Stephen J. Donkers

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Springwater mayor optimistic about township’s future after approving municipal restructuring plan

Springwater Mayor Jennifer Coughlin says she’s confident the township’s future is bright following the approval of a major municipal restructuring plan.  “Change is inevitable —...

Springwater greenlights boundary adjustment framework with Mayor Coughlin using strong mayor powers

Barrie is another step closer to expanding its boundary lines after the Township of Springwater approved the municipal restructuring framework.  The decision did not come...

Oro-Medonte gives thumbs up to boundary adjustment plans with conditions

Oro-Medonte council has voted in favour of Barrie’s proposed boundary-adjustment plan, clearing a major hurdle in the municipal restructuring talks.   However, the greenlight from Oro-Medonte...

Unique housing development proposed at former police headquarters

A major housing proposal in Barrie could reshape the city’s skyline and signal a shift in how large residential projects are built in Canada.  Vancouver-based...

New HART Hub brings expanded addiction and mental health services to Simcoe County

Individuals experiencing homelessness, mental-health challenges and addictions in Simcoe County will have expanded access to care through a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment...

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New Ottawa draft zoning bylaw continues to raise questions surrounding building heights and greenspace preservation

Two council committees held a marathon session in mid-December...

This Week in Barrie: Week of December 22

  Holiday hours for Barrie services The City of Barrie...

Local Ottawa officials ‘frustrated’ with Ford over support for Toronto’s bid for new defence bank

Premier Doug Ford’s reported support for Toronto’s bid to...

Government rejects call to measure productivity across public service

The federal government is rejecting a call from a...
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