What Barrie's Talking About

What Barrie's Talking About

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/

Episodes

Barrie Housing Market Update and Veteran Flag Proposal

March 12, 2026 • 27 mins
There’s plenty happening around Barrie and Simcoe County this week. From encouraging signs in the local housing market to a proposal aimed at recognizing Canadian veterans year round, several local stories are sparking conversation across the region. Barrie Housing Market Showing Promise for First Time Buyers For many people hoping to buy their first home, the past few years have been challenging. High prices and rising interest...
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Spring Forward, Check Your Alarms, and Maybe Take a Polar Plunge

March 5, 2026 • 56 mins
Another week in Barrie means another round of stories that have people talking across the city and across Simcoe County. From the clocks changing this weekend to community initiatives and a chilly charity event, there’s plenty happening locally. Daylight Saving Time Returns This Weekend This weekend marks the return of Daylight Saving Time, which means clocks will move ahead by one hour. While losing an hour of sleep isn’t alwa...
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Colts on Fire, March Mullet Returns, and a Local Connection to the Brier

February 26, 2026 • 46 mins
Welcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360, your weekly look at the stories shaping our community. This week, we’re talking playoff momentum, mental health fundraising with a bit of flair, and a Barrie connection to one of Canada’s biggest sporting events. Barrie Colts Extend Winning Streak How about those Barrie Colts? The team put together four wins last weekend, stretching their streak to 1...
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Police Integrity, Safer Streets, Hockeyville Hopes and a Colts Surge

February 19, 2026 • 57 mins
Welcome to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360, your weekly deep dive into the stories shaping our community. This week’s episode covers everything from policing and public safety to arena repairs, affordable housing, and a red-hot Barrie Colts team pushing toward the playoffs. Police Integrity and the Provincial Probe Following corruption charges against several Toronto police officers, the province ...
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Bowling for a Cause, Colts Clinch, and a Giant Snowman with a Big Heart

February 12, 2026 • 28 mins
Welcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360. This week’s episode is all about community. From youth mentorship and playoff hockey to a towering snowman helping stock local food bank shelves. Bowl for Kids’ Sake Returns One of the biggest annual fundraisers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District is just weeks away, and there’s still time to get involved. Bowl for Kids’ Sake brings to...
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Tariff Tensions, Policing Behind the Scenes & Valentine’s Day with a Twist

February 5, 2026 • 36 mins
Welcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360. This week’s episode spans everything from international trade tensions and local policing priorities to Valentine’s Day ideas that go beyond chocolates. Trump Tariff Threats and What They Mean for Canada Trade tensions are flaring up again after Donald Trump threatened 100 per cent tariffs on Canada if Ottawa were to pursue a free-trade deal with China...
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An Earthquake Surprise, Fraud Warnings as Tax Season Nears, and the Colts’ Playoff Push

January 29, 2026 • 57 mins
Welcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360. Just when it felt like winter had already thrown everything it had at us, this past week delivered an unexpected twist — a small earthquake felt across much of Central Ontario. That’s one of the stories on the program this week, along with an important warning from Barrie Police as tax season approaches and an update on the Barrie Colts as they continue t...
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Thinking Spring: Baycats Baseball and the Return of Locallicious

January 22, 2026 • 24 mins
Welcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360. With snow and cold still hanging around, this week’s episode looks ahead to warmer days, from baseball season just around the corner to one of the region’s most popular food festivals returning to help take the winter edge off. A New Era for Baycats Baseball Spring might still be a little ways off, but baseball is already on the mind in Barrie. The Inte...
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Lessons from the Dragon’s Den and a Banner Weekend for the Barrie Colts

January 15, 2026 • 27 mins
Welcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360. This week’s episode focuses on resilience, learning from big moments, and a local hockey team firing on all cylinders. From a Barrie entrepreneur reflecting on her time in the spotlight to the Colts rolling through a perfect weekend, these are the local stories people are talking about right now. Dawn Mucci on Life After the Dragon’s Den Local entrepr...
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Snow, Plows, and the Winter Blahs

January 8, 2026 • 52 mins
Welcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360. This week’s episode is all about the snow! Why we’ve seen so much of it, how much more could be on the way, what it takes to clear it, and how people are really coping as winter drags on. From behind-the-scenes looks at snow removal to advice on beating the winter blues and the latest from the Barrie Colts, these are the conversations happening across th...
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🎅 A Year in Review With Danta Claus

December 19, 2025 • 5 mins
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 2025. 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
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Winter Worries, Holiday Help, and a Barrie Business Hits the Dragon’s Den

December 18, 2025 • 66 mins
Welcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360. With winter officially arriving Sunday morning, this week’s episode looks at what’s ahead for the season — from the forecast to the pressures many feel during the holidays. We’ll talk food insecurity in Barrie, fire and carbon monoxide safety, mental health resources, the Barrie Colts’ hot streak, and a local business owner’s behind-the-scenes experience...
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Recycling Changes, World Junior Dreams, Coldest Night Expansion & Top Chef Returns

December 11, 2025 • 29 mins
Welcome back to What Barrie’s Talking About, the weekly podcast that brings you the stories shaping our city and the voices behind them. This week, we’re diving into everything from new recycling rules to world-class hockey dreams, community support initiatives, and one of Barrie’s most delicious annual events. New Recycling Rules Coming in January Big changes are coming to curbside recycling in the new year — including a new col...
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Homesteading Dreams, Hidden Homebuying Costs & Colts Holding First Place

December 4, 2025 • 37 mins
Welcome back to What Barrie’s Talking About, the weekly podcast that brings you the local stories, conversations, and insights shaping our community. This episode explores a major lifestyle shift many people are dreaming about, the financial surprises new homebuyers need to know, and how the Barrie Colts are holding their spot at the top of the division. Leaving the Rat Race: What Homesteading Really Looks Like Feeling burned o...
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Polar Vortex Buzz, Mayor Nuttall’s Mid-Term Check-In, First Light Turns 25

November 27, 2025 • 51 mins
Welcome back to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About — the podcast that digs into the stories shaping our city and the people who call it home. This week, we’re talking winter weather buzz, local leadership, a beloved seasonal tradition, and the Barrie Colts’ rise to the top of their division. Here’s what’s inside this episode: Are We Really Getting a Polar Vortex? There’s been plenty of chatter this week about a pos...
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Curling Royalty, A New Library, Holiday Giving & Colts on Fire

November 20, 2025 • 35 mins
Another week, another batch of stories shaping life in our city. What Barrie’s Talking About is back with fresh conversations, community updates, and a few things you’ll definitely want on your radar. Here’s what we’re diving into this week: Jennifer Jones: Life On (and Off) the Ice She’s one of the greatest curlers this country has ever produced — Olympic gold, world champion, and an all-around Canadian icon. Jennifer Jones ha...
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Holiday Cheer, Hockey Wins & a Barrie Recycling Milestone

November 13, 2025 • 46 mins
It’s a jam-packed week on What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360 — the podcast that dives into the stories shaping our community. We’re celebrating the season with Santa Claus parades, talking about a Barrie company that’s been leading the recycling charge for four decades, catching up with our local hockey teams, and finding out how one holiday tradition is bringing smiles to families who need it most. Tis the Season: Sant...
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In Flanders Fields ... a Remembrance Day reading by Fred Napoli

November 11, 2025 • 4 mins
We are forever grateful to the men and women of our armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live. To all those who have served and who are currently serving, thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jamaica Relief, Camera Controversy & Homelessness Solutions

November 6, 2025 • 68 mins
Welcome back to What Barrie’s Talking About — the podcast that digs into the stories shaping life in our community, powered by Barrie 360. This week, we’re talking about a local business stepping up for hurricane-ravaged Jamaica, how Barrie business leaders are working to tackle homelessness, what’s really going on with Ontario’s speed camera ban, and more. Local Business Sends Help to Jamaica When Hurricane Melissa tore throu...
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Trade Fights, Good Deeds, and Ice-Cold Struggles

October 30, 2025 • 35 mins
It’s been another busy week in Barrie and What Barrie’s Talking About is breaking down the stories that hit home for our community. From international trade drama to local good deeds and the latest from the Barrie Colts, here’s what’s on this week’s episode. Trade Tension: Trump, Tariffs, and Ontario’s TV Ad Trade talk between Canada and the U.S. took a sharp turn this week after President Donald Trump abruptly halted discussio...
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