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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Barrie’s 2026 budget focuses on collaboration and cost savings, supports Georgian College expansion

Mayor Alex Nuttall delivered his 2026 budget directions this Tuesday at Liberty North. Here go some highlights: Nuttall wants to make a “major strategic shift” that...

Mayor Nuttall uses strong mayor powers to fast-track Sikh temple in South Barrie

Mayor Alex Nuttall has invoked his “strong mayor” powers to fast-track the rezoning of land in south Barrie, clearing the way for a new...

Minister Khanjin introduces red tape reduction bill targeting LTB delays and strong mayor powers

MPP Andrea Khanjin introduced more than 50 new measures to cut red tape under the “Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025.” The package...

Deadline looming — Province calls for land deal between Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte by Sept. 30

The province is urging Barrie and its neighbouring municipalities to reach a deal by the end of September that could unlock up to 930...

Barrie prepares to welcome evacuees from Webequie First Nation as northwestern fires get worse

Wildfires are continuing to spread across northwestern Ontario, and now the City of Barrie is preparing to receive hundreds of evacuees from Webequie First...

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Springwater mayor looking forward to ‘a great four years’ after re- election win

For Jennifer Coughlin, the next four years are looking...

New Innisfil mayor ready to get to work

Kenneth Fowler is ready for his new role –...

This Week in Barrie: Week of November 2

City commemorates Remembrance Day The City of Barrie and...

Ontario MP Giovanna Mingarelli debuts her family’s coat of arms

An Ontario Liberal MP spent Saturday debuting her family's...