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Bob Bruton

Bob Bruton

Bob Bruton began his newspaper career as a sports/news reporter and photographer in 1982 with the Strathroy Age-Dispatch, just outside of London, Ont. He came to Barrie in 1985, joining the Examiner’s sports department until 1988 before moving to the newsroom where he covered city hall, wrote editorials, columns and features until the paper closed in November 2017. He became a full-time member of the Barrie Today news team in December 2020.

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Lakehead University's STEM hub to be planted in downtown Barrie

Lakehead University's STEM hub to be planted in downtown Barrie

'This area is quickly turning into a ‘learning’ district and (a university campus) will add greatly to the revitalization of the downtown core,' councillor says
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'Job for life': Province digs deep for new crane training facility in Oro-Medonte

'Job for life': Province digs deep for new crane training facility in Oro-Medonte

'Our skilled trade workers are the backbone of this province and you only need to look at our skylines to see it,' premier says during local visit
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COLUMN: Timing of province's $200 cheques seems suspect

COLUMN: Timing of province's $200 cheques seems suspect

'Just about every government goes on a spending spree as an election campaign approaches,' says columnist of Ford's ploy
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How could this neighbourhood be built so close to known wetland?

How could this neighbourhood be built so close to known wetland?

'I just don’t think they looked at the big picture,' laments resident; neighbours reporting progress on consistently wet conditions
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Popular Christmas Arts and Crafts Show kicks off festive season

Popular Christmas Arts and Crafts Show kicks off festive season

More than 150 vendors selling various items at annual event at Sadlon Arena this weekend
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Barrie police in the market for new armoured rescue vehicle

Barrie police in the market for new armoured rescue vehicle

'The current rescue vehicle has reached the end of its useful life and future repairs are estimated to become cost-prohibitive,' says official
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High school soccer game turns physical, on and off field

High school soccer game turns physical, on and off field

'I was appalled at the behaviour of both students and parents. There is no need for any violence at a sporting event,' says frustrated parent
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COLUMN: Maple Leafs fans need to relax, just enjoy the hockey

COLUMN: Maple Leafs fans need to relax, just enjoy the hockey

'Of course, last spring was another disappointment. There’s no satisfaction in taking Boston Bruins to overtime in Game 7 and losing,' writes columnist
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Man who murdered four people in Barrie in 1993 denied parole

Man who murdered four people in Barrie in 1993 denied parole

'No, I am not at all surprised by the decision. Relieved, yes,' says victim's sister; Eric Ross killed Fred Shapcott, Ellsworth Beers, Pam Constable and Scott Seabrook
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Superheroes, villains galore power Comic Fest into area

Superheroes, villains galore power Comic Fest into area

'I come to the library all the time. To dress up and project someone that you like … the opportunity to do this is exciting,' says fan
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