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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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Barrie Campus of Care gets $35K donation from TD Bank

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Christmas comes a little early for the Barrie Campus of Care.   TD Bank is donating $35,000 toward phase one of the project at 113 Tiffin...

Contracts awarded to advance Bradford Bypass as Barrie MPPs voice support

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The Ontario government is putting the Bradford Bypass project into overdrive. New design contracts have been awarded for the central and eastern sections of the...

Doors to Dignity campaign results in new Give Back Rack thrift store

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The new Give Back Rack thrift store has opened its doors thanks to the Doors to Dignity campaign, led by Barrie Families Unite, a...

Springwater and Oro-Medonte mayors weigh in on province’s backing of Barrie boundary expansion

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As Barrie’s proposed boundary expansion moves closer to becoming reality, the mayors of neighbouring Springwater and Oro-Medonte are outlining their positions. On Nov. 25, the...

Barrie mayor touts city progress as third year mark passes

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Three years into his term as Barrie’s mayor, Alex Nuttall used a media event on Nov. 19 to highlight what he described as significant...
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