Stephen Donkers

• 1 time on the record
• 0 times elected

Reporting

Every story in this site's media index with Stephen Donkers in the byline, newest first: 23 pieces. Each has a citation to copy; the link goes to the outlet's page.

2026

• October 13, 2026 Barrie mayoral candidates debate key city issues CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Barrie mayoral candidates debate key city issues,” CompassNews, October 13, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/barrie-mayoral-candidates-debate-key-city-issues/.
• October 9, 2026 Nuttall campaigns on making resident-only parking at Centennial Beach CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Nuttall campaigns on making resident-only parking at Centennial Beach,” CompassNews, October 9, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/nuttall-campaigns-on-making-resident-only-parking-at-centennial-beach/.
• October 1, 2026 Barrie receives $129.2M in funding after cutting residential development charges CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Barrie receives $129.2M in funding after cutting residential development charges,” CompassNews, October 1, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/barrie-receives-129-2m-in-funding-after-cutting-residential-development-charges/.
• October 1, 2026 Candidates vie for newly redrawn Ward 3 council seat in Barrie CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Candidates vie for newly redrawn Ward 3 council seat in Barrie,” CompassNews, October 1, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/candidates-vie-for-newly-redrawn-ward-3-council-seat-in-barrie/.
• October 1, 2026 Former Barrie mayor Janice Laking has died at 97 CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Former Barrie mayor Janice Laking has died at 97,” CompassNews, October 1, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/former-barrie-mayor-janice-laking-has-died-at-97/.
• September 25, 2026 Barrie cuts residential development charges by 50 per cent CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Barrie cuts residential development charges by 50 per cent,” CompassNews, September 25, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/barrie-cuts-residential-development-charges-by-50-per-cent/.
• September 25, 2026 Barrie takes steps to recover multimillion dollar loan from Redwood Park Communities CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Barrie takes steps to recover multimillion dollar loan from Redwood Park Communities,” CompassNews, September 25, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/barrie-takes-steps-to-recover-multimillion-dollar-loan-from-redwood-park-communities/.
• September 25, 2026 Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city,” CompassNews, September 25, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/ward-8-candidates-focus-on-growth-safety-and-a-changing-city/.
• September 17, 2026 Nuttall makes $3M traffic-calming promise ahead of election CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Nuttall makes $3M traffic-calming promise ahead of election,” CompassNews, September 17, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/nuttall-makes-3m-traffic-calming-promise-ahead-of-election/.
• September 12, 2026 Nuttall marks homelessness emergency anniversary with campaign promise CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Nuttall marks homelessness emergency anniversary with campaign promise,” CompassNews, September 12, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/nuttall-marks-homelessness-emergency-anniversary-with-campaign-promise/.
• September 12, 2026 Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability,” CompassNews, September 12, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/ward-4-candidates-focus-on-safety-roads-growth-and-affordability/.
• September 4, 2026 Ward 5 race pits experience against change CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Ward 5 race pits experience against change,” CompassNews, September 4, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/ward-5-race-pits-experience-against-change/.
• August 28, 2026 Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability,” CompassNews, August 28, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/mayoral-candidates-visions-for-homelessness-affordability/.
• July 18, 2026 Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions,” CompassNews, July 18, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/ward-2-candidates-back-new-stadium-but-raise-questions/.
• July 9, 2026 Second candidate jumps into Barrie mayoral race CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Second candidate jumps into Barrie mayoral race,” CompassNews, July 9, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/second-candidate-jumps-into-barrie-mayoral-race/.
• July 7, 2026 Ward 9 election race gains momentum CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Ward 9 election race gains momentum,” CompassNews, July 7, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/ward-9-election-race-gains-momentum/.
• June 24, 2026 Ward 2 race heats up CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Ward 2 race heats up,” CompassNews, June 24, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/ward-2-race-heats-up/.
• June 15, 2026 Ward 3 candidate Bryan Jones sees a bright future for Barrie CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Ward 3 candidate Bryan Jones sees a bright future for Barrie,” CompassNews, June 15, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/ward-3-candidate-bryan-jones-sees-a-bright-future-for-barrie/.
• May 14, 2026 Another Barrie councillor will not seek re-election CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Another Barrie councillor will not seek re-election,” CompassNews, May 14, 2026, https://www.qpbriefing.com/news/another-barrie-councillor-will-not-seek-re-election-2.
• May 6, 2026 Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie,” CompassNews, May 6, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/nuttall-kicks-off-re-election-campaign-in-barrie/.
• May 4, 2026 Race begins for Barrie’s 2026 municipal election CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Race begins for Barrie’s 2026 municipal election,” CompassNews, May 4, 2026, https://compassnews.ca/race-begins-for-barries-2026-municipal-election/.

2025

• October 2, 2025 Barrie council backs boundary restructuring plan CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Barrie council backs boundary restructuring plan,” CompassNews, October 2, 2025, https://compassnews.ca/barrie-council-backs-boundary-restructuring-plan/.
• September 18, 2025 Mayor Nuttall weighs re-election bid as 2026 campaign looms CompassNews Stephen J. Donkers, “Mayor Nuttall weighs re-election bid as 2026 campaign looms,” CompassNews, September 18, 2025, https://compassnews.ca/mayor-nuttall-weighs-re-election-bid-as-2026-campaign-looms/.

Electoral record

In full

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2014: Simcoe County District School Board — Area 1 — City of Barrie Wards 1, 2 and 3

Coverage

• October 28, 2014 School trustee results: BARRIE Simcoe.com
• October 20, 2014 ELECTION: School board trustee candidates Simcoe.com
• September 14, 2014 Public school board has another candidate Simcoe.com
• September 12, 2014 Last-minute candidates file for Barrie mayor, councillor races Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
• September 12, 2014 Lehman faces three challengers in October Simcoe.com
• May 2, 2014 Stephen Donkers – SCDSB Trustee Simcoe.com