Stephen J. Donkers

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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.

Ontario PC candidate Doug Downey ‘feeling energized’ on the campaign trail

Doug Downey, the Ontario Progressive Conservative candidate for Barrie–Springwater– Oro-Medonte, is feeling confident as the provincial election picks up speed. “I’m feeling energized,” Downey said....

Barrie couple grateful for community support and emergency services after fire nearly destroyed home

For Mark and Kristina McLenaghan, the fire in their Jones Drive home in north Barrie  could have been far worse without the quick response...

Province hands back decision-making on old fairgrounds development to the city

The provincial government says the City of Barrie should make the decision on the future of the old fairgrounds site.  Housing Minister Paul Calandra told...

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Barrie council approves new ward map ahead of 2026 election

Barrie city council has approved a newly redrawn ward...

LRT east extension testing nearing completion; Amilcar leaving OC Transpo

The LRT Line 1 east extension to Trim Road is approaching the finish line as final construction and testing is nearing completion, OC Transpo told the Transit Committee in its latest report.

Baycats look to continue hot streak during road trip to Chatham-Kent

It’s been an alliterative stretch for Barrie’s semi-professional baseball...

‘Appalling’: the American-born Ottawa resident who is organizing local anti-Trump protests

Nancy Wasserman moved to Ottawa 15 years ago to get married. On Saturday, she helped organize a protest in Ottawa against the Trump administration, joining millions of protestors worldwide in the “No Kings” rallies.
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