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Jessica Owen

Jessica Owen

Jessica Owen is an experienced journalist working for Village Media since 2018, primarily covering Collingwood, County of Simcoe and education.

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Vandal targets iconic CWOOD sign with black spray paint

Vandal targets iconic CWOOD sign with black spray paint

‘This is the first time we have had any issues,' said official of 'disappointing' graffiti on sign in front of Collingwood's town hall
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Mandate on school-bus cameras may take years for Simcoe County rollout

Mandate on school-bus cameras may take years for Simcoe County rollout

All school buses built after Nov. 1, 2027 will need 'series of cameras,' aimed at enhancing visibility for school bus drivers according to the new law
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County considers throwing struggling local Crime Stoppers a lifeline

County considers throwing struggling local Crime Stoppers a lifeline

'They do tremendous work. We all benefit by supporting a great outfit like this,' said local mayor of Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka
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Simcoe County board diving deeper into 'atmosphere of fear' at schools

Simcoe County board diving deeper into 'atmosphere of fear' at schools

'Student safety should be one of our No. 1 priorities next to educating our students,' says trustee
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Here’s how much Simcoe County school trustees expensed in 2024

Here’s how much Simcoe County school trustees expensed in 2024

Trustees are paid between $11,000 and $14,000 per year, and reimbursed for some expenses
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Assaults up 45 per cent in Collingwood: OPP official

Assaults up 45 per cent in Collingwood: OPP official

‘I think there may be an impact given the economic times we’re in, given the cost-of-living crisis and everything we’re dealing with as a society right now,’ says Collingwood OPP detachment commander
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'Problems are enormous': AMO report paints 'stark' local picture of homelessness

'Problems are enormous': AMO report paints 'stark' local picture of homelessness

‘As a society, we have spent years creating this crisis. Now, it’s going to take years, thoughtfulness and authentic conversation to get out of that,’ says local official
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Simcoe Muskoka Catholic school board impacted by data breach

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic school board impacted by data breach

PowerSchool states the information breach included student names, addresses, parent/guardian contact information, and some demographic information
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'Slide of civil society': Explicit voicemail calls school board trustee a 'crackhead'

'Slide of civil society': Explicit voicemail calls school board trustee a 'crackhead'

An anonymous tirade by a man on the female trustee's voicemail also calls her mouthy, useless, and an entitled (expletive)
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It's the 'Dawn' of a new era for Simcoe County public school board

It's the 'Dawn' of a new era for Simcoe County public school board

The first person in her immediate family to get a post-secondary education, new SCDSB director of ed Dawn Stephens plans to hit the ground running with new role on Jan. 1
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