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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

Proposed gravel pit expansion causing dust-up in Springwater

Proposed gravel pit expansion causing dust-up in Springwater

'The first couple of years were fine. But by 2019, 2020 and the onset of COVID, everything changed,' says neighbour to George Johnston Road operation
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Former Barrie mayor says city should look south for land, not north

Former Barrie mayor says city should look south for land, not north

'Barrie and Innisfil should be one municipality ... It would resolve all these issues,' says Jim Perri, the city's mayor from 2000 to 2003
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OPP says calls for service to Boots and Hearts cost almost $80K

OPP says calls for service to Boots and Hearts cost almost $80K

With an additional $25,625 in overtime costs, Oro-Medonte taxpayers could be looking at bill in excess of $100,000
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'Clear message': Area councillor reprimanded, loses 60 days pay

'Clear message': Area councillor reprimanded, loses 60 days pay

'I’m disappointed to see any member of council come before the (integrity commissioner),' says mayor, but calls sanction 'fair'
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Integrity commissioner calls for area councillor's reprimand

Integrity commissioner calls for area councillor's reprimand

Councillor distributed court documents to other council members in attempt to 'influence' them regarding short-term rentals, integrity commissioner says
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Municipality's new community hub expected to cost $120M

Municipality's new community hub expected to cost $120M

First phase of Springwater Township's project at Bayfield Street and Snow Valley Road would include aquatics centre, library and gymnasium, while phase two has double rink
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Springwater 'terminates' boundary expansion talks with Barrie

Springwater 'terminates' boundary expansion talks with Barrie

'I can firmly say Barrie’s proposition presents no benefits to us as a municipality and our citizens,' says township councillor
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Borden Military Museum home to important collection

Borden Military Museum home to important collection

Motorcycles, tanks and more on display at museum demonstrate 'impact on the Canadian military'
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City's proposed 'boundary expansion' could equal Innisfil grab

City's proposed 'boundary expansion' could equal Innisfil grab

Springwater Township releases map showing what parcels of land the City of Barrie wants to acquire for industrial development
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Boundary issues: Mayors looking out for their own residents

Boundary issues: Mayors looking out for their own residents

'The only thing that matters is does it make sense for our township to enter into a partnership agreement that has been presented,' says Oro-Medonte mayor
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