r/barrie • u/Tycho278 • 6h ago
r/barrie • u/AutoModerator • 21d ago
Monthly Community Thread
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 services
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r/barrie • u/TrainingActive4435 • 7d ago
Information Geocaching Snack and Swap #1
FREE EVENT!!! Come say hi!
On August 2nd from 12-3, come join me at the first (hopefully) annual Geocaching Snack and Swap!
Located on the front yard of 229 Southview Road
The Geocaching Snack and Swap is an event I thought up where we can exchange our extra:
•SWAG
•Containers
•Craft Supplies
•Trackables
•Tools
While we all enjoy snacks and chat!
It is encouraged for you to bring yourself a lunch as well as any surplus Geocaching Supplies you'd like to get rid of. Chips, cookies, and water will be provided, and you're also welcome to bring food to share with other attendees. For those who don't bring anything to swap OR food to share, there will be a Freebies table that anyone is welcome to grab from.
Activities
•Main Swap- A few tables set up for everyone to get rid of old or unused Geocaching items and take home some new ones!
•Picnic- There will camping chairs and blankets set out on the lawn where everyone can sit, socialize, and snack away!
•Build a Cache Table- An empty table with paper and pens so you can assemble your Geocaches with your newly obtained containers and SWAG
•SWAG Buttons and Bracelets- A corner in the yard with Pony Bead Friendship Bracelet and 37mm button making supplies so you can make some cute handmade SWAG!
•Raffles- I'll be hosting a free to enter raffle for three baskets! There will be a SWAG basket, a tools of the trade basket, and a container basket! Every attendee will receive three tickets upon arrival to spread between the baskets as they please.
•Discovery Table- There will be a labeled table for any Travel Bugs that you want to have other attendees Discover, but not take. (You're also welcome to keep them on your person!)
•Trackable Send Off Table- A table for you to send off your trackable to start it's journey in the trusty hands of another cacher.
Rules
•Providing you have either brought things to donate to the swap or a snack to share with everyone, there is no limit to the amount of items you grab from the tables as long as you leave enough for other attendees. If you don't bring anything, you may still take from the Freebies table and come to socialize!
•Please don't bring any animals. My pup would probably bark his head clear off haha. (If you have a service animal, let me know in advance and I'll figure something out with your input)
•Please make sure to not leave garbage anywhere!
•Bringing food to share is optional! If you make something homemade, please bring a card with it's name and common allergens
•If you have stuff left on the table at the end of the event, you can chose to leave it with me or bring it home.
•Most importantly, be kind and stay a while to chat!
Parking
Residents of Barrie with a valid Waterfront Parking permit can park on the road or in the Minet's Point Park parking lot. If you don't have a permit but live in Barrie, the pass is free to obtain. For anyone without a pass at the time of the event, such as those living outside of Barrie, parking at Minet's Point Park is $15 an hour with a max of $60 in the day.
Welcome Items
•Cache Containers (Ammo Cans, Disgused Hides, ETC)
•Log Books/Water Proof Paper
•SWAG
•Trackbles you want to send on their journey
•Cache maintenance supplies (Duct Tape, Zip Ties, Baggies, ETC)
•Craft Supplies
•Outdoor Gear (Hiking Sticks, Matches, Compasses, ETC)
Geocaching Code is GCBTT54 for anyone who wants to mark a Will Attend! Folks new to the game are also welcome to ask questions and put together some SWAG to start with from the freebie table.
r/barrie • u/FaunSolo • 3h ago
Looking For Two female doctors accepting new patients sign near Timmie's @ Bayview and Churchill, help!
Hi all, I was driving today and didn't have a chance to note the number to call for this new clinic. I know it's a long shot but if anyone passes by it or knows the number to call, I would super appreciate it. Thanks!
EDIT: Solved, thanks guys! :)
r/barrie • u/ghanima • 10h ago
News Barrie woman charged after allegedly making 31 repeat calls to police
Looking For Reading cafe?
Hey guys. Got the day off and was wondering if there are any good places or cafes in / around Barrie to go read a book for a few hours? Preferably somewhere quiet where I can get a cup of tea and sandwich
r/barrie • u/Muskokalive • 3h ago
Question Gardener
Hey, just wondering if anyone uses a gardener in Barrie? I don’t have a huge property/gardens. Just a couple small ones. Not sure what the cost is like to have someone maintain them for me.
r/barrie • u/BestBetterBestestDDT • 2h ago
Looking For One Piece Card Stores
Is there any? I can't find a single one
r/barrie • u/Crewsy67 • 18h ago
Other Phone Scam Warning
Beware of a phone scam.
I answered my phone today and after saying hello the first thing the caller said was “Can you hear me?”
Remembering the scam where they want to get you to say “Yes.” I answered “I can hear you.” and then the person just hung up.
From what I remembered they get you to say “yes” then use that recording as though you’ve agreed to their “deal”
Looking For Tattoo Artists that are good with colour
Can anyone recommend a good artist in Barrie who can do vibrant colours? More of a cartoon style as well!
r/barrie • u/Massive-Fisherman-57 • 23h ago
Other 40 M Looking for friends
Hey there,
I am looking for a real connection. I am not as particular about one's gender but I kinda feel like a male would be more fitting with what I want. However, if you don't identify with that but really resonate with this feel free to reach out. As well, obviously you dont have to align with all my interests but the more, the better we would get along.
Male friends have been very elusive for me throughout my whole life. I have had a lot of "best friends" that fade or fall apart for whatever reason. I'm looking for that one that we can just enjoy being together and supporting one another with all of life's struggles. The world is deeply isolating and it seems that its even harder these days to meet people.
About me:
Im 40 and currently living in Barrie. I moved here within the last few months. Im originally from Alberta. I first came out this way in 2018 to do my MA at the U of T in sociology. After that I just never left as there was so much for me to enjoy out here.
Being trained academically within sociology, I am a feminist at heart. I have always dreamed of a world where people are free of the restraints of social constructs like sex, gender, class and race. I do not align with our current "political system" but Im quite far left and can struggle with a lot more conservative ideologies. I come from a place and family that is deeply conservative, and though I understand why they believe those things, its something that for me is extremely problematic. That being said, I do not believe that our current political system at this moment is really ready to push the needle.
I love sports. Whether it be playing them or watching them. Hockey is my biggest passion by far. Huge fan of the Oilers and Jays. I also like to play rec league hockey or golf in my free time. If those are things you love then we will definitely get along. I also got into tennis a few years ago and would love to find someone to play with.
As well, I love being in nature. Whether it be camping or hiking, its always been something that calms me down. As well, I love just being at the beach or sitting in a park in my downtime.
I am a pretty big reader and lately have been drifting more into fantasy and Sci-fi though I will really read anything. I used to read a lot more philosophy and academic literature but at times its just so god damn heavy. I enjoy not having to understand an entire philosophy to read.
I am 420 friendly. I have not drank for over 3 years and Im not opposed to drinking, but I like to pick my spots as hangovers suck at this age. I also used to rave quite a bit and deeply love electronic music.. mainly house. I have tickets for a couple of upcoming shows in Toronto and would love to have someone to tag along.
I do have a vehicle and have no issues with driving. I used to have a buddy a couple hours away and we would find time to chill every now and then.
If this resonates, feel free to send me a DM. Again, Im open to anyone but I have a feeling like what Im looking for is most likely a male.
TLDR
- loves sports
- plays hockey, golf and tennis
- 420 friendly and into house music/raves
- loves camping, hiking and being in nature
r/barrie • u/shwasasin • 8h ago
Looking For Looking for a licensed gas fitter in Barrie area
My natural gas fireplace (builder-installed in the early 2000s) was recently red-tagged by Enbridge because they were unable to locate an accessible appliance shutoff valve. The fireplace itself works fine, but I need a licensed gas fitter to install the required shutoff valve (if missing), perform a leak test, and provide documentation so I can have the red tag cleared.
Looking for recommendations from anyone who's had good experiences with a local company. Thanks!
r/barrie • u/No-Surround-9605 • 11h ago
Question New Front Exterior Door
Hey Everyone, looking to replace my exterior front door. Any recommendations? Don't need anything fancy just want something solid and installed properly. Looking to spend 2500-4000.
Thanks,
r/barrie • u/ClubEquivalent5180 • 19h ago
Information Teen motorcyclist facing charges after downtown arrest captured on video
barrietoday.comOf course the cop kneels on his helmet and pulls him up by his hair.
r/barrie • u/cinderannie • 1d ago
News Man arrested at Barrie beach for being nude
r/barrie • u/cocobiskits • 17h ago
Rant PC phone tip
Recently returned to Barrie and bought a PC phone plan. 5G no less! Except that the internet was like dial up. I set the mobile preference from 5G to LTE and voila, decent internet speed. I nite that this is a Bell "service"
r/barrie • u/National_Count_7434 • 8h ago
Review Drivers
Barrie drivers need to wake the fuck up and pay attention to pedestrians… I almost got hit twice in a 20 minute walk when I had the right of way to cross at a light. These idiot drivers are so fucking entitled it makes it not worth living in this stupid city…
Edit: People who are getting mad and downvoting comments are probably all part of the problem lmao
r/barrie • u/Extension-Edge6227 • 1d ago
Looking For Does anyone have any experience taking Spanish lessons in the Barrie area?
I’ve done Duolingo and it’s just not enough. I’m mainly looking for travelers Spanish and I understand that not all Spanish is the same. I believe what I’m seeking is going to be just fairly basic.
Just looking for anybody that might have some experience good or bad in Barrie before I start signing up and paying money. TIA
r/barrie • u/itsRickO • 1d ago
Question Mechanic to inspect a used vehicle before purchasing
I’m interested in buying a used vehicle, but I’d like a mechanic to have a once over to see if there are any underlying issues.
Do you have any recommendations on where to take this and a price too? I’m hoping it’s a standard package some offer.
**I’ve tried searching this community already and haven’t seen an answer.
Thanks!
Rant Got honked at yesterday
Yesterday I was going south on Sunnidale and I was stopped at a red light at Wellington.
I did not have my indicator on.
I got honked at by what I can guess is someone thinking I was turning right?
They proceeded to use the left turn lane and literally went around me. I almost hit the guy who tried to follow.
Please don't assume. I use my indicator when warrented and I don't run red lights.
r/barrie • u/M4DM4F14 • 1d ago
Looking For Need Spider Arm for Washer
Hi everyone, any recommendations for local appliance repairer? Samsung washer needs a spider arm (DC90-27177A)
r/barrie • u/Artistic_Gift6822 • 1d ago
Looking For Novelty keychains
Hi all. Looking for novelty keychains in town. Been to the usual suspects, Dollarama, DollarTree etc. Not the engraved custom ones, but fun ones like hamburger, lawn mower etc. Any suggestions are appreciated
r/barrie • u/Due-Branch7827 • 1d ago
Looking For Beginner Golf lessons for teens
Anyone have a recommendation for beginner golf lessons for teens ?
Looking for lessons on stance, swing, grip, etc
r/barrie • u/Lower-Lie-2527 • 2d ago
Rant My experience downtown barrie today
Hey fellow barrie resisidents as is the story for many Canadians I've fallen on hard times and unfortunately we had to give up one of the cars sacrifice we have to make my wife takes my children to everything and I work long hours so I told her it's okay ill just take the bus.
Today is my first experience on a barrie bus for more than 10 years and while that experience wasn't too bad im a little urked by downtowns finest.
I was sitting at the downtown terminal waiting for my bus is was about 25 mins early and some sketched out drug addict asked me for a smoke it was a nice day and I was having one myself so I obliged he was polite enough I never look down on someone.
Then as my bus arrived he asked if he could make a call on my phone I drew the line there and said no sorry I had to catch my bus to work. Unfortunately stupid me I left my headphone case(empty) on the ledge and this scumbag immediately stole it and ran away.
Security guards tried to catch him but no luck. Makes me feel like I shouldn't have any empathy for people I help you out with a smoke and treat you nicely and your immediate response is to steal from me when I draw a line that no normal person would allow
Sorry for the rant just a little annoyed if you're on here I hope I don't see you again
r/barrie • u/redwings02 • 20h ago
Looking For Looking for 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment
I am currently seeking an apartment in Barrie. My budget is $1800, inclusive of utilities. I am specifically looking for a non-basement unit and do not have any pets. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.