Shawn Gibson

Shawn studied journalism at Humber College before setting out as a freelance writer in different cities across Ontario in 2006. After moving to Barrie in 2008, Shawn has written for various publications in the city, covering local sports, politics, arts and entertainment and other issues that matter to the community. In 2015, Shawn began reporting for BarrieToday and came on board full-time in 2018.

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Recent Work by Shawn

Traffic flying along Ferndale becoming problematic, says pilot

'As a resident in the area, it's obvious that almost everyone travels that hill way too fast,' says Barrie man

Jun 7, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Hometown Snowbird flies into Barrie for weekend air show

Capt. Marc-Andre Plante, who was a student at both Nouvelle-Alliance and Bear Creek, will be one of the pilots this weekend

Jun 6, 2023 5:40 PM Read more >

Northern wildfires can cause 'very dangerous' breathing conditions

'Wildfires have all kinds of weird chemicals that result from it. You get carbon monoxide to benzyne to many small particles and sulfur dioxide,' says local doctor

Jun 6, 2023 2:50 PM Read more >

'Not welcome': Truck rally at mall leaves damage in its wake

Saturday night's 'unsanctioned' event 'quickly evolved into a chaotic scene of disrespect and total disregard for private property,' police say

Jun 5, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Barrie police marine unit keeping watchful eye on Kempenfelt Bay

'We’re obviously entering our busy time, June to September, especially with the city’s summer events coming up like Canada Day, Kempenfest and the big air show,' says sergeant

Jun 2, 2023 2:50 PM Read more >

Street Cats Rescue forced to find new location after fire

'We need the community to come through for us as they always do,' says executive director following May 26 blaze on Shanty Bay Road

Jun 2, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Sentencing in teen shooting death pushed back again

Alexander Craggs scheduled to appear in court Monday in connection to homicide outside south-end Barrie home on Nov. 19, 2021

Jun 1, 2023 5:40 PM Read more >

GoFundMe set up after family 'lost everything' in Berczy St. fire

'She is just always there to help (the community) and we feel it's time to help her,' says friend

Jun 1, 2023 2:40 PM Read more >

Disc-golf numbers 'explode' with Barrie club bringing in crowds

Barrie Disc Golf Club will host Sandy Hollow Open in late August with close to 200 players

May 31, 2023 2:40 PM Read more >

Municipal buildings getting $200K green-friendly makeover

Federal funding will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions at eight Barrie buildings, including city hall, downtown library and MacLaren Art Centre

May 31, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >