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

More 'despicable' vandalism, this time at Barrie cenotaph

Damage to downtown memorial comes on the heels of a Victoria Cross monument also being vandalized at Military Heritage Park

Mar 29, 2023 4:23 PM Read more >

Students prepared to check out county-wide chess tournament

Wednesday's tournament will be 'the culmination of many months of preparation for these top 130 players and another chance to test their mettle over the chess board,' says organizer

Mar 28, 2023 4:23 PM Read more >

Police cleared after man suffers broken jaw, nose in Barrie arrest

SIU says York Regional Police officers believed man may have had a firearm following alleged drug deal at Cundles Road plaza

Mar 22, 2023 5:49 PM Read more >

'Equal opportunity offender' bringing laughs to Georgian Theatre

'I’ve been writing new material as the world continues to change. You know, reflecting on it,' comedian Ron James says ahead of March 30 show

Mar 21, 2023 4:23 PM Read more >

'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 20, 2023 4:23 PM Read more >

<b>VIDEO:</b> Church fire caused $2M in damages 'and still counting'

VIDEO: Church fire caused $2M in damages 'and still counting'

Officials at St. Andrew's in downtown Barrie have released surveillance video showing alleged arsonist's movements that night

Mar 20, 2023 1:44 PM Read more >

<b>COLUMN:</b> Spring is here! Dust the sand off the flip-flops

COLUMN: Spring is here! Dust the sand off the flip-flops

The arrival of spring today means swapping out playlists and planning Muskoka trips

Mar 20, 2023 7:30 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 >

Midland native captains Barrie Sharks amid late playoff push

'Midland is nice, but in order to play a higher level of hockey, you have to come to Barrie,' says captain and graduating player Eden Dusome of Midland

Mar 19, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

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'

Mar 17, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >