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Marg. Bruineman

Marg. Bruineman is an award-winning journalist who focuses on human interest stories

Recent Work by Marg.

Plenty to see below the surface despite lack of 'pretty fish'

Plenty to see below the surface despite lack of 'pretty fish'

'This time of year, the water is really cold, but the visibility is awesome, it’s almost like it is in the Caribbean, depending upon where you’re diving of course,' says divemaster
'Pretty cool': Local man tosses slo-pitch world title onto resume

'Pretty cool': Local man tosses slo-pitch world title onto resume

'In two years, I saw massive changes in terms of calibre (in Europe). It’s growing significantly over there,' says Ryan Wood, recently returned from event in Spain
Local athlete captures judges' attention on Canada's Got Talent

Local athlete captures judges' attention on Canada's Got Talent

'I think I was lucky. My filming was one day, 12 hours before I had to leave,' rhythmic gymnast Carmel Kallemaa says of TV appearance
PM says Honda announcement 'a very big day for the region, the province and the country'

PM says Honda announcement 'a very big day for the region, the province and the country'

'The spinoff investment across our communities will benefit Simcoe County,' said area MPP Doug Downey of 'historic' announcement
Badge of honour: W.R. Best student earns Scouts' Medal of Maple

Badge of honour: W.R. Best student earns Scouts' Medal of Maple

Taylor Liedtke receives prestigious award given to youth who've contributed to Scouting through community service and extraordinary participation
'A journey': Local woman finds slice of heaven working with Devils

'A journey': Local woman finds slice of heaven working with Devils

Local native started as an intern with the Barrie Colts and is now helping NHL club raising its profile, working with Martin Brodeur and forging her path
'Emotional intelligence' program for local girls launched

'Emotional intelligence' program for local girls launched

Pandemic-induced anxiety 'could have been prevented if this kind of education was provided earlier,' says founder of local anxiety clinic
Have scalpel, syringes, gloves, gowns — will travel to lend a hand

Have scalpel, syringes, gloves, gowns — will travel to lend a hand

'To volunteer for a mission like this is a huge undertaking. When we go on these missions, we actually have to bring everything with us,' says local anesthesiologist
One year after brain surgery, local teen swims to medal at OFSAA

One year after brain surgery, local teen swims to medal at OFSAA

'After all the adversities he went through, to be able to have that kind of a comeback is actually amazing,' says Jonah Solem’s mom
Job seekers urged to take 'entrepreneurial' approach to career

Job seekers urged to take 'entrepreneurial' approach to career

'Everyone should approach their career progression with an entrepreneurial spirit, no matter what the position or industry,' says local official
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