Tariffs, Triumphs & Truck Pulls

Welcome back to What Barrie’s Talking About — the podcast that dives into the stories shaping Barrie and Simcoe County. This week, host Dan Blakeley and the Barrie 360 team cover everything from international trade to championship soccer to a charity event that’s all about muscle power. Here’s what’s on tap in this episode: Trump Tariffs: What They Mean for Barrie Businesses The recently announced 35% tariffs from the Trump administration haven’t hit Canada too hard just yet — but experts say it’s only a matter of time. Paul Markle, CEO of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to break it all down. He explains which local businesses could be hit hardest, why he thinks Barrie can weather the storm, and the creative ways companies can work around the challenges. Rovers Women’s Team Makes History The Simcoe County Rovers women’s team just made history as the first Ontario team to win the League 1 Canada championship. Coach Zack Wilson sits down with Barrie 360’s Julius Hern to reflect on the team’s incredible season — from their biggest challenges, to their celebration, to what’s next for the club. Pulling for a Cause at Georgian College It’s not every day you get the chance to haul a tractor trailer with your bare hands. But at Georgian College, that’s exactly what teams will be doing to raise funds for ALS Canada. We hear from Rachel Curran of ALS Canada and Tony Mangillo, captain of the “No Ordinary Joe’s” team, about why this fundraiser matters, how it works, and how you can get involved — or at least cheer on the brave souls doing the pulling. Listen to the full episode now for the complete conversations and insights. Subscribe to What Barrie’s Talking About on your favourite podcast app, and don’t forget to rate and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices