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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

California wildfires spark resident's concern over fireworks

California wildfires spark 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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'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

Penetanguishene and New Tecumseth have signed on, as well as two unnamed municipalities; 'there is no reason why anybody should not go into this pool,' says official
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Hundreds of skaters back in the loop at Simcoe County Museum

Hundreds of skaters back in the loop at Simcoe County Museum

More than 600 skaters donned the blades this past weekend in Midhurst and enjoyed what museum officials called 'perfect' conditions
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Springwater's outgoing CAO says he never left township 'high and dry'

Springwater's outgoing CAO says he never left township 'high and dry'

'I provided ample notice for them to transition,' says Jeff Schmidt, who accepted new role with City of Barrie amid boundary talks with neighbouring townships
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Plot thickens: Springwater CAO resigns after landing new role with City of Barrie

Plot thickens: Springwater CAO resigns after landing new role with City of Barrie

Jeff Schmidt's resignation causes concern for some members of township council due to ongoing boundary talks between Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte
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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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