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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

COLUMN: Timing of province's $200 cheques seems suspect

COLUMN: Timing of province's $200 cheques seems suspect

'Just about every government goes on a spending spree as an election campaign approaches,' says columnist of Ford's ploy
How could this neighbourhood be built so close to known wetland?

How could this neighbourhood be built so close to known wetland?

'I just don’t think they looked at the big picture,' laments resident; neighbours reporting progress on consistently wet conditions
Popular Christmas Arts and Crafts Show kicks off festive season

Popular Christmas Arts and Crafts Show kicks off festive season

More than 150 vendors selling various items at annual event at Sadlon Arena this weekend
Barrie police in the market for new armoured rescue vehicle

Barrie police in the market for new armoured rescue vehicle

'The current rescue vehicle has reached the end of its useful life and future repairs are estimated to become cost-prohibitive,' says official
High school soccer game turns physical, on and off field

High school soccer game turns physical, on and off field

'I was appalled at the behaviour of both students and parents. There is no need for any violence at a sporting event,' says frustrated parent
COLUMN: Maple Leafs fans need to relax, just enjoy the hockey

COLUMN: Maple Leafs fans need to relax, just enjoy the hockey

'Of course, last spring was another disappointment. There’s no satisfaction in taking Boston Bruins to overtime in Game 7 and losing,' writes columnist
Man who murdered four people in Barrie in 1993 denied parole

Man who murdered four people in Barrie in 1993 denied parole

'No, I am not at all surprised by the decision. Relieved, yes,' says victim's sister; Eric Ross killed Fred Shapcott, Ellsworth Beers, Pam Constable and Scott Seabrook
Superheroes, villains galore power Comic Fest into area

Superheroes, villains galore power Comic Fest into area

'I come to the library all the time. To dress up and project someone that you like … the opportunity to do this is exciting,' says fan
Double-murder probe brings York police to Barrie neighbourhood

Double-murder probe brings York police to Barrie neighbourhood

Police say officers executed search warrant in the area of Barrett Crescent and Browning Trail; two Barrie men charged with first-degree murder
Three people sent to hospital after truck slams into house

Three people sent to hospital after truck slams into house

'They will probably have to bring an engineer out to look at the house,' says police official
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