Welcome back to What Barrie’s Talking About, the weekly podcast that brings you the local stories, conversations, and insights shaping our community.
This episode explores a major lifestyle shift many people are dreaming about, the financial surprises new homebuyers need to know, and how the Barrie Colts are holding their spot at the top of the division.
Leaving the Rat Race: What Homesteading Really Looks Like
Feeling burned out by city life? You’re not alone. More and more people are ditching the rush, noise, and stress and embracing homesteading — a back-to-the-land lifestyle focused on self-sufficiency.
This week, Aly Nickling Riddle joins the show to share how she and her husband made the leap to a quieter, hands-on life in Mattawa. She talks about what homesteading actually means, what the day-to-day looks like, and why so many are craving this slower, more intentional way of living.
If you’ve ever fantasized about more space, more nature, or more peace, you’ll want to hear this one.
The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
Buying a home isn’t just a mortgage and a down payment and many Canadians are learning that the hard way.
A new survey from Ownright, a Toronto-based digital real estate law platform, reveals that many first-time homebuyers are blindsided by the less obvious costs of ownership. From legal fees to inspections to closing costs and everything in between, the fine print can pack a punch.
Ian MacLennan sits down with Ownright CEO Robert Saunders to break down what buyers need to know before signing on the dotted line and how better financial literacy could save people from big surprises.
Colts Still Leading the Central Division
The Barrie Colts split their games last weekend but remain firmly in first place in the OHL Central Division, four points ahead of North Bay.
Barrie 360’s Julius Hern catches up with analyst Gene Pereira to break down the week, talk standout performances, and look ahead at what’s next for the division leaders.
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