Barrie Reddit Hot Posts | August 21, 2026
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r/Barrie top discussions in the past 24 hours (August 21, 2026)
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1. Shop to repair broken binoculars
Original title in English:Repair shop for broken Binoculars
Post content summary:Long story short, my dog got a hold of a very sentimental pair of binoculars and I need them repaired, not replaced. 1 lens is fine, the other is a bit blurry. Does anyone know where I can get them fixed? I'm willing to drive to the GTA, but I need these specific pair fixed ASAP. Any info helps P.S. It's a Bushnell, specs are 300 ft at 1000 yards
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Long story short, my dog got ahold of a very sentimental pair of binoculars and I need it fixed, not replaced. 1 lense is fine the other one just stays kinda blurry. Would anyone know of somewhere I can get it fixed, i'm willing to drive out to the GTA but I need this specific pair fixed ASAP. Any info helps P.S its
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax the rules regarding 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: buy/sell, 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
2. Looking for auto shop
Original title in English:Looking for auto shop
Post content summary:Hey, my friend is getting his auto mechanic license and wants to open a shop in Barrie. Does anyone know where there's a car shop for sale? He's been looking for a while.
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Hey, my friend's getting his auto mechanic license and wants to open a shop in Barrie. Does anyone know of any auto shops for sale? He's been looking for a while now.
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax the rules regarding 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: buy/sell, 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 - The former Morrison Motors property is for sale.
EN: The property that used to be Morrison's Auto is for sale. - The one across from Johnson Beach is for sale, but I estimate it's around $2 million.
EN: The one across from Johnson’s beach is for sale , think it’s around 2 million though - The Morrison on Blake Street is empty and for sale.
EN: Morrisons on blake street is empty, and its for sale.
3. PSA: As of today, the speed limit on all of the 400 is 110 km/h
Original title in English:PSA: As of today the entire 400 is a 110kmph limit
Post content summary:As of today, August 21, 2026, all 400-series highways from the 401 to Lake Joseph Rd (previously 110)
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As of today, August 21st, 2026, the entirety of the 400 from the 401 to Lake Joseph Rd (where it previously began to be 110)
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax the rules regarding 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: buy/sell, 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 - My mother is about to become a hazard
EN: My mother is about to be a menace - You should meet my mother-in-law
EN: U guys should meet my mother in law - This won't change anything. On the Doomsday Curve, everyone will still be going 20 km/h or less
EN: That’s not gonna change anything. At the curve of doom everyone will still do 20kmh or less
4. Serial killer on the loose
Original title in English:Serial Killer on The Loose
Post content summary:Recently hearing that "human remains found in _________" has become an uncomfortably common story. If I recall correctly, there were two separate incidents in parks/wooded areas, and an earlier one where remains were found at a hotel. I haven't done proper research, but have the perpetrators been found? Is there a possible connection between these? Or has that been ruled out? Even if they're not connected, I feel like three separate incidents like this are still a stra
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Been hearing the news lately and “human remains found in _________” has become a far too common story for comfort. If I’m not mistaken theres been two parks/forest areas with separate incidents and an earlier incident with remains found in a hotel. I haven’t done my proper research but have any of the perpetrators been
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- Just a reminder that we have a monthly community thread where we relax the rules regarding 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: buy/sell, 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 - Genius.. are you kidding? The only relationship between these incidents is the type of person who committed them, not the same person.
EN: MrGenius.. You're kidding, right? The only relation between these events is the types of people committing them, not that it's the same person.. - Someone has been listening to too many true crime podcasts. Barrie is getting bigger, with a large number of drug addicts/homeless. Unfortunately, many of them end up in situations where they could be killed.
EN: Someone has been listening to too many true crime podcasts. Barrie is getting bigger with a large population of drug user/homeless people. It’s unfortunate but many of those people end up in situations where they can be - "I haven't done any research, but I'll definitely make assumptions"
EN: ‘I’ve done no research but will sure as hell make assumptions'
5. Coronation grapes
Original title in English:Coronation Grapes
Post content summary:Has anyone seen Coronation grapes (aka blue grapes) at stores/produce stands? They usually start showing up around this time of year.
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Has anyone seen any coronation grapes(aka blue grapes) around stores/produce stands yet? They usually start to become available this time of year.
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6. 2 turkeys
Original title in English:2 turkeys
Post content summary:I have two huge frozen turkeys that I want to get rid of, but I don't know where I can donate them because I think the Barrie food drive only takes non-perishables. Any guidance would be appreciated
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I have 2 giant frozen turkeys im trying to get rid of but i dont know where I can donate them since I think the barrie food drive only takes non perishables Any guidance would be appreciated
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7. Breaking: Two boys and a woman struck by vehicle; two airlifted to Toronto (Update) - Barrie News
Original title in English:BREAKING: Two boys, woman struck by vehicle; pair airlifted to Toronto (update) - Barrie News
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8. How can I find a construction/blue-collar job if I have no experience near Barrie?
Original title in English:How can I go about getting a construction/blue collar job with no prior experience nearby to barrie?
Post content summary:No matter where I go, even as a general labourer, I'm asked to have previous experience or certificates, and even have to pay for courses to become an apprentice on most union sites, which kind of sucks because I want to get a job so I can get money in the first place. When it comes to getting the required certificates and experience, I really don't know where to start looking or even where to apply. Any advice on what websites to look at and what to do?
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Everywhere I look I'm required to have previous experience or certifications even as a general laborer, even having to pay for courses to become an apprentice on most union sites which kinda sucks as I'm trying to find a job so I can get money in the first place. I don't really know where to start looking when it comes
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9. Moving to Barrie
Original title in English:Moving to Barrie
Post content summary:Hi everyone, we're moving to Barrie, with future plans to retire to the Bruce Peninsula. If you could give a newcomer one piece of advice, besides don't move here, what would you say? My husband will be transferred for work, so salary won't be an issue. We have two Havanese dogs, so what's the best dog park with a small dog section? Best pizza, Chinese food, and coffee? Thank you, Fiona
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Hi all, We are moving to Barrie with the future intention of retiring to the Bruce Peninsula. If you could give one suggestion to a newcomer, other than don't move here, what would it be? My husband will be doing a job transfer so emolyment won't be a problem. We have two Havanese so best dog parks with a small dog spe
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10. Lakehead University STEM Centre officially opens in downtown Barrie
Original title in English:Lakehead University’s STEM Hub officially opens in downtown Barrie
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