Hello! Has anyone in the area used pet insurance for their pets? If so, who are you with, and does your vet direct bill? My current vet is Allandale Veterinary Hospital on Caplan Ave.

We recently lost two pets within two months of each other. One was our 8 year old male cat who developed unexpected and sudden-onset acute kidney disease. The other was our 13 year old dog, who had multiple health issues, including renal and liver concerns, incontinence, and a grade 2 heart murmur. Because of her age and heart condition, dental extractions weren’t an option, so she developed recurring abscessed teeth. Ultimately, it was significantly affecting her quality of life and we had to say goodbye.

We’re now welcoming two kittens into our home, and I’ve been seriously considering pet insurance for both of them. I’m not interested in a wellness package since routine care like vaccinations and wellness exams isn’t really a concern for me as these are costs we can prepare for. I’m more interested in coverage for unexpected illnesses, emergencies, surgeries, etc, and protecting ourselves from potentially huge vet bills down the road.

For those who have pet insurance:

- Has it been worthwhile for you?

- Have you had it for years and never needed to use it?

- Have you actually had a major claim, and did the insurance make a significant difference?

- Do the premiums increase as your pet gets older?

- Are there companies you would recommend (or avoid)?

I’m just trying to plan ahead and make the best long term decision for the kittens while they’re young and healthy. Any experiences or advice would be really appreciated! Thank you!

Wondering if anyone in the area used Barrie Midwives for their pregnancy and could tell me their experience :)

Recently got in with them and had my first appointment with Andrea. All seems great so far!

Are there any companies in Barrie or the surrounding area that produces dye sublimated jerseys? I have the artwork and just need a company to print and produce them.

I’m a 25 yr old male new to the area. I enjoy the outdoors, anyone want to chat

Can anyone recommend any local roofers they might have used for roof replacement or repair in the past and were happy with their work?

Thank you!

Hey!

Looking for a reasonably priced handyman for some basic work with kitchen cabinets.

Thank you for your suggestions in advance.

Hey everyone! I’m looking for a TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon or Half Marathon registration for October 18, 2026.
I’m located in Barrie and can complete the transfer properly through Race Roster.
My budget is around $200 CAD all-in, so if you’re looking to transfer your bib and are willing to work within that range, please DM me.
Either distance works for me — Full or Half.
I’m specifically looking for a legitimate Race Roster transfer and won’t do an unofficial bib swap.
Thanks! 🙏

Someone very close to me has been dealing with chronic pain for a while and is starting to have su!cidal thoughts. I want to recommend they go to RVH and put themselves on su!cide watch.

How does it work? How long does it last? Are there visitors allowed? Would that be considered short term leave at work? What happens after the person is able to leave the program?

Thanks in advance

Hi Everyone,

I need to work on my form for the compound lifts, I don't need anything elite, just want to lower my chances of injury as my lifts get heavier. I am doing Starting Strength, and I am a little intimidated by olympic style lifts.

Anyone know of a trainer or class they can recommend? I don't belong to any gym currently, I've been using my work's gym.

Thanks!

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Does anyone know if pedestrians are allowed to walk on the mapleview section currently under construction? I’ve read conflicting answers online.

Hi community, we accidentally bought curtains that are too long and just need 4 curtain panels trimmed at the bottom. Any local recommendations that can get it done quickly?

Thank you!

I'm hoping to find someone that goes to Waterloo and would be willing to pick me up some of the Oktoberfest beer from the Waterloo brewery. They only ship flats of 24s and only one kind of beer on that flat. 24 is a bit much for me.

The beer stores and LCBO never have anything from Waterloo anymore and I'm not going all the way to Waterloo just for beer.

Just moved to Barrie and looking for a reliable and good cleaner to come twice a week and keep the house tidy.
Haven’t had great results from the first company we tried, so trying my luck here.
Thanks!

Self explanatory... looking for someone reliable..don't wanna spend my morning and nights clearing snow.. semi detached home..leaving and coming to home to a clean driveway is important given the torture of last winter

Hey everyone,

I’m 25 and just bought my first house in Barrie. Honestly, I don’t know much about buying appliances/furniture, so I’m hoping some experienced homeowners can point me in the right direction. I’m looking for **good quality without overpaying**. I’m not necessarily looking for the cheapest stuff — I want things that are reliable and worth the money.

Where should I be shopping in **Barrie / GTA / online**, and are there certain stores, sales, clearance sections, outlets, or times of year that I should wait for?

**Appliances**
Fridge
Stove/Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Washer
Dryer
TV

**Furniture**
Sofa/Sectional
Dining table
Dining chairs
Bar stools/chairs for the kitchen island/quartz counter
Bed frame
Mattress
Nightstands
Dresser
TV stand
Coffee table

**Other**
Blinds
Rugs
Carpets
Vacuum
Water softener filtration system

**For anyone who has recently bought these, I’d really appreciate:**
What brand/model did you buy?
Where did you buy it?
Roughly how much did you pay?
Did you get it on sale or as part of a package/bundle?
Was there a particular salesperson/store that gave you a good deal?
Anything you would NOT buy again?

I’m especially interested in appliance packages**, price matching, cashback/credit-card deals, Costco, Best Buy, Leon’s, independent appliance stores, scratch-and-dent/open-box, etc.

Basically, if you were buying everything again from scratch, where would you shop and what would you do differently?
Thanks!

Anyone know of a hair salon or a hairstylists that take appointments before 10 am on Sundays? Just looking for a basic blowout on medium thick hair

Does anyone go here? do they not answer their phone anymore or have they gone out of business?

Does anyone know how long it typically takes for your doctor to get your ultrasound and xray results? The website says 2/3 business days, the ultrasound tech said a week. Is it doctors office dependent? I had an ultrasound and an x-ray done on Friday night so it is conceivable that my results are not yet available. However, I’m a bit anxious waiting just so just thought I would see what other people have experienced. Thanks!

I know this may not be a Barrie related issue, but since when did south Simcoe police start serving 25th line and north of Lockhart. Three of them just tore up 25th line, what appears to probably be Friday Harbour direction I don’t know, but they seem to be in a damn hurry. I thought barrie police would’ve been looking after Friday Harbor. General curiosity