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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

Local fire department hopes to douse 'dissatisfaction' among volunteers

Local fire department hopes to douse 'dissatisfaction' among volunteers

Fire chief says recent audit report also highlighted need for 'unification,' as opposed to stations operating like smaller departments within the municipality
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Township councillor slapped with reprimand, 90-day pay suspension

Township councillor slapped with reprimand, 90-day pay suspension

'It's a serious matter and borders on obstruction,' councillor says after fellow politician was found to have interfered in bylaw matter at residence
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Speed cameras have 'significantly positive impact' on road safety in Essa

Speed cameras have 'significantly positive impact' on road safety in Essa

'Based on the data collected, the cameras have been successful in achieving significant reductions in speeding within the first 12 months of deployment,' says township clerk
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Oro-Medonte dives into insurance pool while Essa checks the water

Oro-Medonte dives into insurance pool while Essa checks the water

'Barrie didn’t even want to be part of the initial feasibility study, so they didn’t reject the plan, they rejected even exploring the concept at all,' says Axxima official
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Township councillors back 'in-house solution' amid boundary talks

Township councillors back 'in-house solution' amid boundary talks

Developing residential, employment land in line with provincial mandate 'allows us to do it ourselves as opposed to having Barrie annex the lands and do it for us,' says councillor
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If you booze it up while snowmobiling, OPP will be on your trail

If you booze it up while snowmobiling, OPP will be on your trail

Speeding, driving too fast for conditions, travelling on unsafe ice and impairment due to alcohol/drugs are leading causes for snowmobile fatalities
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'Dire need': Gasoline Alley businesses pumped for eventual facelift

'Dire need': Gasoline Alley businesses pumped for eventual facelift

'The only thing that moves fast around here is the traffic. We’ve been here since ‘96 and nothing in Gasoline Alley has changed. There’s no growth,' says businessman
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Oro-Medonte looking to fuel redevelopment of Gasoline Alley

Oro-Medonte looking to fuel redevelopment of Gasoline Alley

Described as a 'gateway' to the municipality, Gasoline Alley is 'in dire need of development/redevelopment,' say township official
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Canadian military takes aim at solving nationwide housing issues

Canadian military takes aim at solving nationwide housing issues

Defence Minister Bill Blair was at CFB Borden today to announce 668 new residential units and renovate over 600 additional units across Canada
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Despite string of break-ins, Angus remains 'very safe community'

Despite string of break-ins, Angus remains 'very safe community'

Info session held recently to provide community with crime prevention tips, such as installing motion-detecting lights or cutting back foliage
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