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/
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June 5, 2025 • 39 mins
Welcome back to another episode of What Barrie’s Talking About — the podcast that brings you truly local stories that matter. Hosted by Dan Blakeley and powered by Barrie 360, this week’s episode is packed with emotion, insight, and inspiration. Here’s what we’re diving into:
The Barrie Colts have a new coach
First up, we sit down with Dylan Smoskowitz, who recently stepped into the role of head coach for the Barrie Colts. D...
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May 29, 2025 • 30 mins
Welcome back to another episode of What Barrie’s Talking About — the podcast that brings you truly local stories that matter. Hosted by Dan Blakeley and powered by Barrie 360, this week’s episode is packed with emotion, insight, and inspiration. Here’s what we’re diving into:
🌀 39 Years Since the 1985 Barrie Tornado
May 31, 1985, marks one of the darkest days in Barrie’s history. On that day, an unexpected and powerful F4 tornad...
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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 the big changes coming to Innisfil Beach Park, walk the beat with South Simcoe Police Chief John Van Dyke, check in on the Kempenfelt De...
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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 the start of the Baycats' season, incentives to get new doctors to move in and fighting back against city hall ...
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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 cover a few upcoming events to raise money for the community, get an update on the ice storm clean up and dive into Emergency Preparedness Week.....
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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 dive into a few fundraisers happening around town, the Barrie Colts playoff hopes and remember a tragedy...
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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 meet more candidates for the upcoming federal election, take a look at the Colts' future as they move on to the 3rd round of the OHL playoffs, and d...
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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 meet more candidates for the upcoming federal election, break down the latest Barrie Colts loss, and get some information about a beloved event on K...
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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 about the federal election, supporting local businesses, and more...
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1) The Final Countdown to the Federal El...
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April 3, 2025 • 25 mins
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 storm clean up, the worst roads and more...
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1) Still cleaning up from last weeks ice storm...
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March 31, 2025 • 11 mins
Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360. On this week's bonus episode, Dan was joined by Bairre's Mayor Ale Nuttall to talk about the ice storm, what to do next.
Given the ice storm of the past weekend Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall stopped by to talk about the impact the storm has had, the city's response, and what to do with all that debris in your yard.
We’re so glad you joined us for the latest e...
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March 27, 2025 • 57 mins
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 red light cameras, Barrie Colts playoff aspirations, Mullets and Autism Awareness Day, and more...
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1) Re...
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March 20, 2025 • 47 mins
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 Chores for Charity, Police access to city cameras, what's in store for spring, and more.
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1) Spring has spr...
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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 The Barrie Colts, pyjama bowling, helping kids help their communities, and more.
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1) The Barrie Colts have ...
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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 Tariffs, mortgage renewals, Barrie Colts, and more...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Tariffs and elections... Barrie's Mayor checks ...
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February 27, 2025 • 16 mins
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 good deeds for charity, Colts update, and poetry ...
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1) Good Deeds Cup
If you're a hockey family you've ...
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February 20, 2025 • 48 mins
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 take another look at some candidates for the upcoming elections, mullets and the upcoming Glam It Up Barrie event.
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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 take another look at some candidates for the upcoming provincial election, meet gold medal-winning goaltender, Amelia Wilkinson, learn how a restaur...
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February 6, 2025 • 63 mins
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 take an initial look at the upcoming provincial election, talk trash plans in Barrie, and get our weekly Barrie Colts Update...
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January 30, 2025 • 38 mins
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, The logistics behind the snow removal in Barrie, the Colts are on the rise and an infrastructure update...
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1) S...
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