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Marg. Bruineman

Marg. Bruineman is an award-winning journalist who focuses on justice issues and human interest stories

Recent Work by Marg.

Rock bottom to recovery, physician rebuilds after drug addiction

Rock bottom to recovery, physician rebuilds after drug addiction

Dr. Darryl Gebien says he has been trying to rebuild his life after having 'lost it all,' serving a prison sentence for writing fake prescriptions to feed his drug habit
Sampson 'happy the truth came out' after verdict frees him from jail

Sampson 'happy the truth came out' after verdict frees him from jail

After judge rules evidence was inconclusive amid conflicting testimony, lawyer says 'there's no doubt' police could have done more in their investigation
Sampson found not guilty in 2019 death of Orillia woman

Sampson found not guilty in 2019 death of Orillia woman

'The evidence has left this court with doubt,' says Superior Court Justice, referencing complicated medical issues behind woman's death
Barrie area ranks lowest on Violent Crime Severity Index — again

Barrie area ranks lowest on Violent Crime Severity Index — again

Latest numbers from Statistics Canada place Barrie, Innisfil and Springwater Township among safest in the country
'Significant threat': Panel hears Snache should stay at Waypoint

'Significant threat': Panel hears Snache should stay at Waypoint

'His behaviour has been good … he’s stable but there’s some fluctuation,' psychiatrist tells panel of Severn man directed by voices in his head to kill Orillia man in 2020
'Monster': Crown seeks up to 9-year sentence in child sex assault

'Monster': Crown seeks up to 9-year sentence in child sex assault

'I called you dad. I trusted you, I loved you and I thought I was safe with you,' says man's stepdaughter, who asked for publication ban to be lifted
Union fears CRTC filing may mean TV job losses, less local news

Union fears CRTC filing may mean TV job losses, less local news

'They’re down to about 30 members at the station. In the '90s, there were almost 120 members,' union spokesperson says of CTV Barrie
Accused killer in 1994 Janeiro stabbing released on bail

Accused killer in 1994 Janeiro stabbing released on bail

'It is our constitutional right, for any Canadian, to have reasonable bail,' says Robert MacQueen's defence lawyer
Students to be matched with older adults in new housing program

Students to be matched with older adults in new housing program

'The goal is to support student housing, but also reduce social isolation for older adults,' says college official
Delays, deficiencies of Orillia's rec centre at core of lawsuit

Delays, deficiencies of Orillia's rec centre at core of lawsuit

'In supplying services and materials for the work under the contract, Atlas owed a duty of care to Orillia,' charges the city, which claims Atlas breached contract