Wayne Doyle

Wayne Doyle has a byline on 50 stories in this site's index of Barrie election and civic reporting, 2023 to 2025, for BarrieToday.

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Every story in this site's media index with Wayne Doyle in the byline, newest first: 50 pieces. Each has a citation to copy; the link goes to the outlet's page.

2025

December 27, 2025 Barrie Hill Rd. housing project moves forward amid water, traffic worries BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Barrie Hill Rd. housing project moves forward amid water, traffic worries,” BarrieToday, December 27, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/barrie-hill-rd-housing-project-moves-forward-amid-water-traffic-worries-11662018.
December 13, 2025 Annexation means Barrie Country Club to get a new Barrie address BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Annexation means Barrie Country Club to get a new Barrie address,” BarrieToday, December 13, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/annexation-means-barrie-country-club-to-get-a-new-barrie-address-11618212.
December 9, 2025 Bill 76 passes, transferring thousands of acres to City of Barrie BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Bill 76 passes, transferring thousands of acres to City of Barrie,” BarrieToday, December 9, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/bill-76-passes-transferring-thousands-of-acres-to-city-of-barrie-11602419.
November 26, 2025 Springwater mayor optimistic talks can continue with Barrie over boundary expansion BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Springwater mayor optimistic talks can continue with Barrie over boundary expansion,” BarrieToday, November 26, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/springwater-mayor-optimistic-talks-can-continue-with-barrie-over-boundary-expansion-11543425.
November 5, 2025 'Painful step backward': Oro-Medonte accepts Barrie's annexation proposal BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “'Painful step backward': Oro-Medonte accepts Barrie's annexation proposal,” BarrieToday, November 5, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/painful-step-backward-oro-medonte-accepts-barries-annexation-proposal-11447217.
October 16, 2025 Springwater council bogged down by legal opinions around Barrie boundary talks BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Springwater council bogged down by legal opinions around Barrie boundary talks,” BarrieToday, October 16, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/springwater-council-bogged-down-by-legal-opinions-around-barrie-boundary-talks-11354981.
September 11, 2025 Oro-Medonte mayor questions 'urgency' of Barrie boundary expansion BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Oro-Medonte mayor questions 'urgency' of Barrie boundary expansion,” BarrieToday, September 11, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-medonte-mayor-questions-urgency-of-barrie-boundary-expansion-11197399.
August 10, 2025 Former Springwater councillor rails against Barrie annexation plans BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Former Springwater councillor rails against Barrie annexation plans,” BarrieToday, August 10, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/former-springwater-councillor-rails-against-barrie-annexation-plans-11047295.
August 9, 2025 Residents blame closed-door talks for rise in annexation misinformation BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Residents blame closed-door talks for rise in annexation misinformation,” BarrieToday, August 9, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/residents-blame-closed-door-talks-for-rise-in-annexation-misinformation-11051954.
June 6, 2025 Accusations of bias fly over what letters show up in council package BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Accusations of bias fly over what letters show up in council package,” BarrieToday, June 6, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/accusations-of-bias-fly-over-what-letters-show-up-in-council-package-10771527.
June 3, 2025 Time ticking down for mayors to find 'framework agreement' on land BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Time ticking down for mayors to find 'framework agreement' on land,” BarrieToday, June 3, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/time-ticking-down-for-mayors-to-find-framework-agreement-on-land-10753526.
May 29, 2025 Oro-Medonte receives Barrie's 'high-level' proposal, counters with terms BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Oro-Medonte receives Barrie's 'high-level' proposal, counters with terms,” BarrieToday, May 29, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-medonte-receives-barries-high-level-proposal-counters-with-terms-10730853.
May 28, 2025 Former Springwater mayor calls Barrie's land-deal offer 'chump change' BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Former Springwater mayor calls Barrie's land-deal offer 'chump change',” BarrieToday, May 28, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/former-springwater-mayor-calls-barries-land-deal-offer-chump-change-10720567.
May 27, 2025 Barrie mayor turns to Oro-Medonte after Springwater setback on land deal BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Barrie mayor turns to Oro-Medonte after Springwater setback on land deal,” BarrieToday, May 27, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/barrie-mayor-turns-to-oro-medonte-after-springwater-setback-on-land-deal-10712146.
May 24, 2025 'Moving the money into action': Committee set to dole out dough BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “'Moving the money into action': Committee set to dole out dough,” BarrieToday, May 24, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/moving-the-money-into-action-committee-set-to-dole-out-dough-10702968.
May 22, 2025 Springwater council rebuffs City of Barrie's land-deal presentation BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Springwater council rebuffs City of Barrie's land-deal presentation,” BarrieToday, May 22, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/springwater-council-rebuffs-city-of-barries-land-deal-presentation-10695867.
May 21, 2025 Barrie mayor to make official land-deal pitch in Springwater tonight BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Barrie mayor to make official land-deal pitch in Springwater tonight,” BarrieToday, May 21, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/barrie-mayor-to-make-official-land-deal-pitch-in-springwater-tonight-10683683.
April 14, 2025 Local councillors divided on value of strong mayor powers BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Local councillors divided on value of strong mayor powers,” BarrieToday, April 14, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/local-councillors-divided-on-value-of-strong-mayor-powers-10519688.
March 27, 2025 Barrie mayor says Oro-Medonte motion 'undermines' boundary talks BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Barrie mayor says Oro-Medonte motion 'undermines' boundary talks,” BarrieToday, March 27, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/barrie-mayor-says-oro-medonte-motion-undermines-boundary-talks-10436127.
March 20, 2025 Springwater, Oro-Medonte split on how to navigate Barrie boundary talks BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Springwater, Oro-Medonte split on how to navigate Barrie boundary talks,” BarrieToday, March 20, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/springwater-oro-medonte-split-on-how-to-navigate-barrie-boundary-talks-10404599.
February 27, 2025 Oro-Medonte deputy mayor slams provincial process around Barrie border talks BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Oro-Medonte deputy mayor slams provincial process around Barrie border talks,” BarrieToday, February 27, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-medonte-deputy-mayor-slams-provincial-process-around-barrie-border-talks-10295342.
February 21, 2025 Questions raised about municipal integrity commissioner reports BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Questions raised about municipal integrity commissioner reports,” BarrieToday, February 21, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/questions-raised-about-municipal-integrity-commissioner-reports-10255264.
January 21, 2025 Oro-Medonte could seek breakdown of numbers in Barrie boundary talks BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Oro-Medonte could seek breakdown of numbers in Barrie boundary talks,” BarrieToday, January 21, 2025, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-medonte-could-seek-breakdown-of-numbers-in-barrie-boundary-talks-10107481.

2024

December 30, 2024 Plot thickens: Springwater CAO resigns after landing new role with City of Barrie BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Plot thickens: Springwater CAO resigns after landing new role with City of Barrie,” BarrieToday, December 30, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/amid-boundary-talks-springwater-cao-resigns-after-landing-new-role-with-city-of-barrie-10013475.
December 13, 2024 Oro-Medonte mayor doesn't support Barrie's 'housing sprawl' BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Oro-Medonte mayor doesn't support Barrie's 'housing sprawl',” BarrieToday, December 13, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-medonte-mayor-doesnt-support-barries-housing-sprawl-9955169.
October 8, 2024 Without Craig Rd. extension, councillor says 'Midhurst is doomed' BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Without Craig Rd. extension, councillor says 'Midhurst is doomed',” BarrieToday, October 8, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/without-craig-rd-extension-councillor-says-midhurst-is-doomed-9623143.
October 3, 2024 Councillors debate procurement review: Oversight or distrust? BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Councillors debate procurement review: Oversight or distrust?,” BarrieToday, October 3, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/councillors-debate-procurement-review-oversight-or-distrust-9608387.
June 27, 2024 Group's petition against Barrie annexation exceeds 3,000 signatures BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Group's petition against Barrie annexation exceeds 3,000 signatures,” BarrieToday, June 27, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/groups-petition-against-barrie-annexation-exceeds-3000-signatures-9145044.
June 20, 2024 Councillor says integrity commissioner 'weaponized' against him BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Councillor says integrity commissioner 'weaponized' against him,” BarrieToday, June 20, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/councillor-says-integrity-commissioner-weaponized-against-him-9111658.
May 14, 2024 Springwater boundary report sidesteps Barrie's land needs BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Springwater boundary report sidesteps Barrie's land needs,” BarrieToday, May 14, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/springwater-boundary-report-sidesteps-barries-land-needs-8738074.
May 12, 2024 Guergis says county involvement 'key' to Barrie boundary talks BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Guergis says county involvement 'key' to Barrie boundary talks,” BarrieToday, May 12, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/guergis-says-county-involvement-key-to-barrie-boundary-talks-8727635.
May 2, 2024 Springwater nixes use of facilitator in Barrie boundary talks BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Springwater nixes use of facilitator in Barrie boundary talks,” BarrieToday, May 2, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/springwater-nixes-use-of-facilitator-in-barrie-boundary-talks-8687269.
April 25, 2024 Councillor calls integrity commissioner report 'a witch hunt' BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Councillor calls integrity commissioner report 'a witch hunt',” BarrieToday, April 25, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/councillor-calls-integrity-commissioner-report-a-witch-hunt-8651617.
April 18, 2024 Oro-Medonte hammers away at 'toolbox' for Barrie boundary talks BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Oro-Medonte hammers away at 'toolbox' for Barrie boundary talks,” BarrieToday, April 18, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-medonte-hammers-away-at-toolbox-for-barrie-boundary-talks-8619417.
April 17, 2024 Oro-Medonte eyeing mediation to solve Barrie boundary battle BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Oro-Medonte eyeing mediation to solve Barrie boundary battle,” BarrieToday, April 17, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-medonte-eyeing-mediation-to-solve-barrie-boundary-battle-8608805.
March 21, 2024 City of Barrie nixes Springwater's cross-border servicing request BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “City of Barrie nixes Springwater's cross-border servicing request,” BarrieToday, March 21, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/city-of-barrie-nixes-springwaters-cross-border-servicing-request-8488378.
February 16, 2024 Mayor's quick thinking likely staves off another tribunal trip BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Mayor's quick thinking likely staves off another tribunal trip,” BarrieToday, February 16, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/mayors-quick-thinking-likely-staves-off-another-tribunal-trip-8317286.
February 15, 2024 Oro-Medonte, Barrie commit to finding 'amicable' boundary solution BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Oro-Medonte, Barrie commit to finding 'amicable' boundary solution,” BarrieToday, February 15, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-medonte-barrie-commit-to-finding-amicable-boundary-solution-8312042.
February 12, 2024 Oro-Medonte poised to 'work' with Barrie on boundary dispute BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Oro-Medonte poised to 'work' with Barrie on boundary dispute,” BarrieToday, February 12, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-medonte-poised-to-work-with-barrie-on-boundary-dispute-8292333.
February 8, 2024 Home to two Springwater mayors eyed for heritage designation BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Home to two Springwater mayors eyed for heritage designation,” BarrieToday, February 8, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/home-that-housed-two-mayors-eyed-for-heritage-designation-8220058.
January 24, 2024 Pollster disagrees with Barrie's description of poll results BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Pollster disagrees with Barrie's description of poll results,” BarrieToday, January 24, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/pollster-disagrees-with-barries-description-of-poll-results-8156905.
January 18, 2024 Township resident questions 'letters of support' for annexation BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Township resident questions 'letters of support' for annexation,” BarrieToday, January 18, 2024, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/township-resident-questions-letters-of-support-for-annexation-8122354.

2023

December 30, 2023 Barrie boundary talks dominate headlines in local townships for 2023 BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Barrie boundary talks dominate headlines in local townships for 2023,” BarrieToday, December 30, 2023, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/barrie-boundary-talks-dominate-headlines-in-local-townships-for-2023-8038887.
December 21, 2023 Reprimanded councillor disagrees with IC's findings and penalty BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Reprimanded councillor disagrees with IC's findings and penalty,” BarrieToday, December 21, 2023, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/reprimanded-councillor-disagrees-with-ics-findings-and-penalty-8012438.
December 11, 2023 Former Innisfil mayor warns of 'same ploy' in Barrie land talks BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Former Innisfil mayor warns of 'same ploy' in Barrie land talks,” BarrieToday, December 11, 2023, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/former-innisfil-mayor-warns-of-same-ploy-in-barrie-land-talks-7954624.
November 29, 2023 'How many councillors does it take to screw in a light bulb?' BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “'How many councillors does it take to screw in a light bulb?',” BarrieToday, November 29, 2023, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/how-many-councillors-does-it-take-to-screw-in-a-light-bulb-7899833.
November 24, 2023 Former Barrie mayor says city should look south for land, not north BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Former Barrie mayor says city should look south for land, not north,” BarrieToday, November 24, 2023, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/former-barrie-mayor-says-city-should-look-south-for-land-not-north-7878696.
November 15, 2023 Springwater 'terminates' boundary expansion talks with Barrie BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Springwater 'terminates' boundary expansion talks with Barrie,” BarrieToday, November 15, 2023, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/springwater-terminates-boundary-expansion-talks-with-barrie-7838480.
November 9, 2023 Boundary issues: Mayors looking out for their own residents BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Boundary issues: Mayors looking out for their own residents,” BarrieToday, November 9, 2023, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/boundary-issues-mayors-looking-out-for-their-own-residents-7807692.
November 8, 2023 Oro-Medonte 'not comfortable' with Barrie's boundary request BarrieToday Wayne Doyle, “Oro-Medonte 'not comfortable' with Barrie's boundary request,” BarrieToday, November 8, 2023, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-medonte-not-comfortable-with-barries-boundary-adjustment-7806716.