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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Barrie proposes rezoning of 131 Lockhart Road for industrial development

The City of Barrie is taking the next step toward expanding its employment lands. Mayor Alex Nuttall is moving forward with a proposal to...

Barrie faces long road to recovery after devastating ice storm

When Mayor Alex Nuttall woke up on Sunday morning, the scale of the Barrie storm's destruction became immediately clear. “I looked out the window and...

Simcoe County mayor demands apology from colleague for alleged lewd remark

Mayor of Springwater Jennifer Coughlin is demanding an urgent apology from a Simcoe County counterpart for allegedly lewd remarks made at a February meeting.

Mayor Nuttall lays out his priorities for the new federal government

Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall has a clear list of priorities for the next federal government, no matter who wins the next election.

Barrie mayor uses strong mayor powers to implement anti-U.S. tariffs response

Seems like the City of Barrie will be quick to respond to premier’s Ford request for municipalities to adopt measures to fight the US.....

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