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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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Tariffs, PTSD Support, New Rec Centres, and Prohibition History 10.07.2025 42:59

Welcome back to What Barrie’s Talking About, your go-to local podcast from Barrie 360 that dives into the stories shaping our city and the people who live here. This week’s episode is full of impactful local updates—from how tariffs are affecting local businesses to fascinating history at the Leacock Museum. Here’s what we covered: Tariffs Are Hitting Small Businesses Hard Tariffs have become more...

Bracing for Recovery & Funding Support for Youth 03.07.2025 20:51

Welcome back to another episode recap of What Barrie’s Talking About — the podcast that brings you truly local stories that matter. It’s a short week, and a shorter podcast — but still packed with impact. From local innovation in sports recovery to crucial funding for youth advocacy, here’s what Barrie’s talking about this week: Barrie-Based Trainer’s Choice Pivots to Stay Ahead Got a bum knee, so...

Auto Shifts, Local Gifts, and Music on the Move 26.06.2025 26:47

In this week’s episode of What Barrie’s Talking About, we take a closer look at how local leaders and organizations are navigating economic challenges—and finding creative ways to support our community and talent. Here’s what’s on the show this week: Auto Industry Uncertainty and a Regional Response Simcoe County’s auto sector is facing headwinds, from economic pressures to cross-border trade conc...

Summer’s Here, Davestock, Downtown Policing & Theatre Magic 19.06.2025 35:09

We’re kicking off summer with a jam-packed episode of What Barrie’s Talking About—your go-to podcast for local stories that matter. This week, host Dan Blakeley brings you everything from weather predictions and police updates to an epic local music celebration and a theatre festival unlike any other. Here’s what’s on the show this week: Downtown Barrie Sees New Police Initiative Downtown Barrie i...

Real Estate Worries and Critical Support for Youth 12.06.2025 21:26

Welcome back to another episode of What Barrie’s Talking About ; the podcast from Barrie 360 that brings you the stories that matter most to your community. In this week’s episode, host Dan Blakeley takes a closer look at Barrie’s housing market and introduces us to a new voice at a local organization doing vital work to support children and youth who have experienced abuse. Here’s what we’re talk...

Barrie’s New Coach, a Wild Poker Ride, and a Streaming Star from Angus 05.06.2025 39:18

Welcome back to another episode of What Barrie’s Talking About — the podcast that brings you truly local stories that matter. Hosted by Dan Blakeley and powered by Barrie 360, this week’s episode is packed with emotion, insight, and inspiration. Here’s what we’re diving into: The Barrie Colts have a new coach First up, we sit down with Dylan Smoskowitz, who recently stepped into the role of head c...

Local Heroics, Big Plans, and a Storm We’ll Never Forget 29.05.2025 30:24

Welcome back to another episode of What Barrie’s Talking About — the podcast that brings you truly local stories that matter. Hosted by Dan Blakeley and powered by Barrie 360, this week’s episode is packed with emotion, insight, and inspiration. Here’s what we’re diving into: 🌀 39 Years Since the 1985 Barrie Tornado May 31, 1985, marks one of the darkest days in Barrie’s history. On that day, an...

Walking the beat with South Simcoe Police Chief, big changes at Innisfil Beach Park, A Sunday Afternoon with Gilda's and more 22.05.2025 31:49

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 big changes coming to Innisfil Beach Park, walk the beat with South Simcoe Police Chief John Van Dy...

The Baycats are back, whether or not towns should be allowed to incentivize doctors, fighting back against city hall and more … 15.05.2025 27:57

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 start of the Baycats' season, incentives to get new doctors to move in and fighting back against ci...

It's Emergency Preparedness Week, some updates on ice storm clean up, community members going on display for 24 hours, and more 08.05.2025 1:04:24

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 cover a few upcoming events to raise money for the community, get an update on the ice storm clean up and dive int...

Fundraisers in Barrie, the Colts playoffs, Local country artist Parker Graye and remembering a tragedy... 01.05.2025 50:01

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 dive into a few fundraisers happening around town, the Barrie Colts playoff hopes and remember a tragedy... What B...

Meeting some more local candidates for the federal election, the Barrie Colts are moving on, a new book club at the library, and more 24.04.2025 48:56

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 meet more candidates for the upcoming federal election, take a look at the Colts' future as they move on to the 3r...

Meeting the local candidates for the federal election, Barrie Colts game three struggles and more... 17.04.2025 30:55

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 meet more candidates for the upcoming federal election, break down the latest Barrie Colts loss, and get some info...

A new initiative to help local businesses, talking election, and the Colts are primed for round 2 10.04.2025 26:03

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 about the federal election, supporting local businesses, and more... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) The...

Bad weather, big messes, the worst roads and more 03.04.2025 25:58

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 storm clean up, the worst roads and more... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Still cleaning up from l...

The Neighbourhood: Ice Storm Updates with Mayor Alex Nuttall 31.03.2025 11:01

Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360. On this week's bonus episode, Dan was joined by Bairre's Mayor Ale Nuttall to talk about the ice storm, what to do next. Given the ice storm of the past weekend Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall stopped by to talk about the impact the storm has had, the city's response, and what to do with all that debris in your yard. We’re so gla...

Red light cameras are coming to town, the Colts playoff dreams, Autism Awareness Day and more... 27.03.2025 57:22

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 red light cameras, Barrie Colts playoff aspirations, Mullets and Autism Awareness Day, and more... What Barri...

Spring has sprung, police want access to city cameras, doing chores for a good cause, and more 20.03.2025 47:28

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 Chores for Charity, Police access to city cameras, what's in store for spring, and more. What Barrie's Talkin...

Barrie Colts in good shape as playoffs draw near; YMCA helps kids help their community; ever seen a bowler in pyjamas? 13.03.2025 27:10

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 The Barrie Colts, pyjama bowling, helping kids help their communities, and more. What Barrie's Talking About...

Barrie's Mayor stops by for an update, Mortgage renewal stresses, the Polar Plunge in support of RVH, and more... 06.03.2025 58:07

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 Tariffs, mortgage renewals, Barrie Colts, and more... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Tariffs and el...

Good deeds don't go unnoticed, looking for a win, poetry and more 27.02.2025 16:47

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 good deeds for charity, Colts update, and poetry ... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Good Deeds Cup...

Election Talks with the Liberal, NDP and Green Candidates, Mullets, Glam It Up and More 20.02.2025 48:33

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 take another look at some candidates for the upcoming elections, mullets and the upcoming Glam It Up Barrie event....

Doug Downey makes his case for re-election, a local restaurateur has ties to the Royal Family, a gold medal goalie stops by, and more 13.02.2025 41:33

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 take another look at some candidates for the upcoming provincial election, meet gold medal-winning goaltender, Ame...

Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie stops by, summer youth hockey, trash talking and the Barrie Colts 06.02.2025 1:03:18

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 take an initial look at the upcoming provincial election, talk trash plans in Barrie, and get our weekly Barrie Co...

Barrie's snow removal plans, the Colts, and an infrastructure update 30.01.2025 38:03

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, The logistics behind the snow removal in Barrie, the Colts are on the rise and an infrastructure update... What Barri...