Stephen J. Donkers

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Speed cameras removed in Barrie

Barrie’s automated speed enforcement (ASE) program has come to an end, and all cameras have been removed.  Mayor Alex Nuttall previously announced during a Sept....

Barrie council backs Mayor Nuttall’s 2026 budget with zero per cent tax increase

Barrie councillors have approved the city’s portion of Mayor Alex Nuttall’s 2026 budget, maintaining a zero per cent increase to the operating budget for...

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...

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High-speed rail line could see long tunnels beneath Montreal, Toronto, raising costs

A planned high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec...

Ottawa Police blotter: Man arrested in connection for multiple violent home invasions

On January 14, 2025, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS)...

Layoff notices sent to thousands of federal government workers

Thousands of workers across the federal public service have...

Barrie Police taking part in Polar Plunge

The Barrie Police is preparing to take the plunge. The...
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