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Marg. Bruineman

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

Recent Work by Marg.

Advocate says justice system still fails abuse victims

Advocate says justice system still fails abuse victims

'He would try to keep the kids with him because he knew if he kept the kids I would come back. I had attempted to leave numerous times during the relationship'
Sex assault victims want ability to opt out of publication bans

Sex assault victims want ability to opt out of publication bans

'Silence is a superpower for predators and pedophiles. That’s how they can continue to do what they’re doing,' says Barrie woman
THE BIG READ: How short-term vacation rentals are ruining the neighbourhood

THE BIG READ: How short-term vacation rentals are ruining the neighbourhood

Living next door to a ‘ghost hotel’ has become a nightmare for many Ontario homeowners. Cities and towns across the province are struggling to keep the peace without turning away tourists
ONTARIO: A year after tornado, research team returning to Barrie

ONTARIO: A year after tornado, research team returning to Barrie

'We want to examine actually what’s happening in Barrie in terms of recovery,' says Northern Tornadoes Project official
<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> CTV settles legal dispute with Patrick Brown over 2018 story

BEYOND LOCAL: CTV settles legal dispute with Patrick Brown over 2018 story

'I survived this period because of a wife who was incredibly supportive and was by my side like a rock,' Brown says
Fire in Barrie homeless encampment. Victim airlifted to Toronto burn unit

Fire in Barrie homeless encampment. Victim airlifted to Toronto burn unit

An area resident believes there may have been an explosion in a tent caused by a heat source
Hospitals hit with 'one-two punch' amid rising COVID admissions, staff shortages

Hospitals hit with 'one-two punch' amid rising COVID admissions, staff shortages

'As the omicron variant rages across our region, the number of COVID patients in our health centre has more than quadrupled since Christmas,' says Barrie hospital CEO
<b>CANADA:</b> CFB Borden reserve cadet instructor faces mutiny-related charges for rally participation

CANADA: CFB Borden reserve cadet instructor faces mutiny-related charges for rally participation

Reserve Cadet Instructor Cadre instructor warned of 'a killer vaccine'
Rally organizer wants to bring constitutional challenge, fight tickets for gathering

Rally organizer wants to bring constitutional challenge, fight tickets for gathering

Barrie police have also received tips from people whose loved ones were at rally; 'COVID-19 has obviously divided families,' says official