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 about the rise of auto theft in the area, the importance of windshields, a new production at Talk Is Free Theater, and more ...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Auto Thefts At Historic High
Vehicle thefts skyrocketed by 48 percent last year, with Honda CR-Vs still being the vehicle of choice for thieves (2,700 of them stolen). Peter Leon of the Barrie Police came in to talk about the issue and how you can keep someone from driving off with your vehicle.
2) A New Glass Shop
Automobile windshields aren't just another piece of glass. William Monteith, the owner of the new Zenetec automobile glass shop in Barrie, came in to talk about what they do and why you need to keep them in good repair.
3) Jesus Christ Superstar
Talk is Free Theatre brings a new production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar to the Five Points Theatre. The musical draws parallels between the final days of Christ and the final days of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton.
4) Weekly Barrie Colts Update
The Barrie Colts split their games last weekend. Barrie 360's Will Konken chats with Colts broadcaster and writer Gene Pereire about the latest on the team's journey …
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