Welcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360. Just when it felt like winter had already thrown everything it had at us, this past week delivered an unexpected twist, a small earthquake felt across much of Central Ontario. That’s one of the stories on the program this week, along with an important warning from Barrie Police as tax season approaches and an update on the Barrie Colts as they continue their push toward the playoffs.
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A Rare Earthquake Felt Across the Region
A 3.7-magnitude earthquake centred near Brechin caused a brief but surprising jolt across a wide area, with reports coming in from as far south as Niagara, west to London, and east to Belleville. While the quake didn’t cause damage beyond rattling dishes and nerves, it raised plenty of questions for residents in a part of the country where earthquakes aren’t common.
Barrie 360’s Ian MacLennan tracked down Mareike Adams, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada, to explain why earthquakes do happen in this region, how unusual this one really was, and what people should do if another tremor is felt in the future.
Fraud and Scams as Tax Season Approaches
As tax season gets closer, Barrie Police are bracing for an increase in frauds and scams tied to tax returns, refunds, and identity theft. Despite years of awareness campaigns and warnings, scams continue to succeed, and in many cases, they’re becoming more sophisticated.
Dan Blakeley sits down for an extended conversation with Detective Constable Kris Nicholson of the Barrie Police Fraud Unit to talk about why these crimes persist, the tactics scammers are using right now, and the steps residents can take to protect themselves before becoming victims.
Colts Continue Strong Run Toward the Playoffs
On the ice, the Barrie Colts remain firmly in control of the OHL’s Central Division. With a commanding 16-point lead over second-place North Bay, the Colts took two of three games last week and now head on the road to Flint and Saginaw.
Barrie 360’s Julius Hern checks in with Colts writer Gene Pereira to break down the team’s recent performance, the consistency that’s driving their success, and what to watch for as the playoff picture continues to take shape.
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