Stephen J. Donkers

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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,...

Meet the candidates in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

The Ontario election is set for Feb. 27. The Barrie Compass reached out to candidates in the city's two ridings for a brief Q&A. Here's...

City funding kicks off a new chapter for northwest library branch project

The proposed northwest Barrie Public Library branch is starting a new chapter with $150,000 in city funding. On Jan. 29, city council approved the funds for the capital project, officially named the Barrie Northwest Boutique Library. The funding will come from the city’s development charge reserve.

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Large Canada flag unveiled and flying high in Barrie

Oh, Canada! Just in time for Canada Day, the...

Ottawa student returns home after being detained in Egypt

Last week, a group of Canadian citizens were in Cairo for a symbolic “March to Gaza” in protest of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Ottawa resident Afnan Kaid was among them, joining friends for what she said was a non-violent, symbolic gesture of support for Palestine.

Ottawa Tourism expecting ‘special’ unity, national pride for Canada Day

With the heat of the summer now descending on Ottawa and Canada Day less than a week away, Ottawa Tourism said it’s gearing up for a “special” national holiday as the country comes together.

City council votes to explore new landfill or incineration facility

City council has approved next steps in exploring long-term waste management solutions in Ottawa that could include using private landfills, building a new landfill site and creating a waste-to-energy incineration facility.
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