Here we are again with another episode of What Barrie's Talking About ... a podcast that brings you the local stories that matter most to you.
On this week's episode we talk about: maple syrup, the Coldest Night Of The Year, the Barrie Colts, the rising cost of living, and more!
This Week on What Barrie's Talking About
1. The Continued Rise Of The Cost Of Living
The annual inflation rate eased some more in January ... down to 5.9% from 6.3% in December. Still, food prices are high, mortgage rates too. And insolvencies are rising as people are unable to stay on top of their monthly bills
Insolvency trustees Hoyes Michalos annual Joe Debtor survey found millennials account for almost half of all insolvencies in Canada. Mark Borysiak joins us from the Barrie office.
2. The Coldest Night Of The Year
Long range forecast calling for a low of minus 9 on Saturday night ... not the coldest night of this winter, but enough of a chill to give you an idea of what some of Barrie's youth are facing some winter nights'.
Youth haven's annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser is this weekend. Barrie 360's MJ finding out from executive director Lucy Gowers how you can help …
3. Our Weekly Barrie Colts Update
Barrie Colts didn’t gain any ground last week on the North Bay Battalion for first place in the OHL central division.
They didn't lose any either ...
And they still have five games in hand heading into tonight's game against Erie. Barrie 360's Will Konken gets our weekly update from Colts broadcaster and reporter Gene Pereira …
4. The Maple Syrup Season Starts Early
America has apple pie. Here in Canada it's Maple Syrup.
We have it on pancakes and waffles ... bacon is sometimes marinated in it ... canned beans are mixed in it. But producers had to be on the ball this year.
The sap started running early! Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan caught Tom Shaw at Shaw's Maple Syrup in Oro-Medonte to talk about it.
We’re so glad you joined us for the latest episode of What Barrie’s Talking About.
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