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Bob Bruton

Bob Bruton

Bob Bruton began his newspaper career as a sports/news reporter and photographer in 1982 with the Strathroy Age-Dispatch, just outside of London, Ont. He came to Barrie in 1985, joining the Examiner’s sports department until 1988 before moving to the newsroom where he covered city hall, wrote editorials, columns and features until the paper closed in November 2017. He became a full-time member of the Barrie Today news team in December 2020.

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Development limbo: Allandale Station land assessment chugging along

Development limbo: Allandale Station land assessment chugging along

'The restoration of the Allandale Station is impressive and it is unfortunate the building has never been actively enjoyed by residents or visitors,' says councillor
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Land-transfer deed allows recreational use at lakeside sports field

Land-transfer deed allows recreational use at lakeside sports field

'The reason that it specified only recreational use is the risk of (hitting coal) if they dig deeply,' says Allandale Neighbourhood Association past-president
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MTO still stacking up Barrie bridge replacements along Hwy. 400

MTO still stacking up Barrie bridge replacements along Hwy. 400

Amid all the construction happening in Barrie, replacement of Highway 400/Dunlop Street bridge and reconstruction of 400/Dunlop interchange not far away
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Could Wi-Fi 'dead zone' get a boost at Barrie sports complex?

Could Wi-Fi 'dead zone' get a boost at Barrie sports complex?

'Staff are investigating adding Wi-Fi at the Barrie Community Sports Complex,' says official, noting it would require council approval during budget talks
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Overnight closures coming around Essa Rd., Hwy. 400 this month

Overnight closures coming around Essa Rd., Hwy. 400 this month

South-end Barrie project’s construction phase began in June 2022 and is anticipated to be completed by the fall of 2025
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No injuries reported after encampment catches fire early Sunday

No injuries reported after encampment catches fire early Sunday

'There was a candle in close proximity to one of the tents that are there, which started the fire,' said BFES.
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Mayor, deputy mayor get dunked for Youth Haven

Mayor, deputy mayor get dunked for Youth Haven

'I'm willing to get dunked for the cause,' Mayor Alex Nuttall says at fundraiser Saturday
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Summer of Music supports Seasons Centre cause

Summer of Music supports Seasons Centre cause

'People don’t tend to look for this kind of support until they have a need,' says Seasons Centre official
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Sunnidale Rd. bridge taking shape, expected to be on time

Sunnidale Rd. bridge taking shape, expected to be on time

The $41.4-million project should be complete by year's end; costs being shared between MTO and City of Barrie
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COLUMN: Record label dusts off 'treasure trove' of music from Dylan, The Band

COLUMN: Record label dusts off 'treasure trove' of music from Dylan, The Band

'Word is the music was much rougher in the show’s early days, and that would be interesting to hear,' Bob Bruton writes of The 1974 Live Recordings box set
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