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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

Questions raised about municipal integrity commissioner reports

Questions raised about municipal integrity commissioner reports

'I do feel like integrity commissioners across Ontario are being used as referees in a sandbox when members of council can't play nice,' says Springwater mayor
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Elmvale rallies to help 'frozen, terrified' residents amid blizzard

Elmvale rallies to help 'frozen, terrified' residents amid blizzard

Springwater residents jumped into action to provide assistance during storm; 'you couldn’t stop them from helping,' says councillor
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'Everyone wants' what we have, township mayor says amid boundary talks

'Everyone wants' what we have, township mayor says amid boundary talks

The boundary expansion proposal with Orillia was controlled, reasoned and well thought out, says mayor, noting Barrie 'shocked' people with its approach
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Oro-Medonte integrity commissioner kept busy with complaints

Oro-Medonte integrity commissioner kept busy with complaints

Township's integrity commissioner delivers findings related to three investigations involving councillors, including posts to Moonstone Community page on Facebook
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Oro-Medonte councillor slapped with reprimand, 90-day pay suspension

Oro-Medonte councillor slapped with reprimand, 90-day pay suspension

'It's a serious matter and borders on obstruction,' councillor says after fellow politician was found to have interfered in bylaw matter at residence
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Oro-Medonte officials try to douse 'dissatisfaction' among volunteers

Oro-Medonte officials try to douse 'dissatisfaction' among volunteers

Newly appointed fire chief says recent audit highlighted need for 'unification,' as opposed to stations operating like smaller departments within the municipality
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Speed cameras have 'significantly positive impact' on road safety

Speed cameras have 'significantly positive impact' on road safety

'Based on the data collected, the cameras have been successful in achieving significant reductions in speeding within the first 12 months of deployment,' says township clerk
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If you booze it up while snowmobiling, OPP will be on your trail

If you booze it up while snowmobiling, OPP will be on your trail

Speeding, driving too fast for conditions, travelling on unsafe ice and impairment due to alcohol/drugs are leading causes for snowmobile fatalities
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Snowmobilers bask in local conditions as part of 'comeback season'

Snowmobilers bask in local conditions as part of 'comeback season'

'Last year was a terrible season. I got out once,' says snowmobiler; recent report shows winter pastime's economic effect continues to grow significantly
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'Dire need': Gasoline Alley businesses pumped for redevelopment

'Dire need': Gasoline Alley businesses pumped for redevelopment

'The only thing that moves fast around here is the traffic. We’ve been here since ‘96 and nothing in Gasoline Alley has changed. There’s no growth,' laments businessman
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