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, Orillia's plan to get everyone a primary healthcare provider, where you can play pickleball in town despite the cold weather, and talking finances with a TD Vice President...

What Barrie's Talking About This Week

1) Everyone CAN Have a Doctor!

These days it's tough to find a family doctor. But the city of Orillia thinks they might have a solution... one that could give everyone in the city a primary health care provider. The best part? It could happen by the end of the year!

Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan gets the prescription from Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac...

2) Talking Finances

How are your finances for 2025? Better, worse, or about the same? TD did a survey among customers and 24% said they are feeling more confident about their finances this year. That's a spike of 4% from last year's survey.

Rina DeGracia is a District Vice President with TD based in Barrie joins Dan Blakeley to explain what this means...

3) The Rise Of Pickleball

Pickleball, you may have heard of it before, has been growing leaps and bounds for the past few years. Here in Barrie, there's outdoor tennis courts being used as pickleball courts all over. But where does everyone go when the weather gets cold? Indoors of course! There's an indoor pickleball facility right in Georgian Mall that allows you to indulge year-round!

Ian MacLennan sits with President and Co-Founder of Pickleplex Steven Fry...

4) Weekly Barrie Colts Update

The Barrie Colts finally got their groove back last weekend. Winning a couple of games against two of the best teams in the league after losing five straight... We get an update and a look ahead from Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Periera.

He chats with Barrie 360's Will Konken for their weekly update...

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