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Originally from Oshawa and raised in Barrie and Innisfil, Stephen J. Donkers began his career in Ontario’s film and television industry as an assistant director before pivoting to journalism and corporate communications through studies at Humber Polytechnic. With experience in digital marketing and communications, he brings a sharp storytelling lens to every role. Stephen currently works in marketing while reporting for Compass News in Barrie, covering impactful community stories in the city he proudly calls home. He lives in Barrie with his family and two pets.

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Nuttall makes $3M traffic-calming promise ahead of election

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Mayoral candidate Alex Nuttall is promising to invest $3 million in traffic-calming measures across Barrie over the next council term if re-elected. Nuttall, the city’s...

Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability

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Community safety, road infrastructure, growth, development and affordability are among the key issues shaping the race for Barrie’s new Ward 4 council seat. The ward...

Nuttall marks homelessness emergency anniversary with campaign promise

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Mayoral candidate Alex Nuttall is marking one year since the City of Barrie declared a state of emergency over homelessness and encampments by highlighting...

Simcoe takes over downtown Busby Centre properties

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Simcoe County is taking over two downtown Barrie properties that have long served as a base for homelessness services. The properties, known as the Busby...

Ward 5 race pits experience against change

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Experience versus change. That is shaping up to be the central theme in Barrie’s Ward 5 municipal election race, where two-term Coun. Robert Thomson is...
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