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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

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
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'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
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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
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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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Could Midland rec centre eventually be called 'Kleenex Centre?'

Could Midland rec centre eventually be called 'Kleenex Centre?'

Creation of a sponsorship, advertising and charitable giving policy deemed confusing by some on council, as mayor praises staff for helping town move away from doing business ‘like cowboys’
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Ex-flight paramedic creates app to provide emergency first-aid help

Ex-flight paramedic creates app to provide emergency first-aid help

Midland's Scott Ashley teaming with peers to get instant information into ‘willing bystander’ hands, aiming to save lives through web-based app
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Politician says council shouldn't be 'human billboard for social justice'

Politician says council shouldn't be 'human billboard for social justice'

Tiny Township Coun. Dave Brunelle says there can be 'slippery slope of endorsing one movement or promoting one set of beliefs and ideologies over another'
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UNESCO Geopark provides 'great' opportunities for north Simcoe

UNESCO Geopark provides 'great' opportunities for north Simcoe

'Some people have been known to say that we're crazy to try this, but the reality is Georgian Bay is one region,' says proponent
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'Prohibitive' costs mean Penetang boaters won't get earlier season start

'Prohibitive' costs mean Penetang boaters won't get earlier season start

Increased harbourmaster cost the deciding factor for boat-slip users to remain on shore until regular spring season opens, says report on potential earlier extension
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Tugboat festival motoring into Midland this weekend

Tugboat festival motoring into Midland this weekend

‘This event is one of Midland’s summer highlights,’ says town staffer on full and entertaining weekend for the Georgian Bay Tugboat Festival, midway carnival and rib event
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