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Stephen J. Donkers

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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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Lawson gains ground as Sutcliffe maintains lead in Ottawa mayoral race: poll

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Ottawa voters are beginning to make up their minds,...

OC Transpo admits O-Train work has been ‘disruptive and time consuming’

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At a June 11 City of Ottawa Transit Committee...

Barrie to plant thousands of trees following 2025 ice storm

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One tree at a time. The City of Barrie plans...

Ottawa crime coverage – June 17

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Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...
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