It's going to be a busy weekend for students; thousands are moving in this weekend.
They’re getting ready for the first week back, and in Barrie, the police are also preparing for a busy time of year. Students moving into their new homes and residences have been a common sight all day.
Lindsay Nace is sharing a four-bedroom house with three friends in Barrie's east end. And she knows the rules set out by her landlord.
Barrie's east end is a popular spot for students to rent because of its proximity to the college. Occupancy signs are still everywhere.
Today, police are reminding students to be respectful of their neighbours and to follow noise by-laws.
Const. Jeff Wright is with the Barrie police. He says they are prepared for an increase in calls to the area. He says loud parties and messy properties are the biggest complaints.
Bonnie Ainsworth is the councillor for part of the east end. She says it's only a small percentage of kids that cause issues, and her real concern is what she calls absentee landlords.
To help ensure a smooth transition into the neighbourhood, police in Barrie will be going door-to-door speaking with students and property owners about respect for the coming school year.
That's expected to take place later next month.
A noise by-law fine can run as much as $5,000.
