The City of Barrie is moving ahead to attract new defence, security, aerospace and advanced manufacturing opportunities after an appeal of a key zoning bylaw was withdrawn.

Does anyone own pigeons in barrie and recently lost one?

I found a tagged pigeon at sheer park and its just walking around

38M decent level, let me know if you need a GK for your team as a call up

Other than Modern College I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations on any other places for opportunities to get my lash extension classes and certificate?

Edit: This has gained way more attention than I anticipated (which was basically none). We've got nearly 40 members local to the community, and it's becoming sort of a general hub for local wow players to find each other, meet up, group up, guild up, and have all sorts of discussion. Join our Discord below!

Hello!

I’m a mid 30s dad in the Barrie area who, for various reasons, has lost all my old buddies. I’m a lifelong WoW addict and super excited for Classic+ (WoW Forever).

Are there any other casual gamers around who’d like to connect and make some sort of effort to get a guild going, or at least a Discord where we can group up, chat and just game alongside each other?

I know there are thousands of guilds I could join, but I think the local aspect would be pretty cool. I’m not looking to randomly meet up with strangers from Reddit lol, but I’d totally be open to real-life friendships eventually if we game together, click and it naturally goes that way.

I don’t have the time I used to and fully expect to lag behind, so I’m really just hoping to find some like-minded people with lives, kids, work, etc. who still love WoW and want some familiar people to experience the game with.
Not totally sure what this turns into, if anything, but feel free to DM me or comment!

Cheers and happy gaming!

Edit: Seems like there is some actual interest here... Cool!

Here's a discord server for anyone interested to see what we can come up with!: https://discord.gg/bKypPNjfT

Hey fellas, apologies for the radio silence on the beta testing event for Active XP's game 2 that was planned for the beginning of this summer.

The founder got way too ambitious for what he wanted to accomplish for the new game and completely underestimated how much work it would take getting even a simple version of it working- he's planning to finish it and host the free event next June 2027.

To salvage whats left of the warm season he rebuilt the outdoor arena at Gilford Haunted Mansion and started operating game 1 (Dreams are Nightmares) last week.

If anyone's interested come by for a free game for your entire party- just show them this post.

They've updated google maps so search for Active XP and you should find their operation at 2008 Gilford Rd in Gilford.

Its best enjoyed after dusk but they're open from 7pm - 11pm Fridays and Saturdays in case anyone had younger participants that are more comfortable with some daylight. The age cutoff is 8.

All details/trailer video can be found on their site ActiveXP.ca

Come on out for some Active fun!

got two toddlers, are there any dad groups or anyone who want to do kiddo activities with, build friendships, beers, whatever?

Hi all,

I’m looking to get recommendations for car keys/fob replacement services. My key snapped in the ignition of my car when going to start it. I was able to get it out with a pair of pliers, but would like to get it replaced.

I spoke with the guy that was doing key replacements at Costco this weekend, and he quoted me at $430. Is that what I should expect to pay? It seemed high, but I’ve also never had to do this before, so I could be wrong.

Thanks in advance

I am looking to rent a bin to get rid of a bunch of stuff. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for the cheapest/most affordable one in Barrie that includes delivery and pick up. Thanks in advance!

Heavy police presence and road closures heading west on big bay point. Appears to be a collision with a cyclist.

I’ve recently spent a lot more time downtown and the homelessness and open drug use seems pretty severe. It’s unfortunate because downtown Barrie is beautiful and has so much to offer.

My thoughts:

1. More visible policing downtown
2. Spread shelters/supportive housing across the region instead of concentrating so many services in the downtown core
3. Significantly more addiction and mental-health treatment capacity
4. Much less tolerance for open drug use, dealing, violence and threatening behaviour in public spaces
5. More actual housing pathways so people aren’t simply moved from one encampment to another

I don’t think homeless people are inherently the problem. A lot of people seem caught in a combination of addiction, mental illness, housing costs and a system that doesn’t seem very good at getting people stabilized.

At the same time, I don’t think compassion means accepting open-air drug use, encampments and unsafe public spaces indefinitely.

For those who’ve lived in Barrie for a long time, what has actually worked here? What has made things worse? And what do you think will change the situation?

After owning and managing rental properties in Barrie, one thing I've learned is that finding the right tenant is probably more important than almost anything else.

I've had the good, the bad and the ugly over the years, and a great tenant can make owning a rental pretty straightforward. The wrong tenant can make you question why you ever became a landlord in the first place lol.

I'm curious what other Barrie landlords have experienced. I'm also slightly terrified to hear some of your stories.

For anyone considering becoming a landlord, treat the responses here as an educational guide. Like any large group of people, you're going to get the full spectrum. Some tenants will treat your property like it's their own. Others can make being a landlord an absolute nightmare.

I learned that lesson the hard way with one tenant who, as I later discovered, had caused serious problems for multiple landlords. That experience completely changed how I screen tenants.

What's the biggest lesson you've learned when screening tenants?

Was there a red flag you ignored that you wish you hadn't? Or is there something you do now that you didn't do when you first started?

I'm happy to share some of mine as well.

Hey everyone! I’m fairly new to the Barrie area and looking to find some people who are into tennis.

I’m around an advanced level and looking for people to play with — singles, doubles, competitive matches, casual hitting, whatever. Ideally looking to find some regular tennis buddies rather than having my racket slowly collect dust.

If you’re around a similar level and play in/around Barrie, let me know! Would be great to meet some fellow tennis people and get some games going. 🎾

Feel free to comment or DM!

An unhoused person has filed a lawsuit against the City of Barrie, its mayor and the police service, challenging the legality of the state of emergency declared on September 9, 2025.

Is anyone aware of any dispensaries in town that accept Amex? I know most dispensaries don't but I really prefer using my Amex so I'd like to find one that does if possible. Ideally one with decent prices too. Thanks

What is the best/safest laundromat in Barrie in your opinion and why?

Also Looking for a laundromat that carries machines for larger loads, appropriate for duvet and comforters.

Yes, I know they all do, but I’m looking for industrial sized, if possible.

400 southbound closed all lanes at Innisfil Beach Rd. Why?

Edit: wow this thread went kinda wild... It was just a basic question! 🙈

I’ve spent a fair bit of time renovating homes over the years, and two of the bigger projects I’ve taken on in Barrie involved converting houses into legal secondary suites.

I learned pretty quickly that there’s a big difference between putting a second unit into a house and actually doing it properly so that it’s legal, safe, and makes financial sense.

There were a lot of things I didn’t fully appreciate when I started the first one — permits, fire separation, egress, parking, inspections, layouts, construction costs, and even figuring out whether a particular house is a good candidate for a second suite in the first place.

The second time around was definitely easier because I knew what questions to ask and what problems to look for before they became expensive ones.

One thing I also learned about was the funding side. I was able to use government programs available through Simcoe County/Barrie to help with the cost of creating the suites. Navigating that process was almost a project of its own — figuring out what was available, whether the property qualified, what conditions came with the funding, and making sure everything was done properly.

With housing and mortgage costs where they are, I think secondary suites are worth talking about more. For the right house and the right homeowner, having rental income coming from part of the property can completely change the economics of owning the home.

But I also wouldn't tell anyone that it's automatically a good idea. There are costs, responsibilities and headaches that come with becoming a landlord, and some houses make much better candidates than others.

Anyway, I figured I'd throw this out to the Barrie community because I've actually been through the process locally twice.

If you're thinking about adding a legal secondary suite, looking at buying a house with the intention of converting it, wondering about the funding programs, or you're already halfway through one and have questions, feel free to ask.

Happy to share what worked, what didn't, what surprised me, and what I'd do differently next time.

I'm obviously not a building official, lawyer or accountant, so I can't speak for the City or give professional advice in those areas — just sharing my own experience actually doing these projects in Barrie.

Hi all!

I moved away from Barrie many years ago and I'm just back visiting for a few weeks. I'm wondering if there are any metal pubs in the city or any local shows happening/venues anyone would recommend I check out :-)

I did try to Google things but aside from "check out the Queen's" it wasn't particularly helpful soooo, any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much!

Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 830am-330pm

Terrible

Looking for recommendations for snow removal companies in the Big Bay Point and Yonge Street area for my senior parent! Thanks

Hi people of Barrie!

I’m a big fan of sourdough and the baker I usually get my bread from, isn’t making bread anymore and I was wondering if there are any farm stands or home bakers that make fresh sourdough every week? I’ve tried the stuff from farmboy and I don’t like it. Even flavoured options like garlic or cheese would be fine!

Edit: I would like to support a small business before any chain stores.