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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

Collingwood water plant costs, delay put New Tec housing targets out of reach

Collingwood water plant costs, delay put New Tec housing targets out of reach

Citing ballooning costs and timelines of the Collingwood water treatment plant expansion plans, New Tech rejected a housing target pledge and strong mayor powers offered by the province
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Two new elementary schools for Barrie on board's wish list

Two new elementary schools for Barrie on board's wish list

Public board includes two schools in southeast Barrie among its top priorities, as well as additions at other existing facilities to handle growth
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School trustees call on public board to release violence data

School trustees call on public board to release violence data

'We know violence is increasing. I think it’s important we have this report so we can plan on what we can do,' says Barrie trustee
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Health unit issues suspension orders to unvaccinated students

Health unit issues suspension orders to unvaccinated students

'In 24 hours, our numbers dropped. We worked really hard yesterday. This means the work we’re doing is super meaningful,' says public health official
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Afghanistan refugee finds freedom through running group

Afghanistan refugee finds freedom through running group

Documentary Free to Run will be screened in Collingwood Oct. 11 as part of Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
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No fleeting romance: Collingwood couple grew up dancing together

No fleeting romance: Collingwood couple grew up dancing together

Fleet-Wood Dancentre marks its 30th season, which has included an on-stage marriage proposal
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On front lines of mental-health crisis, 'we never give up on anyone'

On front lines of mental-health crisis, 'we never give up on anyone'

'Whatever the situation is, they’re calling the police for help,' says crisis worker Amanda Kain-Johnson, who left Barrie for Collingwood in 2019 for the job
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Bear Creek grad tickled by Leacock award win

Bear Creek grad tickled by Leacock award win

Sylvie Potje discusses life in summer theatre and recent recognition for humorous short story
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Education development charges must triple to pay for growth: study

Education development charges must triple to pay for growth: study

'We know we’ve been under-collecting for a long time,' says public school board chair
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Several county sites being showcased on heritage tour this weekend

Several county sites being showcased on heritage tour this weekend

In the Barrie area, local stops include Anten Mills Community Centre in Springwater Township and Utopia Hall in Essa Township
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