A new initiative to help local businesses, talking election, and the Colts are primed for round 2

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... What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) The Final Countdown to the Federal Election... There are only a couple of weeks left to campaign for the upcoming federal election. So many Canadians have a pretty big decision to make, to help out we have extended invitations to candidates in each of Barrie's ridings to make their pitch for your vote. We get started this week with Barrie South-Innisfil conservative incumbent, John Brassard. He joins Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan for an in-depth conversation... 2) The Colts Are Gearing Up For Round 2 Well, they did it! The Barrie Colts advanced to the second round of the OHL playoffs and have a flurry of games against the Kingston Frontenacs. The first one is coming up tonight at Sadlon Arena. Our own Will Konken called Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Pereira for a preview...   3) Shop Local With The BIA Supporting local businesses has been atop most people's minds lately. We've been down this road before, last time was the pandemic. This time, it's a trade war. A new Choose Local initiative is starting in Barrie to help businesses survive, and thrive amid the global issues Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan gets more details from BIA Executive Director, Craig Stevens... 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.  This episode is brought to you by Barrie Mitsubishi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices