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Chris Simon

Chris Simon

Chris Simon is an award-winning journalist who has written for publications throughout Simcoe County and York Region. He is the current Editor of BradfordToday and InnisfilToday and has about two decades of experience in the sector. He lives in the community with his lovely wife Sarah and two active and amazing kids. His goal as Editor is to help cement BradfordToday and InnisfilToday as the publications of record within their respective municipalities. Got a news tip? Shoot him an email at the link below

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Recent Work by Chris

Off-duty York officer, Project Chameleon investigators honoured

Off-duty York officer, Project Chameleon investigators honoured

South Simcoe Police Service recognizes more than 30 people — mostly officers but also Good Samaritans and voluntary members of the auxiliary unit — during ceremony May 6
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Truck driver charged for allegedly leaving Belle Ewart crash site

Truck driver charged for allegedly leaving Belle Ewart crash site

Coldwater man, 51, later attended a South Simcoe police station and has been charged with careless driving and fail to remain
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Why Pitch-In Day is an 'integral part of spring' in Innisfil

Why Pitch-In Day is an 'integral part of spring' in Innisfil

Town's annual litter collection tradition will return May 11 from 9 to 11 a.m.
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What does casino's possible move mean for current Innisfil site?

What does casino's possible move mean for current Innisfil site?

OLG spokesperson says horse racing will return as planned in June, and it’ll continue for at least three additional years
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South Simcoe police stretch 'crucial' crisis-response cash

South Simcoe police stretch 'crucial' crisis-response cash

Money recently granted to department's COAST program helps support people who are experiencing a mental-health or addiction crisis, officials say
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Barrie man hospitalized after vehicle strikes Bradford hydro pole

Barrie man hospitalized after vehicle strikes Bradford hydro pole

Single-vehicle crash occurred Thursday afternoon
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Four events you need to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Four events you need to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Several upcoming events to focus on building community and a greater understanding of each other, editor writes
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Power knocked out to thousands of Innisfil customers Friday (update)

Power knocked out to thousands of Innisfil customers Friday (update)

InnPower reports an unplanned outage May 3 affected about 7,497 customers in the southern portion of the municipality
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'Excited' Nantyr Shores student earns the 'trust' of her peers

'Excited' Nantyr Shores student earns the 'trust' of her peers

J'Dae Simmons will serve as student trustee for 2024-25 term, wants to 'focus on making more schools feel like a community'
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'Never give up': Local teen earns Canadian dancing crown

'Never give up': Local teen earns Canadian dancing crown

Marielle Shvaitser and her partner won the junior Latin, Ballroom and 10 Dance categories at the 66th Canadian Closed DanceSport Championships in mid April
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