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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 annexation open house brings out new residents

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They came, they saw and they asked questions. The City of Barrie hosted a four-hour open house at city hall on Jan. 15 to address...

Local Barrie entrepreneur enters the Dragon’s Den

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For Barrie entrepreneur Dawn Mucci, stepping into the Dragon’s Den was daunting.  Mucci is the founder and CEO of Lice Squad, a head-lice treatment company...

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...
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