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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

Springwater, Oro-Medonte agree to keep border talks going with Barrie

Springwater, Oro-Medonte agree to keep border talks going with Barrie

'On community area side of things, there are two targets — 2031 provincial housing pledge target, and the other is 2051 population target,' consultant says of Barrie growth
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Oro-Medonte 'amps' up efforts to deal with bylaw non-compliance

Oro-Medonte 'amps' up efforts to deal with bylaw non-compliance

New administrative monetary penalty system, or AMPS, deemed more effective and efficient way of addressing infractions, township official says
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Report says Springwater's wards not serving township well

Report says Springwater's wards not serving township well

To reflect population, one redistribution option could see Midhurst chopped into two wards, including one east of Wilson Drive and the other to the west
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Heard mentality: Oro-Medonte ramping up dialogue with residents

Heard mentality: Oro-Medonte ramping up dialogue with residents

Township to invest $12,000 annually on new community engagement platform; 'it increases the public trust and confidence in local government,' says official
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Springwater adding more speed signs in fight against lead-footers

Springwater adding more speed signs in fight against lead-footers

Solar-powered radar boards to be installed in three locations around township
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Springwater council keeps blended tax increase below 5%

Springwater council keeps blended tax increase below 5%

Township tax hike of 6.39% less than half of what was first proposed
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Oro-Medonte spending almost $300K to right finance department

Oro-Medonte spending almost $300K to right finance department

New hires and department reorganization follows review of department by KPMG that exposed deficiencies and concerns
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Essa Township tax rate 'hit hard' by uncontrollable factors: CAO

Essa Township tax rate 'hit hard' by uncontrollable factors: CAO

Michael Mikael says this includes reduced provincial funding, inflation, escalating costs and policing bill; tax rate expected to become 'clearer' Dec. 10
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Oro-Medonte looks for middle ground on environmental costs, 'piling on' taxes

Oro-Medonte looks for middle ground on environmental costs, 'piling on' taxes

Township councillor says organizations should demonstrate their value and ensure there’s no overlap of services or agency redundancies
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Springwater council told deferring projects only delays inevitable tax hike

Springwater council told deferring projects only delays inevitable tax hike

'I get it, we have pressures, it’s a tough budget, but you're kicking the burden down the road is what you’re doing,' says township CAO
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