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Wayne Doyle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Wayne Doyle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Wayne Doyle covers the townships of Springwater, Oro-Medonte and Essa for BarrieToday under the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI), which is funded by the Government of Canada. Wayne has more than 30 years of experience writing for newspapers and magazines. He was entertainment editor at The Barrie Examiner, editor at Huronia Sunday and is a contributing writer to a number of publications

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Recent Work by Wayne

Retired Hawks to get new life in RCAF training program at Borden

Retired Hawks to get new life in RCAF training program at Borden

Caravan transporting jets takes eight hours from Collingwood to CFB Borden; another five aircraft will be on the move tonight
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County involvement 'key' to region's boundary talks: Guergis

County involvement 'key' to region's boundary talks: Guergis

'Some of the same situations we were trying to resolve are still trying to be resolved through the exact same methods,' says former warden
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Want to go back in time? History comes to life at Simcoe County Museum

Want to go back in time? History comes to life at Simcoe County Museum

'Springtime is a great time of renewal. Everything is opening up and starting to grow. It’s a great fit for our programming,' says official during Museum Month
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Oro-Medonte takes digital-first approach to attracting tourists

Oro-Medonte takes digital-first approach to attracting tourists

'We’re always keeping an eye on who are the right people to bring here and showcase what we want to showcase,' says Orillia and Lake Country Tourism official
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Local cannabis grower gets high marks from prospective employees

Local cannabis grower gets high marks from prospective employees

'It’s not often that you get a chance to work for a global leader in any business, so this is a great opportunity,' one job-seeker says of Oro-Medonte company
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Talk it out: Oro-Medonte prepares for provincial facilitator meeting

Talk it out: Oro-Medonte prepares for provincial facilitator meeting

'Council has indicated that it is prepared to work with (Barrie) and the county to achieve a solution that meets the objectives of each party,' says Oro-Medonte official
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Springwater nixes use of facilitator in Barrie boundary talks

Springwater nixes use of facilitator in Barrie boundary talks

Mayor Jennifer Coughlin calls deputy mayor's notice without notice 'irresponsible,' but it passes in narrow 4-3 vote
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Maple syrup festival in Elmvale promises a sweet time Saturday

Maple syrup festival in Elmvale promises a sweet time Saturday

'Growing up in Elmvale, the festival signalled the beginning of spring while celebrating the maple syrup producers and local creators,' says local councillor
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Councillor calls integrity commissioner report 'a witch hunt'

Councillor calls integrity commissioner report 'a witch hunt'

For the second time in less than six months, Oro-Medonte Coun. Richard Schell’s actions have resulted in an investigation on the same issue
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Oro-Medonte councillor earns second reprimand within six months

Oro-Medonte councillor earns second reprimand within six months

Integrity commissioner recommends reprimand and pay suspension for Coun. Richard Schell following claims made at town hall event
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