Peter Robinson

Barrie's Peter Robinson joined the BarrieToday news team as a court reporter in November 2024. Peter also keeps a close eye on local sports and is the author of Hope and Heartbreak in Toronto, his take on living with the disease of being a Leafs fan. He got his start as a sports reporter covering the Barrie Colts in the late 1990s and still thinks it was his most stressful job to date. He's since held various roles for SCOREGolf, NHL Yearbook, Toronto Star Golf Guide, and Prospects Hockey

Recent Work by Peter

Accused in Christmas Day torture case expected to plead guilty

Sidney Devine, 20, will learn his fate April 1 in aggravated assault where victim was disfigured; court has heard attack was filmed and distributed electronically

Feb 20, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

'May God forgive me': Man handed 5-year sentence for role in dump-truck death

Milton Urgiles, 47, allowed Denis Garant to get behind the wheel of defective vehicle in September 2020, leading to deadly crash near Alliston

Feb 18, 2025 6:27 PM Read more >

Cocaine dealer's path to redemption runs through cannabis plant

'I want to apologize and take full accountability for my actions. I’ve moved myself away from all the distractions and (now) live righteously,' says Hodari Wilson

Feb 14, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

Ex-firefighter sentenced to life without parole for at least 20 years in wife's murder

'He (sent the children to school) knowing what the children did not, that they would never see their mother again,' judge says of James Schwalm

Feb 11, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

'I'm sorry': Barrie bomber pleads guilty, sentenced to 3 years in prison

'You’re doing life by the instalment plan,' says judge while handing down sentence; William Downey has extensive criminal record dating back almost two decades

Feb 7, 2025 5:50 PM Read more >

'Gun violence is a plague': Country Lane shooter gets 7 years

Victim, 25, survived single gunshot wound to the shoulder in south Barrie; Michael Williams eligible for release in nine months, but faces more charges in Toronto

Feb 7, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Alliston teen accused of murdering newborn baby granted bail

The 16-year-old girl is subject to a host of strict conditions; she's due back in Barrie court March 4

Feb 5, 2025 5:40 PM Read more >

Accused in Christmas Day torture case back in court next week

Sidney Devine returns to Barrie court on Feb. 10

Feb 4, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Justice system 'out of touch' with average citizens

'Nothing will bring Ron Peterson-Brennan or Wendy Lahay back, but our justice system needs to do a better job at punishing those responsible for their violent ends,' says court reporter

Jan 27, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Man who killed his mother in cannabis-induced frenzy walks free today

Michael Lahay being released from prison after serving almost four years of seven-year manslaughter sentence in relation to 2021 stabbing in Ramara

Jan 24, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

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