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 supporting victims of crime, local fundraisers, the Barrie Jr Sharks successful season, and more...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Support for victims of crime
Barrie Police have a new addition to their tool box to help victims and their families when a serious crime has been committed. Family Liaison officers will help bridge the gap between the investigative work and the empathy victims require in such circumstances.
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan learns more from Detective Constable Melanie Beard and Detective Constable Deborah Howe…
2) Move to Give
The local YMCA is looking to raise a hundred thousand dollars to support Y programs during this year's Move to Give fundraiser, which includes an exciting bus pull. More than a thousand people are expected to take part at six locations in Simcoe Muskoka.
YMCA event coordinator Danielle Nielson talks with Barrie 360's Will Konken to give us more details ...
3) Barrie Jr Sharks Update
The Barrie Junior Sharks women's hockey team still raving about the huge season they just had.
Dan Blakeley sits down with Duane Eldridge to take a look back at their successes this season ...
4) Marsh Mash
Quite the event taking place this Sunday in Bradford at the Holland Marsh. The annual Marsh Mash Canoe and Kayak Race (including a few paddleboarders and outriggers too).
Ian MacLennan dips an oar in the water with race organizer Iain Craig…
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