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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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Islamophobia, antisemitism up in Simcoe County schools

Islamophobia, antisemitism up in Simcoe County schools

‘When these offices are new, you do get an influx of complaints coming in. I’d rather have the problem of many people coming forward, than no one coming forward,’ says school board's human rights and equity manager
Teachers association calls out Ontario board's use of 'unqualified' substitutes

Teachers association calls out Ontario board's use of 'unqualified' substitutes

While Simcoe County school boards say their supply lists are essentially full, the boards are seeing an increase in how often qualified education workers on those lists don’t answer the phone, leading to more unqualified individuals filling those vacancies
Fossil finds to be explored at Niagara Escarpment event

Fossil finds to be explored at Niagara Escarpment event

Event at Collingwood Public Library on March 18 will look at fossils from South Georgian Bay and what they say about history
How one Ontario region is fighting back against its doctor shortage

How one Ontario region is fighting back against its doctor shortage

Pay inequities, burden of business ownership, and burn-out might be keeping new doctors from setting up a family practice: here's what South Georgian Bay is doing to change their minds
UPDATE: Wasaga Beach woman dying of cancer gets long-awaited MRI

UPDATE: Wasaga Beach woman dying of cancer gets long-awaited MRI

'Maybe the medical system isn’t working but there are a lot of people out there that are good-hearted and generous,' says Elaine Foley following outpouring of support from strangers
Collingwood will be third in Canada to implement pollinator plan

Collingwood will be third in Canada to implement pollinator plan

‘It’s a good example of how a small group of committed residents can achieve anything,’ said Mayor Yvonne Hamlin referring to volunteer group Pollinate Collingwood
Former Olympian gets candid about personal struggles

Former Olympian gets candid about personal struggles

People of Collingwood: Elizabeth Manley, former Olympian and a life coach
'Takes a village': City steps up to help special-needs student

'Takes a village': City steps up to help special-needs student

‘When somebody reaches out to help, it took my breath away for a few minutes. It renews your faith in humanity,’ says mother of Innisdale student
Collingwood hopes to make a splash with national climate grant

Collingwood hopes to make a splash with national climate grant

‘Even though Collingwood is a smaller community, its leadership on climate issues ... punches way above its weight. We thought that was worth recognizing,' says official
VIDEO: Family saves trapped swan in Georgian Bay

VIDEO: Family saves trapped swan in Georgian Bay

Father and son braved icy water in Craigleith to free the swan – which was tangled in a makeshift float – before they started to freeze themselves as light snow fell
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