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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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COLUMN: Ford opening 'political can of worms' by calling election

COLUMN: Ford opening 'political can of worms' by calling election

'When politicians start giving us our own money back, you know an election is coming,' writes reporter Bob Bruton following flurry of funding announcements
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Barrie police spending 'out of control,' resident says ahead of deputation

Barrie police spending 'out of control,' resident says ahead of deputation

'Council's out-of-date thinking and rubber-stamp approval year after year is pure negligence,' says Michael Speers; budget approval on the table Wednesday night
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COLUMN: No need for strong mandate from voters, Ford already has one

COLUMN: No need for strong mandate from voters, Ford already has one

'The big, bad wolf may be at Canada’s door, but that’s no reason for Ford to play politics,' writes city hall reporter Bob Bruton
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City staff taking deeper dive into licensing watersports around lake

City staff taking deeper dive into licensing watersports around lake

'Public consultation on this matter is not being considered at this time,' says city clerk; report expected back by end of March
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Despite no talks around budget, council closer to final number

Despite no talks around budget, council closer to final number

Although city budget still requires final approval, average Barrie taxpayer with home assessed at $369,000 will be paying extra $258.75 this year
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Final number? Barrie budgets, tax rate under spotlight tonight

Final number? Barrie budgets, tax rate under spotlight tonight

Councillors will also discuss interim agreement with Sea Cadets for use of office space at General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre
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Doctor's candidacy uncontested for provincial Liberals in BSOM

Doctor's candidacy uncontested for provincial Liberals in BSOM

'There needs to be a change in leadership at Queen's Park. That being said … do we need an election right now?' says Rose Zacharias
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Who oversees the business of fun in the sun on Kempenfelt Bay?

Who oversees the business of fun in the sun on Kempenfelt Bay?

'Transport Canada plays a role in the oversight of renting and operating personal watercraft,' says official
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Development decision on old Barrie fairgrounds back in council's hands

Development decision on old Barrie fairgrounds back in council's hands

'It remains unclear why this proposal requires ministerial zoning relief and could not be advanced through the municipal planning process,' says provincial minister
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Social housing among areas driving up county costs for City of Barrie

Social housing among areas driving up county costs for City of Barrie

Barrie’s share of county costs this year includes almost $26.9 million in operating expenses and close to $12.4 million in adjusted capital costs
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