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Marg. Bruineman

Marg. Bruineman is an award-winning journalist who focuses on human interest stories

Recent Work by Marg.

ROOTED: Second World War veteran set to celebrate 100th birthday

ROOTED: Second World War veteran set to celebrate 100th birthday

As he nears his milestone birthday, Wilf O’Hearn doesn’t have a lot of goals, other than getting his stamp collection  — which he started when he was 10 — in order
PURSUIT: Top TikTok fitness trend takes hold in Newmarket

PURSUIT: Top TikTok fitness trend takes hold in Newmarket

Celebrities have helped fuel the demand for pilates reformer exercises, which are gentle on the joints, improve your core and are suitable for all age demographics, local experts say
They come from far and wide for this Aurora bakery's gingerbread men

They come from far and wide for this Aurora bakery's gingerbread men

'It’s just a feel-good place for people to shop when the rest of the world is in turmoil,' says co-owner of longtime Hurst Bakery in Aurora
BOLD: Athlete 'defies the odds' after paralyzing accident

BOLD: Athlete 'defies the odds' after paralyzing accident

Andrew Kooger’s world turned upside down four years ago after he experienced a life-altering mountain bike injury
York Region biotech firm unrestricted by borders in talent search

York Region biotech firm unrestricted by borders in talent search

'When we take that filter off on how we do business, it opens up the talent pool significantly and it creates a flexibility in our ability to pivot,' says president of Vaughan-based Mountain Valley MD
Swimmer escaped communist regime to achieve Olympic glory here

Swimmer escaped communist regime to achieve Olympic glory here

Marcel Gery shares his story before being inducted into the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 7
ROOTED: Newmarket clubs mark 100 years of Toastmasters 'blarney'

ROOTED: Newmarket clubs mark 100 years of Toastmasters 'blarney'

There are several clubs in Newmarket that help members become masters in the art conversation and speechmaking
PURSUIT: Newmarket athlete scores two top honours in field hockey

PURSUIT: Newmarket athlete scores two top honours in field hockey

'I’m going to play as long as I can,' says athlete who is eyeing post-graduate opportunities in the sport
Local restaurateur aims to build on Fishbone brand

Local restaurateur aims to build on Fishbone brand

Pedro Pereira is focusing on expanding his up-scale dining concept across southern Ontario
BOLD: York Regional Police officer makes a big splash for Southlake

BOLD: York Regional Police officer makes a big splash for Southlake

Inspired by a friend, Jodi Haugh organizes an annual long-distance swim in Lake Simcoe to support the hospital's cancer care program
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