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Derek Howard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Derek Howard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Derek Howard is a Midland-based civic issues reporter with a background in print journalism. He has lived within North Simcoe for the majority of his life. Sometimes a stage actor, sometimes a voice actor, and sometimes a fiction novelist; when not scooping news, Derek enjoys diving into futurism by researching cutting edge technologies, while also appreciating the beautiful nature of the surrounding area. On occasion, Derek has been known to livestream play sessions of forgotten 1980s video games to sparse crowds. Derek lives alone and would like to someday have a goldfish named Chaos.

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Recent Work by Derek

To battle drifts, Tiny to install fencing along township roads next year

To battle drifts, Tiny to install fencing along township roads next year

'I always say I'd rather be five minutes late in this life than five minutes early into the next,' says deputy mayor
Tall Ships event planned for Midland encounters rough seas

Tall Ships event planned for Midland encounters rough seas

‘It may be smaller … or we are hopefully successful in other funding sources,' mayor says of loss of provincial grant for popular August waterfront festival
'Great opportunity': Tay leaps in with municipal insurance pool players

'Great opportunity': Tay leaps in with municipal insurance pool players

County municipal insurance pool program startup ‘already past the minimum requirement’ of municipalities; Tay Township to save over $1 million across 5 years as newest foundation subscriber
Ice-age grass: Province denies request for referendum over Tiny build

Ice-age grass: Province denies request for referendum over Tiny build

Minister encourages Tiny Township council and its residents to 'continue their dialogue and work together to reach a resolution on this matter'
Risk of bird flu makes popular Wye Marsh chickadee activity verboten

Risk of bird flu makes popular Wye Marsh chickadee activity verboten

Concerns of H5N1 avian flu spreading to humans means exposure safety protocols in place at local wildlife centre, says executive director
Follow these fire safety tips to keep holiday season ‘merry and bright’

Follow these fire safety tips to keep holiday season ‘merry and bright’

Campaign ‘12 Days of Holiday Safety’ from province's fire marshal asks public to check smoke alarms, keep paths clear, water trees, check lights and use battery-powered candles
Midland mayor says premier promises relief for 'absurd' OPP costs

Midland mayor says premier promises relief for 'absurd' OPP costs

Frustrated council considered saying no to OPP bill for $1 million, which could mean potential ‘double-digit’ tax increases through 'no fault' of town
'Bottom of the bowl': Midland opts to join big cities' no-encampments letter

'Bottom of the bowl': Midland opts to join big cities' no-encampments letter

'You don't kick people when they're down. We need to get to the root of the problem,' says councillor
Shed-dwelling senior says mould in apartment causing health issues

Shed-dwelling senior says mould in apartment causing health issues

Debbie Lloyd, 67, says she's living away from rental's toxic mould issue, but unable to move elsewhere due to unaffordable rent costs
Potential Midland housing effort knocked over endangered woodpecker

Potential Midland housing effort knocked over endangered woodpecker

'Are we that desperate for tax dollars that we have to get rid of (greenspace)?,' says resident opposing private woodlot redesignation at public meeting. Some say development theatens red-headed woodpecker
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