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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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nikki@barrietoday.com

Recent Work by Nikki

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
Money grows on trees: County forest harvested $2.5M in revenue last year

Money grows on trees: County forest harvested $2.5M in revenue last year

In 2024, County of Simcoe oversaw planting of more than 22,000 trees and also acquired more land, official says
Improvements at county's long-term care homes not a 'one and done' process

Improvements at county's long-term care homes not a 'one and done' process

'It is a six-month process where we engage front-line staff, the leadership team as well as staff, residents and families,' county staffer says
Public response mixed to proposed overhaul of county council

Public response mixed to proposed overhaul of county council

'We have far too many layers of government these days that aren't required,' says Midland resident as county looks to cut council size in half
Barrie business community, friends mourn 'the Queen of Dunlop'

Barrie business community, friends mourn 'the Queen of Dunlop'

'Everyone either wanted to know her or were inspired to be like her,' says longtime friend of Tracey Baker, who died March 7 following cancer battle
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