Barrie Reddit Hot Posts | July 27, 2026
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r/Barrie Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (July 27, 2026)
Sorted by post time (newest to oldest), including posts from the past 24 hours, total 15 posts (max 40). Comments shown only for the latest 4 posts.
1. Power outage at 56 Lakeshore
Original title:56 lakeside electricity out
Post summary:Anyone else still without power in their apartment?
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any one else have no electricity in condo?
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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, like 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 - Yes, for future reference Google: "alectra outage map"
EN: yes for your future reference Google: "alectra outage map"
2. This storm is mesmerizing
Original title:this storm is fascinating
Post summary:I haven't seen a lightning storm like this in years! My house feels like a photography studio, and I started work at 5 AM, and these flashes keep going off. I hope the lightning rods catch them.
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I haven’t seen a lighting storm like this in years! my house feels like a photography studio I have work at 5am and these flashes are non stop. I hope the lightning rods are catching them
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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, like 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 - I think this is perfect for my mental health, need it at least once a week in the summer. I wouldn't mind daily but we'd get flooded.
EN: I wanted to write this is perfect for my mental health, need this atleast once a week in summer. I dont mind every day but we would be flooded. - I love a good thunderstorm. I'm glued to the window like a kid in a candy store.
EN: I loooove a good thunderstorm. i’ve been glued to the window like a child at a candy store - I love weather like this. If I weren't at home with my siblings, I'd sleep without worry too, but they get anxious during power outages. Hope they fall asleep completely in the next half hour so I can enjoy the peace this brings me.
EN: I am loving this weather and would also go to sleep with no worries if I weren’t home with my siblings who would get angsty if power went out. Hoping they both fully fall asleep in the next half hour so I can capitalize
3. Looking for a mechanic to fix a cross-threaded bolt hole
Original title:Looking for mechanic to fix cross threaded bolt hole
Post summary:Hello, I'm looking for a mechanic (or someone else) who can fix a brake caliper bracket that previously had a bolt cross-threaded. Obviously, I'm happy to pay a mechanic or non-mechanic who can do it. Any suggestions?
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Hello, I’m looking for a mechanic (or someone else) who can fix a brake caliper bracket that previously had one of the bolts cross threaded. Obviously I’m happy to pay a mechanic or non-mechanic that is able to do this. Any recommendations?
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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, like 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 - If you're handy, you can get a reverse thread drill bit to remove it fairly easily. Can't remember the exact name.
EN: If you handy, you could just buy a reverse threaded drill bit to remove it fairly easily. Can't remember the exact name for it.
4. Looking for the best cold fried wontons (pork/chicken)
Original title:Looking for best deep fried wontons ( pork/chicken) with chilly oil
Post summary:Where in town has the best fried wontons? Give me all your suggestions. I love fried wontons.
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Where is the best place for deep fried wontons here? Please give me all the suggestions. I love deep fried wontons
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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, like 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. Anyone in Barrie play VALORANT?
Original title:Anyone in Barrie play VALORANT?
Post summary:Anyone in Barrie play VALORANT? Looking for friends to play some casual unrated/Swiftplay games online (no competitive). I'm on PS. DM me if you're interested!
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Anyone in Barrie play VALORANT? Looking for a buddy to play some casual Unrated/Swiftplay games online (no Competitive). I’m on PS. If you’re interested, send me a DM!
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6. Voltage issues in North Barrie
Original title:Voltage issues in North Barrie
Post summary:Anyone in North Barrie experiencing voltage issues around dinner time?
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Is anyone in North Barrie having issues with voltage during this dinner hour?
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7. Female friends.
Original title:Female friends.
Post summary:Hi, I'm looking for some new friends. I find I'm getting lonely and stuff, just want someone to chat with or hang out. Preferably female, whether born female or not, or guys not looking for a girlfriend (gay, bi, etc.). No hookups. No romance. I don't have a friend type, haha, so anyone is welcome. I like music, weed, drinks, singing, redneck stuff. I'm disabled, so physical activities are hard, but just hanging out is fine, going out when I can. Please, if you know
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Hi, I'm looking for some new friends. I'm finding I'm getting lonely and stuff, and just want people to chat with or hang out with or something. Prefer female, biological or not, or men who are not looking for a girlfriend (gay, bi, whatever). No hook ups. No romance. I don't have a friend type lol so anyone is welcome
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8. Looking for a home tutor/teacher for homeschooling (toddler/kindergarten)
Original title:Seeking In-Home Tutor/Teacher for Homeschooling (Toddler/Kindergarten)
Post summary:Hi everyone! I'm wondering if anyone knows of a program, certified teacher, or private tutor in the Barrie/Simcoe area who uses the Ontario curriculum to provide home-based education for young children. My son is still preschool age, but I'm looking ahead to kindergarten and would like someone to come to our home a few days a week to teach while we homeschool. Ideally, they should be familiar with the Ontario curriculum and have experience with young children. I'm not looking for online courses, I'm
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Hi everyone! I’m wondering if anyone knows of a program, certified teacher, or private tutor in the Barrie/Simcoe area who offers in-home homeschooling for a toddler using the Ontario curriculum. My son is still preschool age, but I’m looking ahead to kindergarten and would love someone who could come to our home a few
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9. Mapleview Westbound green arrow into Costco
Original title:Mapleview Westbound advanced green into Costco
Post summary:I rarely turn left from Mapleview into Costco, but yesterday afternoon I had to. Frankly, the timing of the advance green left turn is absolutely ridiculous. At most 7 to 8 seconds. Initially there were seven cars ahead of me. Took three lights to get in. Who decided this was appropriate?
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I rarely turn left from Mapleview into Costco but yesterday late afternoon I had to. Bluntly, the timing for the advanced green turning left is beyond ridiculous. Generously it is 7 to 8 seconds max. Seven cars ahead of me initially. It took 3 lights to get in. Who has decided this is appropriate?
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10. Have you seen this cat?
Original title:Have you seen this cat?
Post summary:He escaped while we were away. We're desperate and worried. It's been 12 days now. He's a former stray I rescued from Asia and brought back. He really needs to come home!! He went missing in the Otterville area, but he could be anywhere near Ross/Blake/Davidson, or Grove or McMorrison Park. Cash reward for whoever finds him.
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He escaped while we were away. We are desperate and very worried. It’s been 12 days now. He’s a former stray i rescued and brought back from Asia. He really needs to come home!! He went missing from the Ottaway area but he could be on rose/blake/davidson/ and anywhere near grove or macmorrison park. There is a cash rew
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11. Looking for locks
Original title:Looking for locks
Post summary:Planning to become a locksmith - I'm looking for old locks to practice on (padlocks, deadbolts, cylinders, or other types of locks), just want to develop my skills by practicing on locks. If you have any, leave me a message! :) TIA
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Planning on becoming a locksmith - I’m looking for old locks to practice with (padlocks, deadbolts, cylinders or other type of locks) just trying to build my skills with practice locks. Message me if you have any! :) TIA
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12. Any recommendations for a staycation?
Original title:Staycation Recommendations?
Post summary:My wife and I had to cancel our trip to the East Coast of Canada next month, and I'm really bummed about it, so I'm looking for other relatively close spots for a weekend getaway. Can't decide if it's more worth going somewhere north, somewhere south, or staying local. Anyone have recommendations within a 2-3 hour (or shorter) drive? We're in the south end of Barrie, and know how congested and uncomfortable cottage traffic can be in the summer, but that's why
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My wife and I had to cancel a trip to the east coast of Canada next month and I'm pretty bummed about it, so I'm looking into other relatively close by locations for a weekend getaway. Can't decide if it's more worth it to travel somewhere North, somewhere South or to stay local(ish). Does anyone have any recommendatio
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13. Barrie restaurant inspection records check: Fried chicken edition
Original title:Barrie Restaurant Inspection Record Check: Fried Chicken Edition
Post summary:A recent Barrie post asked where to find the best fried chicken in the city. So I checked the public health inspection records of the restaurants recommended there. The following records cover inspections since January 1, 2025. Key findings are different from minor maintenance and housekeeping findings. Juicy Bird's routine inspection on January 22, 2026 recorded four findings, one of which was a key finding involving the storage and handling of toxic or poisonous substances. Key finding
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A recent Barrie thread asked where to find the city’s best fried chicken. So I checked the public health inspection records for the restaurants suggested there. Records below cover inspections from January 1, 2025 onward. Critical findings are distinguished from minor maintenance and housekeeping findings. Juicy Bird A
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14. "Crisis point": Slogans and speeches at Barrie anti-Ford rally
Original title:'Crisis point': Chants, speeches mark anti-Ford rally in Barrie
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15. Divorce support group/chat
Original title:Divorce Support Groups/Chats
Post summary:I am a 47-year-old male currently going through a difficult separation. Just wondering if there are any local support groups or individuals who have been through or are going through the same issue and would be willing to chat online or possibly meet in person. (Open to both men and women).
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I’m 47 year old male currently going through a difficult separation . Just wondering if there are any local support groups or individuals going through or went through same issues in past and are willing to chat online or possible meet up. (Male or female).
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