It’s time for another episode of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360 — your go-to podcast for stories that actually matter here in our own backyard.
This week, host Dan Blakeley takes us through a whirlwind of hot-button topics, including the impact of a new U.S. tariff, a celebrity hockey game in cottage country, and a seriously cool way to give old school supplies a second life.
That New U.S. Tariff: Is Retaliation Coming?
A fresh 35% tariff from the U.S. on Canadian imports not covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement has a lot of people fired up — and calling for Ottawa to clap back.
But here’s the thing: retaliatory tariffs might not be necessary… yet.
Barrie 360’s Ian MacLennan dives into the real impact of this tariff with Kyle Peacock, a tariff consultant based in Orillia. Kyle breaks down why this particular move might sound scarier than it really is — and what Canadian businesses should be thinking about right now.
A New Charity Hockey Game Hits Muskoka
Summer charity hockey games are basically a Canadian rite of passage, and now Muskoka has its very own.
With help from former Toronto Maple Leaf Kris King, a brand-new game is hitting the ice to raise money and bring people together in true summer style. Whether you're in it for the celebs, the cause, or just love a good game, this is one to keep an eye on.
TerraCycle's Zero Waste Box: What Did You Do With Last Year’s School Supplies?
Let’s be real — back-to-school shopping is already in full swing. But before you fill your cart with brand-new notebooks, lunchboxes, and backpacks, here’s a thought:
What happened to all the stuff from last year?
Enter TerraCycle, a company that’s changing the way we think about school supply waste. Their Zero Waste Box program makes it easy to recycle those leftover pencils, broken rulers, and dried-up markers — so they don’t just end up in the trash.
Rhandi Goodman from TerraCycle joins Julius Hern to explain how the program works, and how families in Barrie can get involved.
Big shout-out to Ian MacLennan and Julius Hern for their contributions this week, and to Matt Latter for making it all sound smooth behind the scenes.
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