Stephen J. Donkers

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City funding kicks off a new chapter for northwest library branch project

The proposed northwest Barrie Public Library branch is starting a new chapter with $150,000 in city funding. On Jan. 29, city council approved the funds for the capital project, officially named the Barrie Northwest Boutique Library. The funding will come from the city’s development charge reserve.

Ontario PC candidate Doug Downey ‘feeling energized’ on the campaign trail

Doug Downey, the Ontario Progressive Conservative candidate for Barrie–Springwater– Oro-Medonte, is feeling confident as the provincial election picks up speed. “I’m feeling energized,” Downey said....

Barrie couple grateful for community support and emergency services after fire nearly destroyed home

For Mark and Kristina McLenaghan, the fire in their Jones Drive home in north Barrie  could have been far worse without the quick response...

Province hands back decision-making on old fairgrounds development to the city

The provincial government says the City of Barrie should make the decision on the future of the old fairgrounds site.  Housing Minister Paul Calandra told...

Ontario government announces investment in essential infrastructure for Barrie

The Ontario government is investing $18.5 million in infrastructure to ensure new homes  in Barrie are connected to reliable roads.  The funding comes from the...

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Rovers return home looking to gain ground in League 1 title race

The Simcoe County Rovers are heading back to Barrie...

Barrie Police docket: week of July 28

Police investigate fraud incident involving senior The Barrie Police Service...

‘Elbows up’: Ottawa welcomes Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team ahead of world cup

Ottawa welcomed the Canadian Women’s Rugby Team to the...

Auto Mayors pressure the federal government to reverse course on EV mandates

A coalition of Ontario mayors from cities with deep...
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