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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

Barrie councillor suggests boundary studies also look at Essa, Innisfil

Barrie councillor suggests boundary studies also look at Essa, Innisfil

'We should be looking all the way around the city, not only in just two municipalities ... I’m sure we’re just making two more enemies,' says Clare Riepma
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COLUMN: Ford opening 'political can of worms' by calling election

COLUMN: Ford opening 'political can of worms' by calling election

'When politicians start giving us our own money back, you know an election is coming,' writes reporter Bob Bruton following flurry of funding announcements
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Barrie police spending 'out of control,' resident says ahead of deputation

Barrie police spending 'out of control,' resident says ahead of deputation

'Council's out-of-date thinking and rubber-stamp approval year after year is pure negligence,' says Michael Speers; budget approval on the table Wednesday night
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Barrie staff taking deeper dive into licensing watersports around lake

Barrie staff taking deeper dive into licensing watersports around lake

'Public consultation on this matter is not being considered at this time,' says city clerk; report expected back by end of March
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COLUMN: No need for strong mandate from voters, premier already has one

COLUMN: No need for strong mandate from voters, premier already has one

'The big, bad wolf may be at Canada’s door, but that’s no reason for Ford to play politics,' writes reporter Bob Bruton
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Who oversees the business of fun in the sun on Kempenfelt Bay?

Who oversees the business of fun in the sun on Kempenfelt Bay?

'Transport Canada plays a role in the oversight of renting and operating personal watercraft,' says official
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Development decision on old Barrie fairgrounds back in city's hands

Development decision on old Barrie fairgrounds back in city's hands

'It remains unclear why this proposal requires ministerial zoning relief and could not be advanced through the municipal planning process,' says provincial minister
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Social housing among areas driving up county costs for City of Barrie

Social housing among areas driving up county costs for City of Barrie

Barrie’s share of county costs this year includes almost $26.9 million in operating expenses and close to $12.4 million in adjusted capital costs
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Barrie councillor floats idea to regulate commercial watercraft on lake

Barrie councillor floats idea to regulate commercial watercraft on lake

'Encouraging responsible use of the waterfront supports small business growth and enhances public enjoyment of this shared resource,' says Hamilton
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'Made his mark': Longtime planner, political candidate mourned

'Made his mark': Longtime planner, political candidate mourned

'He was able to integrate his renowned sense of humour into whatever the occasion, light or stressful,' says friend and University of Waterloo classmate
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