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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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Proposed lakeside sports field will be hot topic at Barrie council tonight

Proposed lakeside sports field will be hot topic at Barrie council tonight

'That’s the one unspoiled natural heritage environment left along the waterfront,' says Allandale Neighbourhood Association member
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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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Six-storey housing project on the drawing board for Lockhart Road

Six-storey housing project on the drawing board for Lockhart Road

Located east of Yonge Street in south Barrie, development would include 75 street townhouses and multi-residential building with around 75 apartments
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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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Sea Cadets relocation, sports field get early OK for south shore

Sea Cadets relocation, sports field get early OK for south shore

'It’s so rare we hear from the youth. This is what they want,' says councillor
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City will look at doubling number of speed cameras in Barrie

City will look at doubling number of speed cameras in Barrie

'When I look at the results … we’ve seen a major speed reduction inside the area where we put the cameras,' says mayor
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Home buyers in limbo as unfinished project enters receivership

Home buyers in limbo as unfinished project enters receivership

'Within a six-month period, things went sideways,' says townhouse owner in south-Barrie development
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