Nikki Cole

Nikki Cole has a byline on 23 stories in this site's index of Barrie election and civic reporting, 2022 to 2026, for barrietoday.com.

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Every story in this site's media index with Nikki Cole in the byline, newest first: 23 pieces. Each has a citation to copy; the link goes to the outlet's page.

2026

May 22, 2026 Barrie police staring down $1.28M deficit amid staffing pressures, grant cuts barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Barrie police staring down $1.28M deficit amid staffing pressures, grant cuts,” barrietoday.com, May 22, 2026, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/barrie-police-staring-down-128m-deficit-amid-staffing-pressures-grant-cuts-12316217.
March 19, 2026 Barrie chief cites major investigations for $1M year-end shortfall barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Barrie chief cites major investigations for $1M year-end shortfall,” barrietoday.com, March 19, 2026, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/barrie-chief-cites-major-investigations-for-1m-year-end-shortfall-12029628.

2024

October 17, 2024 Barrie police eyeing $3.9M budget hike for 2025, but with surprise buy coming barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Barrie police eyeing $3.9M budget hike for 2025, but with surprise buy coming,” barrietoday.com, October 17, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/barrie-police-board-eyeing-39m-budget-hike-9672431.
May 24, 2024 'Job well done': Barrie police board gets closer look at financial audit barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “'Job well done': Barrie police board gets closer look at financial audit,” barrietoday.com, May 24, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/job-well-done-barrie-police-board-gets-closer-look-at-financial-audit-8814619.

2022

October 25, 2022 'My heart is so full': Kungl ready to tackle first full term barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “'My heart is so full': Kungl ready to tackle first full term,” barrietoday.com, October 25, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/my-heart-is-so-full-kungl-ready-to-tackle-first-full-term-6003577.
October 25, 2022 For the first time in 2 decades, Ward 4 has new face at council barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “For the first time in 2 decades, Ward 4 has new face at council,” barrietoday.com, October 25, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/for-the-first-time-in-2-decades-ward-4-has-new-face-at-council-6006102.
October 25, 2022 Riepma 'delighted' by return to council in Ward 1 barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Riepma 'delighted' by return to council in Ward 1,” barrietoday.com, October 25, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/riepma-delighted-by-return-to-council-in-ward-1-6002473.
October 24, 2022 Marshall, McCann disappointed with low votes barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Marshall, McCann disappointed with low votes,” barrietoday.com, October 24, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/marshall-mccann-disappointed-with-low-votes-6002335.
September 11, 2022 Rijo taking a swing at seat on city council barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Rijo taking a swing at seat on city council,” barrietoday.com, September 11, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/rijo-takes-a-swing-at-seat-on-city-council-5797107.
September 7, 2022 Rahman says he could 'bring together all parts of our community' barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Rahman says he could 'bring together all parts of our community',” barrietoday.com, September 7, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/rahman-says-he-could-bring-together-all-parts-of-our-community-5783806.
September 6, 2022 Noushahi wants to make Barrie one of Canada's 'finest' cities barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Noushahi wants to make Barrie one of Canada's 'finest' cities,” barrietoday.com, September 6, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/noushahi-wants-to-make-barrie-one-of-canadas-finest-cities-5784517.
August 30, 2022 Courser hopes to 'get to the bottom of everything' on council barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Courser hopes to 'get to the bottom of everything' on council,” barrietoday.com, August 30, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/courser-hopes-to-get-to-the-bottom-of-everything-on-council-5747915.
August 29, 2022 Lewis wants to be the voice for all constituents at city hall barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Lewis wants to be the voice for all constituents at city hall,” barrietoday.com, August 29, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/lewis-wants-to-be-the-voice-for-all-constituents-at-city-hall-5723971.
August 24, 2022 Newman 'personally invested' in Ward 4 race barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Newman 'personally invested' in Ward 4 race,” barrietoday.com, August 24, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/newman-personally-invested-in-ward-4-race-5723981.
August 19, 2022 Political newcomer hopes to bring 'fresh energy' to city council barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Political newcomer hopes to bring 'fresh energy' to city council,” barrietoday.com, August 19, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/political-newcomer-hopes-to-bring-fresh-energy-to-city-council-5711756.
August 16, 2022 Retiree hopes to make Ward 4 councillor his full-time job barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Retiree hopes to make Ward 4 councillor his full-time job,” barrietoday.com, August 16, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/retiree-hopes-to-make-ward-4-councillor-his-full-time-job-5677491.
August 13, 2022 Political newcomer Tim Abel says he's ready to help Barrie grow barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Political newcomer Tim Abel says he's ready to help Barrie grow,” barrietoday.com, August 13, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/political-newcomer-tim-abel-says-hes-ready-to-help-barrie-grow-5685266.
August 12, 2022 Kungl taking aim at a second term as Ward 3 city councillor barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Kungl taking aim at a second term as Ward 3 city councillor,” barrietoday.com, August 12, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/kungl-taking-aim-at-a-second-term-as-ward-3-city-councillor-5676684.
August 6, 2022 Tahir hopes to make Ward 3 better place for families barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Tahir hopes to make Ward 3 better place for families,” barrietoday.com, August 6, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/tahir-hopes-to-make-ward-3-better-place-for-families-5642703.
August 3, 2022 McLaurin eyes Ward 4 council seat in upcoming city election barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “McLaurin eyes Ward 4 council seat in upcoming city election,” barrietoday.com, August 3, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/mclaurin-eyes-ward-4-council-seat-in-upcoming-city-election-5636621.
July 31, 2022 With unfinished business in Ward 1, Riepma seeks second term barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “With unfinished business in Ward 1, Riepma seeks second term,” barrietoday.com, July 31, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/with-unfinished-business-in-ward-1-riepma-seeks-second-term-5625546.
July 26, 2022 Political newcomer sets sights on east-end council seat barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Political newcomer sets sights on east-end council seat,” barrietoday.com, July 26, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/2022-municipal-election-news/political-newcomer-sets-sights-on-east-end-council-seat-5619453.
June 11, 2022 Nuttall officially kicks off mayoral campaign barrietoday.com Nikki Cole, “Nuttall officially kicks off mayoral campaign,” barrietoday.com, June 11, 2022, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/nuttall-officially-kicks-off-mayoral-campaign-5468560.