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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

Scammers using Facebook photos, videos to dupe victims: OPP

Scammers using Facebook photos, videos to dupe victims: OPP

Many scammers scour social media to find names of relatives, and use AI to imitate voices on posted videos, Const. Trevor McKean says
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Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting gives speech in hallway

Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting gives speech in hallway

Board chair said she accepted written delegation, but turned down verbal presentation because of 'lengthy agenda'
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Province's high school changes don't add up, says retired math teacher

Province's high school changes don't add up, says retired math teacher

New graduation requirements announced by Ford government are more political than functional, former teacher says
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OPINION: 5 years to respond to FOI request a blow to transparency

OPINION: 5 years to respond to FOI request a blow to transparency

Reporter reflects on the years it took for the province to respond to a freedom of information request regarding Bradford’s wastewater plant
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Sculptor, educator on mission to raise awareness about the vulva

Sculptor, educator on mission to raise awareness about the vulva

Fran Bouwman launched an online project to create more awareness about the female body part after her artwork caused 'upset' and controversy
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BEYOND LOCAL: ‘Slap in the face’: Simcoe schools lean on unqualified teachers

BEYOND LOCAL: ‘Slap in the face’: Simcoe schools lean on unqualified teachers

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
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‘We trusted her’: Wedding dream becomes $30K nightmare

‘We trusted her’: Wedding dream becomes $30K nightmare

Collingwood nail salon owner says she gave money to a longtime client who promised discounted airline tickets, but didn't get the tickets or money back even after a judge ruled in her favour
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Snow-making team 'working around the clock' at Blue Mountain

Snow-making team 'working around the clock' at Blue Mountain

'The temperature has dropped and we’ve been running for more than 12 hours. We’re slowly and gradually opening more terrain,' says resort official
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Flair launching new pilot training at Collingwood Airport

Flair launching new pilot training at Collingwood Airport

Flair Airlines cadet program aims to prepare pilots to become first officers on the Boeing 737 Max aircraft within 18 months
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‘Life changing’: Equine therapy helps clients through trauma

‘Life changing’: Equine therapy helps clients through trauma

Unique program connects clients with horses for therapy to address anxiety, depression or trauma symptoms
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