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

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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.....

Mayor Nuttall confident Ford government will deliver on encampment cleanup pledge

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Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall is gearing up for encampment cleanups in his city after the PCs won re-election on Thursday on a platform that included giving municipalities more powers to handle the encampments.

PC Leader Doug Ford open to notwithstanding clause to address homeless encampments

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PC Leader Doug Ford said he is “absolutely” open to moving forward with legislation proposed in December to give municipalities more powers to deal...

Barrie Council tackles budget, encampments, and U.S. tariffs in last meeting

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Barrie’s City Council latest meeting counted with budget approvals, deputations, and discussions surrounding homelessness and public space enforcement taking centre stage. Budget 2025 Mayor Alex Nuttall...

Report says Barrie has ‘strong’ case for boundary adjustment

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Barrie has a strong case to pursue the annexation of land from neighbouring municipalities to develop "comprehensive" communities complete with residential and commercial developments,...
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