Cutting Metrolinx services to spend millions tearing down newly installed bicycle lanes that move people along for free.

She hasn't said a word regarding the continued gutting of the Barrie line though.

Might want to consider voting for people who don't actively make our lives worse.

Here's how to contact her:

Constituency Office

Email: andrea.khanjinco@pc.ola.org

Phone: 705-722-0575

Metrolinx’s Board of Directors meets September 10, and this is our opportunity to make sure they hear directly from Barrie residents.

Per the website Board Meeting section, emails and letters received at least 24 hours before the meeting will be provided to the Board.

The Barrie Line has already been gutted compared with the level of service Barrie deserves. Now Metrolinx is proposing to quietly and significantly scale back service even further.

And frankly, our elected leaders are failing us too. Our MPPs, mayor, council and Premier need to hear this loud and clear: you can’t remove bike lanes, reduce train service, expect people to RTO every day, and simultaneously expect us to keep pumping money into the economy.

Unless you're planning to provide every commuter with a car, along with a magic solution to gridlock, this is unacceptable.

We shouldn’t be accepting less. We should be demanding better.

If you rely on the Barrie Line, or simply believe Barrie deserves reliable, frequent transit, please take a few minutes to email the Metrolinx Board before September 10.

Email:

chair@metrolinx.co (be sure to add the "m" as I cannot add .com here for some reason)

ceo@metrolinx.co (be sure to add the "m" as I cannot add .com here for some reason)

Or write to:

Metrolinx Board of Directors

97 Front Street West

Toronto, ON M5J 1E6

Tell them clearly: we are not okay with service cuts on the Barrie Line. We need investment and improved service, not further reductions.

Please send your message by September 9 so it is received at least 24 hours before the meeting.

Even a short email makes our voices count. Please encourage your neighbours to do the same. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

CTV news link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/video/2026/08/31/barrie-man-facing-charges-in-lengthy-human-trafficking-investigation/

Arrest made in human trafficking investigation      
PUBLISHED ON: AUG 31, 2026 | CATEGORIES: MEDIA RELEASE
Members of the Barrie Police Service Human Trafficking Unit have laid charges against Michael Brocklebank in connection with a human trafficking investigation.

In June, police received information that the Barrie man was recruiting females to provide sexual services for an escort service out of his residence. Police subsequently identified online advertisements for sexual services linked to the accused.
On August 12, officers executed a search warrant in relation to the case at an address in Springwater Township.

On Sun., August 30, 2026, Brocklebank, 50, was arrested in Mississauga, ON, without incident.
As a result of the investigation, Brocklebank is facing the following criminal charges:
Trafficking in persons
Material benefit from trafficking in persons
Material benefit from sexual services
Procuring – exercise control, direction or influence
Advertising sexual services
Assault

Fail to comply with probation order
Investigators are releasing the accused’s name and picture with the belief there may be more victims.
Barrie Police encourage anyone who may have been victimized or has information that could assist with the investigation to reach out to the lead investigator via email [12613@barriepolice.ca](mailto:12613@barriepolice.ca).

Additionally, information can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online.
If you are a victim/survivor of human trafficking, or think someone is, contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline online or call 1-833-900-1010

Hello! We’re visiting for a few days from Northern Ontario and were hoping to go to Wet N Wild tomorrow but it looks like we’ll be stormed out so are now looking for an escape room or other indoor activities. Please give any suggestions! We’re all adults but ideally not TOO horror, if you have specific room recommendations or know of a place extra immersive I’d love those, or anything with a cool gimmick!

A 54 year old Scarborough man has been charged with impaired.

I can't believe someone stole this persons wheelchair ramp right from their house...

Good morning everyone! I run a monthly Pathfinder Society gameday at Sir Games-a-Lot in the Bayfield Mall. Pathfinder 2e is a fun tabletop roleplaying game (like D&D) and games take 3-4 hours to play. There is no cost to play and no experience is necessary. We will have pre-generated characters you can pick up and use, or you can create your own in advance.

The next session is Sunday, September 6 from 11am - 3pm, at Sir Games-a-Lot in the Bayfield Mall (beside Bowlerama). If you're interested in checking it out you can sign up at Warhorn, below. Both tables are open to new players!

https://warhorn.net/events/barrie-pfs-gameday/schedule/agenda

Hello everyone!

I have a wedding coming up this month and I’m looking for a reputable seamstress in the Barrie area. I need to have my bridesmaid dress tailored and would love some recommendations from people who have had a great experience!
Please let me know your recommendations. 😊 Thank you!

Hello! Wondering if anyone knows of/had good experience with any salons in Barrie or surrounding that has done a good balayage or ombre color dye? Also curious of the price point or roughly how much you spent if you dont mind sharing!

Tbh I was pleased to see that they are in agreement that the cuts are not good and they are also reaching out to the province about this. I would still like to see more action from the city on this, same as other cities and their councils have advocated publicly for increased GO service.

Where are the news media on this? No news for days. Just quiet cuts to the Barrie line and our city bruised in service updates on the GO site.

I think it's in our best interest as a community to raise more awareness and make a lot of noise about this. No reason our lives should be getting worse and not better for living in Barrie.

Premier of Ontario

Premier Doug Ford

Phone: 416-325-1941

Email: premier@ontario.ca

City Mayor

Mayor Alex Nuttall

Phone: 705-792-7900

Email: officeofthemayor@barrie.ca

Members of Parliament (MPs - Federal)

Doug Shipley (Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte)

Phone: 705-728-2596

Email: doug.shipley@parl.gc.ca

John Brassard (Barrie South—Innisfil)

Phone: 705-726-5959

Email: john.brassard@parl.gc.ca

Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs - Provincial)

Doug Downey (Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte)

Phone: 705-726-5538

Email: doug.downey@pc.ola.org

Andrea Khanjin (Barrie—Innisfil)

Phone: 705-722-0575

Email: andrea.khanjin@pc.ola.org

Closing Sept10th after 60 years od Business

Pizza is xlarge deluxe with extra mushrooms

Another week of Barrie restaurant inspections. Here’s what inspectors found.

🔴 Critical infractions

Swiss Chalet, 397 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 26: 2 critical, 1 minor

Two critical requirements were listed as Not in Compliance: mechanical sanitizing of utensils, and a separate requirement involving how the food premises is equipped and maintained.

A minor sanitizer-testing requirement was also listed as Not in Compliance.

Official inspection record

Caribbean Express, 39 Dunlop St E
Routine inspection, Aug. 25: 1 critical, 1 minor

The critical finding involved potentially hazardous food not being maintained at 4°C or colder. It was listed as Not in Compliance.

A minor requirement involving the condition and maintenance of equipment, utensils and food-contact surfaces was also listed as Not in Compliance.

Official inspection record

Fat Bastard Burrito, 506 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 25: 1 critical, 2 minor

The critical finding involved potentially hazardous hot food not being maintained at 60°C or hotter. It was Corrected During Inspection.

Of the two minor findings, a sanitary-facilities requirement was also corrected during the inspection, while a general housekeeping requirement remained listed as Not in Compliance.

Official inspection record

Magical Taste of China, 62 Maple Ave
Follow-up inspection, Aug. 26: 1 critical, 1 minor

The follow-up still recorded a critical mechanical utensil-sanitizing requirement as Not in Compliance.

A minor requirement to have testing reagent available for checking sanitizer concentration was also listed as Not in Compliance.

Official inspection record

Tim Hortons, 151 Mapleview Dr W
Routine inspection, Aug. 26: 1 critical, 1 minor
Complaint inspection, Aug. 26: 1 critical, 1 minor

Simcoe Muskoka lists separate routine and complaint inspections for this location on the same day. Both records contain the same findings.

A critical safe food-handling requirement was Corrected During Inspection. A minor requirement involving the condition and maintenance of equipment, utensils and food-contact surfaces remained listed as Not in Compliance.

Routine inspection

Complaint inspection

🟡 Minor infractions only

Philthy Philly’s, 98 Dunlop St E
Follow-up inspection, Aug. 24: 1 minor

Pest-control requirement listed as Not in Compliance.

Debe’s Roti and Doubles, 15 Cedar Pointe Dr
Follow-up inspection, Aug. 26: 1 minor

Floors, walls and ceilings being kept clean and in good repair remained listed as Not in Compliance.

Perfect SZN, 353 Anne St N
Routine + complaint inspections, Aug. 26

The routine inspection recorded 1 minor pest-control infraction, listed as Not in Compliance. A separate complaint inspection the same day recorded no infractions.

Pizza Pizza, 360 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 27: 1 minor

Pest-control requirement listed as Not in Compliance.

🟢 No infractions recorded

Papa Joe’s Pizza and Chicken, 7 Anne St S
Follow-up inspection, Aug. 24

Pizza Hut, 11 Cundles Rd W
Routine inspection, Aug. 24

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 7 Anne St S
Follow-up inspection, Aug. 24

Continental Specialties, 126 Dunlop St W
Routine inspection, Aug. 25

Tim Hortons, 353 Duckworth St
Routine inspection, Aug. 25

Divine Dine, 33 Bayfield St
Follow-up inspection, Aug. 26

Pizza Hut, 130 Bell Farm Rd
Routine inspection, Aug. 26

Thai Express, 509 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 26

Pizza Pizza/Marketplace, 1 Georgian Dr
Routine inspection, Aug. 27

Starbucks, 1 Georgian College Dr
Routine inspection, Aug. 27

How to read this

Simcoe Muskoka’s inspection records classify infractions as critical or minor. Those are the health unit’s classifications, not ratings I’m assigning.

I’ve also kept Corrected During Inspection separate from Not in Compliance. Corrected During Inspection means the issue was addressed while the inspector was there. Not in Compliance means the requirement was still recorded as non-compliant when the inspection was completed.

This roundup includes Barrie premises classified as Restaurant or Food Take Out, not every type of food premises inspected by the health unit.

Inspection results reflect what inspectors observed during that particular visit. They are a snapshot in time, and records can change as new inspections and follow-ups happen, so check the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit inspection portal for the latest information.

Nice to see the media start to pay attention to the continued gutting of Barrie GO train services and begin reporting on it.

I am looking to have a regular sized custom birthday cake made for my girlfriend. Any recommendations for someone in Barrie that makes great cakes?

Where can I buy a classic red candy apple?

Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall used strong mayor powers to bring the issue of defence manufacturing in Barrie in front of council, while some question why it was necessary.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Does anybody here have experience working at Ainger Group Roofing? How is/was it?

We need to consolidate some debt and we are self employed - who should we use?

Already awful service expected to get even worse as of Sep 8. Fewer weekdays rides and pretty much non-existent train service throughout weekends.

https://www.gotransit.com/en/service-updates?mode=t&code=BR

Might as well advocate for ourselves since our local politicians and news do Nut all for us.

Premier of Ontario

Premier Doug Ford

Phone: 416-325-1941

Email: premier@ontario.ca

City Mayor

Mayor Alex Nuttall

Phone: 705-792-7900

Email: officeofthemayor@barrie.ca

Members of Parliament (MPs - Federal)

Doug Shipley (Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte)

Phone: 705-728-2596

Email: doug.shipley@parl.gc.ca

John Brassard (Barrie South—Innisfil)

Phone: 705-726-5959

Email: john.brassard@parl.gc.ca

Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs - Provincial)

Doug Downey (Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte)

Phone: 705-726-5538

Email: doug.downey@pc.ola.org

Andrea Khanjin (Barrie—Innisfil)

Phone: 705-722-0575

Email: andrea.khanjin@pc.ola.org

For the past few nights, the three street lights here seem to have been taken over by a dj. What's with LED lights and their tendency to do this? I see it happen a lot, but usually one at a time. Why do you think these three are tied like this?

I'm moving from Barrie to Toronto - Eglinton and Yo he about 95kms. I got everything moved except for Full Mattress and a spring box. I checked out the local moving companies and it's out of budget right now.

Wondering if anyone is going to Toronto tomorrow, September 1, that can help me out. Thank you!