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

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

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

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...

Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association endorses Downey in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

Doug Downey, the Ontario Progressive Conservative candidate seeking re-election in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte, has received the endorsement of the Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association. The organization represents...

Barrie Police Association endorses Doug Downey in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

The Barrie Police Association has officially endorsed Doug Downey, the Ontario Progressive Conservative candidate for Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte, in his bid for re-election. In a press release,...

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Feds to spend nearly $2 billion to replace Via’s long-haul fleet

The federal government is replacing Via Rail’s long-haul trainsets...

Youth Council brings families together at Southshore Centre

Children and young people took part in games, activities...

Ottawa Police Blotter – July 29

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

Businesses showing support for future sports stadium

Downtown businesses are welcoming plans for Barrie’s future sports...