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 learn about a new campaign from Barrie Families Unite, get the scoop on new homes in partnership with Lakehead University, and pull back the curtain on the unsung heroes of our community...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) New Homes With Lakehead University...
Been some big things happening in Barrie these days. New shovels going into the ground for homes in partnership with Lakehead University, but what possibilities do they bring?
Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall explores those possibilities with Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan...
2) Doors To Dignity...
A new campaign from Barrie Families Unite is coming to the community. This one is a seed funding campaign to help out low-income families, called Doors To Dignity.
Dan Blakeley gets the scoop from Executive Director and Founder of Barrie Families Unite, Nikki Glahn...
3) Learning More About The Unsung Heroes...
Unpaid caregivers are the unsung heroes of our community. They could be family members, friends, or anyone who steps up to provide essential daily care for those who need it. Empower Simcoe wants to learn more about these heroes through a survey being conducted until December 6th.
Ian MacLennan sits with Empower Simcoe CEO, Claudine Cousins...
4) Barrie Colts Update...
The Colts went 2 and 3 last weekend, keeping them in second place in the central division.
Will Konken takes a look back AND forward with Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Periera...
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