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.

Email: shawn@barrietoday.com

Recent Work by Shawn

Family mourns 'respectable, honest person' at officer's funeral

'He was always making sure that I was in a good place, both mentally and physically, and was always checking to make sure that I was heading in the right direction,' says Pierzchala's sister

Jan 5, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Barrie PSW describes 'absolute terror' of staff, residents in COVID-19 ravaged LTC centre

As of Monday afternoon, 53 staff members and 63 residents have tested positive for the virus at the Barrie home; There have also been nine resident deaths

Jan 19, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >

<b>COVID-19:</b> Boots and Hearts, Big Sky country music festivals cancelled this summer

COVID-19: Boots and Hearts, Big Sky country music festivals cancelled this summer

Republic Live says it will honour all 2020 passes for next year’s Boots and Hearts festival

May 1, 2020 1:24 PM Read more >

Harlem Globetrotters bounce into town April 10 for world tour

'There is a lot of travel, so the name fits. We really do circle the globe. We’ve played in 123 countries and I get to see so much of the world. It can be tiring, but it's great time,' says Champ Thompson

Mar 18, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >