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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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Recent Work by Jessica

‘Edge of knowledge’: Collingwood entrepreneur focuses on AI

‘Edge of knowledge’: Collingwood entrepreneur focuses on AI

People of Collingwood: Jon Gillham, owner of Originality AI
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Cancer battle drives Millett family to help others

Cancer battle drives Millett family to help others

This month, donations to the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre’s Brian and Anita Millett GAP Fund will be matched up to $21,000
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Collingwood council votes through animal control changes

Collingwood council votes through animal control changes

‘Our public has come to expect a certain level of service when it comes to wild and domestic animals. This is an excellent compromise to that,’ says councillor
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‘Change in attitudes’: Student absenteeism on the rise

‘Change in attitudes’: Student absenteeism on the rise

Student Trustee explains she received zero for missing mid-term exam scheduled on Muslim holiday
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Collingwood advocates push for green development standards

Collingwood advocates push for green development standards

‘Implementing green development standards is more than the standards themselves – it’s about political will,’ CCAT programs director tells councillors at their recent meeting
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Collingwood council exploring backyard hen program

Collingwood council exploring backyard hen program

‘There are so many positive things about it. Obviously, I think it would need to be regulated. I would like to look into it more because there is a need in our community for it,’ says Coun. Chris Potts
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Council pumps brakes on Collingwood’s traffic-calming policy

Council pumps brakes on Collingwood’s traffic-calming policy

‘The results are telling us we need to go back to the drawing board and tweak it,’ says councillor
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New building code coming, but changes unclear: Collingwood CBO

New building code coming, but changes unclear: Collingwood CBO

Collingwood’s chief building official updates council on changes to building standards set to come into effect Jan. 1, 2025, however officials have not yet been given the changes and time is running short
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Collingwood Transit co-ordinator job remains unfilled

Collingwood Transit co-ordinator job remains unfilled

Town has stalled it’s full launch of on-demand transit pending the hiring of a transit co-ordinator; safety concerns for accessible transit riders addressed
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Council wrestles with 'problematic' grant process

Council wrestles with 'problematic' grant process

Wrestling Night in Collingwood event originally denied town grant with organizer pleading with council to reverse decision; some council members worry about setting precedent
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