Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association endorses Downey in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

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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 the city’s fire service professionals. In response, Downey expressed his gratitude for the endorsement.

“I am honoured to receive their endorsement – Our Ontario PC plan will build safer communities and clean up our streets,” he said.

He also stated that a re-elected Ontario PC government would continue providing frontline workers with the necessary tools and resources.

“We are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with frontline heroes and giving them the tools they need to succeed.”

Over the weekend, the Barrie Police Association officially endorsed Doug Downey for re-election.

Earlier in the Ontario election campaign, the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association announced its support for Doug Ford and the Ontario PC Party.

Ontario residents head to the polls on Feb. 27.

Stephen J. Donkers
Stephen J. Donkers
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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