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Michael Owen

Michael Owen

Michael Owen has worked in news since 2009 and most recently joined Village Media in 2023 as a general assignment reporter for BradfordToday

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Recent Work by Michael

Simcoe County 4 Palestine ‘very pleased’ film will play in Bradford

Simcoe County 4 Palestine ‘very pleased’ film will play in Bradford

'It’s never too late to recognize errors and this is a good example of that,' says Barrie resident who helped spearhead petition
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'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

Decision gives 'real clarity' to about 3,200 Bradford West Gwillimbury residents who worried about possible phase out, town councillor says
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‘Spectacular’: Local reverend meets with Pope Francis

‘Spectacular’: Local reverend meets with Pope Francis

While on a trip to speak at St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland in Rome, Bradford's Rev. Daniel Scott found himself on a platform in front of thousands of attendees and just feet from the pontiff
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‘Remarkable’: Bradford school celebrates century of history

‘Remarkable’: Bradford school celebrates century of history

'From their tentative first steps of entering kindergarten to their confident steps of graduation, this school has been here for thousands of young minds,' trustee says
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'Significant project': Bradford Bypass moves step closer to reality

'Significant project': Bradford Bypass moves step closer to reality

Transportation minister announces province has awarded $16M contract to AECOM for detailed design of project’s western portion
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'Right thing': Bradford councillors give themselves 57% pay raise

'Right thing': Bradford councillors give themselves 57% pay raise

Phased approach also includes significant salary increases for mayor, deputy mayor
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'Continuing to invest': Province gives $284K to Holland Marsh projects

'Continuing to invest': Province gives $284K to Holland Marsh projects

Bank stabilization and vegetation harvesting expected to help reduce phosphorus levels while also offering educational opportunities for local youth
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'Explosive' popularity of pickleball pulls players to Bradford

'Explosive' popularity of pickleball pulls players to Bradford

'Certainly, pickleball is provided probably the most hours of court availability out of any sport at this time,' community services director says of town's indoor facilities
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In the know: South Simcoe police tackling more FOI requests

In the know: South Simcoe police tackling more FOI requests

Requests to police for information increased to 284 in 2023 from 240 in 2022, with 246 of the 2023 requests completed within 30 days of being received
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'Feels very good': Veterans shine light on RCAF 100th anniversary

'Feels very good': Veterans shine light on RCAF 100th anniversary

Retired Lt.-Col. Ferguson Mobbs and retired Warrant Officer George Neilson participated in Guinness World Records attempt in celebration of the air force
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