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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

Newmarket man's passion for re-enactment kindled as a child

Newmarket man's passion for re-enactment kindled as a child

Re-enactment Festival at Fort Willow continues Saturday at the Historic Fort Willow Conservation Area, west of Barrie, with a trip back in time
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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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Lake Simcoe estate transformed into luxurious 'MILF Manor'

Lake Simcoe estate transformed into luxurious 'MILF Manor'

Many who live in tiny lakeside village say they were unaware TV show was being filmed; 'It was quite the mystery,' says one resident
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Military brass celebrate RCAF centenary and museum reopening

Military brass celebrate RCAF centenary and museum reopening

“I hope people see the importance of Borden and the significant role it’s played in the air force,” says RCAF commander
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Rural cannabis shops succeeding by being 'small and nimble'

Rural cannabis shops succeeding by being 'small and nimble'

'A lot of older folks who have a tough time sleeping are looking at cannabis solutions,' says Elmvale shop manager
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7 sexual assaults reported at Boots and Hearts music festival: OPP

7 sexual assaults reported at Boots and Hearts music festival: OPP

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