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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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...