Barrie Reddit Hot Posts | August 1, 2026
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r/Barrie Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (August 1, 2026)
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1. Water Pressure
Original English Title:Water pressure
Post Content Summary:Just got back to Barrie and noticed the water pressure is weak in the shower and all faucets. Is this common?
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Just returned to Barrie and finding that the water pressure in the shower and all taps is not strong. Is this a general thing?
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- Just a reminder, we have a monthly community thread where we relax the 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 - Generally, water pressure is fine.
EN: Normally the water pressure is good. - Unfortunately, it depends on the area you live in. Some subdivisions are in low-pressure zones. Other factors, such as your plumbing and service size
EN: It depends on the area you live in unfortunately. Certain subdivisions are in lower pressure zones. Other factors such as your pipes and the size of you service - Depends on where you are. My pressure is poor too. You can make a call to have the city check it for free to see if it's normal for your area or if it's a problem specific to your house. Check the City of Barrie website for the number.
EN: Depends where you are. My house has poor pressure as well. There’s a number you can call to have the city check it out for you for free and see if it’s normal for your area or if it’s an issue specific to your house. Che
2. Cleaning Recommendations?
Original English Title:Cleaner Recommedations?
Post Content Summary:My cleaner just cancelled for tomorrow, and now I need a cleaner tomorrow for a 3-bedroom townhouse near Barrie South Go. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm someone who usually likes to work with people based on referrals.
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My cleaner just called off work for tomorrow and now I need a cleaner for a 3 bdrm townhouse near Barrie South Go for tomorrow. Does anyone have any recommendations? I’m a person that usually likes to work with people based off recommendations.
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- Just a reminder, we have a monthly community thread where we relax the 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
3. What to Do?
Original English Title:What to do?
Post Content Summary:They gave me a bottle of Aberfeldy Single Malt 12 Year Old Oak Cask Scotch, but I don't drink. I don't think I can legally sell it on the market or something like that. Any suggestions?
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I was gifted a bottle of Aberfeldy single malt 12 year oak cask scotch whisky and I don’t drink. I don’t think I’m legally able to sell this on marketplace or anything like that. Any suggestions?
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- Just a reminder, we have a monthly community thread where we relax the 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 - Regifting might be your best bet.
EN: Re-gifting is probably your best bet. - Regift it or use it to deglaze a frying pan. I've never received expensive liquor, but I occasionally get wine and spirits, and that's how I use it.
EN: Regift it or use it to deglaze frying pans. I’ve never been gifted expensive alcohol, but I do get wine and spirits on occasion and that’s how I use it. - That's a waste of good Scotch! Regift it to someone who will actually enjoy it.
EN: That would be such a waste of good scotch! Regift to someone who will really enjoy it.
4. Parent Group for Neurodivergent Kids
Original English Title:Groups for parents of neurodivergent children
Post Content Summary:Hi! I'm wondering if there are any online groups in the area for parents of neurodivergent kids, besides Facebook? Discord groups?
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Hello! I was wondering if there are any online groups in the area for parents of neurodivergent children, aside from on Facebook? Discord group?
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- Just a reminder, we have a monthly community thread where we relax the 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
5. Can You Use Debit on the Bus? What's the Fare?
Original English Title:Do the buses take debit? How much is the fare?
Post Content Summary:Haven't taken the bus in Barrie since 2008. Back then I used coins.
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Haven’t taken the bus in Barrie since 2008. Back then I used coin.
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6. Best Place to Buy Pokemon Bulk Cheap?
Original English Title:Best place to buy Pokémon bulk cheap?
Post Content Summary:I'm trying to complete my Pokedex, and I was excited because I knew last year's Kempenfest had a lot of reasonably priced stuff. This year it's totally not the case $1 per loose card! I only walked away with 10 cards, but I really like them! Some are ones I really needed or wanted! But when I'm out in Peterborough, I'm used to bulk at 25-50 cents! Is there a real card shop with good bulk prices?
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I working on completing my Pokédex and was excited because I knew Kempenfest had a lot last year for decent price. Not at all the truth this year $1 per bulk card! I only walked away with 10 cards and I do like them! Some were ones I really needed or wanted! But I’m use to bulk for like 25 - 50 cents when I was out in
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7. Need to Replace Bathroom Floor. Any Recommendations?
Original English Title:Need bathroom floor replaced. Any recommendations?
Post Content Summary:Can anyone recommend some companies that can replace a water-damaged bathroom floor? Possibly thinking about changing the tub to a standalone shower, thanks
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anyone have any recommendations on companies that can replace water damaged bathroom flooring? Might be considering replacing the bathtub with a standalone shower as well thanks
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8. Seeking AC/Furnace Installation Recommendations
Original English Title:Seeking recommendations for AC/furnace install
Post Content Summary:Our AC officially gave up this morning; looking for recommended companies in the Barrie area. We'll be replacing both the AC and the furnace at the same time. I know Costco offers discounts, but not sure if that's the most economical option! Thanks in advance for your advice!
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Our AC has officially given up as of this morning; looking to see any companies recommend in the Barrie area. We will be replacing both AC and furnace at the same time. I know Costco offers a rebate but not sure if this is the most economical option! Appreciate the suggestions in advance!
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9. Snow Removal - South End
Original English Title:Snow Removal - South End
Post Content Summary:Does anyone have recommendations for reliable snow removal companies in the south end? We're near Ardagh Bluffs. I know last year people had a lot of issues with the company they chose, but are any of them actually reliable and able to clear problems early in the morning?
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable snow removal company in the south end? We’re near Ardagh Bluffs. I know last year people had a lot of issues with the companies they chose, but are any of them actually reliable and able to have it cleared early morning?
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10. Barrie Golf Courses
Original English Title:Barrie golf lessons
Post Content Summary:Looking for recommendations for golf courses for me and my husband.
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Looking for recommendations for golf lessons for my husband and I.
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11. Toddler Haircut Recommendations
Original English Title:Toddler haircut recommendations
Post Content Summary:My son is turning one soon and needs his first haircut. Does anyone have recommendations for places that are good with little kids?
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My son is about to be a year old and is in need of his first haircut. Does anyone have any recommendations for places that do well with young children?
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12. Lights Flashing at Minet's Point Rail Crossing
Original English Title:Minet’s point rail crossing suck on flashing.
Post Content Summary:Just for anyone in the area. The railway crossing at Minet's Point has been flashing. The arms are. Lights and bells going off. It's been going on for about 20 minutes now. People are currently treating it as a stop sign, but when it gets busy, the area could get bad if this doesn't stop.
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Just for anyone in the area. The rail crossing on Minet’s point is stuck flashing. The arms are. It down just the lights and bell are going. Been going for about 20 minutes now. People are treating it like a stop sign for now but when it gets busy that area could get bad if this doesn’t stop.
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13. KOTN (King of the North) Auction Bot Analysis
Original English Title:KOTN (King of the North) Auction Bot Analysis
Post Content Summary:Not my post, but wanted to bring it back. A year later, bidder chikit1616 is still at it. On one of the laptops, bids were placed seconds apart, outbidding themselves. https://kotnauction.com/listings/4071585 https://kotnauction.com/listings/4067959
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Not my post but wanted to bring this back, 1 year later the bidder chikit1616 is still kicking. On one of these laptops the bids occurred a couple seconds apart, out bidding themselves. https://kotnauction.com/listings/4071585 https://kotnauction.com/listings/4067959
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14. Decorative Stone?
Original English Title:Decorative stone?
Post Content Summary:Want to fill a garden bed with some black and pink granite similar to the photo. Has anyone seen anything like that at garden centers in Barrie or the surrounding area? Google search isn't telling me much. Maybe Kells, but the photos on their website show it mostly pink. I want a mix. (Photo from a roadside in Georgian Bay)
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Looking to fill a garden bed with some black and pink granite similar to the photo. Has anyone seen something similar at any garden centers in or around Barrie? Google search didn't show me much. Possibly Kells, but the photo on their website shows it being mostly pink. I'd like a mix. (photo is from a roadside in Geor
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15. Monthly Community Thread
Original English Title:Monthly Community Thread
Post Content Summary:Welcome to the r/Barrie monthly community thread, where we relax the rules about ads and off-topic posts. This thread will be replaced on the 1st of each month. You can share here: Content not directly related to Barrie, such as national news or general chit-chat Questions about local businesses and services Classified ads: buying/selling, job postings, garage sales, etc. Fundraisers and donation drives Offering services for your personal projects or local businesses (within reason)
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Welcome to the r/Barrie monthly community thread, where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts. This post will be replaced on the 1st of each month. This is where you can share: Stuff that isn't directly related to Barrie, like national news or general chit-chat Questions about local businesses and se
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