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Plus, we sit down with Olympic gold medalist Brad Jacobs to discuss the winter games and more
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Happening this week for BarrieToday+ members:

The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games are underway and to kick off our new series Up Close & Personal we sat down with the skip of the 2014 Canadian gold medal winning curling team Brad Jacobs. Jacobs discusses what's next for his team, family life, and who gave them a pep talk in Sochi that helped propel them to the podium! Check out your +member homepage tomorrow for the full interview.

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This week, columnist Wendy King laments the future with the possibility of roundabouts becoming more and more part of the local traffic landscape. Let's just say she's not a big fan.

Also, city hall reporter Bob Bruton airs his grievances over the ever-changing English language and how politicians and bureaucrats speak. It appears not everyone is aligned with his messaging. 

Additionally, sports columnist Peter Robinson speaks to local native Chris Kontos. The former Olympian played for the Canadian men's hockey team in 1994 in Lillehammer, back when the squad was made up of non-NHLers, something we are seeing again at the Beijing Winter Olympics. 

Finally, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, food columnist Daniel Clements explains why the kitchen will 'always be the heart of the house.

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And if you missed it, here's what happened last week:

Congratulations Joanne M., winner of $1,000 to put toward holiday bills! Way to go Joanne, enjoy the windfall!

Last week, arts and entertainment columnist Richard Varty speaks to UPlift Black members Gwyn Beaver and Dawn Cain about a new arts collective the group has organized in his Scene Setter weekend feature. 

Reporter Shawn Gibson also tries to wrap his head around his favourite song, only to realize that there are way too many factors at play to pick just one. Heck, even the weather outside can play a role. 

And in last week's Everything King, columnist Wendy King offers her two cents on the 'Freedom Convoy', its intended goals and final outcome. 

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