Episodios

  • Combating Violence Against Our Paramedics, Camp Molly and more...

    Combating Violence Against Our Paramedics, Camp Molly and more...
    Jun 27 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 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 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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    23 m
  • Pride in the community, Davestock returns, extreme heat and more...

    Pride in the community, Davestock returns, extreme heat and more...
    Jun 20 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 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... 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 m
  • Pushing back against measles, the Arkells disco album and a local history lesson

    Pushing back against measles, the Arkells disco album and a local history lesson
    Jun 13 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 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... 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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    26 m
  • Parading pooches, a solution to auto theft, laughing for Lake Simcoe and more...

    Parading pooches, a solution to auto theft, laughing for Lake Simcoe and more...
    Jun 6 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 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... 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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    37 m
  • Get Moving To Clean Up Our Parks, The Worst Roads In Ontario, And A Mystery On The Waterfront And More

    Get Moving To Clean Up Our Parks, The Worst Roads In Ontario, And A Mystery On The Waterfront And More
    May 30 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 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 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m