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 get to talk to an organization ready to put words into action regarding the homeless crisis, get in on the climate change conversation, and talk about a safer downtown Barrie...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Barrie Cares...
A lot of organizations are talking the talk when it comes to the homeless crisis in the community. Now there is a new one looking to organize them all so they can walk the walk. The organization is called Barrie Cares
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan learns more about their goal with Barrie Cares board chair Rowley Ramey...
2) Global Warming Versus Climate Change, The Great Debate...
There has been another uptick in the weather as of late, which isn't particularly out of the norm for our community. However, it has raised arguments about climate change and global warming. Which are not the same.
We are joined by Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips to help make sense of it all...
3) Drawing More People To Barrie's Downtown...
Downtown Barrie is not a destination for many people, citing cite crime and drugs as their main reason for staying away. A Barrie Police pilot project sought to identify the issues, determine what might draw more people downtown, and what role its officers can play.
Ian MacLennan gets the scoop from Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall
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