Episodes

  • Sales-free Car Shopping, Summer Hockey in Simcoe County and More...

    Sales-free Car Shopping, Summer Hockey in Simcoe County and More...
    May 23 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 Two community organizations coming together to help families when they need it most, stress-free car shopping and so much more... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Calling The Blitz On Thieves South Simcoe Police recently conducted a blitz against retail theft in the community. It turned out to be a much bigger problem than they thought. St Sgt David Philips, who spearheaded the initiative, sat with our Ian MacLennan to outline the results of the operation and the ongoing effort to keep things in check... 2) Car Shopping Made Easy Shopping for a new set of wheels, but don't want the pressure of a sales pitch? The students at Georgian College have you covered. They will be hosting their annual student-run auto show in a couple of weeks. It's a no-sale event that offers you a chance to test drive vehicles and get information without the pressure to purchase. Barrie 360's Will Konken sits with the Student Director of Media and Marketing, Luke Reymer to get all the details... 3) Summer Hockey In Simcoe County Kids are now going to have a chance to play organized hockey in Simcoe County this summer, all thanks to a 16-year-old entrepreneur who identified a need, did his homework and is now set to get this project on the ice. Justin Blanchet took some time to chat with our own Dan Blakely about his vision for the program... 4) Partnering Up To Help The Community Hospice Simcoe and Seasons Centre for Grieving Children are pillars in the community and have partnered up to help families find strength in life's toughest moments. Hospice Simcoe Executive Director Kelly Hubbard and Managing Director of the Seasons Centre for Grieving Children sat down with Ian MacLennan to outline how the merger will benefit those in need... 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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    33 mins
  • Project Chameleon heros, Razors Of Hope, Barries MS Walk And More...

    Project Chameleon heros, Razors Of Hope, Barries MS Walk And More...
    May 16 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 South Simcoe Police are trying to end human trafficking in our community, some local residents are picking up a razor for the Terry Fox Foundation, and more... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) How Project Chameleon Saved People Our region has a reputation for being a hub for human trafficking. But recently South Simcoe Police honoured several officers for their work on Project Chameleon which saw the arrests of 8 people and the rescue of three survivors. Krystal Brooks is a human trafficking survivor, she stopped by to share her journey with our Ian MacLennan... 2) Barrie Baycats Home Opener It was a close one last year, but ultimately the Barrie Baycats fell short of the championship. Excitement has been on the rise for this season as they head into their home opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight. Barrie 360's Will Konken tracked down their GM Josh Matlow for a preview of what's to come this season... 3) Razors Of Hope He's doing it again! Barrie's Jason Helmond is gearing up for another year of Razors Of Hope. He's getting ready to shave his head to support the Terry Fox Foundation. This year he is joined by the former chair of the local Terry Fox Run, Patrick Scott, who is ready to shave his beard. They sit down with Ian MacLennan to share more information... 4) Barrie's MS Walk Multiple Sclerosis is unpredictable. It is an auto-immune system disorder where the body attacks itself and over 90 thousand Canadians are living with it. Barrie's MS Walk is happening May 26 at Heritage Park this year to show support. Steven Mirtsos is currently living with MS and sat with our Will Konken to share all the ways Barrie's MS Walk... 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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    29 mins
  • 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
  • Firework ban, April POOLS Day and more...

    Firework ban, April POOLS Day and more...
    Apr 11 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 water safety, a firework ban, and more... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) No More Fireworks in Orillia There will be a lot of feedback about this one, but Orillia City Council has decided to ban fireworks. Except for special occasions that are specifically approved by the council, they are pushing for other municipalities to do the same. Barrie 360's Ian MacLennon finds out why, and how the city intends to enforce the new policy from Orillia Councillor Ralph Cipolla... 2) Barrie Colts Update The Colts' season has officially come to an end. They were able to push the series to 6 games even though most thought it would be a clean sweep. Our own Will Konken looks back at the playoffs and season, as well as what's to come with Barri Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Pereira... 3) April POOLS Day approximately 160 people drown in Ontario every year and in most cases those deaths are avoidable. The Town of Bradford is making an effort to slow those numbers this year by hosting an April POOLS Day event this weekend to teach adults and children some critical lifesaving water skills. Andrew Sorokon, who's been interning with us from Algonquin College tracked down Aquatic Leader Cortnee Andrade to get all the details... 4) Green Bowl Foods No additives. No preservatives. Lots of protein and fiber. Green Bowl Foods in Barrie is serving up nutritious meals from upcycled ingredients from food manufacturers. Barrie 360's Will Konken gets all the details from Green Bowl founder Max Jamshidian… 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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    28 mins
  • Schools And Social Media, Affordable Sports Equipment And More...

    Schools And Social Media, Affordable Sports Equipment And More...
    Apr 4 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 school boards saying enough is enough to social media giants, affordable sporting equipment and more... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Social Media In Schools 4 major Ontario school boards are filing a 4-billion dollar lawsuit against social media giants like TikTok and Snapchat. They are claiming that they are disruptive to student learning and the education system Ian MacLennan chats with Jodi Lloyd, Chair of the Simcoe County District School Board about their plan to do the same... 2) Play It Again... Again? Play It Again Sports is a beloved store for parents enrolling their kids in sports, it offers them a way to buy cheaper equipment for their kids to experiment with. There used to be a store in Barrie, and perhaps will be one again. Will Konken Sat with Igor Mousasticoshvily Jr to chat about the business returning to the area... 3) United Way Of Simcoe Muskoka Over the next three years, United Way of Simcoe Muskoka is committing 2.1 million dollars in funding to community projects. CEO Brian Shelley give Barrie 360's Ian MacLennon some of the background and criteria for issuing funds... 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 mins
  • Vote For The Worst Roads, Affordable Counselling and More

    Vote For The Worst Roads, Affordable Counselling and More
    Mar 28 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 affordable counselling, the worst roads, and a potential upgrade to Paul Sadlon Arena... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Housing Hope With the recent monetary help from the provincial and federal governments housing has been able to stay at the top of the City of Barrie's priority list. Ian MacLennan sits down with Mayor Alex Nuttal to discuss what this means and how it will help the City of Barrie... 2) Worst Roads Campaign The annual rite of passage for commuters and bikers to vent their frustrations about road conditions in the area. Dan Blakely chats about how the campaign has helped improve roads in past years and what to expect this year with Brian Pirvu... 3) Weekly Colts Update The Barrie Colts' playoff run is scheduled to start Friday against the Oshawa Generals, Will Konken chats with Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Pereira about what's to come... 4) Counselling You Can Afford We all need someone to talk to sometimes. For some, it's more frequent than others. CSF Counselling and Well-Being has been offering free counselling through appointments, but now they are bringing back their walk-in program Clinical Manager Catherin Cilla Joins Will Konken with more... 5) Sadlon Arena Upgrades Sadlon Arena is approaching 24 years old. Though it works for Barrie Colt's games and visits from the Harlem Globetrotters, it is small to today's standards. This eliminates the possibility for larger events, like curling, figure skating, and the Memorial Cup. Ward 7 Councillor Gary Harvey lays out the plan for funding an expansion with Ian MacLennan 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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    43 mins