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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 Mayor Eager to Collaborate with Re-Elected MPPs

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Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall expressed eagerness about working alongside re-elected MPPs Doug Downey and Andrea Khanjin to address key local issues.

Hundreds of rental apartments proposed in southeast Barrie

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A major apartment project in southeast Barrie is starting to take shape. On Feb. 26, a public meeting at Barrie City Hall addressed a rezoning...

Barrie mayor orders removal of U.S. flags from city-owned properties

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Mayor Alex Nuttall has ordered the removal of all United States flags from Barrie properties in response to newly imposed American tariffs on Canadian goods.

PC incumbents Doug Downey and Andrea Khanjin re-elected in Barrie ridings

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Barrie-area Ontario Progressive Conservative candidates Doug Downey and Andrea Khanjin won re-election in Thursday's vote. Downey, representing Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte, and Khanjin, representing Barrie–Innisfil, both won decisive...

Residents raise concerns about proposed mix-use downtown building

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Residents voiced concerns about a proposed mixed-use development in the downtown core during a public meeting at Barrie City Hall in February.  The project, planned...
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