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Nikki Cole

Nikki attended Niagara College and graduated from its print journalism program in 2002, followed by a post-graduate certificate in corporate communications from Fanshawe College. The Pickering native headed out west and began her journalism career at Houston Today and Smithers Interior News in B.C. She returned to Ontario in 2006 and landed a job as a features writer/assistant editor in Durham Region. In the fall of 2007, she joined The Midland Mirror as a reporter until 2017, at which point she became a communications co-ordinator at Georgian Bay General Hospital, providing her more time to focus on her young family. In 2020, she began working for Dockside Publishing as a writer, which allowed her to combine her love of cottage life and the lake. A mother of two, Nikki joined the BarrieToday news team as a reporter in February 2021. She also has a 'fur baby' in the form of an 80-pound chocolate lab named Reese who thinks he’s a lap dog.

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Recent Work by Nikki

One person injured in 3-vehicle crash Sunday in south Barrie: police

One person injured in 3-vehicle crash Sunday in south Barrie: police

Barrie fire crews were able to extricate trapped driver in seven minutes following afternoon collision at Huronia Road and Mapleview East
Guinness, green beer will be flowing at Barrie pubs for St. Patrick's Day

Guinness, green beer will be flowing at Barrie pubs for St. Patrick's Day

'We will see how it goes, because it’s a Monday (but) generally, the day of the week doesn’t matter,' says Malones Pint House owner
Barrie Holi Fest an explosion of colour, celebration of culture (20 photos)

Barrie Holi Fest an explosion of colour, celebration of culture (20 photos)

'In India, this is celebrated on a very huge scale,' says Barrie resident
Barrie teacher aims to 'bridge gap between logic, emotion' through art

Barrie teacher aims to 'bridge gap between logic, emotion' through art

'There is such a disconnect, so when we integrate and incorporate the arts, that is where we start to bridge connections for all children,' says Crave Arts Academy founder
Bounce Bonanza helps kids burn off leftover energy this March break

Bounce Bonanza helps kids burn off leftover energy this March break

With about 20 inflatables, this year's event is nearly twice as big as last year's, says organizer
Georgian students stirring up support for MADD through class project

Georgian students stirring up support for MADD through class project

'I think it’s a lot more trendy now than it was before,' student says of availability of non-alcoholic cocktails; Mocktail MADDness takes place April 4 at Barrie campus
'Social cohesion' on the menu for upcoming Iftar dinner

'Social cohesion' on the menu for upcoming Iftar dinner

'An event like this is particularly important in today’s world, where understanding and respect across cultures are essential,' SEED official says ahead of March 22 event in Barrie
Eye to the future: Museum reno, expansion work 'coming along well'

Eye to the future: Museum reno, expansion work 'coming along well'

'The innovation gallery space allows us to bring back a whole bunch of artifacts that haven’t been on display for a while,' says Simcoe County Museum curator
Protest at local Tesla dealership 'not about the product but the person'

Protest at local Tesla dealership 'not about the product but the person'

Event organizer Natasha Weese, a Barrie resident, says it's a rally against Elon Musk and his participation in the Trump administration
Barrie mom, entrepreneur eyes right ingredients as 'recipe' for success

Barrie mom, entrepreneur eyes right ingredients as 'recipe' for success

'Let’s be honest, entrepreneurship is stressful and lonely, and motherhood is stressful and lonely,' says Laura Sinclair, who will host This Mother Means Business Live on April 4
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