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 this weekend's Coldest Night Of The Year, Millennial meet-ups, Easter Seals Month, and more ...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) The Coldest Night Of The Year Is Almost Here
There hasn't been a lot of extreme cold this winter but there have been a few bitter nights, highlighting the need for accommodations for those who are homeless or in transition. None of which can be had without funding and there's not enough of that coming from governments at all levels.
That means organizations like Youth Haven in Barrie have to get creative to raise the funds they need to help youth in transition.
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan gets the details about this weekend's Coldest Night of the Year Event from Youth Haven Executive Director Lucy Gowers…
2) Weekly Barrie Colts Update
It was an off weekend for the Barrie Colts, losing three in a row. But their still holding down the 8th and final playoff spot in the east ahead of Peterborough. Will Konken sits down with Colts broadcaster and writer Gene Pereira …
3) Millennial Meet-Up
Been a year since the first Millennial Meet-Up in Barrie. No pressure. No promises of finding a mate or even a date. Just a chance for millennials to mingle.
Colayna Maillloux is the organizer and she came in to chat with Barrie 360's MJ …
4) It's Easter Seals Month
March is Easter Seals Month. The organization has been around for a hundred years but what is Easter Seals.
Our Will Konken gets an education from Charlene Myke, Easter Seals Development Manager for Central Ontario…
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