We're back with another fresh episode of What Barrie's Talking About. A podcast that explores the local stories in Barrie that matter most to you.
On this this week's episode: a new program in Barrie to reduce food waste and your food costs, empower Simcoe is celebrating 70 years of service to community, Barrie Women's Shelter is looking for more space, affordable housing and homelessness and more.
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
Here's the stories you can listen to in this week's episode of What Barrie's Talking About.
1. Affordable housing and homelessness
Affordable housing and homelessness are one of several hot button issues on the minds of many. There's no easy fixes and lots of moving parts.
Chambers of Commerce across the province have put together a position paper under the umbrella of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in hopes of generating more discussion and action.
Paul Markle joins us from the Barrie Chamber of Commerce with the outline of what they're trying to accomplish …
2. Reducing Food Costs
Keeping your family well-fed and within budget remains a challenge. A few apps and websites have come along trying to help you find bargains, take advantage of items close to expiry that may be selling at cheaper prices ... and here's a new one in Barrie.
The Too Good To Go app is addressing food waste. Barrie 360's Will Konken is with Too Good To Go's Sarah Sotoroff …
3. Transitional Housing for Women and Children in Barrie
We talked about the lack of affordable housing earlier. There's also a lack of transitional housing for women and children in need in the Barrie-area.
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan chats with Teresa Maclennan ... no relation ... the executive director of the Barrie Women's Shelter about its push for more space …
4. Empower Simcoe Turns 70
Empower Simcoe is celebrating 70 years of service to the community. 70 years of providing youth programs, family support services, regional housing support and so much more. Empower Simcoe's Jamie Hall joined us for a chat.
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