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Marg. Bruineman

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

Recent Work by Marg.

Daisy duck returns to Barrie library's rooftop garden to nest

Daisy duck returns to Barrie library's rooftop garden to nest

'It’s a nice shade with the shed, so she looks happy. We haven’t seen her male friend, but usually he is around,' says library CEO
Honda workers amped up for opportunities at Alliston EV factory

Honda workers amped up for opportunities at Alliston EV factory

'The fact that, with everybody competing in North America that wanted our business ... they chose New Tecumseth, Alliston, that’s a feather in our cap,' says mayor
Cherished pets rescued during recent house fires in Barrie

Cherished pets rescued during recent house fires in Barrie

'Any time you can bring a living creature out of a fire and give them back to their humans is a very positive experience and makes all the training worthwhile,' says official
Badge of honour: W.R. Best student earns Scouts' Medal of Maple

Badge of honour: W.R. Best student earns Scouts' Medal of Maple

Taylor Liedtke receives prestigious award which is given to youth who've contributed to Scouting through community service and extraordinary participation
Walk this way: Favourite dog-walking areas in and around Barrie

Walk this way: Favourite dog-walking areas in and around Barrie

'Most of our dog walking is on-leash walks so we go to the beautiful places in Barrie,' says professional walker
Team leader prepares for summer of service in the community

Team leader prepares for summer of service in the community

'I just also liked the idea of brightening people's day,' says SOS supervisor
Youth finding ways to bring help to people without homes

Youth finding ways to bring help to people without homes

'I really appreciate people who go through different things and while I haven’t gone through these things myself, I know people who have,' says youth volunteer
'Devil' of a story: Frechette embraces New Jersey's underdog role

'Devil' of a story: Frechette embraces New Jersey's underdog role

Local native Jillian Frechette heads up marketing for NHL team in area where 'the competition is intense'
Therapist launches 'emotional intelligence' program for girls

Therapist launches 'emotional intelligence' program for girls

Pandemic-induced anxiety 'could have been prevented if this kind of education was provided earlier,' says Barrie Anxiety Clinic founder
Cool cat goes from Frankenstein to cover model

Cool cat goes from Frankenstein to cover model

An adoption that was 'meant to be,' two years later a cat and his human still happy together
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