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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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wayne@barrietoday.com

Recent Work by Wayne

'We need help': Oro-Medonte eco retreat reeling from ice storm

'We need help': Oro-Medonte eco retreat reeling from ice storm

'It's overwhelming,' says Glen Oro Eco Retreat owner, who estimates cleanup, repair costs to be about $300,000
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Powerless: Couple resilient amid ice-storm havoc (4 photos)

Powerless: Couple resilient amid ice-storm havoc (4 photos)

'We’ve been without power now for more than 80 hours and I’m pretty sure we won’t get it back for at least another 10 days,' says Line 12 South resident
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In wake of ice storm, residents step up to help neighbours

In wake of ice storm, residents step up to help neighbours

Springwater, Oro-Medonte report widespread damage with fallen trees, branches and downed power lines across both townships
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Barrie mayor says Oro-Medonte motion 'undermines' boundary talks

Barrie mayor says Oro-Medonte motion 'undermines' boundary talks

'By rejecting the provincial framework, they appear to be pursuing a separate process of their own, which Barrie won’t be part of,' says Nuttall
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Township mayor asked to apologize for 'very hurtful' comment

Township mayor asked to apologize for 'very hurtful' comment

'I took this comment as disrespectful. Others have seen it as harassment or sexual harassment,' Springwater mayor says of alleged pole-dance remark; Oro-Medonte mayor has not apologized publicly
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'Wonderful human being': Springwater communications officer mourned

'Wonderful human being': Springwater communications officer mourned

Nicole Audette, who joined township in 2013, died unexpectedly last week at age 39; special memorial taking place before Wednesday night's council meeting
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Village extends helping hand to motorists stranded by blizzard

Village extends helping hand to motorists stranded by blizzard

Springwater residents jumped into action to provide assistance during storm; 'you couldn’t stop them from helping,' says councillor
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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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Canadian military takes aim at solving its nationwide housing issues

Canadian military takes aim at solving its 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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California wildfires spark concern over fireworks

California wildfires spark 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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