Barrie Concerned Citizens Group Posts

Johnson street towards the lake beside nofrills. No idea what’s going on but street is completely blocked with emergency vehicles Source

I wanted to share what happened to us early Monday morning. Myself and my kids were jerked awake by the sound of the carbon monoxide detectors in the early hours. I quickly got the kids and our pets outside as I called 911. When emergency services arrived they found my house was filled with carbon monoxide. We all got out safely and now my furnace is being replaced. I have inline carbon monoxide/smoke detectors on each floor and 2 battery operated detectors. 4 out of the 5 detectors worked. We are alive to tell this story. I get my furnace cleaned yearly and I change my filters every quarter. I hadn’t had my fall cleaning yet because of the nice weather. They would have detected that there was an imminent failure issue. As it turns out we had been experiencing the effects of carbon monoxide exposure for weeks but didn’t equate them to CO exposure. Headaches, dizziness, tired, upset tummies, mental fog etc. I’m sharing our story to tell you to check your batteries, check t…

I know a lot of people are asking about children's Tylenol. Oak Valley Health made a chart on how much to administer from an adult tablet. I hope this helps you all. Source

We've been coming home everyday to new flags about buried lines on our street. Today we came home to markings on our driveway. Who do I contact to find out what is going on? Thanks for the help. Source

Does anyone know why the city of Barrie Is spraying the roads with that winter Brine when it is supposed to be sunny for the next two days.  Source

The condition of this lot on Penetang St is atrocious. Trash everywhere with people using it as a personal dumpster. I have requested the city to come clean it up as it is disgusting and a health hazard. Hopefully our newly elected councilors will be a bit more open to dealing with these issues. Source

Please be aware that the 2022 Ontario Gun Deer Hunt is on this week (Mon-Sun Nov 7-11th) Please use extra caution if you decide to go out during these weeks for trail walk or exploring. Wearing bright colours is highly recommended, especially if you are walking in the forests during the Hunt....blaze orange is best! It is a criminal Offence to interfere with a hunt, references in comments. Be seen and be safe! Source