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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

Produce delivery service gives Canadian-grown ugly fruit a chance

Produce delivery service gives Canadian-grown ugly fruit a chance

‘We’re trying to make eating healthy affordable. We want our food system to thrive and stay strong,’ says founder of food box service that delivers across Simcoe County
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Student finds, returns rent money to grateful senior on pension

Student finds, returns rent money to grateful senior on pension

‘Through that little deed, she impacted the trajectory of someone’s life, and that’s a big deal,’ says school principal
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Public school board taking 'buy Canadian' stance amid trade war

Public school board taking 'buy Canadian' stance amid trade war

‘With all the carnage that’s going on across both borders right now, I think it’s only logical for us to look at how we as Canadians can do our duty,’ says Simcoe County District School Board trustee
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Essa trustee slams province over ‘disrespectful’ letter

Essa trustee slams province over ‘disrespectful’ letter

‘Our concerns were not even addressed,’ says trustee regarding a response from the province to a letter about school nutrition programs
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Simcoe County students got more snow days than ever this winter

Simcoe County students got more snow days than ever this winter

'This is like a winter before the ’90s,’ says Innisfil trustee
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World-cup winning chef cooked for royalty, made friends with Gordon Ramsay

World-cup winning chef cooked for royalty, made friends with Gordon Ramsay

Edouard Colonerus moved to region to get away from traffic, says prime rib and beef are among his favourite foods
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Smile! OPP rolling out officer-worn body cameras across Central Region

Smile! OPP rolling out officer-worn body cameras across Central Region

‘It’s for everyone’s safety,’ says Collingwood OPP official
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Saunderson defends pre-election cash as 'capital commitments, not campaign promises'

Saunderson defends pre-election cash as 'capital commitments, not campaign promises'

Saunderson's opponents call the move 'gimmicky' and suggest the funding was used to 'curry favour' with voters
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Why mandate on school-bus cameras may take years for Simcoe County rollout

Why mandate on school-bus cameras may take years for Simcoe County rollout

All school buses built after Nov. 1, 2027 will need 'series of cameras,' aimed at enhancing visibility for school-bus drivers according to the new law
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Local Crime Stoppers branch still facing closure as funding shortfall looms

Local Crime Stoppers branch still facing closure as funding shortfall looms

County of Simcoe will consider assisting with a bail out, while District of Muskoka has already agreed to pony up some funds to keep the non-profit afloat
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