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Peter Robinson

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

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

'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
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Cocaine dealer's path to redemption runs through cannabis plant

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

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

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

'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
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Alliston teen accused of murdering newborn baby granted bail

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
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Woman who defrauded Barrie daycare of $80K sentenced

Woman who defrauded Barrie daycare of $80K sentenced

Chelsea Dallaway handed 18-month conditional sentence for stealing from south-end employer; money used to buy gift cards, fast food and fund cocaine addiction
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Accused in Christmas Day torture case back in court next week

Accused in Christmas Day torture case back in court next week

Sidney Devine returns to Barrie court on Feb. 10
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Country Lane shooter grilled on stand during sentencing hearing

Country Lane shooter grilled on stand during sentencing hearing

Crown quizzes Michael Williams on Toronto-based gangs and whether he crossed paths with figures from that murky underworld while incarcerated at CNCC
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