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Jessica Owen

Jessica Owen

Jessica Owen is an experienced journalist working for Village Media since 2018, primarily covering Collingwood, County of Simcoe and education.

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Sculptor, educator raising awareness about the vulva

Sculptor, educator raising awareness about the vulva

Viva La Flying Vulva Positivity Portal launch takes place April 20 in Thornbury
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Suspension numbers stay steady in Simcoe County schools

Suspension numbers stay steady in Simcoe County schools

‘Our suspensions are not increasing. We’re doing what we can to mitigate. That’s a really good thing,’ says public board chair
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Collingwood will sign $270M contract with Kenaidan for water plant

Collingwood will sign $270M contract with Kenaidan for water plant

Collingwood negotiated new deal with New Tecumseth to ensure $270 million in costs will be covered, which includes providing New Tecumseth with more interim capacity
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'So happy I served': Air force vet reflects on RCAF turning 100

'So happy I served': Air force vet reflects on RCAF turning 100

Now retired from the service, Chuck Arrand is a zone commander for area legions
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School capacity falls behind 'unprecedented growth' in Simcoe County

School capacity falls behind 'unprecedented growth' in Simcoe County

All 15 public high schools expected to reach 104-per-cent capacity by the fall; board has identified a need for two new elementary schools in Innisfil, addition at Nantyr Shores
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Simcoe County public school board will join $4B social-media lawsuit

Simcoe County public school board will join $4B social-media lawsuit

‘These platforms, while making millions of dollars, have done substantial harm to children,’ says Simcoe County District School Board chair
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Local OPP officers receiving 'much better' reception in schools

Local OPP officers receiving 'much better' reception in schools

‘We are now able to work individually with our school principals and provide whatever support they need,’ says detachment commander
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Islamophobia, antisemitism on the rise in Simcoe County schools

Islamophobia, antisemitism on the rise in Simcoe County schools

‘When these offices are new, you do get an influx of complaints coming in. I’d rather have the problem of many people coming forward, than no one coming forward,’ says public board's human rights and equity manager
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Fossil finds to be explored at Niagara Escarpment event

Fossil finds to be explored at Niagara Escarpment event

Event at Collingwood Public Library on March 18 will look at fossils from South Georgian Bay and what they say about history
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‘Slap in the face’: Simcoe schools lean on unqualified teachers

‘Slap in the face’: Simcoe schools lean on unqualified teachers

While Simcoe County school boards say their supply lists are essentially full, they are seeing a jump in how often qualified education workers on those lists don’t answer the phone
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