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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

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

Springwater 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." Basil Clarke, Simcoe County Warden
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Smile! Springwater lining up speed cameras for 2025

Smile! Springwater lining up speed cameras for 2025

Township adopts program already in effect in Barrie, Innisfil and Essa; Springwater will issue 'warning tickets' for the first three months
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OPP providing cost-reduction options to Essa council today

OPP providing cost-reduction options to Essa council today

Nottawasaga OPP detachment commander expected to present two scenarios, both of which involve personnel cuts, with potential savings of $140,000 or $334,000
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OPP costs driving huge increase in 2025 for Springwater taxpayers

OPP costs driving huge increase in 2025 for Springwater taxpayers

Township council hears 87% of service partners' hike is due to OPP's budget request going from $2,424,238 in 2024 to just under $3 million for 2025
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Wiidookdaadiwin Lookout offers 'spectacular' view of Springwater

Wiidookdaadiwin Lookout offers 'spectacular' view of Springwater

'You get an incredible sense of how vast and beautiful this township really is,' says councillor; when site officially opens next spring, organizers expect all types of visitors
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'Nature’s sponge': Critters embrace wetland created by Oro-Medonte couple

'Nature’s sponge': Critters embrace wetland created by Oro-Medonte couple

'People are reluctant to take that first small step because they think they’re powerless, but you’re not,' Nancy Astin says of award-winning property transformation
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Festival at Fort Willow showcases life in the region two centuries ago

Festival at Fort Willow showcases life in the region two centuries ago

'I’m second generation and got involved because of my dad. It’s always been a part of my life,' says war re-enactor at Fort Willow
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A tale of two neighbours: Different views on short-term rental debate

A tale of two neighbours: Different views on short-term rental debate

Amendments to Official Plan and zoning bylaw would permit STRs in all residential zones within Springwater Township
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'Working poor' contributing to increase in Angus food bank use

'Working poor' contributing to increase in Angus food bank use

'Before COVID, we served about 100 people a month. Today, we’re serving more than 300 families,' says official
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Interpretive centre being pitched for historic Oro-Medonte church

Interpretive centre being pitched for historic Oro-Medonte church

Project would require between $4 million and $7 million to become reality; plan includes using interactive hologram to engage visitors
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