The Weather Outside Is Frightful .... Or Is It? Winter Forecasts, Giving Blood & More

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 what sort of weather we can expect this winter, a new sheriff in Midland, a cause in need, and more ...

What Barrie's Talking About This Week1) What Will Winter Bring?

Except for the last week or so of August and the beginning of September. We had a warm summer. We've also had a warm fall. And, with this El Nino thing ... winter may also be on the mild side.

We get all the ins and outs from Environment Canada's Chief Meteorologist David Phillips …

2) It's In You To Give ...

It's the most critical time of year for blood donations ... but it's also the hardest time of the year to get people to donate.

Cheryl Russell, Community Development Manager for Canadian Blood Services in Barrie came in to talk with Barrie 360's Will Konken about opportunities to give and save lives ...

3) There's A New Sherriff In Town

There's a new face policing the Midland area with the arrival of District Commander, Inspector Todd Pittman.

He chats up our Ian MacLennan about how policing has changed since he first started and his plans for the region …

4) Weekly Barrie Colts Update

It hasn't been a great first half for the Barrie Colts.

Barrie 360's Will Konken is back but this time he's catching up with Colts broadcaster and writer Gene Pereira …

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