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 Tariffs, mortgage renewals, Barrie Colts, and more...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Tariffs and elections... Barrie's Mayor checks in
It seems like everyone is stepping back and taking stock of the conflict between Canada and the US. Trying to gauge how it's going to affect them from a personal and business standpoint. We already invited Barrie's Mayor Alex Nuttall in before the election to talk about the spinoffs for our city.
He talks about both issues in his conversation with our Ian MacLennan...
2) Mortgage renewal stresses
Four or five years ago we saw some very low mortgage rates, which prompted a lot of people to take out mortgages. Well, those mortgages are coming up for renewal now and people are worried. The main concern is how they are going to stay afloat and keep their homes.
Della Dwyer joins Dan Blakeley to chat about what's going on and how she can help people...
3) Plans coming together thanks to Youth Haven
Isn't it amazing when a plan comes together? Two young people are experiencing that these days after finding their way to the Youth Haven shelter in Barrie.
19-year-old Nathan and 17-year-old Jon were kind enough to share their stories with Ian MacLennan...
4) COPE Service Dogs wants your help
COPE Service Dogs is a company that partners skilled service dogs with people who have disabilities. They are currently looking for help with the student program, looking for drivers
Barb Degagne, a volunteer with COPE shares more details with our Will Konken...
5) It's time to take the plunge... the Polar Plunge that is
A pretty big event coming up this weekend at Friday Harbour. The Polar Plunge, in support of RVH. Rock 95's McCully is hosting this year AND taking the cold dip for a good cause.
He is with Friday Harbour CEO, Hani Roustom...
6) The Barrie Colts are playoff-bound
The OHL season is in its final weeks, and your Barrie Colts have already locked in a spot in the playoffs. All that's left now is jockeying for the best possible playoff position.
Will Konken dives into what the team needs to do with Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Periera...
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