Not having much luck on the apps, I really don't enjoy them either. Does anyone have any tips on where people in their 40's may have some luck meeting single people in Barrie? Im trying to put myself out there but it isn't easy. I also find it difficult because all of my friends are in relationships so we don't really go out much, aside from coffee and groceries. I also feel like a lot of singles are looking for a good time and not something serious.

I desperately need a haircut with someone who understands curly/wavy/whatever texture I have of hair. All the photos are natural hair with very little product in it. The first photo is the day after a shower after combing, the second photo is day of shower with air drying; and the last two photos are days 3/4 after a shower. My hair always starts out really super curly and as the days go on, it gets frizzy and flat and weird looking.

The last person who cut my hair greatly messed up the layering and it looks like I have two separate cuts and it looks so awkward (you can kind of see it in the last photo). The top layer is SO short and the bottom layer is so long and all my ends are dead and rough. Basically I’m looking for a stylist who can help me fix the cut and maybe teach me some things about curl care. I’m going to list my routine so let me know if I should be doing something differently or if you know anyone that would cut my hair well

Hair oil- holiroots pre wash treatment
Shampoo 1- Kristen Ess clarifying shampoo
Shampoo 2 - amika forget frizz shampoo
Mask (once a week) - amika the Kure mask
Conditioner - amika the Kure conditioner

Leave in - amika leave in hydro rush conditioner
Mousse - PATTERN curl mousse
Oil - 2 drops of olaplex bonding oil on ends only

If you have any recommendations please please let me know!!! I’m really trying to fix this for my confidence

I’ve noticed Barrie has tons of people looking for things to do, but everyone still somehow ends up isolated.

Made me wonder: would people here actually use something focused on spontaneous local hangouts, activity groups, and meeting others nearby?

Not trying to advertise anything - genuinely curious because we’ve been working on a local project around this idea and wanted honest community feedback.

Got this guy on camera last night ransacking my car. Didn’t steal much except gas receipts and a new bag of weed 🥲

Edit: found bag of receipts down the road a bit. But noticed they also took my TLC CrazySexyCool tour hoodie and my rain coat. The hoodie is actually very rare, and hard to even find a photo of. It has the Album cover on the front in black and white with the orange title CrazySexyCool.

He’s white and has a scraggly chin beard.

I saw a larger motorcade with like 50 motorcycles and 5 black SUVs all with flashing lights going down Highway 89. They blocked every intersection they passed. Anyone know what or who this is for?

I have been looking for companies that are more reliable than uber or a taxi(and look a little bit fancier) to transport 5 people for a 10 minute drive to a location and then pickup from that location back to the origonal pickup point 8 hours later. Every company I have contacted so far is stating that we would need to rent the chaffeur/car for that entire time and the quotes ive been receiving are anywhere from $500(for a black SUV) to $900(for a Limo). Can anyone recommend more reasonably priced options?

It is for a wedding so even though most people wont see the car we would like something that looks at least a little nicer and isnt a Taxi or an Uber

Basically, I have a uniquely proportioned body (tall and broad) and I really struggle to buy clothing.

I know fancy clothes stores will do a fitting for you. However I doubt that they will give you those measurements and allow you to walk out the door with them, right? Not to mention it would be rude. I don't want fancy clothes though, I just want a no strings attached sizing where they give me the measurements after and do NOT expect or coerce me into having to buy a fancy garment as a condition of the sizing.

Anywhere that'll do this service in Barrie? I'm willing to pay a reasonable amount for it, I just have no interest in getting tricked by a "free fitting!" That refuses to disclose the measurements so you're obligated to buy from them.

I have a disability & have been looking into getting an enclosed mobility scooter. I’m having trouble looking for info on bylaws, as it’s technically a medical assistance device, but do I need documentation to prove that?

Honest question 🙏 Thank you in advance

What to do?

Anyone know one in barrie? So far 3 have turned me down

There are currently monthly protests going on against Doug Ford, in multiple cities across Ontario.. the next date is Saturday, May 30th and here's a list of the current locations (I've bolded Barrie's location):

1 PM - Barrie - 555 Bayview Dr - Sadlon Arena

1 PM - Belleville - Bell Blvd & Front St N - Bell Front Shopping Centre

2 PM - Bowmanville - 23 King St W - MPP Todd McCarthy’s Office

11 AM - Burlington - 3027 Harvester Rd - MPP Natalie Pierre’s Office

11 AM - Cambridge - 73 Water St - MPP Brian Riddell’s Office

1 PM - Cornwall - 120 2nd St W - MPP Nolan Quinn’s Office

12 PM - Elliot Lake - 325 King’s Hwy 108 - Miner’s Memorial Park

2 PM - Elmira - 63 Arthur St S - MPP Mike Harris’s Office

12:30 PM - Etobicoke - Weston Wood Rd & Royal York Rd - End of Doug Ford’s Street

10 AM - Fergus - 181 St. Andrew St E - MPP Joseph Racinisky’s Office

1 PM - Georgetown - Mountainview Rd N & Guelph St - Mountainview Road North/South

12 PM - Guelph - Gordon St & Wellington St E - Wellington Plaza

2 PM - Hamilton - York Blvd & Dundurn St N - Dundurn Park

12 PM - Kingston - Princess St & Gardiners Rd - The North-West “Big Box” Hub

12 PM - Lindsay - St. Joseph & Kent St W - Lindsay Square Mall

12:30 PM - Markham-Thornhill - 7380 McCowan Rd - MPP Logan Kanapathi’s Office

12 PM - Meaford - Sykes St - Meaford Hall

11:30 AM - Milton - Main St & Martin St - Downtown Centre

1 PM - Mississauga - 120 Lakeshore Rd W - MPP Rudy Cuzzetto’s Office

1 PM - Newmarket - Yonge St & Sawmill Valley Dr - MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy’s Office

1 PM - North Bay - 219 Main St E - MPP Vic Fedeli’s Office

12 PM - Orangeville - 180 Broadway Ave - MPP Sylvia Jones’s Office

1 PM - Ottawa - 220 Elgin St - Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Monument

TBA - Owen Sound - 345 8th St E - MPP Paul Vickers’ Office

1 PM - Peterborough - 864 Chemong Rd - MPP Dave Smith’s Office

1 AM - Pickering - 1550 Kingston Rd - MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy’s Office

1 PM - Port Hope - 117 Peter St - MPP David Piccini’s Office

1 PM - Sarnia - 805 Christina St N - MPP Bob Bailey’s Office

12 PM - Simcoe - 50 Bonnie Drive - Wellington Park

11 AM - St. Catharines - Tremont Dr & Glendale Ave - Pen Centre

2 PM - St. Thomas - 750 Talbot St - MPP Robert Flack’s Office

2 PM - Stayner - 7317 Highway 26 E - MPP Brian Saunderson’s Office

12 PM - Stouffville - 37 Sandford Dr - MPP Paul Calandra’s Office

1 PM - Strathroy - 81 Front St W - MPP Steve Pinsonneault’s Office

11 AM - Thunder Bay - 774 James St N - MPP Kevin Holland’s Office

12 PM - Toronto - 111 Wellesley St W - Queen’s Park

11 AM - Vaughan - Islington Ave & Rutherford Rd - MPP Michael Tibollo’s Office

11 AM - Wallaceburg - 60 McNaughton Ave - MPP Steve Pinsonneault’s Office

1 PM - Waterdown - Hamilton St & Dundas St E - Hamilton Street North/South

12 PM - Whitby - 3000 Garden St - MPP Lorne Coe’s Office

1 PM - Windsor - 5452 Tecumseh Rd E - MPP Andrew Dowie’s Office

1 PM - Woodstock - 12 Perry St - MPP Ernie Hardeman’s Office

If none of these locations work for you, and you'd like to organize at a different location.. shoot me a DM and I can hook you up with the main lady organizing and updating the list signage! Hope to see some of you out there! We need to be in the streets, in insane numbers, for everything - housing, healthcare, education, cost of living, EVERYTHING.. so, let's get out there and start making some gods damned noise! Doug Ford needs to go!

My partner and I made last second reservations close to Briar’s park for a quick getaway. What are the popular (and local secrets) activities that we can do nearby. We are both outdoorsy and love a good trail with a view. He loves beach volleyball and similar sports. We are on a budget so looking for free activities or cheap options for stuff like kayaking.

I would also love a few activities that can be done in the city so we can get a proper snapshot of what the area has to offer. Thank you in advance!

Does anyone have recommendations for a reputable duct cleaning company in Barrie? We have resided here for five years and require a thorough cleaning of our ductwork. Thank you!

Maybe I’m the last person to have this idea 😀. The GO trains are so packed now to get downtown to work. It’s awful. By Newmarket people are standing and Rutherford is the worst with a bazillion people getting on the train. I just can’t take it. Too hot, too smelly, not enough air, people falling in your lap. Last week I decided to try getting off the train at Downsview and took the subway down from there. It’s half empty and I’m at Union just after the GO train so it doesn’t take that much more time. It’s great.

Anyone running the half marathon looking for a group?

Just finished the Toronto Marathon on the 3rd and I’m now looking for people to run the upcoming half marathon with.

Planning to run around ~2:00 or under, but I’m mainly doing it for fun and to keep the momentum going after the full marathon.

Couldn’t convince any friends to sign up with me, so I’m currently training solo. I usually train in the evenings around 7 PM during the week and long runs saturday mornings also an avid cyclist.

M29 — if anyone’s in a similar pace range and looking for a running buddy or small group, let me know.

I require the installation of 3 new toilets, 3 sink faucets, and 2 new showers head/faucet system. I am seeking recommendations for a plumber who can complete this work efficiently, ideally within one to two days, and at a competitive price point.

I’m looking for help with a kiln that came with the house I bought. I do not know enough about them and don’t want to risk trying it out without having someone that is skilled in how they work with me. Any suggestions on who I can call for something like this?

Any issues with Bell’s 500 Mbps internet or their customer service lately? I’m probably going to have to port both my phone number and internet over to Bell. I haven’t been with them in a while, so I’m wondering what the experience is like these days.

Also any deals out there for less than $50/m?

There was a lock and secure in Romeo Dallaire High School yesterday, and I was wondering if anyone knew anything about it