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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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  • 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
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