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Marg. Bruineman

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

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With goal of playing NCAA women's hockey, Barrie student leans on family

With goal of playing NCAA women's hockey, Barrie student leans on family

'I followed after my brothers — I was always at the rink,' says Annabella VanBerkel, who's in Grade 10 at St. Peter's; after college, she'd like to play in PWHL
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Rescue group finds golden opportunities for dogs, families

Rescue group finds golden opportunities for dogs, families

'People don’t just adopt a dog, they’re part of the cult,' Patty Lechten quips of positive things Golden Rescue does
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It's all downhill for 24-hour relay skier

It's all downhill for 24-hour relay skier

David Grose is riding an adrenaline high in anticipation of being part of 24h BLUE MTN, a ski and snowboard relay event on Feb. 22
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'A lot of work to do': Teen draws inspiration for advocacy from her siblings

'A lot of work to do': Teen draws inspiration for advocacy from her siblings

A Bradford teen with a rare illness is actively advocating for disability awareness and inclusion
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Roots of Newmarket museum found in namesake's garage collection

Roots of Newmarket museum found in namesake's garage collection

Upcoming events at Elman W. Campbell Museum include Black History Month exhibition, Heritage Week activities and heritage LEGO competition
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'Pivotal role': Scope of care for nurse practitioner expands as profession grows

'Pivotal role': Scope of care for nurse practitioner expands as profession grows

'I’ve always worked in primary health care. We do a lot of the same thing as doctors would do,' says Barrie nurse practitioner Wendy McCrady
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'Light-bulb moment' illuminates vet tech's path to mobile pet service

'Light-bulb moment' illuminates vet tech's path to mobile pet service

'My goal is to take over North America. I want Trooper Pet Veterinary Nursing to be a recognized brand,' says Becky Bartley
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CFL punter from Barrie keeps kicking football career up a notch

CFL punter from Barrie keeps kicking football career up a notch

'I kind of needed to burn my hand to learn what it really takes to be a professional athlete,' Barrie North grad says after getting looks in the NFL and changing his diet
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This 9-year-old Bradford chess player has an 'aggressive' strategy for success

This 9-year-old Bradford chess player has an 'aggressive' strategy for success

Grade 4 student at Chris Hadfield Public School part of two clubs, has online tutor and studies books on the game; 'Over COVID so many kids got into chess,' says organizer of local group
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Bagpiping volunteer goes 'above and beyond' to help curling club, community

Bagpiping volunteer goes 'above and beyond' to help curling club, community

Young families will know Alan Beauchamp as a teacher and coach of many sports at Alcona Glen Elementary School, but he also plays the pipes and organizes the Stroud Curling Club's junior program
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