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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

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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…

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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...


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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 affordable counselling, the worst roads, and a potential upgrade to Paul Sadlon Arena...

What Barrie's Talking About This Week

1) Housing Hope
With the recent monetary help from the provincial and federal governments housing has been able to stay at the top of the City of Barrie's priority list.
Ian MacLennan sits down with Mayor Alex Nuttal to discuss what this means and how it will help the City of Barrie...

2) Worst Roads Campaign
The annual rite of passage for commuters and bikers to vent their frustrations about road conditions in the area.
Dan Blakely chats about how the campaign has helped improve roads in past years and what to expect this year with Brian Pirvu...

3) Weekly Colts Update
The Barrie Colts' playoff run is scheduled to start Friday against the Oshawa Generals, Will Konken chats with Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Pereira about what's to come...

4) Counselling You Can Afford
We all need someone to talk to sometimes. For some, it's more frequent than others. CSF Counselling and Well-Being has been offering free counselling through appointments, but now they are bringing back their walk-in program
Clinical Manager Catherin Cilla Joins Will Konken with more...

5) Sadlon Arena Upgrades
Sadlon Arena is approaching 24 years old. Though it works for Barrie Colt's games and visits from the Harlem Globetrotters, it is small to today's standards. This eliminates the possibility for larger events, like curling, figure skating, and the Memorial Cup.
Ward 7 Councillor Gary Harvey lays out the plan for funding an expansion with Ian MacLennan

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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 record-breaking weather, how to stay safe in the middle of a measles outbreak, some community charities, and more ...

What Barrie's Talking About This Week

1) Spring Has Sprung
This winter set records for snowfall and temperatures. This year it was due to a lack of snow and unseasonably high temperatures.
Dan Blakely sits down with Environment Canada's David Phillips to talk about what most people think was a lost season...

2) Measles Outbreaks
There's no need to panic, but vigilance is important with more measles cases being reported. Knowing who's most at risk and what you should be doing to protect your family is top of mind for Canadians.
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan gets some answers from Simcoe Muskoka's Chief Medical Officer Dr Charles Gardner...

3) Weekly Colts Update
The Barrie Colts' locked in a playoff spot despite the rough year. Will Konken chats with Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Pereira about what's to come...

4) Bowl For Kids Sake
Bowl for Kids Sake is back this year. This year their focus isn't only on raising funds, but also raising awareness and hopefully bringing in some new "bigs"
Ian MacLennon sits with Executive Director Bre Lefeuvre to explain this years goals...

5) Uplifting Blessings
Uplifting Blessings is a non-profit helping youth with what they call suitcases of love. Which are suitcases full of clothing, hygiene products, and more for vulnerable youth in the community
Will Konken got more information from Uplifting Blessings founder Carolyn-Marie Goodwin.

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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 all of the amazing events happening in and around Barrie and more ...

What Barrie's Talking About This Week

1) March Mullet
Three or four years ago Amber McAuley had her hair trimmed into a mullet to raise money for charity. She's back ready to do it again.
Dan Blakeley sits down with Amber to find out who she's raising money for this time round …

2) Take The Plunge
Another charitable event is happening this weekend, but this time it involves an icy plunge into Lake Simcoe at Friday Harbour in support of RVH.
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan gets the frosty details from Friday Harbour's Director of Marketing, Adam Bussell …

3) Weekly Colts Update
As the Barrie Colts' regular season comes to a close, Will Konken brings us up to speed on the run up to the playoffs with Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Pereira …

4) Base Borden Celebrates 100 Years
Mark this on your calendar – the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Base Borden will be marking the anniversary on April 2nd with the illumination of the Ad Astra monument. The monument symbolizes Canadian aviation excellence and pays homage to the historical roots and everlasting legacy of the RCAF.
Ian MacLennan catches up with Wayne Hay, Honourary Col, Canadian Forces School for Aerospace Technology and Engineering, as well as Rory MacKinnon, Honourary Col, RCAF Academy at CFB Borden …

5) #MarchMadness4Kids
Our buddy McCully down the hall at Rock 95 is at it again with March Madness for Kids in support of Easter Seals Canada. You can help him raise money by putting him to work. It could be something traditional or outlandish. Whatever it is, it's all in good fun and for a good cause.
Will Konken got McCully to turn his radio mic off for five minutes to tell us how his March Madness for Kids works …

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