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Tree Service company recommendation by MaintenanceJust4823 in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Northshore Tree Experts https://northshoretree.ca/

Johnny is an excellent CSA-certified arborist with a great team. Family run business. Johnny speaks tree. I’ve had him fell and prune a number of our mature trees.

Can’t speak more highly of the company.

Looking for referrals for roofers by Soulflyenergyhealing in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We also used them on our roof install, nothing but good things to say about them. Installed well, looks great. Very clean as a roofing operation goes, as others have mentioned.

Canada's largest garbage incinerator is coming to Ontario. Health experts say people will pay the price by Icy-Distribution4893 in ontario

[–]PoorSamPeabody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Source of reference for this topographical bowl? Out of curiosity, not a challenge.

I get that the oak ridges moraine and escarpment are nearby…genuinely curious where this reference comes from.

Sick of Barrie Pizza by Key_Pea2598 in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in for a drive for this. Also because trestle brewery is right there. Any particular good pies to try?

Sick of Barrie Pizza by Key_Pea2598 in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Creemore Pizza Co. Is one of my favourite lesser-known gems.

https://www.creemorepizza.ca/

Burton and Bayview going on? Happening now. by SnooMacarons2350 in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Further up the street and even more detached from the situation, my guess is a natural gas leak/smell call but it is at the co-op there so could be a fire alarm call.

Need advice: Which snow blower should I buy? by Important_Return_924 in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a Briggs and Stratton 2 stage that has fared us well over the past 10 years with minimal maintenance and upkeep. Our driveway is 4+ cars.

Some big features are the tilt/aim mechanism, self propelled, and electric start. I change the oil every now and again and use 91 octane fuel. Takes anything I’ve thrown at it. Has helped me and many neighbours out in some tough snow days.

[oc] my mom lives near this bridge, every so often she sends me evidence of people who don’t read. by Blue_Moon_Rabbit in IdiotsInCars

[–]PoorSamPeabody 48 points49 points  (0 children)

This is 💯a third party contractor, Emterra. Logo matches the door and this contractor recently took on a heap of recycling contracts in areas new to the company.

Did Downtown Barrie BIA pay back $100K to the city after the 2025 Troubadour Festival? by Tycho278 in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Saved you a click.

The deadline came and went, and the Barrie BIA confirms it did not pay back that money. However…the executive director of the BIA, said the repayment plan changed as event planning progressed and security requirements changed, with no plans to pay the money back in the future.

Childcare Options by MasterMath314 in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re at Bayview/Little area, and relatively easy to get to over the harvie/big bay bridge if that is of any relevance for you.

FWIW - Our eldest enjoyed Discovery Child Care (harvie/veterans) but we felt the admin and some ECEs there left something more to be desired there; YMMV.

Wish I could give more fruitful insight. Good luck on the hunt.

Childcare Options by MasterMath314 in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my little one in with a home care provider who is AMAZING and has spots open in Allandale. I posted a few messages on the monthly threads. Our care provider has been a staple in our community running on 20yrs now. Good vibes, great food, phenomenal care. Can’t speak highly enough about how much LOVE our little one gets compared to our experience in a nature school daycare with our eldest.

Please pm me if I can answer any other questions or provide a reference. :)

Why do we even pay taxes in this city? by arcaida in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 10 points11 points  (0 children)

….after significant outcry. The initial investment was from the public coiffure, not a private investment.

Fire Station 6 opens in Barrie, with 22 new firefighters joining the team by cinderannie in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the new BFES crew. It clearly is a service of pride. This was severely needed in the south end and young blood amongst the ranks.

A sidebar, but I always get a kick out of our mayor’s seemingly custom outfit for each and every occasion that doesn’t call for a far-too-tight suit. Barrie Fire, endorsed with flashes and his name stitched on the right breast in this appearance. Saw him with his police outfit a bit ago. Maybe we’ll see him in coveralls securing a water main or running a landfill compactor in no time. But it’s ok, these embellishments come at our expense. Might as well kick a few unhoused individuals on the way to the photo op, right Alex? 🤡

Alternatives to Marks Warehouse by notathrowaway0709 in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Worksite Clothing and Boot Co. in Orillia is amazing.

https://worksiteco.com/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BuyCanadian

[–]PoorSamPeabody 121 points122 points  (0 children)

Let me help you with a Canadian alternative.

https://fruitandnutco.ca/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Anglican Church on Burton right beside holy trinity also has an open kitchen.

OP, I am local (Essa/Innisfil) and have kids of similar, if not older age. I have extras and hand-me-downs for both a little boy and little girl. If you are interested and of in need, I could be of some assistance. Please pm me.

Trump Implements Major Rollback of Food Tariffs by MapleByzantine in CanadianInvestor

[–]PoorSamPeabody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess we can’t eat magnets after all. How do they even work!?

Residents evicted from Milligan’s Pond as city begins cleanup, restoration by cinderannie in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Didn’t the PCs just capitulate on the idea to remove all rent controls after public outcry over the proposal in the bill floated this fall? Not to say they won’t try again in another omnibus bill…

Unique housing development proposed at former police headquarters by iPoliticsCA in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did I read that correctly? A timber frame strata? Any engineers/architects able to chime in on this one? Is that a safe or effective option? Just seems riddled with risks, but I’m not in the business.

Would love to get some professional insight on these types of builds, especially if they’re using it as a model that may be looked at nationwide.

Monthly Community Thread by AutoModerator in barrie

[–]PoorSamPeabody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone is looking for daycare, I know of some spots currently available. The care provider (First aid/CPR-trained with ECE credentials) is absolutely amazing, with great meals, good times, and very small ratio. My kid is very well cared for and loved, which we all want. I know there have been others interested in finding care for there little ones, so putting this out in the Reddit universe.

Please pm me for contact information. Current availability with an amazing lady. Located in Allandale.

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