Walking the beat with South Simcoe Police Chief, big changes at Innisfil Beach Park, A Sunday Afternoon with Gilda's and more

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 Derby and more … What Barrie's Talking About This Week 1) Walking the beat Local police officers, along with others across the country, were fully engaged last week for Road Safety Week in Canada. OPP served up some stats suggesting that a majority of deaths last year on roads they patrol could have been prevented if drivers had been driving safely and passengers had been riding safely. South Simcoe Police Chief John Van Dyke joins us to discuss these stats and driver safety … 2) Innisfil Beach Park update Innisfil Beach Park is getting a long overdue makeover, which includes moving the dog park to a new location.  Barrie 360's Ian Maclennan got the lay of the land from Meredith Goodwin, capital project mgr for the Town of Innisfil, and Chris Trevisan, Operations mgr for parks and community spaces … 3) A Sunday Afternoon with Gilda’s Club Gilda’s is hosting their Annual Sunday Afternoon but this year they’re making some changes, including the venue.  Gilda's Marketing Manager and Chief Fundraiser Deb James is here to talk … 4) Off To The Races! It’s time to get dressed up and head to the races! On June 10, Kempenfelt Derby returns to Georgian Downs! The Derby will also be shaking things up with new food, new entertainment and more. Dan Blakley sits down with Mike Campbell of the Kempenfelt Rotary to find out more … 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