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Shawn Gibson

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

'I thought it was a joke': Artist charged with defacing coins

'I thought it was a joke': Artist charged with defacing coins

Angus man says he plans to fight the case; 'I’m not the only person doing something like this. How many museums and other places have you seen that have those penny-flattening machines?'
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ICYMI: Barrie Police respond after dog calls 911

ICYMI: Barrie Police respond after dog calls 911

'We had to have a good chat with the dog about using emergency lines,' says Barrie police official
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BEYOND LOCAL: Barrie Police respond after dog calls 911

BEYOND LOCAL: Barrie Police respond after dog calls 911

'We had to have a good chat with the dog about using emergency lines,' says Barrie police official
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Construction company facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

Construction company facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

Condrain Company (1983) Ltd. faces six counts of criminal negligence causing death following last summer's catastrophic crash
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ONTARIO: Construction firm facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

ONTARIO: Construction firm facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

Condrain Company (1983) Ltd. faces six counts of criminal negligence causing death following last summer's catastrophic crash
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Slain Haldimand OPP officer remembered as 'a great guy'

Slain Haldimand OPP officer remembered as 'a great guy'

'Greg was always smiling, very disciplined and focused on what he wanted to do for work,' says owner of local academy where officer trained
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'One of the world leaders': Province cashes in on sports betting

'One of the world leaders': Province cashes in on sports betting

'It was happening anyways; there were just no safeguards for people. The responsible gaming component is just a really important piece,' said Attorney General Doug Downey
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Friends, family visit Barrie crash site where 6 lives were lost

Friends, family visit Barrie crash site where 6 lives were lost

Loved ones arrived at scene throughout the morning and afternoon to lay flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the construction gates
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Black widow spider travels from Mexico to Ontario among grapes

Black widow spider travels from Mexico to Ontario among grapes

Local couple says they found spider in a carton of grapes on Saturday at south-end Barrie Costco; '(It) was moving a little bit and was alive, but was probably knocked out from the cold,' says man
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Retired OPP officer saw 'heartbreaking' situation up close in Ukraine

Retired OPP officer saw 'heartbreaking' situation up close in Ukraine

'I’ve always been an avid volunteer and it's my passion to pay it forward as best I can,' says Midhurst resident and former OPP staff sergeant
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