrie, Lakehead, or Georgian College (or honestly anyone!), I'd love to connect. Always up for grabbing food, having a chai, exploring the city, or just chatting about what to expect. Feel free to comment or DM me if you're genuinely up for making a friendship
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Hey everyone! I’m Yash heading to Barrie soon to start my MSc in Computer Science at Lakehead University (STEM Hub campus). Already sorted my room, so now just looking to meet people before/after I get there! If you’re an Indian student (or honestly anyone!) around Barrie, Lakehead, or Georgian College, would love to
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax the rules on ads and off-topic posts. * Content not directly related to Barrie, like 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
2. Camping
Original title in English:Camping
Post content summary:Is there anywhere to do dispersed car/tent camping and/or hiking? In remote spots, obviously in nature, where I can drive my car, camp in a tent next to it, or park in a lot and go hiking, then camp in a tent for a night or two.
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Is there anywhere that is allowed to do dispersed car/tent camping and or hiking? Somewhere remote, in nature obviously, that is possible to either drive my car and camp in a tent right beside it, or somewhere to park my car say a parking lot, and then go on a hike and camp for a night or two in a tent I really want to
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax the rules on ads and off-topic posts. * Content not directly related to Barrie, like 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 - We have many provincial and private parks that allow this. If you want to focus most on hiking, I'd suggest heading to Tobermory. Arrowhead is also a beautiful hiking and camping park with large sites, and Bass Lake offers more privacy. The only place I've seen black bears! (Besides the dump, haha)
EN: We have a number amount of provincial and private parks that allow this. I suggest going up to tobermory if you want to focus on the hiking part the most. Arrowhead is also a gorgeous hiking and camping park with large s - I'd suggest starting with Ontario Parks, and if you haven't been as an adult, it'll help you find your gear and use the convenience of camp stores to look for things you might have missed
EN: I’d suggest Ontario parks as a starting point, if you haven’t done it as an adult it will help you figure out your gear with the convenience of a camp store for things you may have missed - Ontario Parks backcountry. Look up Algonquin Park. 'Dispersed' camping is a US term; in Ontario we have backcountry camping. We also have Crown Land, but no one will share locations in southern Ontario online.
EN: Ontario Parks backcountry sites. Look up Algonquin Park. “Dispersed” camping is a US term, in Ontario we have backcountry camping. We also have Crown Land but no one is going to share locations online in southern Ontario
3. County takes control of Barrie building as homelessness needs grow
Original title in English:County taking control of Barrie buildings as homelessness demand rises
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax the rules on ads and off-topic posts. * Content not directly related to Barrie, like 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 - What a farce. The county is made up entirely of people hired through nepotism or political maneuvering, and supported by lackeys and sycophants. Even with an unlimited budget to hire friends as consultants, they can't create a 'modern and vibrant facility.'
EN: What a farce. The County consists entirely of people hired by nepotism or political maneuvering, supported by flunkies and ass kissers. They couldn't create a "modern and dynamic facility" even if they had an unlimited b - I'm always almost homeless. I don't break the law by using illegal drugs or breaking laws that allow me to buy illegal drugs, I've always paid taxes, I work 60 hours a week at two jobs. Can the county take over my house, renovate it, and let me live there for free too?
EN: I’m always a pay check away from being homeless. , I don’t break the law by taking illegal drugs or by breaking laws that allow me to buy illegal drugs , I’ve always paid my taxes, I work 60 hrs a week doing two jobs. Ca - If one day you actually become homeless, whether through illness, job loss, natural disaster, etc., then what? What makes you think only irresponsible drug users become homeless? Because if you think that, you're wrong. FYI, only shelters are 'free.' Once you're in housing, it's not free.
EN: And if the day comes that you do become homeless, be it illness, unemployment, a natural disaster, etc. what then? What makes you think that it's only irresponsible addicts who become homeless? Because if that's what you
4. Where to live in Barrie?
Original title in English:Where to live in Barrie?
Post content summary:What's the best website to find reasonably priced apartments or rooms for rent in Barrie?
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What’s the best site for reasonably priced apartment or room rentals in Barrie?
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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 - Barrie has a lot of nice parts. There are some negative views on OP. Rent might be cheaper in Letitia or the East End. The East End has many smaller apartment buildings to choose from. There are homelessness issues everywhere. But yeah, the beggars at every corner and intersection have become a bit of an eyesore. But I guess they're trying? Beats the old days of the squeegee kids.
EN: There’s lots of decent parts to Barrie. Some negative nellys on her OP. Letitia or east end probably cheaper for rent. there are many smaller apartment buildings to chose from in the east end. Everywhere has homeless iss - I mean, at least the squeegee kids provided a service, haha
EN: I mean, at least the squeegee kids were offering a service, lol - Prices seem about the same in most of Barrie. The exception is the new high-rises which are very expensive.
EN: Most of Barrie seems similar priced. Exception being the newer high rises very costly.
5. Are they filming a movie or show at the Innisfil/Allandale Recreation Centre?
Original title in English:Are they filming a movie or show at Innisdale / Allandale Rec Centre ?
Post content summary:If so, what is it?
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If so what is it ?
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6. Can you recommend a good MTO-approved driving school in Barrie? Also any tips for my G2 road test
Original title in English:Can you recommend me a good mto approved driving school in barrie. And any suggestions for my g2 road test as well
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7. Does the city actually pick up this kind of garbage?
Original title in English:Does this crap actually get picked up by the city ?
Post content summary:Why are mattresses and sofas always left on the road. This is in Bayfield, and it's slowly making its way onto the road. Does the city fine these people or actually pick this stuff up?
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Why do mattresses and couches always get left out on the road. This is on Bayfield and its slowly making its way onto the road. Does the city fine these people or actually pick this stuff up.
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8. Help me spread kindness
Original title in English:Help me spread kindness
Post content summary:Yesterday I met this woman at the Holly Library who had this beautiful dog tied up outside. She was using a laptop in the library, and we chatted. I think she said her dog's name is Nala. I don't know her situation or what she's going through, but I have some extra dog food, treats, and toys. I want to do something nice for a stranger and give her some dog supplies. If anyone knows the owner and where I can find her, please contact me.
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Yesterday I came across this woman in the Holly library that had this beautiful dog tied up outside. She was in the library on a laptop and we got chatting. I think she said her dog is named Nala. I don't know her situation or what she's going through but I have some extra dog food, treats and toys. I'd like to do some
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9. Pogs..
Original title in English:Pogs ..
Post content summary:For some reason, I got into a convoy, and then pogs showed up. If anyone has pogs or slammers, I could even borrow them for a weekend, I'm going home and would love to introduce this to my daughter... or know where to find them
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For some reason I got into a convo and pogs came up. If anyone has pogs or slammers I could even borrow for a weekend I am going back home and would love to introduce this to my daughter... or knows where to find
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10. Barrie restaurant inspections: August 17-23
Original title in English:Barrie Restaurant Inspections: Aug. 17–23
Post content summary:I'm changing up the Barrie restaurant inspection posts a bit. Instead of picking a few restaurants each time, I'll try to summarize weekly what inspectors actually found at Barrie restaurants last week. Here's what was found. Critical violations Divine Dine, 33 Bayfield St Routine inspection, August 20: 3 critical, 6 minor The three critical findings involved safe food handling, keeping potentially hazardous food at 4°C or below, and storage/handling of toxic substances
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I’m switching up the Barrie Restaurant Record Check posts a bit. Instead of picking a handful of restaurants each time, I’m going to try a weekly roundup of what inspectors actually found at Barrie restaurants during the previous week. Here’s what was found. Critical infractions Divine Dine, 33 Bayfield St Routine in
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11. Where to get layered haircuts for naturally straight hair
Original title in English:Where can i get a layered haircut for naturally straight hair
Post content summary:Is there anyone in Barrie (or the surrounding area) who can do layered haircuts like in the picture for naturally straight hair? I've really had no luck finding anything on Instagram, haha, and I'm also willing to travel to Bradford or Newmarket
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Is there anyone in Barrie (or surrounding area) who can give layered haircuts like the pictures on naturally straight hair? I didnt really have any luck finding anything on instagram lol Im also open to travelling to Bradford or Newmarket
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