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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

Oro-Medonte pushing to amalgamate local conservation authorities

Oro-Medonte pushing to amalgamate local conservation authorities

'The Township of Oro-Medonte believes there to be advantages of economics, consistency, timeliness and governance to amalgamate the authorities,' says motion
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Oro-Medonte unlocking new ways to combat illegal short-term rentals

Oro-Medonte unlocking new ways to combat illegal short-term rentals

Township official says there are potentially more than 200 illegal short-term rentals currently operating in the municipality
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Oro-Medonte at odds with Barrie over controversial border talks

Oro-Medonte at odds with Barrie over controversial border talks

Until two sides share same view of Hemson report, 'we’ll never have an intersection to come to an agreement,' says Oro-Medonte mayor
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Oro-Medonte could seek breakdown of numbers in Barrie boundary talks

Oro-Medonte could seek breakdown of numbers in Barrie boundary talks

'There are a number of outstanding questions with respect to the amount of land the City of Barrie is stating as being required,' say township officials
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Oro-Medonte staff recommends licensing program for short-term rentals

Oro-Medonte staff recommends licensing program for short-term rentals

'There is no standard way to regulate STR accommodations in Ontario, therefore each municipality must determine its own approach,' says township official
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'Slam dunk': County municipalities invited to test the waters with new insurance pool

'Slam dunk': County municipalities invited to test the waters with new insurance pool

Orillia has been invited to take part in the pool; 'there is no reason why anybody should not go into this pool,' says county official
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California wildfires spark local resident's concern over fireworks

California wildfires spark local resident's concern over fireworks

'We are at a much-reduced risk of catastrophic fire than other regions of Canada and beyond,' says Simcoe County forester Graeme Davis
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Oro-Medonte mayor, deputy mayor weigh in on trimming county council

Oro-Medonte mayor, deputy mayor weigh in on trimming county council

'Reducing its size will, as council is currently constituted, make council less representative,' says Oro-Medonte's top elected officials
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'It was perfect': Popular skating trail at Simcoe County Museum open

'It was perfect': Popular skating trail at Simcoe County Museum open

One-kilometre skating loop is 'a great way for people to enjoy nature, get a little exercise and learn more about the museum,' says official
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Recent cold snap leads to flood of local ice rink building

Recent cold snap leads to flood of local ice rink building

'Respect, respect and respect is a general rule of thumb to use our outdoor pads,' says Essa Township official
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