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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Sutcliffe would squeeze another $250 million in savings as part of affordability measures

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he could squeeze another...

Transit and affordability take centre stage as mayoral candidates engage in debate on student issues

Candidates in Ottawa’s upcoming mayoral race gathered at Carleton...

This Week in Barrie: Week of September 14

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Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability

Community safety, road infrastructure, growth, development and affordability are...