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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

'Working poor' contributing to increase in Angus food bank use

'Working poor' contributing to increase in Angus food bank use

'Before COVID, we served about 100 people a month. Today, we’re serving more than 300 families,' says official
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Interpretive centre being pitched for historic Oro-Medonte church

Interpretive centre being pitched for historic Oro-Medonte church

Project would require between $4 million and $7 million to become reality; plan includes using interactive hologram to engage visitors
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Springwater health complex could be just what the doctor ordered

Springwater health complex could be just what the doctor ordered

'This is a huge accomplishment for Springwater. It’s going to bring health services closer to home and that’s the goal,' township CAO says of project
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Mink Creek's elusive tufa rock sustains endangered dragonfly

Mink Creek's elusive tufa rock sustains endangered dragonfly

'The Hine's emerald is found here and nowhere else in the country,' local naturalist says of stream running through Historic Fort Willow
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'MILF Manor' reignites short-term rental debate in Oro-Medonte

'MILF Manor' reignites short-term rental debate in Oro-Medonte

Despite Superior Court ruling in March, there still appears to be confusion around what township allows after TV show was filmed in Shanty Bay
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Shanty Bay estate transformed into luxurious 'MILF Manor'

Shanty Bay estate transformed into luxurious 'MILF Manor'

Many who live in tiny lakeside village say they were unaware TV show was being filmed; 'It was quite the mystery,' says one resident
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Essa Township finally relinquishing 'queen of the portables' crown

Essa Township finally relinquishing 'queen of the portables' crown

Two new elementary schools to be built and open by September 2026; 'this is the best news any township could ask for,' says mayor
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Seniors home finds way to give residents dignified final send-off

Seniors home finds way to give residents dignified final send-off

'They exit through the front lobby, the same way they came in,' says official at IOOF facility on Brooks Street in Barrie
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Community-designed 'four-season park' reopens in Elmvale

Community-designed 'four-season park' reopens in Elmvale

'I played at this park as a young boy, so as a father to then get to take my kids here, it’s pretty neat,' says councillor
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Retired Hawks to play major role in RCAF training program at Borden

Retired Hawks to play major role in RCAF training program at Borden

Caravan transporting jets takes eight hours from Collingwood to CFB Borden; another five aircraft will be on the move tonight
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