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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

Infamous trio of escapee llamas now taking visitors — but the gate stays closed

Infamous trio of escapee llamas now taking visitors — but the gate stays closed

Alpine Ridge Alpacas is hosted out of Back of Blue Farms in Clarksburg, where attendees can take alpacas for walks and meet the famous Lloree Llamas
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'Really huge': Local artist wins residency, $1,000 prize

'Really huge': Local artist wins residency, $1,000 prize

‘It’s such an honour to be given this award because I feel like I’ve found my niche,’ says Collingwood artist Deb Baillie
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New area rehousing project will serve seniors (7 photos)

New area rehousing project will serve seniors (7 photos)

Collaboration between County of Simcoe, Town of Collingwood will see new transitional modular housing program run on The Common Roof property for next five years
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'Quite the character': Collingwood Elvis Festival pioneer dies at 77

'Quite the character': Collingwood Elvis Festival pioneer dies at 77

Harold William ‘Billy’ Cann passed away surrounded by family in Sault Ste. Marie on July 11, ‘It’s the end of an era,’ says festival organizer
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‘Dream goal’: Local kayaker heads to junior world championships

‘Dream goal’: Local kayaker heads to junior world championships

Collingwood student Maea Knights, 17, travelling to Bulgaria for junior championships this week; she has also qualified for Olympic Hopes Regatta in September
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Local women and children's shelter seeing ‘huge jump’ in calls

Local women and children's shelter seeing ‘huge jump’ in calls

Collingwood-based organization running new Paint the Town Red fundraising push for the month of September
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Collingwood's Sensor Technologies planning $3.4M expansion, new hires

Collingwood's Sensor Technologies planning $3.4M expansion, new hires

Company recipient of $500,000 grant through provincial government to help pay for expansion
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Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting

Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting

Board chair said she accepted written delegation, but turned down verbal presentation because of 'lengthy agenda'; advocate gives speech in hallway instead
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One-third of county high school students don't feel safe at school: Report

One-third of county high school students don't feel safe at school: Report

‘It’s reaching a boiling point,’ says teacher’s union rep
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AI is encouraging new, slicker scams 'every day,' says OPP

AI is encouraging new, slicker scams 'every day,' says OPP

'Sadly, with the advancements in artificial intelligence, it helps the people perpetuating these scams,' constable says
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