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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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  • Empathy for victims of crime, bus pulls, a great hockey season and more

    Empathy for victims of crime, bus pulls, a great hockey season and more
    May 9 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 supporting victims of crime, local fundraisers, the Barrie Jr Sharks successful season, and more... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Support for victims of crime Barrie Police have a new addition to their tool box to help victims and their families when a serious crime has been committed. Family Liaison officers will help bridge the gap between the investigative work and the empathy victims require in such circumstances. Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan learns more from Detective Constable Melanie Beard and Detective Constable Deborah Howe… 2) Move to Give The local YMCA is looking to raise a hundred thousand dollars to support Y programs during this year's Move to Give fundraiser, which includes an exciting bus pull. More than a thousand people are expected to take part at six locations in Simcoe Muskoka. YMCA event coordinator Danielle Nielson talks with Barrie 360's Will Konken to give us more details ... 3) Barrie Jr Sharks Update The Barrie Junior Sharks women's hockey team still raving about the huge season they just had. Dan Blakeley sits down with Duane Eldridge to take a look back at their successes this season ... 4) Marsh Mash Quite the event taking place this Sunday in Bradford at the Holland Marsh. The annual Marsh Mash Canoe and Kayak Race (including a few paddleboarders and outriggers too). Ian MacLennan dips an oar in the water with race organizer Iain Craig… 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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    31 mins
  • Changes To Waste Collection, Transit Enhancements And More...

    Changes To Waste Collection, Transit Enhancements And More...
    May 2 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 changes to waste pickup and transit services, Children's Mental Health Week, and more... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Waste Wiser, Changes To Curbside Pickup There's some big changes coming to Barries Waste collection including pickup scheduling. Our Ian MacLennon gets the full details from the city's Associate Director Of Waste Management Stephanie Mack... 2) Children's Mental Health Week Mental health has been a top concern for people these days. And it's A major concern for youth. That's why New Path Youth and Family Services in Barrie is reaching out to them for Children's Mental Health Week, which starts May 6th. Manager of Clinical Services Brandie Sanders checks in with Will Konken... 3) Local Pastries Big Dreams Dreams do come true, just ask the local Pastry chef Stephanie Tucci. Her work will be featured on The Food Network over the coming weeks. She couldn't talk too much about the show but gave Our MJ a few morsels about the adventure... 4) Transit Changes We already talked about the changes to curbside waste pick-up. Now let's turn our attention to the upcoming transit changes, or enhancements should we say Ian MacLennon gets more information from Mayor Alex Nuttall... 5) Emergency Preparedness You never know when an emergency is going to hit. Weather concerns and cars breaking down just to name a couple. the Head Of Emergency Management for Simcoe County Grant Durfey tells Dan Blakely how residents can stay prepared... 6) Take Back The Night It's a protest, a rally, and a march all together. It's main purpose? it's demanding the end of sexual assault and gender-based violence. Most importantly it's happening tonight in Downtown Barrie. Hailey MacDonald from Huronia Transition Home and Amanda Wagner from Athena's Sexual Assault give our Ian MacLennon the scoop on how the event works year-round... 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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    51 mins
  • Homeruns For The Hungry, Earth Day At The Museum, EV's And More...

    Homeruns For The Hungry, Earth Day At The Museum, EV's And More...
    Apr 18 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 Earth Day, the conflict over Electrical Vehicles, Homeruns For The Hungry, and more... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Earth Day At The Museum Monday is Earth Day, an annual event held to support environmental protection. A number of communities and businesses in Simcoe County will be celebrating, including the Simcoe County Museum. Our Will Konken gets the rundown from the events programmer Meredith Patterson... 2) To EV or not to EV? There is a massive debate over Electrical Vehicles these days. It seems there is an even split between people who support them and those who don't. But, who is right? We decided to go right to the middle and chat with the Canadian Automobile Association's Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations, Teresa Di Felice for some guidance... 3) Barrie Colts Update Now that the Colts season has finished the focus has shifted to the OHL's priority draft and what the team has in mind for the new additions. Barrie 360's Will Konken chats with Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Pereira to get his thoughts on the picks... 4) Homeruns For The Hungry First, we had Hockey For The Homeless. Now we have Homeruns For The Hungry, an event that brings together the Barrie Foodbank and the Barrie Baycats. Our intern Andrew Sorokan returns this week to chat with Ward 2 Councillor Craig Nixon And Barrie Foodbank Executive Director Sharon Palmer 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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    32 mins
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