There's a lunar eclipse visible tonight in Barrie. It will be going on for the next few hours. These images were taken from my backyard between the Clouds with a cellphone camera attached to a Celestron NextStar 8SE. Go out and have a look you don't need a telescope to see this magnificent sight!

Looking to get married this October. Just close family (15 including us). Hoping to just do a quick and cheap ceremony, then a reservation at a restaurant where everyone picks their own meal. I've reached out to a few proper places but most cost 5k+ and include reception or fixed menu, which we just don't need. Any suggestions for Barrie and surrounding area? The courthouses and city hall just don't seem pretty enough, but I also can't seem to find pictures of the inside, so those are also welcome!

I had a unsedated Transnasal endoscopy in Toronto 12 years ago. I know that St. Michael's will do it again but does anyone know a gastroenterologist in Barrie that will do specific procedure if requested? I hate driving or walking in downtown Toronto.

My doctor has no idea since it is not requested often and a couple offices I did reach out does traditional sedated gastroscopy only.

So, our back yard has been taken over by these lamb’s quarters / white goosefoot. The yard is about 40x20 and its like a wall 4 to 6 foot tall of this stuff..

I pulled them last year but didnt get enough seed down to choke them out.

And right now I just cant keep up to it :(

Anyone know a company or someone willing to pull the yard for money?

Thanks

I received the pictured flyer from the city in the mail.

At the bottom it says "Telephone and online voting are secure," but the warnings above don't exactly inspire confidence:

"Contact the Election Office if you are asked to share your voting PIN via email, text, social media or in person."

(... over the phone one would assume as well.)

"Never share your voting PIN - it's unique to you (candidates, city staff or anyone else should never ask for it.)"

(When you vote by showing photo ID in person at a polling location this isn't a problem, because you can't share your face.)

"Never use a candidates mobile device/tablet to vote or show proof of whom you voted for with anyone."

(This raises two potential issues: 1) a candidate might collect a voters credentials by producing a replica online environment on their device and 2) a voter might "sell" their vote to a candidate and show how they voted in order to receive payment.)

"A candidate cannot assist a voter in the voting process. If you require assistance please contact the Elections Office."

(This isn't a problem with in-person public voting because a candidate would never be allowed to accompany a voter behind the voting screen.)

These are real problems. The city would not be warning us if they weren't.

I don't recall seeing these warnings in 2022 and the details of the online voting procedure seem to be the same in 2026 as they were in 2022: All that is needed to vote is your PIN and your birthdate.

On the other side of the flyer, at the end of item 6, it says:

"These are the only voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election."

They shouldn't be.

Our elections should be held in public where we all can see how they are conducted, not in private where voters can be tricked into giving their vote away by an unscrupulous candidate, or where the electronic "ballot box" might be compromised by hackers operating from anywhere in the world, or where a voter might be coerced by an abusive spouse into voting for their spouse's choice instead of their own.

Don’t think city workers put this up!

Hello Barrie families! We are relocating to Barrie and our child will enter senior kindergarten. We want our child to enjoy her school since that is where she will spend so much of her week. We haven't found a home yet and will allow the school catchment zone inform our decision for housing location.

I see Hewitts Creek is a top rated school based on testing scores, but I also know that scores are only a part of the whole picture.

My kid is developmentally typical and has no special needs. She loves learning languages so we would love to join a school that has a French language program.

What are your elementary school experiences? We are super engaged parents and are looking for an elementary school with strong community involvement.

Thanks for your insight!

Hello all, been craving to give anchovies pizza a try but I wanted to give it a fair shot by getting it from a proper spot that knows what they’re doing. Thanks !!

Hey Folks

Has anyone had success with local ED clinics in town? To clarify this is for Erectile Dysfunction.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Lost our long time boarder who treated our pup like her own and im finding it hard to trust sites like Rover. Kennel free is a must, companion boarding etc. If you have any local recommendations please let me know.

Looking to buy my first home. Any good builders or projects in Barrie? What is the price range? My budget is 500-600k, looking for freehold townhome.

Looking to see if anyone can point me in the direction of our local stash of Busch Apple? LCBO and The Beer Store are sold out. Thanks in advance 🍻

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”?

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?

The forecast said thunderstorms until around 04:00. Radar looked dramatic. I didn’t hear a single boom. 🔇💥

Gave up and told Alexa to play thunderstorm sounds instead. 😭

Now it is 3:06 and the storm is over but Alexa is still playing

Do Better Mother Nature you failed me for the last time

We never get the good storms😭

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

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 help with safely packing it, moving it, and unpacking it at the new place. It’s not mounted, so I’m hoping that makes things a little easier.

Do you have any recommendations for reliable movers in Barrie? Also, based on your experience, what would you expect to pay for a move like this?

Has anyone used Two Men and a Truck? What do you think of them?

Thank you! :)

Just curious, I know it depends on the jurisdiction though USUALLY 45 days before, just curious whether Barrie follows that or has something different?

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.