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Published August 17, 2023

Dragons, Bill Welychka, A Village For People With Dementia And More

What Barrie's Talking About Podcast

Here we are with another episode of What Barrie's Talking About --- a podcast that brings you the local stories in Barrie that matter the most.

On this week’s episode of What Barrie’s Talking About, we catch up with MuchMusic's Bill Welychka, talk about the Dragon Boat Festival this weekend, find out about an innovative village for people with dementia, and more! 

What Barrie's Talking About This Week

Here are the stories you can listen to in this week's episode of What Barrie's Talking About.

1- Catching Up With Bill Welychka

Bill Welychka interviewed thousands of celebrities, politicians, and more during his time VJing for MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic. But what has he been up to since?

MJ had a chance to sit down and chat with Bill about his days in Barrie and his memoir – Bill Welychka: A Happy Has Been.

2- Dragons Land In Barrie! 

The Barrie Public Library's annual Dragon Boat Festival is headed to the waterfront this weekend.

Chris VanderKruys, the Library's Director of Business & Development, talked with Ian MacLennan about the event and the many charities that will benefit.

3- Ready For The CNE?

The CNE opens on August 18 and runs until September 4.

Dan Blakeley caught up with Darrell Brown, CEO of the CNE, to find out what's new at this year's exhibition!

4- A Better Quality Of Life For Those With Dementia

There's a village in British Columbia that's found a new way for people with dementia to continue living, outside of an institutional setting.

Dan Blakeley returns to find out more about this unique, groundbreaking, and refreshing community from Elroy Jespersen, co-founder of Village Langley.

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