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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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Speed cameras removed in Barrie

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Barrie’s automated speed enforcement (ASE) program has come to an end, and all cameras have been removed.  Mayor Alex Nuttall previously announced during a Sept....

Barrie council backs Mayor Nuttall’s 2026 budget with zero per cent tax increase

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Barrie councillors have approved the city’s portion of Mayor Alex Nuttall’s 2026 budget, maintaining a zero per cent increase to the operating budget for...

Springwater mayor optimistic about township’s future after approving municipal restructuring plan

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Springwater Mayor Jennifer Coughlin says she’s confident the township’s future is bright following the approval of a major municipal restructuring plan.  “Change is inevitable —...

Springwater greenlights boundary adjustment framework with Mayor Coughlin using strong mayor powers

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Barrie is another step closer to expanding its boundary lines after the Township of Springwater approved the municipal restructuring framework.  The decision did not come...

Oro-Medonte gives thumbs up to boundary adjustment plans with conditions

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Oro-Medonte council has voted in favour of Barrie’s proposed boundary-adjustment plan, clearing a major hurdle in the municipal restructuring talks.   However, the greenlight from Oro-Medonte...
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