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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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Accessible health care, talking finances with TD, Pickleball and the Barrie Colts... 23.01.2025 27:55

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, Orillia's plan to get everyone a primary healthcare provider, where you can play pickleball in town despite the cold...

The Neighbourhood: Climatologist David Phillips Explains The Polar Vortex 🥶 17.01.2025 15:37

Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360. On this week's bonus episode, Dan was joined by retired Senior Climatologist for Environment Canada David Phillips to talk about the polar vortex. What is it, and how does it affect us? In this special edition of What Barrie's Talking About, we sit down with David Phillips, retired senior climatologist for Environment Canad...

Demand Responsive Transit is in Muskoka, Trump Tariffs and more... 16.01.2025 33:55

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 talk to Jeff Lehman about a new transit system in Muskoka, how the Trump Tariffs will affect small businesses in C...

Jeff Lehman shares his thoughts on the Prime Ministers resignation, soccer in Orillia and more 09.01.2025 32:18

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 talk to Jeff Lehman to get his thoughts on the Prime Minister resignation, the Barrie Colts and what the Orillia &...

🎅 A Holiday Message From Danta Claus 23.12.2024 3:38

We have a special Christmas message from Dan (Danta Claus) Blakeley. Gather around and listen to a dramatic reading of Dan's original Christmas poem that perfectly puts a bow on the events of 2024. Listen to this special episode with your friends and family. We'll see you in the New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will we have a White Christmas this year? 19.12.2024 33:35

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, whether or not we'll have a white Christmas, the Mayor talks about the plan for homeless encampments, and more ... Wh...

Immunization records just got easier, the Colts continue to dominate, remembering our fallen heroes, and more... 12.12.2024 35:30

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, a new app for tracking your child's immunization records, a look at the Colts' dominant season, and an initiative to...

A winter weather blitz, the Barrie Colts, Top Cheflicious and more 05.12.2024 22:07

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, winter arrived with a vengeance, a chat about Barrie's Top Cheflicious, and a winning weekend for the Barrie Colts .....

Getting to know the unsung heroes in our community, Doors To Dignity, new homes in Barrie and more... 28.11.2024 44:41

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 about a new campaign from Barrie Families Unite, get the scoop on new homes in partnership with Lakehead Univ...

The Shoebox project, YMCA facility for hope, and awareness for drug use and mental health in our community... 21.11.2024 35:55

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 learn more about public awareness campaigns about drug use in the community, the Shoebox project, and how the new Y...

Getting prepared for winter, curling championships in Barrie and more... 14.11.2024 47:27

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 ready for winter, dig deeper into the challenges facing Foster Care in our community, and get a look into one o...

The Neighbourhood: Catching Up With Austin Boylan 09.11.2024 36:34

Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360. On this week's special episode we're sitting down with Austin Boylan and his Dad Jason. What Barrie's Talking About This Week It’s only been three years since Austin Boylan of Minden started playing baseball yet he's already reached a significant milestone in his budding career. Boylan has signed on to play Division 1 baseb...

Protecting yourself from Porch Pirates, Remembering the ones we lost and more... 07.11.2024 33:36

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 find out how to protect yourself from porch pirates this holiday season, get a look at Remembrance Day at the Orill...

The great climate change debate, Barrie Cares and more... 31.10.2024 33:26

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 talk to an organization ready to put words into action regarding the homeless crisis, get in on the climate...

How a library card lead to a long-lost relative, and the Barrie Colts 24.10.2024 30:56

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 get to hear the inspiring story of a family being united with a relative they didn't know existed and we get a look...

Inflation is down, and what it means for interest rates, Barrie Colts and cameras in the car shops 17.10.2024 27:54

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...

Addressing the homelessness crisis, roads less travelled, and a Amelia's day at the beach... 03.10.2024 45:37

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, a...

Is Bigfoot in Ontario? The long-range fall forecast and the Barrie Colts... 26.09.2024 31:45

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...

Give your input on zoning laws, getting Raw & Reflective, saying goodbye to a friend and more ... 19.09.2024 51:07

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 get a lesson in sport of cricket, talk about the Raw & Reflective calendar, say goodbye to a great man and more .....

The COVID battle continues, Living Green Barrie is back and some past times with old friends. 12.09.2024 32:50

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...

How the closure of safe consumption sites will affect the community, another championship run for the Rovers and more... 05.09.2024 34:32

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 a...

Carnival Barrie is coming, what is Gussapalooza, will you take the Everest Challenge at Horseshoe Resort… 29.08.2024 32:24

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 learn what Gussapalooza is, Get ready to climb Mt Everest... Kind of, and get prepared for Carnival Barrie over th...

The Island Princess has come to Barrie, but why? A new attraction is coming to Canada's Wonderland, and so much more 22.08.2024 28:54

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 B...

Santa Claus is coming to town, the 145th annual CNE, and more... 15.08.2024 44:42

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...

Raising funds for the Barrie Jr Sharks hockey team 08.08.2024 8:49

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, a short episode where we talk to the head coach of the Barrie Jr Sharks hockey team about what's coming up this seaso...