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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

Talk of merging conservation authorities an 'unnecessary distraction'

Talk of merging conservation authorities an 'unnecessary distraction'

'If you talked to me a year ago, I’d say, 'let’s do this amalgamation thing' ... Today, I’m of a very different opinion,' says Wasaga Beach mayor
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'True Canadian winter': It's T-shirt weather on local ski slopes

'True Canadian winter': It's T-shirt weather on local ski slopes

While March break has traditionally been the last hurrah for skiers and snowboarders, this year it looks like the season could be extended a couple weeks
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Developer hopes to tap millions in grant funding for Craighurst project

Developer hopes to tap millions in grant funding for Craighurst project

Georgian Communities could apply for up to $20 million in federal funding to construct wastewater infrastructure to support more than 500 units
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Defeated but unbowed, doctor determined to run again

Defeated but unbowed, doctor determined to run again

'I’m actually very determined to be a politician. I’m going to come back. Tonight is about absorbing the results,' local doctor says following defeat
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Oro-Medonte deputy mayor slams process around border talks

Oro-Medonte deputy mayor slams process around border talks

'I just find the process will not lead us to a place where any of us will be satisfied,' Peter Lavoie says amid ongoing municipal boundary discussions
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Questions raised about municipal integrity commissioner reports

Questions raised about municipal integrity commissioner reports

'I do feel like integrity commissioners across Ontario are being used as referees in a sandbox when members of council can't play nice,' says Springwater mayor
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Elmvale rallies to help 'frozen, terrified' residents amid blizzard

Elmvale rallies to help 'frozen, terrified' residents amid blizzard

Springwater residents jumped into action to provide assistance during storm; 'you couldn’t stop them from helping,' says councillor
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'Everyone wants what Oro-Medonte has,' Greenlaw says of boundary talks

'Everyone wants what Oro-Medonte has,' Greenlaw says of boundary talks

'I wish I was this popular in high school,' says mayor, as Barrie and Orillia eye township's land; province says it's in 'caretaker mode' until after Ontario election
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Speed cameras have 'significantly positive impact' on road safety

Speed cameras have 'significantly positive impact' on road safety

'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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Snowmobilers bask in local conditions during 'comeback season'

Snowmobilers bask in local conditions during 'comeback season'

'Last year was a terrible season. I got out once,' says Peterborough-area man; recent report shows winter pastime's economic effect continues to grow significantly
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