Peter Robinson

Barrie's Peter Robinson joined the BarrieToday news team as a court reporter in November 2024. Peter also keeps a close eye on local sports and is the author of Hope and Heartbreak in Toronto, his take on living with the disease of being a Leafs fan. He got his start as a sports reporter covering the Barrie Colts in the late 1990s and still thinks it was his most stressful job to date. He's since held various roles for SCOREGolf, NHL Yearbook, Toronto Star Golf Guide, and Prospects Hockey

Recent Work by Peter

Alleged pimp remains behind bars after botched bail review

Facing string of human trafficking-related offences, Barrie man's hopes for pre-trial release were dashed when he abandoned his bail review application

Jul 16, 2025 7:15 PM Read more >

Date set for judge to deliver verdict in Snowbird pilot's sex-assault trial

Maj. Steven Hurlbut will learn his fate Sept. 5 as judge prepares to render decision following oft-delayed court proceedigs

Jul 15, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Criminal charges stayed for man linked to Hajtamiri attack plot

Authorities have halted legal action against man connected to December 2021 assault of Elnaz Hajtamiri, who later disappeared after being abducted from Wasaga Beach home

Jul 14, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Barrie stabbing suspect silent during video court appearance

A man facing charges for two separate violent incidents in Barrie refused to identify himself during a video appearance from jail on Friday, instead calling himself 'Free.'

Jul 11, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Man accused of murdering Alliston man makes brief court appearance

Eddy Gagnon and Krystal Carleton are both facing criminal charges connected to the disappearance and presumed death of Derek Perry

Jul 11, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Man pleads guilty in weapons case tied to bizarre Hwy. 400 incident

'Guns are a terrible problem,' said judge in accepting joint submission on a five-year sentence in wake of 2023 incident in Oro-Medonte

Jul 10, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

Judge-alone trials scheduled for ex-Collingwood politician facing sex charges

Former Collingwood elected official Tim McNabb will face two separate judge-alone trials after being charged with multiple sex-related offences more than a year ago.

Jul 10, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Judge finds Barrie man not guilty in 2021 knife altercation

Assault charge dismissed after judge concluded the Crown had 'not met' the burden of proof required

Jul 9, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

Man accused in fatal head-on crash in Oro-Medonte back in custody after skipping trial

A 54-year-old Sudbury man is accused of killing a much-loved local mom and grandmother in Highway 12 crash in 2022

Jul 8, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Preliminary hearing scheduled for man accused in Barrie standoff

Daniel Mitchell is accused of discharging a firearm at police, among other charges, during a November 2024 incident

Jul 7, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

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