Stephen J. Donkers

147 POSTS

Exclusive articles:

Receivership casts doubt on Barrie fairgrounds redevelopment

The proposed redevelopment plans of the old fairgrounds in central Barrie is now in doubt as the property has placed into receivership. Court documents reveal...

Mayors Nuttall and Coughlin press ahead with land-for-services talks after tense Springwater council meeting

Despite sharp criticism from several Springwater council members, Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall  and Springwater Mayor Jennifer Coughlin remain firmly committed to working on a...

Majority of Berczy Park homeless find permanent housing

County of Simcoe officials report that nine of the 12 individuals experiencing homelessness in Barrie’s 2.2-acre Berczy Park have secured permanent housing. In mid-2024, Berczy...

Tensions rise as Mayor Nuttall defends annexation plans before Springwater council

Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall, along with Deputy Mayor Robert Thomson, defended the city's current draft land-for-services annexation plan at a fiery Township of Springwater...

Mayor Nutall seeks public input for new conservation trust

Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall is inviting residents to weigh in on which natural spaces across the city should be added to a new municipal...

Breaking

This Week in Barrie: Week of February 9

Recognizing Black History Month Black History Month events bring...

High-speed rail line would demand big slice of energy grids already under pressure

The dream of rapid, affordable travel between Central Canada’s...

Union files complaints as feds increase public servants’ in-office time

Canada's largest federal public sector union has filed several unfair...

67’s clinch playoff spot in win over Brantford; Colts widen division lead

The Ottawa 67's booked a spot in the OHL...
spot_imgspot_img