Barrie Reddit Hot Posts | August 26, 2026
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r/Barrie top discussions in the past 24 hours (August 26, 2026)
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1. Barrie parents/teachers: What's your "wait... schools have to fund this themselves?" moment?
Original title:Barrie parents/teachers: what was your “wait… the school has to fund that itself?” moment?
Post summary:I'm curious about the little things that surprised you once your kids started school - supplies, equipment, repairs, books, technology, extracurriculars, etc. Not so much looking for a political debate as real examples/stories. What made you go "oh wow, I really thought that was covered"?
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I’m curious about the little things that surprised you once your kid started school — supplies, equipment, repairs, books, technology, extracurricular stuff, whatever. Not looking for a political debate so much as actual examples/stories. What made you go, “oh wow, I genuinely assumed that would already be covered”?
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community theme where we relax the rules about 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: buy/sell, job postings, garage sales, etc. * Fundraisers and donation drives * Offering services for your personal project or local business (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 - Don't worry, Staples teachers will get $750 in discretionary spending for whatever they need! Given that it's Staples, that should cover at least a few boxes of tissues. But hey, at least the Ontario PCs ensured that American private equity firm Sycamore Partners will get rich off this spending. I'm sure Sycamore will pass those profits on to our kids.
EN: Don't worry, teachers are being given $750 discretionary spending for use at Staples on anything they need! Given it's Staples, that should cover at least a couple boxes of Kleenex. But hey, at least the Ontario PCs ensu - I think this is only for homeroom teachers? Some schools (or boards?) keep all the money and order in bulk? There's a big discussion about this in the Ontario teacher groups
EN: I think this is just for home room teachers? And some schools (or boards maybe?) are keeping all the money and bulk ordering? It’s a big discussion on the Ontario Teachers sub - This is for classroom supplies like bristol board, whiteboard markers, erasers, a portion of photocopy paper. Consumables are not included. It's entirely based on what the board has written into the supplier contract about what can be ordered from Staples. Back in the 70s and 80s, kids had at least 2 pencils (didn't get pens until grade 3 or 4), 1 eraser, 2 workbooks. Students had to provide their own colored pencils/crayons. Now
EN: That’s for home room supplies like bristol board, white board markers, erasers, a portion of photocopy paper. The consumables are not covered. It’s totally based on what the board wrote into the vendor contract as to wha
2. Bylaw question
Original title:Bylaw Question
Post summary:Since we've had these huge bins and green bins for a while now, has anyone figured out the bylaw requirements for where you can store them during the week?
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Since we’ve had these giant garbage and green bins for a while now has anyone figured out the bylaw requirements for where you can keep them during the week?
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community theme where we relax the rules about 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: buy/sell, job postings, garage sales, etc. * Fundraisers and donation drives * Offering services for your personal project or local business (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 Yard Maintenance Bylaw was updated in 2025 to allow carts to be stored in the front or side yard if needed. If possible, carts should be stored in the garage or backyard.
EN: The Yard Maintenance By-law was updated in 2025 to allow carts to be stored in the front or side yard if needed. Where possible, carts should be stored in the garage or backyard. - I think that's where trying to read it online gets ambiguous, maybe because the city has started allowing developments where buildings are almost on the sidewalk with no driveway or garage.
EN: I guess that’s where it became ambiguous trying to read it online and likely because the city started allowing developments where the buildings are pretty much right at the sidewalk with no driveway or garage. - Are you looking to report your neighbor to bylaw, or is your neighbor looking to report you?
EN: Are you wanting to report your neighbor to bylaw or is your neighbor wanting to report you?
3. How do I pick up from DHL in Barrie?
Original title:How do I pick up an e-commerce from DHL in Barrie?
Post summary:I bought something from eBay, and the DHL tracking number shows the item was delivered. Where can I pick up the package in person? The DHL website shows 100 Caplan Drive... or 4 Cedar Pointe Drive. When I try to call DHL, it turns into a frustrating AI menu loop that goes nowhere.
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I purchased something from EBay and the DHL tracking number says it’s been delivered. Where can I physically pick that package up? The DHL website says 100 Caplan Drive…or 4 Cedar Pointe Drive. When I try calling DHL, it becomes a cycle of frustrating AI menus that take me nowhere.
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community theme where we relax the rules about 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: buy/sell, job postings, garage sales, etc. * Fundraisers and donation drives * Offering services for your personal project or local business (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've always had DHL deliver right to my house
EN: I’ve always had dhl delivered right to my home - Have you checked your actual mailbox? Sometimes I get non-Canada Post items there. Good luck!
EN: Have you checked your actual mailbox? I've had non Canada Post items show up there sometimes. Good luck! - I ended up emailing the e-commerce contact email. Initially thought I wouldn't hear back for days. They actually replied in about 4 hours. E-commerce subcontracts to Canada Post and delivers to my community mailbox, which I didn't expect. Tracking showed delivered to my address. My last eBay delivery came right to my door, so I expected this shipment to do the same. I don't shop on eBay often, so I wasn't sure what to expect
EN: I ended up emailing the e-commerce contact email. Initially thinking I wouldn’t hear back for a few days. They actually replied about 4 hours later. E-commerce subcontracted to Canada Post and delivered to my community m
4. Managed to grab a whole flat of Ontario strawberries from Barrie Hill Farms before the season ends
Original title:Managed to grab a flat of Ontario strawberries from Barrie Hill Farms before the season ends
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community theme where we relax the rules about 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: buy/sell, job postings, garage sales, etc. * Fundraisers and donation drives * Offering services for your personal project or local business (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 - Hmm, those look amazing. I'm bummed I didn't make it out...! My kid has only tried grocery store strawberries and "hates them." I'm like... well, of course you do. Those are bland and sour...?
EN: Well those just look amazing. I’m so upset I haven’t managed to do this…! My kiddo’s only tried grocery store strawberries and “hates them.” And I’m like…of course you do. These are both bland and sour…? - These are more tart than I'd like, but at least they taste like berries, not woody.
EN: These are more tart than I prefer, but at least they taste like berries and aren't woody.
5. Painful job search experience
Original title:Traumatic job search experience
Post summary:I've actually been laid off for about two months now (without cause), because I went through an unfair PIP under a new manager who had a pet who brown-nosed her. I worked in a specialized recruitment role in Ontario healthcare for about two and a half years. Needless to say, the job search has been brutal, no calls back, not even interviews. This is the second job I've been let go from. The previous one also lasted about 2.5 years, and it took me 7 years
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I have been effectively let go now for approximately 2 months (terminated without cause) after being put on an unfair PIP under a new manager who had a pet that would suck up to her. I worked for approximately 2 and a half years in a specialized Recruitment role within healthcare in Ontario. Needless to say the job hun
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6. Any chiropractors that do non-manipulative treatment?
Original title:Is there a chiropractor that does non manipulation treatment?
Post summary:I have some that do massage or stretching, but hard to find in Barrie. I'm not keen on manipulation, and I've used up all my physio and rmt benefits.
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I had some that do massage or streching but hard to find one in barrie. Not a huge fan of manipulation and I used up all my benefits for physio and rmt.
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7. Recommendations for moving companies
Original title:Recommendation for Movers
Post summary:Hi everyone! I'm looking for recommendations for moving companies in Barrie. It's a one-bedroom move, not too much heavy stuff, but I've decided to hire movers because I need help. Moving date: first week of September (flexible). My biggest concern is my 65-inch TV; I can't even move it an inch myself. I need help to safely pack it, move it, and unpack it at the new place. It's not mounted, so I hope that makes things a bit easier. Do you have any recommendations for relia
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Hello everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for movers within Barrie. It’s a one-bedroom move with not too many heavy items, but I’ve decided to hire movers because I need the help. Move date: 1st week of September (flexible). My biggest concern is my 65-inch TV; I can’t even move it an inch by myself. I’d need hel
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8. 4 people running for Barrie mayor
Original title:4 people running for Mayor of Barrie
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9. Crock and Block
Original title:Crock and Block
Post summary:Looks like the old Crock and Block has been broken into now. Is there anything that can be done about this property, which is arguably the biggest eyesore in Bayfield. I noticed about a month ago they started doing McDonald's ads on the billboard, and I'm curious if that's its next life
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Looks like the old Crock and Block has now been broken into. Is there anything that can be done with this property, easily the biggest eyesore on Bayfield. I noticed about a month ago they started advertising McDonald’s on the billboard, I’m curious if that’s its next life
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10. Halal restaurants?
Original title:Halal Restaurants?
Post summary:Any halal restaurants in Barrie, don't mind any cuisine.
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Any halal restaurant in Barrie don’t mind any cuisine.
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11. Best internet provider in Barrie?
Original title:Best internet provider in Barrie?
Post summary:I'll be moving to Barrie in a few weeks and would love to know what internet providers people are using. What I have now doesn't offer service there, so any help sorting this out would be great!
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I am moving to Barry in a few weeks and would love to know what internet providers people are using. What I have now is not offered there so any help to navigate this would be great!
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