Shawn Gibson

Shawn studied journalism at Humber College before setting out as a freelance writer in different cities across Ontario in 2006. After moving to Barrie in 2008, Shawn has written for various publications in the city, covering local sports, politics, arts and entertainment and other issues that matter to the community. In 2015, Shawn began reporting for BarrieToday and came on board full-time in 2018.

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Recent Work by Shawn

Disc-golf numbers 'explode' with Barrie club bringing in crowds

Barrie Disc Golf Club will host Sandy Hollow Open in late August with close to 200 players

May 31, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Mother, daughter escape blaze in Barrie

Barrie Fire official says two young men alerted the residents to the blaze in city’s east end

May 30, 2023 8:17 PM Read more >

At least one person in hospital after collision with dump truck

Police investigating crash at Highway 27 and Mapleview Drive

May 30, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

<b>COLUMN:</b> TV series finales almost always must-watch events

COLUMN: TV series finales almost always must-watch events

Columnist has been getting a real kick out of Ted Lasso, so he hopes the last episode, set to air Tuesday, scores with viewers

May 28, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Relay for Life holds special meaning for local teacher

'I can share my story ... and that is a great way to make this more meaningful to the students,' says teacher who has just returned to work after cancer diagnosis

May 27, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Stats from long weekend show people aren't getting the message

OPP officers handed out hundreds of charges in Central Region, including 1,234 speeding tickets

May 25, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Grant allows organization to provide in-person support for youth

'There is now a place where youth can come in and connect with each other,' says official with Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County

May 25, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Barrie man, 70, facing child pornography charges

City police say investigation led to warrant and seizure of images and videos of child pornography

May 23, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

'Amazing man' mourned after fatal fall while cutting down tree

Ryan Reesor, who fell from a tree in Oro-Medonte, 'was the rock of his entire family'

May 20, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Former Barrie dentist questions college's sexual-abuse finding

'My assertion was this was dentistry that I did on my girlfriend,' says Adam Chapnick

May 19, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >