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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

Elmvale baseball committee hits request for lights out of the park

Elmvale baseball committee hits request for lights out of the park

Council approves one-time request for $35,000 from Springwater Hydro Reserve Fund; 'I’d like to say this is the perfect fit for that particular fund,' says deputy mayor
If you booze it up while snowmobiling, OPP will be on your trail

If you booze it up while snowmobiling, OPP will be on your trail

Speeding, driving too fast for conditions, travelling on unsafe ice and impairment due to alcohol/drugs are leading causes for snowmobile fatalities
Snowmobilers bask in local conditions during 'comeback season'

Snowmobilers bask in local conditions during 'comeback season'

'Last year was a terrible season. I got out once,' says Peterborough-area man; recent report shows winter pastime's economic effect continues to grow significantly
California wildfires spark resident's concern over fireworks

California wildfires spark resident's 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
'Slam dunk': County municipalities invited to test the waters with new insurance pool

'Slam dunk': County municipalities invited to test the waters with new insurance pool

Penetanguishene and New Tecumseth have signed on, as well as two unnamed municipalities; 'there is no reason why anybody should not go into this pool,' says official
Hundreds of skaters back in the loop at Simcoe County Museum

Hundreds of skaters back in the loop at Simcoe County Museum

More than 600 skaters donned the blades this past weekend in Midhurst and enjoyed what museum officials called 'perfect' conditions
Springwater's outgoing CAO says he never left township 'high and dry'

Springwater's outgoing CAO says he never left township 'high and dry'

'I provided ample notice for them to transition,' says Jeff Schmidt, who accepted new role with City of Barrie amid boundary talks with neighbouring townships
Plot thickens: Springwater CAO resigns after landing new role with City of Barrie

Plot thickens: Springwater CAO resigns after landing new role with City of Barrie

Jeff Schmidt's resignation causes concern for some members of township council due to ongoing boundary talks between Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte
Springwater urges county to repeal 'incredibly out of touch' pay hike

Springwater urges county to repeal 'incredibly out of touch' pay hike

“As a collective group, we felt this was an opportunity to further attract the best possible politicians to this level of government." Basil Clarke, Simcoe County Warden
Smile! Springwater lining up speed cameras for 2025

Smile! Springwater lining up speed cameras for 2025

Township adopts program already in effect in Barrie, Innisfil and Essa; Springwater will issue 'warning tickets' for the first three months
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