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

'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?'

Mar 21, 2023 10:14 AM Read more >

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

Mar 19, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: 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

Feb 16, 2023 1:39 PM Read more >

ONTARIO: Construction firm facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

Condrain Company (1983) Ltd. faces six counts of criminal negligence causing death following last summer's catastrophic crash

Jan 12, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Procession brings slain OPP officer home to Barrie (7 photos)

Mourners line overpasses to pay respects to OPP Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala who will be laid to rest in Barrie on Jan. 4

Dec 30, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

'Great guy': OPP officer killed in line of duty was from Barrie

'Greg was always smiling, very disciplined and focused on what he wanted to do for work,' says owner of local academy where officer trained

Dec 28, 2022 11:20 AM Read more >

Black widow spider travels from Mexico to Ontario—among grapes

Local couple says they found spider in a carton of grapes on Saturday at south-end Barrie Costco; '(It) was moving a little bit and was alive, but was probably knocked out from the cold,' says man

Jul 20, 2022 2:02 PM Read more >

'They aren’t medical experts:' Ford tells school boards to follow mask-lifting protocol

'The chief medical officer is the expert. He has done his due diligence, he has consulted with other medical officers,' premier says during Barrie stop

Mar 11, 2022 4:17 PM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> What a Rush! Barrie Zehr's beer wall a hit for iconic Canadian band

ONTARIO: What a Rush! Barrie Zehr's beer wall a hit for iconic Canadian band

'I’ve seen them live about 13 times, so yeah, I am a huge Rush fan. They’re my idols,' says Barrie grocery manager, whose 'beer throne' has been featured on Rush's social media

Sep 2, 2021 2:29 PM Read more >