Barbara Patrocinio

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Barbara Patrocinio is a journalist covering Ontario politics, with a fondness for the housing, immigration and education portfolios. Before becoming a Queen’s Park reporter, she worked at CBC radio for the local show Here and Now. Originally from Brazil, she holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and is a huge language nerd, five languages besides her native one (and working on learning a sixth). She lives in Canada, where she spends her off-hours studying, reading, sewing and embroidering.

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Premier Ford promises “Andrew’s Law” with tougher penalties for impaired and reckless drivers by the end of the year

Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation this fall to impose lifetime driving bans, mandatory jail time, and tougher penalties for reckless...

MPP Andrea Khanjin and MP John Brassard holds largest-ever community BBQ

Over 1,500 residents packed the grounds of the Stroud Arena over the weekend for the largest-ever edition of MPP Andrea Khanjin’s and MP John...

Auto Mayors pressure the federal government to reverse course on EV mandates

A coalition of Ontario mayors from cities with deep ties to the automotive sector is urging the federal government to withdraw its mandatory electric...

Simcoe’s first HART Hub to begin services by mid-July

Simcoe County’s first HART Hub is expected to be operational by July. The Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) program is a “first-of-its-kind” initiative in the county...

With Bill 9, municipalities may soon be able to remove councillors for misconduct — but is it built to stall?

What to do when an elected councillor becomes a chronic source of disruption, misinformation, or worse, and refuses to resign? The existing answer, under Ontario...

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Sutcliffe would squeeze another $250 million in savings as part of affordability measures

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he could squeeze another...

Transit and affordability take centre stage as mayoral candidates engage in debate on student issues

Candidates in Ottawa’s upcoming mayoral race gathered at Carleton...

This Week in Barrie: Week of September 14

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Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability

Community safety, road infrastructure, growth, development and affordability are...