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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, Springwater eye land for services deal

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The City of Barrie and the Township of Springwater are moving forward with talks on a  potential deal that would trade municipal services for...

New Metro grocery store opens in Barrie southeast

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A new grocery option has arrived in Barrie’s southeast end, with Metro officially opening its second location in the city.  The 38,500-square-foot store at 640...

City council weighs options for new ward boundaries

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Barrie city council reviewed five proposed options for redrawing the city’s ward  boundaries during a Finance and Responsible Governance Committee meeting on April  30. 

Barrie student reflects on what it meant to be a student mayor

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Municipal politics may not typically excite elementary students, but for Olivia Goglidze of Ferndale Woods Elementary School, serving as Barrie’s student mayor for three...

Barrie Public Library seeks community input on proposed northwest branch

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The Barrie Public Library is plotting its next chapter by inviting the community to give feedback for the new proposed branch in the city’s northwest Letitia Heights area.
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This week from the Ottawa police blotter – April 1

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On March 25 at approximately 1:40 a.m., Ottawa Police...

Manor Park neighbourhood to get sidewalks, in spite of local opposition

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On Monday, Ottawa’s Public Works and Infrastructure committee voted...

Ottawa, Barrie to kick-off second round playoff series on Thursday

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All year, Barrie and Ottawa have remained fixed at...

Simcoe County HART Hub nears first year as officials showcase program

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Dignitaries gathered in Barrie to highlight the impact of...
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