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

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...

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

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...

What’s in the 2025 Ontario budget for Barrie: tax relief, housing and health care

The Ontario government tabled this year’s budget this Thursday, focusing heavily on infrastructure spending and shielding the economy against the threat of the U.S....

Springwater mayor uses strong powers to open annexation talks with Barrie

Barrie’s proposed boundary expansion moved forward some steps last Tuesday night, when Springwater’s Mayor Jennifer Coughlin used her newly granted strong mayor powers to...

Barrie moves to protect green space with new conservation trust initiative

Mayor Alex Nuttall has signed an order that sets in motion the creation of a conservation trust dedicated to preserving environmentally sensitive lands in Barrie.

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Dear Victoria: I think my parent needs more help. Where do I start?

Submitted by: Aaron Lutes, Director of Development, Victoria Village...

Ottawa Police Blotter – August 26

Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...

Barrie Fatburger marks first anniversary despite recent break-in

A Barrie restaurant owner refused to let a difficult...

Leiper pledges to scrap Ottawa’s return-to-office mandate

Mayoral candidate and city councillor Jeff Leiper is pledging...