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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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