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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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Recent Work by Jessica

New growth manager wants to build a better Collingwood

New growth manager wants to build a better Collingwood

People of Collingwood: Amber Leal, manager of growth and development with the Town of Collingwood
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Collingwood ‘ahead of the curve’ with new fines process

Collingwood ‘ahead of the curve’ with new fines process

Administrative monetary penalty system (AMPS) will bring administration of bylaw tickets in-house and is expected to bring in $35,000 annually to the town’s coffers
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Council extending transit hours, ending Ace Cabs contract in 2025

Council extending transit hours, ending Ace Cabs contract in 2025

Accessible taxi survey completed in October ‘indicates a significant need and reliance of accessible taxi services in Collingwood,’ says the town’s transit co-ordinator, with more changes to transit coming in 2025
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Trustee alleges ‘collusion’ at Simcoe County District School Board

Trustee alleges ‘collusion’ at Simcoe County District School Board

Former chair says trustee's claims are 'unsubstantiated'
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Despite ‘issues,’ council pushes through Cranberry Marsh Estates

Despite ‘issues,’ council pushes through Cranberry Marsh Estates

‘It’s something I’m frustrated about, but I think it’s a bigger issue for Highway 26. I do appreciate we can’t solve all the problems with this one development,’ says mayor following casting sole vote opposed to approval on Dec. 16
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Cuts, savings brings draft 3 of Collingwood tax hike down to 2.73%

Cuts, savings brings draft 3 of Collingwood tax hike down to 2.73%

Councillors vote to add funds for the GTHS, the Georgian Bay Accelerator and non-union staff benefits in third round of budget discussions; next draft expected Jan. 13
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Collingwood college’s namesake remembered for philanthropy

Collingwood college’s namesake remembered for philanthropy

John Di Poce died on Dec. 12, the same day the province announced it would proceed with a new Collingwood General and Marine Hospital build on 32 acres he donated at Poplar Side Road and Raglan St.
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Collingwood cleans up at Silver Stick tourney

Collingwood cleans up at Silver Stick tourney

Two Collingwood Jr. Blues U11 teams duke it out over the title; U11 LL1 and U13 teams heading to international tournament in January
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New year, new name: Collingwood announces new infrastructure department

New year, new name: Collingwood announces new infrastructure department

‘This is a good evolution for the town,’ says Collingwood’s CAO
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New tourism tax in Collingwood starts March 1

New tourism tax in Collingwood starts March 1

Town will now create a new third-party tourism entity that will receive 60 per cent of the municipal accommodation tax revenue
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