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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 concern over fireworks

California wildfires spark resident 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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New community safety zones getting revved up in Essa Township

New community safety zones getting revved up in Essa Township

Report says both 5th and 10th sideroads 'represent potential hazard' due to natural configuration; report to be presented to council Wednesday night
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Brrring on the rinks! Freezing temperatures lead to flood of activity

Brrring on the rinks! Freezing temperatures lead to flood of activity

'Respect, respect and respect is a general rule of thumb to use our outdoor pads,' says Essa Township 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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'Amazing place': New EarlyON centre opening in Thornton

'Amazing place': New EarlyON centre opening in Thornton

'We have the opportunity to influence and assist families when they’re just beginning their journeys,' says Empower Simcoe official
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Winter sports enthusiasts stoked for gnarly snow conditions at local resorts

Winter sports enthusiasts stoked for gnarly snow conditions at local resorts

'It’s been a few years since we’ve had this amount of accumulation at once, but we’ll take it,' says official at Horseshoe Resort
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Bigger digs on Angus Food Bank's wish list for new year

Bigger digs on Angus Food Bank's wish list for new year

'If we had a kitchen, we could do so much more, including offering the essentials for baking,' says president
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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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