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What Barrie's Talking About

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  • Barrie is one of the best cities in Canada. We're a dynamic, growing and thriving community. Join us every week as we let you know what's going on. From news to events, and everything in between. If it affects you, we'll be talking about it. This podcast is brought to you by Barrie 360 - What Barrie's Talking About. https://barrie360.com/
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  • Pride in the community, Davestock returns, extreme heat and more...
    Jun 20 2024
    Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360! It's a big week with lots to talk about. What Barrie's Talking About is a weekly podcast that brings the local stories that impact you. News stories that you aren't used to hearing! This week on the podcast, we talk about how you can show support for Pride Month in the community, how to prepare for the coming summer months, and a returning music festival... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Davestock Returns This Weekend Davestock returns this year for the third time. A day celebrating peace, love, and appreciation comes to Queen's Hotel on Saturday. This year it's supporting Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka. Barrie 360's Will Konken gets the details from Davestock Committee member Fleurette Knaggs... 2) New Technology in Prisons Barrie Police have new camera equipment in 5 of their cells to keep an eye on prisoners' well-being. Corporate Communications Coordinator Peter Leon explains what it is and how it works to our Will Konken... 3) Pride Month In Simcoe County Approaching the halfway point of Pride Month in Simcoe County, and there are still tons of activities to go for the month. Some of them are Celebratory, others to foster understanding in the community, but most importantly to support those who are struggling with their sexuality. Will Nash has been there, done that and is giving back with his work at the Gilbert Center. He chats with Ian MacLennan 4) Summertime In Simcoe It's summertime in Simcoe County. Environment Canada is always busy at the change of season, now they have another challenge. The current heat dome in the community. David Phillips, Chief Climatologist with Environment Canada chats with Dan Blakely about what we can expect this summer... We’re so glad you joined us for the latest episode of What Barrie’s Talking About. Stay up to date with everything in Barrie and listen to past episodes of What Barrie’s Talking About. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • Pushing back against measles, the Arkells disco album and a local history lesson
    Jun 13 2024
    Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360! It's a big week with lots to talk about. What Barrie's Talking About is a weekly podcast that brings the local stories that impact you. News stories that you aren't used to hearing! This week on the podcast, we talk about immunizations and what they mean for your children's well-being a new Arkells album, and get a history lesson... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Childhood Immunizations for Mumps, Measles and More The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is ramping things up again this year urging families to get their shots updated for things like Mumps, Measles and Tetanus. Dan Blakely catches up with Deanna Thompson from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to get a status update on those efforts... 2) Reflection of Roots It's always fun to look back and see how things were, and how far we've come as a community. Now the Orillia Museum of Art and History is making it a little easier to learn about our past. They added a new exhibit called Reflection of Our Roots to help you dive into our history Our own Will Konken gets the Coles Notes from the museum's History Program Co-ordinator Hanna Arndt... 3) The Arkells Disco Loadout Part 1 The Arkells released their highly anticipated album, Disco Loadout Part 1, where they cover all of your favourite Disco classics. Rock 95's Rachel Detta got a chance to talk with the frontman Max Kerman about the album and who HE listens to... We’re so glad you joined us for the latest episode of What Barrie’s Talking About. Stay up to date with everything in Barrie and listen to past episodes of What Barrie’s Talking About. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Parading pooches, a solution to auto theft, laughing for Lake Simcoe and more...
    Jun 6 2024
    Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360! It's a big week with lots to talk about. What Barrie's Talking About is a weekly podcast that brings the local stories that impact you. News stories that you aren't used to hearing! This week on the podcast, we talk about solutions to the auto theft crisis, parading pooches, and how your laughter might help save Lake Simcoe... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Auto Theft Solutions Insurance claims for stolen vehicles in Ontario Topped a billion dollars last year. Police and governments have been putting programs in place to get a handle on things. Georgian Bollards thinks it can help out as well Dan Blakeley chats with Colin Fenick from Georgian Bollards to see what they are bringing to the table... 2) Laugh For The Lake It's not a laughing matter, but the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition is hoping that a few laughs will help get some support for the work they are as a watchdog over watersheds around the lake Our Ian MacLennan sat down with the Executive Director Claire Malcomson to get the scoop on the work they're doing and information about the upcoming Laugh For Lake Simcoe fundraiser 3) A Parade Of Pooches Puppies are going to be taking over St. Vincent Park this weekend for the annual COPE Service Dogs Buddy Up event to help raise funds to support the training of the pups and the programs they support, such as Canines in the Classroom and Reading Buddies. Tracey Baker stopped by the Kool FM studio to give Dale and Charlie from Kool Mornings all the details... 4) ALS Walk Another fundraising activity is happening in Barrie this weekend. The ALS Walk is happening to support ALS research and has been paying some dividends. ALS Canada's Emily Moffatt pulled back the curtain for our Ian MacLennan... 5) Get Rythm When You Get The Blues If you like the blues, and maybe even a little bit of jazz, then you're going to love the next few days in Barrie. The Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival kicks off today and runs through next week! We are joined by one of the organizers Joe Finley to tell us how big the event is for the community... We’re so glad you joined us for the latest episode of What Barrie’s Talking About. Stay up to date with everything in Barrie and listen to past episodes of What Barrie’s Talking About. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m

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