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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

Smile! OPP rolling out officer-worn body cameras across Central Region

Smile! OPP rolling out officer-worn body cameras across Central Region

‘It’s for everyone’s safety,’ says Collingwood OPP official
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Saunderson defends pre-election cash as 'capital commitments, not campaign promises'

Saunderson defends pre-election cash as 'capital commitments, not campaign promises'

Saunderson's opponents call the move 'gimmicky' and suggest the funding was used to 'curry favour' with voters
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Why mandate on school-bus cameras may take years for Simcoe County rollout

Why mandate on school-bus cameras may take years for Simcoe County rollout

All school buses built after Nov. 1, 2027 will need 'series of cameras,' aimed at enhancing visibility for school-bus drivers according to the new law
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Local Crime Stoppers branch still facing closure as funding shortfall looms

Local Crime Stoppers branch still facing closure as funding shortfall looms

County of Simcoe will consider assisting with a bail out, while District of Muskoka has already agreed to pony up some funds to keep the non-profit afloat
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Simcoe County board diving deeper into ‘atmosphere of fear’ at schools

Simcoe County board diving deeper into ‘atmosphere of fear’ at schools

‘Student safety should be one of our No. 1 priorities next to educating our students,’ says Collingwood/Wasaga Beach school board trustee
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Here’s how much Simcoe County school trustees expensed in 2024

Here’s how much Simcoe County school trustees expensed in 2024

Trustees are paid between $11,000 and $14,000 per year, and reimbursed for some expenses
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'Stark warning': AMO homelessness report hits hard in Simcoe County

'Stark warning': AMO homelessness report hits hard in Simcoe County

‘It’s going to take years, thoughtfulness and authentic conversation to get out of that,’ says executive director of Barrie and Collingwood emergency shelters
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'Hateful': School board trustee receives 'vile,' profanity-laced voicemail

'Hateful': School board trustee receives 'vile,' profanity-laced voicemail

Anonymous two-minute tirade left by a man on the female trustee's board-issued phone also calls her mouthy, useless, a 'crackhead' and several other offensive words
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Simcoe Muskoka Catholic school board impacted by data breach

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic school board impacted by data breach

PowerSchool states the information breach included student names, addresses, parent/guardian contact information, and some demographic information
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Brrrr! Area polar plungers get ready for New Year’s dip

Brrrr! Area polar plungers get ready for New Year’s dip

Second annual event will take place Jan. 1 at Sunset Point
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