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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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Recent Work by Bob

Proposed new provincial encampment laws have Barrie mayor's support

Proposed new provincial encampment laws have Barrie mayor's support

'These new laws give us the tools we need to get tough on those who break the law and will help us to keep our community safe,' mayor said
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Shopping spree helps make the Christmas season merry for sick kids

Shopping spree helps make the Christmas season merry for sick kids

'The parents are smiling because the kids are smiling. It warms your heart,' said mother of son is non-verbal and non-mobile due to genetic condition
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Barrie's 'border dispute' with townships lands at Queen's Park

Barrie's 'border dispute' with townships lands at Queen's Park

'It can’t be the never-never plan. It needs to be one that has a schedule and timeline,' says Barrie Mayor; city seeking 4,000 acres from Oro-Medonte and Springwater
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Hands off: Oro-Medonte mayor says Barrie doesn't need its land

Hands off: Oro-Medonte mayor says Barrie doesn't need its land

'The land ... to expand the city's boundary is not needed nor is it appropriate for industrial purposes,' says Mayor Randy Greenlaw; three councils to receive report Wednesday
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Barrie mayor declares 'success' from boundary study conclusions

Barrie mayor declares 'success' from boundary study conclusions

Consultant's report says Barrie likely has sufficient employment area land to meet long-term demands through 2051
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Cost of policing in Barrie could increase by 7%, or $4.8M, in 2025

Cost of policing in Barrie could increase by 7%, or $4.8M, in 2025

'It increases our visibility in the downtown,' chief says of proposed deployment, requiring seven full-time special constables; draft budget for police sits at $72.34 million
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Barrie unanimously backs $9.9M for Lakehead satellite campus downtown

Barrie unanimously backs $9.9M for Lakehead satellite campus downtown

'Busier streets become safer streets. The more people you put down there, I think it’s good,' says deputy mayor
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'Needs to get done': Local boundary picture could soon come into focus

'Needs to get done': Local boundary picture could soon come into focus

'We need more land to accommodate large manufacturing,' says deputy mayor; consultant's presentation expected Dec. 11
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Mayor says Barrie is 'underfunded,' 'ignored' by County of Simcoe

Mayor says Barrie is 'underfunded,' 'ignored' by County of Simcoe

Deloitte LLP report, which cost Barrie taxpayers $45,000, concludes County of Simcoe provides value for services it provides, such as paramedics and long-term care
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'Distressing': New homeless encampment growing near Barrie park

'Distressing': New homeless encampment growing near Barrie park

'I keep thinking about winter. I don’t know how they keep warm,' woman says of growing encampment
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