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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

Parents protest taking down Canada flag for temporary displays

Parents protest taking down Canada flag for temporary displays

Next month, Simcoe County public schools will fly Pride flag and later an Every Child Matters flag, but they'll be taking down Canadian flag to do it
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Former Olympian gets candid about personal struggles

Former Olympian gets candid about personal struggles

Former Olympian Elizabeth Manley, who's now a life coach, lays down roots in Simcoe County
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'Icon': Area film researcher honoured by Hot Docs

'Icon': Area film researcher honoured by Hot Docs

Among Elizabeth Klinck's resume is her work on the documentary 'Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind' from 2019
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Student petition aimed at putting police back in schools

Student petition aimed at putting police back in schools

'Not having the officer here kind of scares us. It takes away a safety net for us, but also for generations coming after us,' says student
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‘Unsolvable’: Public school board brings $690M budget to trustees

‘Unsolvable’: Public school board brings $690M budget to trustees

Transportation costs a hot topic during budget talks; 'We keep cutting and we keep finding efficiencies, and we’re rewarded this way,' says trustee
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Area group supports #LeaveTheLeaves over #NoMowMay

Area group supports #LeaveTheLeaves over #NoMowMay

'We all know plants, pollinators and all sorts of wildlife are different here in North America,' says Pollinate Collingwood rep
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Simcoe County boards end police-led school programs

Simcoe County boards end police-led school programs

Catholic board confirms decision was influenced by 'community advocacy,' while public board says cancellation came after regular review showing 'duplication' with health curriculum
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‘Devil in the details,’ of new education bill: school board

‘Devil in the details,’ of new education bill: school board

‘Much of what was announced is already taking place in Simcoe County,’ says Simcoe County public board chair
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Pass rates in Simcoe County schools show 'upward growth': board

Pass rates in Simcoe County schools show 'upward growth': board

On average, around 90 per cent of Simcoe County District School Board high school students are passing courses; trustee says that's higher than expected given the challenges of the past three years
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Area e-bike business pedals toward Ontario award

Area e-bike business pedals toward Ontario award

Georgian Trail E-Bike Rentals in Collingwood named one of 2023 Best Bicycle Friendly Businesses by provincial organization Ontario By Bike
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