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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

Grant allows organization to provide in-person support for youth

Grant allows organization to provide in-person support for youth

'There is now a place where youth can come in and connect with each other,' says official with Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County
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Power of social media reconnects nurse, patient after 54 years

Power of social media reconnects nurse, patient after 54 years

'To know that someone cared for me that much while I was there (at SickKids), to see that in a picture, really made me miss my mother,' says Kirkland Lake woman
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'Start the conversation': Museum Month comes to Simcoe County

'Start the conversation': Museum Month comes to Simcoe County

Spearin log home and Cedar View Cottage just two of the buildings on display at Simcoe County Museum, allowing people to see area's growth and development
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Murder by sausage: Area students square off at mock trial

Murder by sausage: Area students square off at mock trial

'I enjoy it ... because we get to see these kids learning and taking it all in and maybe one day doing it as a career,' says criminal defence attorney
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Three charged in weekend shooting in Barrie, one more at large

Three charged in weekend shooting in Barrie, one more at large

Barrie police say fourth suspect, 21-year-old Timothy White, is considered armed and dangerous following April 22 shooting
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Human remains found outside Barrie not yet identified: OPP

Human remains found outside Barrie not yet identified: OPP

OPP waiting on results from post-mortem examination to pinpoint cause of death after remains found Wednesday evening on Penetanguishene Road
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Sentencing delayed for man accused in deadly teen shooting

Sentencing delayed for man accused in deadly teen shooting

Defence lawyer excuses himself from the Craggs case over statements made in pre-sentencing report
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'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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Sweet sight: Maple syrup production ramping up in Simcoe County

Sweet sight: Maple syrup production ramping up in Simcoe County

Making maple syrup has become labour of love for Oro-Medonte family; 'We love talking about it and, to be honest, I don’t know how else to describe why we do it'
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