Marg. Bruineman

Barrie

Journalist at BayToday.ca

Articles

ROOTED: New service club takes flight on legacy of Newmarket Lioness

4 days ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Marg. Bruineman

It’s been nearly four years since Newmarket welcomed its latest service club, the Swans. And even though its members continue to build their ranks and reach in the community, they’ve already started giving. “We already had the foundation of a previous club… so we just continued from there under a new banner and rebranded,” explains Karen Jackson, who serves as club treasurer. “We remain connected with clubs throughout the world. “We wanted to create something new….
Young stars pool their talent to rewrite Canadian swimming history

1 week ago | barrietoday.com | Marg. Bruineman

The atmosphere is electric as Blayke Taylor and Raevyn Maule gather at the edge at the east end of the 50-metre pool with Samantha Brundage and Avah Skye Miller preparing to take their places at the west end. Most of the 12-year-old swimmers had cleared out after the end of their session and the 13-year-olds had started to trickle in ahead of their swim at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in Etobicoke.
Community is at the heart of 'avid' book reader's focus

1 week ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Marg. Bruineman

When Jamal Pascall returned to Bradford to raise his family, he dove right in, becoming involved in several local organizations. “We love it here, as we learn and grow with other young families,” says Pascall whose family moved to the area in 2010 from Woodbridge when he was a university student.
Local group helps bring joy to local seniors

1 week ago | collingwoodtoday.ca | Marg. Bruineman

It was the potential to help boost someone’s day that led to the creation of the Collingwood and Wasaga Beach chapter of the Senior Wish Association. “I saw a Facebook post for Senior Wish looking for donation items like toiletries just before Christmas and responded and learned there was no active chapter in Collingwood,” recalls Dorothy Burridge, who moved to Collingwood in 2021. “I have really connected with seniors in the past.
Former area high student takes her shot as a PWHL goalie prospect

1 week ago | midlandtoday.ca | Marg. Bruineman

With her university degree firmly tucked into her back pocket, Hannah Murphy is now ready to line up her professional career. And thanks to the relatively new professional women’s hockey league, which is adding two expansion teams this year, the prospects for the former Bradford District High School student look good. They’re further helped along by the four years she played in net for Colgate University, a liberal arts school in the centre of New York State.
'Ultimate' competition brings out good vibes for St. Peter's students

2 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Marg. Bruineman

There’s something about ultimate Frisbee that proves particularly fun for the players at St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School in south Barrie. “I love this sport, everybody’s so happy,” says Owen Srigley, 17. "We all get along together. Every team we played against, everybody’s so positive and has a good attitude.” Among the team’s highlights, adds Srigley, a Grade 12 student who first joined the team in Grade 10, was winning the spirit award during a recent tournament.
Renovations to radio hits: Local musician builds fan following

2 weeks ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Marg. Bruineman

Brian John Harwood is a full-time musician who does renovations on the side. Harwood appreciates the everyday in life and is happy to call Barrie home, even though Nashville regularly beckons as do warmer climes, especially in when it’s cold at home. And while he’s been able to make a living in music, he likes keeping busy in between travelling, and that’s where the renovation work comes in.
Family fun and furry friends: Barrie SPCA hosting open house Saturday

2 weeks ago | barrietoday.com | Marg. Bruineman

Have you ever wondered how the Barrie SPCA Animal Centre manages several species of pets all at once? Now is your chance to find out. The Patterson Road animal shelter is hosting its first-ever open house on Saturday, complete with a free barbecue, a market with 14 vendors, family-friendly activities including games and a balloon twister along with a teddy bear first-aid clinic. And as always, there will also be animals available for adoption.
Renovations to radio hits: Barrie musician builds fan following

2 weeks ago | barrietoday.com | Marg. Bruineman

Brian John Harwood is a full-time musician who does renovations on the side. Harwood appreciates the everyday in life and is happy to call Barrie home, even though Nashville regularly beckons as do warmer climes, especially in when it’s cold at home. And while he’s been able to make a living in music, he likes keeping busy in between travelling, and that’s where the renovation work comes in.
BEYOND LOCAL: 17-year-old swimmer aims to shatter records as Newmarket club marks 50 years

2 weeks ago | thoroldtoday.ca | Marg. Bruineman

Like so many sports organizations, the Newmarket Stingrays set about rebuilding after an abrupt pause during the pandemic. The local swim club had experienced a double whammy following the retirement of longtime coach Alan Swanston, who was with the team for more than 30 years “We built the club back up and it’s very exciting,” says current head coach Edit Varga.