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Marg. Bruineman

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

Recent Work by Marg.

20 years later, tale of revival an annual lunch conversation

20 years later, tale of revival an annual lunch conversation

Paul Henderson remembers only pieces from the day he had a heart attack, including a paramedic telling him 'these two guys just saved your life'
Fusion 5 set to show paintings, quilts and sculptures in new show

Fusion 5 set to show paintings, quilts and sculptures in new show

Exhibit of the five artists' work opens April 6 with a reception and runs at The Gallery at L.E. Shore in Thornbury to May 1
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
Have scalpel, syringes, gloves, gowns — will travel far for good

Have scalpel, syringes, gloves, gowns — will travel far for good

Comprised of surgical specialists, Team Broken Earth Barrie returning to Guatemala to provide necessary health care to underprivileged patients
One year after brain surgery, Barrie swimmer medals at OFSAA

One year after brain surgery, Barrie swimmer medals at OFSAA

'After all the adversities he went through, to be able to have that kind of a comeback is actually amazing,' says Jonah Solem’s mom
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
BMFA accepts submissions for art show, prepares for photo show

BMFA accepts submissions for art show, prepares for photo show

New category sponsored by residents will feature heritage landmarks and properties of the region
Rock bottom to recovery, physican rebuilds after drug addiction

Rock bottom to recovery, physican 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
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
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
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