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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 get to hear the inspiring story of a family being united with a relative they didn't know existed and we get a look at how the Barrie Colts season is shaping up...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Reunited And It Feels So Good...
It's an incredible story of how the Barrie Public Library helped a family find a long-lost relative that until recently they did not even know existed
Former Barrie 360 colleague Hinda Koza-Culp shares how it unfolded with Dan Blakeley...
2) The Barrie Colts Update...
The Barrie Colts are off to a 6-3 start in the OHL regular season so far. With three games on the schedule this week, their hopes of being in the top spot are realer than ever.
Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Periera sits with Will Konken for their weekly update...
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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 cameras are making their way into the mechanics, we get a Barrie Colts update and learn more about Interest rates here in Canada...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Inflation Is Down, What Will That Mean For Interest Rates...
Inflation dropped a bit again this week which could lead to a decline on interest rates in Canada NEXT week when the Bank Of Canada announces the next adjustment. What does that mean for mortgages though?
Peggy Hill shares her thoughts with Dan Blakeley...
2) The Barrie Colts Update...
The Barrie Colts are off to a 4-3 start in the OHL regular season so far. Tied with the Brampton and Brantford, the two teams they are predicted to compete heavily with for a playoff spot.
Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Periera sits with Will Konken for their weekly update...
3) Cameras At The Car Shop...
Not many people look forward to taking their cars into the shop for repairs. That nagging suspicion that you might be getting taken advantage of causes a lot of undue stress. Moffatt's Mazda here in town is looking to remove that suspicion by adding a video service that allows you to see what the mechanic sees so you can better understand what needs to be fixed and why.
Ian MacLennan learns more about how it works and what it means for the customer...
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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 address the homeless crisis in Barrie, learn about a new book that might help cut down on children's screen time, and get more information on the upcoming Home Sweet Home event...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Amelia's Loose Part Art: A Day At The Beach...
Amelia's Loose Part Art was an adventure for kids, a way to get their creativity flowing and take the focus off of their electronics and TV. Now, author Angela Odusanya has finished working on the sequel.
Barrie 360's MJ gets the scoop on what to expect...
2) The Homelessness Crisis In Simcoe County...
There are no easy fixes to the homeless crisis, but there are several directions to go. However, all of them need support from all levels of government.
Mayor Alex Nuttall joins Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan with an update on the situation in Barrie...
3) Home Sweet Home
If you've been looking for ways to better your home then clear your schedule on October 17. That's the day the Home Sweet Home event is happening at the Traditions Banquet Hall. It's an event aimed at tackling growing concerns in our community and raising money to provide access to essential needs.
Event representative Amber McAuley and Barrie Families Unites' Nikki Glahn join Dan Blakeley with more information...
4) Roads Less Travelled
There's an upcoming workshop in Barrie on low-volume roads. which are roads that don't see as much traffic, but still need some attention.
Our Ian MacLennan learns more from Good Roads Manager of Technical Programs and Research, James Smith...
5) Barrie Colts Update
The OHL season is officially underway. So far it's proving to be a good one for the Barrie Colts, who played their first two games last weekend
Barrie 360's Will Konken looks back at the weekend with Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Pereira...
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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, is Bigfoot in Simcoe County? The long-range fall forecast, and a Barrie Colts update ...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Barrie Colts Update...
The Barrie Colts are getting their season started this week with a Friday night matchup against Sudbury, before heading home for their home opener on Saturday against North Bay.
Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Pereira joins us once again this season for weekly updates. this week he tells Barrie 360's Will Konken that the Colts are a team to be reckoned with this season...
2) Looking Into the Future Forecast...
Fall officially arrived last week after a summer that was pretty tame in extreme temperatures. Though, it was a little wetter than in summers past for Barrie and Simcoe County.
Dan Blakeley had a chance to chat with Environment Canada Climatologist David Phillips on Barrie's waterfront to see what we can look forward to in the next three months...
3) Do You Believe in Bigfoot?
Whether there is enough evidence that Bigfoot resides in Ontario remains up for debate. Maybe you believe or maybe you don't, regardless you have to admit that the debate sparks a lot of interest. That's why Wild TV has renewed Sasquatch University for its second season.
The show follows a group of Sasquatch hunters from Trenton University in Peterborough who say they have found evidence of Bigfoot in Simcoe County. Program host, Ryan Willis breaks some of it down with Will Konken...
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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 get a lesson in sport of cricket, talk about the Raw & Reflective calendar, say goodbye to a great man and more ...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) The Food Bank isn't making ends meat ...
The Barrie Food Bank has launched its Thanksgiving Food Drive in hopes of collecting 150,000 pounds of food and $250,000 in cash donations
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan talks to Executive Director Karen Shuh on how The Food Bank has had to cut back on how much individuals can pick up …
2) Want to have a say in zoning by-laws?
The City of Barrie wants resident's input on changes to the zoning by law.
Dan Blakeley sits down with Michelle Banfield, Executive Director of Development Services from the City of Barrie to find out why you should get involved ...
3) A lesson in Cricket
Cricket is gaining momentum in Barrie and the surrounding region. So we got a bit of a lesson on how it's played.
Nithin Liviero, President Barrie Arts and Sports Academy, sat down with Ian MacLennan to give us more details ...
4) Jr Sharks Update
The Barrie Jr Sharks season is off to a great start. With their first home game of the season this weekend, Dan Blakeley chatted with the coach, Duane Eldridge about the season so far ...
5) The 2025 Raw & Reflective Calendar
It's quite the calendar. A bit revealing and incredibly Raw and Reflective. Featuring cancer survivors from our region, Charlie who cohosts the Morning Show with Dale Smith across the hall on 107.5 Kool FM.
Dan Blakeley sat down with Charlie, who talks about the calendar and why she agreed to pose for it, and the woman behind Raw 7 Reflective, Sharon Smith …
6) We'll all remember Randy Richards
Cancer took a member of our family last week. Longtime Rock 95 Drive host, Randy Richards, gave it his all trying to beat it.
Dan Blakeley got together with Craig Ross, the Rock 95 Programming Director and cohost of The Morning Show, to look back on his time here ...
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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 catch up with an old friend, get some information on how medical professionals are getting ready to fight COVID-19, and hear some delicious dessert recipes...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) The COVID Battle Continues
The days are getting shorter and the nights colder, which means cold and flu season is approaching. With that health officials are getting ready to go toe to toe with Covid once again. But COVID didn't even take a break over the summer.
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan has The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr Colin Lee...
2) Past Times With Old Friends
We had a visitor to the studio this week, an old colleague here at Barrie 360, Coady Fitzgerald. He left to explore other options, including writing a novel.
He catches up with MJ and spills some of what the book is about...
3) Let's Bake
A child psychologist by day and an avid baker by night, Gale Sweeney can now add author to the list of what she does. Recently she wrote a cookbook featuring over 100 dessert recipes.
Gale Sweeney Gets Dan Blakeley's taste buds tingling as she shares what you can expect from the book...
4) Living Green Barrie Is Back
It's a Gala in the Woods, A Feast in the Forest. Living Green Barrie is bringing back its Night under the Stars on September 21st to raise funds to tackle climate change
Barrie 360's Will Konken gets the details from Living Green Barrie Executive Director Andee Pelan…
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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 to the mayor about a couple of controversial topics in the community and admire the Simcoe County Rovers FC as they make it to yet another championship game...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) An Update on the Sportsfield on the Waterfront
There have been a couple of controversial conversations happening within our community. We get to hear from the Mayor on both of them today, starting with the possible sports field coming to Barrie's waterfront.
Mayor Alex Nuttall shares his thoughts on the debate with Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan...
2) Another Championship Game for the Rovers
Another season and another run to the championship game for the Simcoe County Rovers FC. This year they take on Vaughn at the Zanchin Automotive Soccer Center tomorrow at 8:30 pm.
Rovers sporting director Doneil Henry stopped by to talk to Will Konken about the team, its success, and what it means to the community...
3) Safe Consumption Sites and Their Impact
Another Highly controversial conversation in the community is the province's decision to close down many safe consumption sites and move in another direction to help Canadians fight addiction.
Mayor Alex Nuttall has been very vocal in the conversation and we get his thoughts on how this will affect the community with Ian MacLennan...
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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 learn what Gussapalooza is, Get ready to climb Mt Everest... Kind of, and get prepared for Carnival Barrie over the long weekend...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) The Barrie Colts Are Back
The Barrie Colts are getting geared up for another season. Their training camp started this week. Their broadcaster and writer Gene Pereira has been keeping an eye on the comings and goings all offseason
He lays things out for Barrie 360's Will Konken...
2) Carnival Barrie For the Long Weekend
The long weekend is coming and the Carnival Barrie organizers are hoping for some hot weather for the annual event happening on Barrie's waterfront.
Dan Blakeley sits with Chief Organizer Adrian Caraballo for more information...
3) Gussapalooza
Gussapalooza is happening in Cookstown this year. It's a celebration of emerging music that's taking place September 13-15.
Craig and Bryan from the Rock 95 Morning Crew chat with Gussapalooza's Russ...
4) Do You Have What It Takes For The Everest Challenge?
Here's A Challenge for you, climbing Mt. Everest... Well, sort of at least. Horseshoe Resort is hosting the Everest Challenge. Which invites teams of people to climb its ski hill until you reach the height of Mt Everest. The more people in your team, the less you have to climb individually. The bonus part is it all supports a great cause
Our Ian MacLennan gets the details from Simon Williams...
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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 the new launch coaster coming to Canada's Wonderland, Why the Island Princess has come to Barrie, the Baycat's playoff hopes, and more...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Floating Restaurant in the Marina
The Island Princess floated into Barrie's Transient Marina a couple of weeks ago. It's a former floating restaurant in Orillia, but what is it doing here? Well, Barrie mortgage broker Darick Battaglia has bought it and has some ideas for the vessel's future.
He chats with Dan Blakeley on the vessel's upper deck about what's to come...
2) Playoff Season for the Baycats
Your Barrie Baycats finished second overall in the Intercounty Baseball League this season and will face off against Toronto in the first round of the playoffs. And there has been more chatter about a new stadium closer to downtown Barrie.
Barrie Baycats General Manager, President, and field boss gives Will Konken the run down...
3) Community Outreach Program
Have you noticed guys and gals walking around town in vests? who are they? They are part of the Community Outreach Program being supported by the County of Simcoe.
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan learns more from the county's Manager of Social and Community Services Mina Fayez-Bahgat...
4) New Attraction Coming to Canada's Wonderland
There is going to be a new attraction coming to Canada's Wonderland! AlpenFury is going to be a launch coaster that will take thrill-seekers through Wonder Mountain.
Craig and MJ from the Rock 95 Morning Crew wanted to know more, so they called Wonderland's Grace Peacock...
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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 get an update on supervised consumption sites in Barrie, an inside look at what to expect at this year's CNE, and a first look at Barrie's Santa Claus Parade and more...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) An Update On Supervised Consumption Sites
Frustrations are running high for health groups and advocates as they continue to get pushback from governments in their attempts to get approvals for supervised consumption sites.
Christine Nayler, Cofounder/Director of Ryan's Hope is also an advocate and chats with our Ian MacLennan...
2) Design Your Own World
Louise Jones is a mom, a troubled youth worker, a fitness competitor, a photographer, and now an author. She has put together a colouring book for both children and adults called Design Your Own World
Louise joins Dan Blakeley to talk about the product and how it helps people...
3) Talks Starting For The Santa Claus Parade
It might be August, but the Barrie Chamber of Commerce is already talking about the Santa Claus Parade. They are looking for your opinion on this year's theme
Also chatting up its Barrie Business Awards with Barrie 360's Will Konken...
4) A Loop Around
John Staugler is working on his bucket list. The next item is a big one. He is currently five months into what people call a Loop Around. He's boating all the way from his home in Florida up the eastern seaboard through Ontario before heading back home along the rivers of middle America.
Dan Blakeley caught up with him during his extended stay at Barrie's Transient Marina...
5) The 145th Annual CNE
Let's go to the ex! The rides, food, and games are back this Friday for the 145th annual CNE in Toronto.
Will Konken gets a preview of what's on the menu this year from the CNE's CEO Darrell Brown...
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This week on the podcast, a short episode where we talk to the head coach of the Barrie Jr Sharks hockey team about what's coming up this season and how they are preparing...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Barrie Jr Sharks Are Gearing Up For The Season
Another year, another season on the ice for the Barrie Jr Sharks women's hockey team. This year amongst the preparation and practice the organization is hosting a fundraising golf tournament
Head Coach Duane Eldridge chats with Dan Blakeley about how the team is handling the pre season activities...
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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 a program helping special needs children find their way into Canada's game, the debate on a sports field on the waterfront heats up, a major milestone for the Barrie Food Bank, and more...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Sports On The Waterfront Debate heats up
It's been quiet for a couple of weeks on the debate over a sports field on the waterfront. But there has been a lot going on behind the scenes on both sides of the debate
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan sits with Cathy Colbatch- Co-Chair Allandale Neighbourhood Association and Minet's Point resident Michele Newton for an update...
2) Orillia Eagles Special Needs Hockey Update
It's been difficult for special needs kids to find a place on the ice for so long. But there is a new hockey program coming to Orillia to help change that.
Will Konken gets the scoop from Ed Hunter, President and Founder of the Orillia Eagles Special Needs Hockey Club...
3) A Milestone For The Barrie Foodbank
The Barrie Foodbank has been operational for 40 years now. A milestone they didn't get a chance to celebrate.
The food bank Manager of Fundraising and Donor Engagement, Karen Shuh looks back on their beginning and the desire to "go out of business" with Ian MacLennan...
4) Brookstone Acadamy's New Digs
Brookstone Academy has moved into a new spot in Craighurst. Serving up an alternative to standard education.
Shelley Long Bokma joins Dan Blakeley to give an in-depth look at what the organization can do...
5) Barrie Library's Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival is always fun. And with the crowds it draws you can tell it's a top event around the community. The Celebration is about to celebrate 17 years running.
The Library's Chris VanderKruys swung by the Rock 95 studio to chat with Bryan Flannery and MJ from the Rock 95 Morning Crew about the event...
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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 the challenges facing Empower Simcoe, The Tragically Hip's upcoming works, and a new community program being launched by the YMCA and Georgian College...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) A Resource For PTSD
It's a condition so many Canadians live with and there are not many resources to help people suffering from PTSD. Natalie Harris is looking to change that with her new book on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Our own Ian MacLennan got to chat with Natalie about the new book and how it can help Canadians...
2) The Future of Belonging
The YMCA is known for partnering up with local organizations to start initiatives that will benefit the community. Next on that list is a partnership with Georgian College for their The Future of Belonging program designed to reshape community engagement and innovation
Dan Blakeley sits with Jill Tettman of the YMCA to get the full scoop...
3) Hip Boxsets
The touring is over for The Tragically Hip, but the music isn't. The band is releasing a box set soon that will include all your favourite classics and a few tracks you've never heard. There is also a documentary in the works
Rock 95's Tim Westin gets more info from The Hip's Paul Langlois about the new projects...
4) Challenges Facing Empower Simcoe
It's been getting harder and harder for organizations like Empower Simcoe to help the people who reach out to them. They recently had to shut down a couple of homes due to budgetary restrictions
Will Konken gets the lay of the land from Empower Simcoe CEO Dr. Claudine Cousins...
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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 challenges facing supervised consumption, discovering local musicians, and butterflies in the sky...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) A Snag For Supervised Consumption
It wasn't that long ago that mental health advocates around Barrie were hopeful to see a supervised consumption site open to help people in the community. A site was chosen, applications were submitted, and some approvals were given. But then it became a waiting game, which went on too long for the Simcoe County branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Which has withdrawn its application
CEO Dr. Valerie Grdisa chatted with our Ian MacLennan about what lead to the decision...
2) Butterflies In The Sky
We Unite has been doing a lot for the community for some time now. And there is a special event returning this year, the second annual Butterfly Release is coming to Oro-Medonte.
Dan Blakely sits with Keira Kenny and Cameron Christie from We Unite to chat about that event and all the other good work they are doing around the community...
3) Jules Is Dead
A local artist by the name of Jules Is Dead has been taking the music scene by storm lately, mainly because of their age, coming in at just 18 years old
Dan Blakely got a chance to chat with them about an upcoming show and what sets the group apart...
4) Sober Sips
The demand for non-alcoholic or lower-alcoholic beer has been growing at a rapid pace in the community. You can tell by the amount of action Sober Sips has been getting on their website. That interest has led to a physical location in downtown Barrie.
Barrie 360's Will Konken sits down with owners Jeff and Shannon Cunningham...
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This week on the podcast, we talk about converting a classic VW into an EV, a local author about to release their first novel, the garbage collection and transit program, and more ...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Electrifying an old Volkswagen
They've been playing around with an old Volkswagen Westfalia at Georgian College, electrifying it, modifying it, and upgrading it. The project is partly for fun and partly to bring the college into the electric vehicle era.
Professor of Electric Engineering John McCluskey and Mechanical Engineering Technology student Hunter Moore spark some interest in Barrie 360's Will Konken ...
2) A First Time Author
He's a musician, a songwriter, a long-time Barrie resident and a soon to be published author. Richard Bullis joins Dan Blakeley to talk about A Blood Moon Between Friends, his first ever novel, and how he moved from music to books ...
3) The Mayor's update
Some big changes to garbage collection and public transit in Barrie in the last couple of months haven't had the smoothest transition. Mayor Alex Nuttall brings us up to speed through our Ian MacLennan ...
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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 the violence Simcoe County paramedics are facing, fire education in Barrie, and how you can help Scouts Canada...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Fighting Violence Against Paramedics
Simcoe County paramedics have been under siege lately. Often being threatened both verbally and physically. The issue has gotten so serious that the County of Simcoe has started taking steps to protect them.
Our Will Konken gets the details from the Director of Paramedic Services, Sarah Mills...
2) Camp Molly
Barrie Fire and Emergency Service is getting ready for another busy summer educating Simcoe County on fire safety. This year, for the first time Camp Molly is coming to Barrie among other events.
Dan Blakely sits with the Public Educator with Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Kate Foster to find out the details...
3) Scouts Honour
There has been a call for help from Scouts Canada looking for volunteers in the Barrie area. With a waiting list of young people eager to get into the Scouts movement.
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan heard from Scouts Canada's Kaelem Moniz about the need and the kind of volunteers they're looking for
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 The vote on Ontario's worst roads, getting moving to clean up the community, a mystery on the waterfront and more...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Ontario's Worst Roads
CAA unveiled its list of the most teeth-clenching, bone-jarring, fender-rattling roads in the province this week as voted by drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians in the community. Three streets in Barrie cracked the top 5. So what happens now?
Barrie 360's Ian Maclennan gets answers from CAA Government Relations Consultant Brian Pirvu...
2) Gilda's Club Mystery on the Water
There's something big going down on the waterfront in support of Gilda's Club Barrie this weekend. There's even going to be a very special performance. The twist is you have to wait until you buy your tickets for any details!
Our own Will Konken gets some of the details from Gilda's new Executive Director Murray Roach...
3) Sports Complex Construction Hits a Public Snag
There's still a lot of discussion about Barrie City Council's decision to build a sports complex on the waterfront. The main concerns are the loss of trees and the waterfront. Some residents are saying there wasn't any public consultation, or was there?
Ian Maclennan called Mayor Alex Nuttall to get some answers...
4) Get Moving to Clean Our Parks and Trails
It's happening again this year! Barrie Families Unite is hosting another Trash Dash to tidy up the community's beautiful parks and trails. The event is slated for June 8th in Midhurst.
Nikki Glahn from the social media group stopped in to try to recruit Bryan and MJ from the Rock 95 Morning Crew
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