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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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Mayor Nuttall optimistic old fairgrounds will get developed sooner rather than later

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Development of Barrie’s former fairgrounds site may be delayed, but Mayor Alex Nuttall says he remains optimistic the property will still be transformed.  “I do...

Barrie willing to revive Springwater development projects in exchange for boundary expansion

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The City of Barrie says it is prepared to revive two delayed development projects along Bayfield St. North in Springwater Township if the township...

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...
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It’s officially construction season in Ottawa, as city officials...

Two-car LRT service is returning, but east-extension still faces uncertainty

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Ottawa transit officials say two-car LRT service will return...

City of Ottawa’s Rural Business Liaison position continues to progress

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On Thursday, Ottawa’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee met...

Ottawa police blotter – week of May 14

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Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police have been very...
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