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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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Waterfront sports field, new Sea Cadets site approved by Barrie council

Waterfront sports field, new Sea Cadets site approved by Barrie council

'It’s sad that it has become us against them,' deputy mayor says of controversial project along Barrie's southern shore
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Generally speaking: Southshore Centre christened with new name

Generally speaking: Southshore Centre christened with new name

'His tireless efforts in supporting the military and volunteering have left an enduring mark on our city,' mayor says of site namesake Brig.-Gen. John Hayter
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Old YMCA site on its way to getting towering new look in Barrie

Old YMCA site on its way to getting towering new look in Barrie

'Over four buildings, we’re talking about investing half a billion dollars in your city,' SkyDev official says of multi-tower project
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Barrie close to signing off on billboard at Hwy. 400 ONroute

Barrie close to signing off on billboard at Hwy. 400 ONroute

Mayor assured by transportation minister that Barrie will receive promotional advertising on sign, which exceeds what's allowed under city bylaw
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Theatre company's deficit expected to be covered by Barrie council

Theatre company's deficit expected to be covered by Barrie council

'We’re telling the story of Simcoe County, and in particular Barrie, and that’s the value,' says Theatre by the Bay official
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Barrie fire chief heading to East Gwillimbury for new role

Barrie fire chief heading to East Gwillimbury for new role

'Meeting new people, new challenges, exciting projects to work on, are some of the things I am looking forward to the most,' says Cory Mainprize
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New details emerge for Sea Cadets, sports field at Barrie waterfront

New details emerge for Sea Cadets, sports field at Barrie waterfront

'I do not understand why it is necessary to despoil this natural area for a sports facility when Barrie already has a large athletic complex off Nursery Road,' says resident
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Barrie hopes to plug into better deal for city's EV charging stations

Barrie hopes to plug into better deal for city's EV charging stations

'Revenue sharing is critical for these 48 chargers, as it has not been realized with the existing third-party chargers at the community centres,' says councillor
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'Eyesore': Council shuffles billboard exemption back to committee

'Eyesore': Council shuffles billboard exemption back to committee

'My guess? We’re getting a sign either way,' mayor says of controversial proposal at ONroute near Essa Road
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Funding secured for Kempenfest on 'if needed' basis

Funding secured for Kempenfest on 'if needed' basis

'Kempenfest weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year, which results in millions of dollars being added to the local economy,' says Barrie councillor
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