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What Barrie's Talking About

By: Central Ontario Broadcasting
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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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  • Electrifying an old VW, Barrie author launches first novel, changes to garbage collection and more ...

    Electrifying an old VW, Barrie author launches first novel, changes to garbage collection and more ...
    Jul 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 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 ... We’re so glad you joined us for the latest episode of What Barrie’s Talking About. Stay updated 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
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