Welcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360. This week’s episode is all about the snow! Why we’ve seen so much of it, how much more could be on the way, what it takes to clear it, and how people are really coping as winter drags on.
From behind-the-scenes looks at snow removal to advice on beating the winter blues and the latest from the Barrie Colts, these are the conversations happening across the city right now.
Listen to the full episode here:
Why This Winter Feels Different
It’s been snowing almost daily, and for many people, this kind of winter feels unfamiliar. Barrie 360’s Dan Blakeley connects with climatologist David Phillips to talk about why this season has delivered so much snow in such a short time.
Phillips explains what’s driving the pattern, why recent winters may have made this one feel more extreme, and whether there’s relief on the horizon. It’s a grounded look at what’s happening and what residents can realistically expect as winter continues.
Inside Barrie’s Snow-Clearing Operation
With snowbanks piling up and storage space running out, frustration has been growing around plowing, sidewalks, and windrows. It’s been a tough stretch for snow crews trying to keep up.
Barrie 360’s Ian MacLennan goes behind the scenes with Barrie’s Director of Operations, Dave Friary, to get a clearer picture of what plow crews are dealing with, how priorities are set, and why clearing the city during a winter like this is far more complicated than it looks from the curb.
Coping with the Winter Blahs
Beyond the shovelling and slippery roads, winter can take a real toll mentally. This year, many people are feeling the February blahs earlier than usual.
Ian MacLennan speaks with Dr. Genevieve Monaghan, a psychologist with Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, about how prolonged winter weather can affect mood and motivation. She shares practical advice on how to get through the rest of the season and when it might be time to reach out for extra support.
Changes Coming for the Barrie Colts
On the ice, there’s movement with the Barrie Colts. A couple of new faces are expected to join the lineup as the team prepares for the weekend ahead.
Barrie 360’s Julius Hern checks in with Colts broadcaster Gene Pereira to break down what the changes could mean and how the team is shaping up as the season continues.
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