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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

Annual naming and shaming of Ontario's worst roads kicks off

Annual naming and shaming of Ontario's worst roads kicks off

'Thanks to the voices of tens of thousands of Ontarians, the annual campaign has been able to influence change,' says CAA South Central Ontario official
BWG to receive $380K from provincial gas-tax funding

BWG to receive $380K from provincial gas-tax funding

'We couldn’t be more pleased with this funding from the Ontario government,' says Bradford West Gwillimbury mayor
'Tourism is big business': Feds dole out $14M for local projects

'Tourism is big business': Feds dole out $14M for local projects

Funding announced Monday in Barrie includes money for attracting new events, upgrading city parks, and improved food facilities at Hardwood Ski and Bike
Could international-level women's hockey be coming to region?

Could international-level women's hockey be coming to region?

City of Barrie has asked IIHF to be host community March 24 to April 5, ahead of main event in Brampton, but not without concerns at council
Georgian instructor named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women

Georgian instructor named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women

Brandi Ferenc an advocate for and mentor to women in skilled trades; 'It was never something I thought I would be so passionate about, but it’s really rewarding'
Local man resigns from provincial agency over 'monkey business'

Local man resigns from provincial agency over 'monkey business'

Bill 23 was 'the straw that broke the camel’s back,' says Doug Varty, who stepped down as chair of Species Conservation Action Agency
Explore Islam event in Oro-Medonte draws a crowd

Explore Islam event in Oro-Medonte draws a crowd

'Our purpose is just to go around and make an impression, to teach people about the peaceful Islam, the true Islam,' says official
Korzenko remains behind bars awaiting bail status

Korzenko remains behind bars awaiting bail status

Barrie woman has been in custody since Dec. 1 crash when three people suffered serious injuries after being struck by vehicle in city's south end
Conviction, sentence upheld on appeal in heroin trafficking case

Conviction, sentence upheld on appeal in heroin trafficking case

Following package seizure in December 2015, Barrie police organized 'controlled delivery' to investigate and apprehend those involved with shipment from Cameroon
Jiu-Jitsu academy hosting fundraiser Saturday for fallen officer

Jiu-Jitsu academy hosting fundraiser Saturday for fallen officer

'We’re doing everything we can to support (Greg Pierzchala's) family and help them in every way we can,' says Spencer Lalonde