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Barry Ward

Barry Ward

Barry Ward is a veteran editor and journalist who also served on Barrie city council for 22 years. His column appears regularly in BarrieToday.

Recent Work by Barry

COLUMN: Political parties on municipal ballots? It's happening in Alberta

COLUMN: Political parties on municipal ballots? It's happening in Alberta

In Alberta's largest cities, council candidates 'won’t have to run as members of a party, but the odds will be stacked against them if they don’t,' columnist says
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COLUMN: Strong mayor powers a weakness for some politicians

COLUMN: Strong mayor powers a weakness for some politicians

Some mayors who said they wouldn't use powers have flip-flopped, political columnist explains
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COLUMN: Politics and poetry a confusing combination

COLUMN: Politics and poetry a confusing combination

Choosing a poet laureate has more in common with hiring someone than giving an award
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COLUMN: Province 'sitting on its hands' with Barrie SCS issue

COLUMN: Province 'sitting on its hands' with Barrie SCS issue

Overdose deaths have continued long after Barrie city council approved Innisfil Street as location for facility, columnist explains
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