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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Khanjin outlines her priorities for third term

For Andrea Khanjin, as she enters her third term as the MPP for Barrie–Innisfil, she said she is committed to protecting jobs, building infrastructure,...

Downey Sets Sights on Barrie’s Future in Third Term

As Doug Downey begins his third term as MPP for Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte, he’s honing in on the city’s rapid growth, infrastructure needs, and economic development.

Construction begins on new YMCA in southeast Barrie

Construction is officially underway on the new YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka facility in  Barrie’s southeast end. 

Barrie mayor meets with MPPs, local manufacturers to address tariff tensions

Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall met with local MPPs Doug Downey and Andrea Khanjin, along with representatives from the city's manufacturing sector, to discuss the...

Barrie mayor focused on city’s challenges as mid-term mark approaches

As he approaches the halfway point of his first term, Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall said he remains focused on tackling key challenges facing the...

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Home builders group credits HST cut for nearly 50 per cent jump in new home sales in Ottawa

Removing taxes on newly built homes has helped to...

This Week in Barrie: Week of July 20

  Toronto FC II relocates to Barrie as City unveils...

Mayoral candidate Alex Lawson is ready to deliver results

This is the first edition of iPolitics’ Ottawa mayoral...

Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions

Call it the first political kickoff of Barrie’s stadium...