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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

Owner says Oro Station automotive project should be ready to open in 2026

Owner says Oro Station automotive project should be ready to open in 2026

Consultant's report suggests project will generate almost 5,000 full- and part-time jobs during building and infrastructure construction
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Oro-Medonte airport lands $93M investment for Ornge Air expansion

Oro-Medonte airport lands $93M investment for Ornge Air expansion

'Our Simcoe County base will be unique in our system. It will be the base of operations for what we’re calling our special mission aircraft,' said Ornge CEO
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Oro-Medonte mayor doesn't support Barrie's 'housing sprawl'

Oro-Medonte mayor doesn't support Barrie's 'housing sprawl'

'Longer term, the residential growth projections appear to be based on a number of broad assumptions and very 'ambitious targets,'' says Greenlaw
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Township meeting turns heated over county council pay raise

Township meeting turns heated over county council pay raise

While tabling motion, Oro-Medonte Coun. Richard Schell ignored repeated requests to stop from mayor and deputy mayor; five-minute recess did little to calm things down
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Springwater, Oro-Medonte agree to keep border talks going with Barrie

Springwater, Oro-Medonte agree to keep border talks going with Barrie

'On community area side of things, there are two targets — 2031 provincial housing pledge target, and the other is 2051 population target,' consultant says of Barrie growth
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Essa Township tax rate 'hit hard' by uncontrollable factors: CAO

Essa Township tax rate 'hit hard' by uncontrollable factors: CAO

Michael Mikael says this includes reduced provincial funding, inflation, escalating costs and policing bill; tax rate expected to become 'clearer' Dec. 10
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Surprise! Arkells drop into Snow Valley to rock out at garage show

Surprise! Arkells drop into Snow Valley to rock out at garage show

'If you’re a rock 'n' roll band that knows what it's doing, you should be able to play anywhere,' says band’s lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist
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Township urges county to repeal 'incredibly out of touch' councillor pay hike

Township urges county to repeal 'incredibly out of touch' councillor 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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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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'Slap in the face': Commissionaires at CFB Borden to work Remembrance Day at regular pay

'Slap in the face': Commissionaires at CFB Borden to work Remembrance Day at regular pay

New contract removes bonus payment and puts wages in line with other Ontario employees, says official
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