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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

Lack of support leaves victim of violent rape more 'angry, horrified'

Lack of support leaves victim of violent rape more 'angry, horrified'

‘We pay for government services that are meant to protect us. This could happen to anybody,’ says victim of brutal sexual assault
Secrecy surrounds Simcoe school trustee banning

Secrecy surrounds Simcoe school trustee banning

Move marks second integrity commissioner investigation completed in the past two months concerning the conduct of New Tecumseth trustee Sarah Beitz with the Simcoe County District School Board
Modular home neighbourhood soon to be filled with homeless seniors

Modular home neighbourhood soon to be filled with homeless seniors

'This is so needed,' says company charged with managing 14 rooms created at Campbell Street hub
Here are six innovations that could be coming to our town

Here are six innovations that could be coming to our town

Multiple exhibitors at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference are showcasing quick shelter solutions that can be set up and moved as necessary
Infamous trio of escapee llamas now taking visitors, but the gate stays closed

Infamous trio of escapee llamas now taking visitors, but the gate stays closed

Alpine Ridge Alpacas is hosted out of Back of Blue Farms in Clarksburg, where attendees can take alpacas for walks and meet the famous Lloree Llamas
Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting gives speech in hallway

Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting gives speech in hallway

Board chair said she accepted written delegation, but turned down verbal presentation because of 'lengthy agenda'
BEYOND LOCAL: Simcoe County school board joins $4B social-media lawsuit

BEYOND LOCAL: Simcoe County school board joins $4B social-media lawsuit

‘These platforms, while making millions of dollars, have done substantial harm to children,’ says Simcoe County District School Board chair
BEYOND LOCAL: ‘Slap in the face’: Simcoe schools lean on unqualified teachers

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

While Simcoe County school boards say their supply lists are essentially full, the boards are seeing an increase in how often qualified education workers on those lists don’t answer the phone, leading to more unqualified individuals filling those vacancies
Kevlar sleeves and spit guards: Teachers ‘worn down’ by violence

Kevlar sleeves and spit guards: Teachers ‘worn down’ by violence

'People who go into education did not expect to have to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) to protect them from physical violence, and yet, that is the reality in our classrooms,' says union rep
Faith and fatherhood inspire author

Faith and fatherhood inspire author

'Father Rick, Roamin’ Catholic' is Rick Prashaw's most recent book. His first, 'Soar, Adam, Soar' is based on the life of his transgender son Adam, who died tragically in 2016
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