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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

Township urges county to repeal 'incredibly out of touch' pay hike

Township urges county to repeal 'incredibly out of touch' pay hike

'As a collective group, we felt this was an opportunity to further attract the best possible politicians to this level of government,' said warden, Ramara mayor
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Swamped by looming tax hike, Oro-Medonte says no to 'extras' from conservation authority

Swamped by looming tax hike, Oro-Medonte says no to 'extras' from conservation authority

'If the matter is as important as is being stressed, then I would suggest that the provincial government intervene,' says deputy mayor
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Oro-Medonte council flip-flops on penalty for permit-less home builder

Oro-Medonte council flip-flops on penalty for permit-less home builder

Building official says site-plan approval had not been granted by township for Shanty Bay property, although work went ahead anyway
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Know your boundaries: Parents 'anxious' about new Horseshoe Valley school

Know your boundaries: Parents 'anxious' about new Horseshoe Valley school

'Everyone is excited, but the unknown can be scary,' trustee says of attendance area review for new Oro-Medonte school, opening next September
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Poignant 'In Flanders Fields' recited by poet's cousin at local event

Poignant 'In Flanders Fields' recited by poet's cousin at local event

During ceremony at Springwater Provincial Park, Murray Deller shared story behind writing of epic poem by Lt. Col. John McCrae
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'Slap in the face': Commissionaires at CFB Borden to work Remembrance Day at regular pay

'Slap in the face': Commissionaires at CFB Borden to work Remembrance Day at regular pay

New contract removes bonus payment and puts wages in line with other Ontario employees, says official
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Oro-Medonte Remembrance Day ceremony recognizes 'wonderful service' of local veterans

Oro-Medonte Remembrance Day ceremony recognizes 'wonderful service' of local veterans

Ceremony honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice to their country
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Local physician pushes for signing bonuses to attract new doctors

Local physician pushes for signing bonuses to attract new doctors

'We get multiple calls everyday from people who are looking for a doctor for their grandmother, their mother, their kids. I’m just tired of saying no,' says physician
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New lookout offers 'spectacular' view of region, glimpse into past

New lookout offers 'spectacular' view of region, glimpse into past

'We hope that the Indigenous culture is made more familiar and relatable to those that visit the site' which officially opens next spring
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New Shanty Bay school to open in 2027, but at much higher cost

New Shanty Bay school to open in 2027, but at much higher cost

Cost to build elementary school in Oro-Medonte village has tripled over four years, going from $5.9 million to $18.9 million
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