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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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Former mayor, MPP said strong mayor powers would have sped things up during his term

Former mayor, MPP said strong mayor powers would have sped things up during his term

‘The mayors have the best sense of what’s going on in their communities,’ says Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson
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Not enough to go around as town grant requests more than double

Not enough to go around as town grant requests more than double

During March 31 and April 14 meetings, the recipients of this year’s arts and culture grants and council community grants were announced and approved by council, accounting for nearly $200,000 in spending
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Former mayor, MPP said strong mayor powers would have sped things up during his term

Former mayor, MPP said strong mayor powers would have sped things up during his term

‘The mayors have the best sense of what’s going on in their communities,’ says Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson
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O’ Canada! Council wants national anthem to start meetings

O’ Canada! Council wants national anthem to start meetings

During council’s March 31 meeting, deputy mayor puts forward notice to have a council vote on playing the national anthem at the beginning of meetings moving forward
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Collingwood council will consider opposing conservation authority merger Monday

Collingwood council will consider opposing conservation authority merger Monday

TBM and Wasaga Beach have already publicly opposed the move
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Collingwood sends chainsaws, workers to clear Orillia's fallen trees

Collingwood sends chainsaws, workers to clear Orillia's fallen trees

Collingwood will also send chainsaws and generators to Springwater Township; ‘It’s about being good neighbours,’ says mayor
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‘Anxiety and stress’: Collingwood businesses brace for tariff war

‘Anxiety and stress’: Collingwood businesses brace for tariff war

‘In a nutshell, it’s going to add costs to everybody,’ says local manufacturer, while tourism industry pushes for tourists to shop Ontario
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Collingwood mayor ‘in support’ of dropping U.S. flags from town arenas

Collingwood mayor ‘in support’ of dropping U.S. flags from town arenas

Collingwood mayor wants to follow Barrie’s lead in removing the U.S. flags during the trade war
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Collingwood council not taking requests for traffic cameras lightly

Collingwood council not taking requests for traffic cameras lightly

During their Jan. 13 meeting, councillors will consider a motion put forward by Coun. Chris Potts to have town staff facilitate a presentation on red-light camera enforcement technology
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One more vote and Collingwood council can pass 3.18% tax increase

One more vote and Collingwood council can pass 3.18% tax increase

Tax revenue will make up $41.9 million of the $197.9 million budget in 2025
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