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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 unemployment edges higher as city eyes industrial growth

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Barrie’s unemployment rate edged up to 8.5 per cent in December, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Based on a seasonally adjusted three-month moving...

Simcoe Guitar Festival comes to Barrie

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Barrie will strike a new chord later this month as the Simcoe Guitar Festival makes its inaugural debut in the city. The event will take...

Longtime Barrie businessman Paul Sadlon dies at 93

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Longtime successful Barrie businessman and philanthropist Paul Sadlon has died. He was 93. Sadlon’s death was announced Dec. 20 at Sadlon Arena shortly before the...

Price tag for new waterfront performing arts centre grows

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The cost of building a new performing arts centre on Barrie’s downtown waterfront continues to climb.  On Dec. 10, Barrie city council approved an increased...

Community history restored as Barrie man returns missing Essa Township antique church bell

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Call it a ringing return. On Dec. 10, Barrie business owner and resident Eric Eastman presented Essa Township council with an antique church bell that...
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