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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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Preparations for Boots and Hearts Barn Burner charity hockey game ‘coming along amazingly,’ says Mayor Nuttall

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The puck is getting ready to drop for the 18th annual Boots and Hearts Barn Burner charity hockey game, and according to Barrie Mayor...

Boundary adjustment talks between Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte hit crunch time

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Talks between the City of Barrie and the townships of Springwater and Oro-Medonte over a boundary adjustment remain unresolved, with a key provincial deadline...

Downtown crackdown: Police close two magic mushroom shops

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Barrie Police have closed two illegal psilocybin dispensaries operating in the city’s downtown along Dunlop Street, following back-to-back enforcement actions last week.  On Thursday, July...

Springwater council backtracks on MZOs in close vote

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From a thumbs up to a thumbs down, Springwater Township council has reversed its stance on two Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) tied to major...

Ontario government announces the next step in replacing Dunlop Street overpass bridge

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Work is ramping up for the Dunlop Street overpass bridge replacement in Barrie, part of a $120 million project to widen Highway 400 to...
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