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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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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...

Simcoe council decides to limit the use of the weighted voting system after months of debate

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After months of debate, Simcoe County council has agreed to specify the conditions that will allow the weighted votes system. The system won’t be eliminated...
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Barrie and Springwater finalize land compensation deal

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The land compensation agreement between the City of Barrie...

Sherwin-Williams distribution centre coming to Barrie

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Barrie’s economy is about to get a fresh coat...

This Week in Barrie: Week of March 2

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Get Renovation‑Ready: Attend a Building Services Open House This...

ByWard Market Action plan promises changes. Businesses want progress

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Earlier this month, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe unveiled a new...
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