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Community Spirit Shines Bright in Barrie
Local Fundraisers and Community Events: What’s Happening Now
The Power of Mentorship: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District
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In a special edition of the What Barrie’s Talking About podcast, hosts dive into the world of community and highlight some heartwarming initiatives that are making a real difference in the lives of young people and local families in need.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
The Barrie Colts
A Towering Tribute: The Tiny Township Snowman
Getting Involved: How to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District is hosting Bowl for Kids’ Sake, a fundraiser supporting mentoring programs that are having a profound impact on young people in the community.
The event brings together teams of friends, coworkers, and families to raise funds and support these life-changing initiatives.
Joining hosts Julia Deane and Ian MacLennan is Executive Director Bre Lefebvre to discuss the importance of mentorship and why it matters more than ever.
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Mentorship makes a huge difference in the lives of young people, providing them with the support and guidance they need to succeed.
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Bre Lefebvre, Executive Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District
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The Barrie Colts
The Barrie Colts have secured their spot in the playoffs, and analyst Gene Pereira is joined by host Julius Hern to break down what’s working for the team.
Fans can expect an exciting playoff push with the Colts competing at the highest level.
Gene Pereira breaks down the latest developments in the world of hockey.
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The key to our success is our team chemistry and our ability to adapt to any situation.
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Gene Pereira, Barrie Colts Analyst
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A Towering Tribute: The Tiny Township Snowman
A towering homemade snowman has become a sensation in Tiny Township, raising funds for the Elmvale Food Bank.
Creator Josh Faria joins Ian MacLennan to share the story behind the idea and how the community has responded with support.
The ‘Tiny’ giant on 8 Deanlea Boulevard is an unforgettable sight that’s bringing joy to residents of all ages.
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I wanted to do something special for the community, and what better way than building a massive snowman?
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Josh Faria, Snowman Creator
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Getting Involved: How to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District
To learn more about the organization’s work and how to get involved, visit barrie.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.
Fans can also form teams for Bowl for Kids’ Sake or participate in one-time fundraising events.
Every dollar counts, and your support will make a real difference in the lives of young people in Barrie.
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