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Barry Ward

Barry Ward

Barry Ward is a veteran editor and journalist who also served on Barrie city council for 22 years. His column appears regularly in BarrieToday.

Recent Work by Barry

COLUMN: Encampments shouldn't prevent others from enjoying parks

COLUMN: Encampments shouldn't prevent others from enjoying parks

'Finding a balance is important ... Encampments that create a problem should be taken down, but the people deserve to be housed,' says political columnist
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COLUMN: Cities should have louder voice at county council

COLUMN: Cities should have louder voice at county council

'Barrie and Orillia taxpayers are paying millions of dollars annually with very little say in how it is spent,' says columnist
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COLUMN: Province 'sitting on its hands' on Barrie SCS issue

COLUMN: Province 'sitting on its hands' on Barrie SCS issue

Overdose deaths have continued long after Barrie city council approved Innisfil Street as location for facility, columnist explains
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