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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

Boots and Hearts boss promises 'massive improvements' this year

Boots and Hearts boss promises 'massive improvements' this year

Although attendance expected to be down this year, organizers say changes will lead to better experience for both festival-goers and local residents
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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 seniors home on Brooks Street in Barrie
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Irate motorist uses chainsaw to cut down Essa Township speed camera

Irate motorist uses chainsaw to cut down Essa Township speed camera

Camera on 25th Sideroad had been issuing up to 50 tickets daily; township official says it's 'really unfortunate' someone would go to such lengths
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OPP confirms seven sexual-assault charges at Boots and Hearts

OPP confirms seven sexual-assault charges at Boots and Hearts

Over August weekend, police say officers responded to 174 calls, including 21 for 'violent' Criminal Code infractions, 11 property crime, 11 traffic, two drug violations
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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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