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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’s appeal related to 2011 Bradford crash dismissed

Simcoe County’s appeal related to 2011 Bradford crash dismissed

Records show amount of civil case has increased to $11.2 million
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Unknown illness may send local man to Thailand for treatment

Unknown illness may send local man to Thailand for treatment

Jonathan Andrews and family left frustrated at the difficulty of navigating the medical system in Ontario, and the lack of results
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‘Simple and humble’: Local resident blends art with agriculture

‘Simple and humble’: Local resident blends art with agriculture

Linda Szoldatits is using her experience on the farm and skills with pottery to teach people how to re-energize and reconnect with their authentic selves in a natural way
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Police, mortgage company hitting the ice to help SickKids

Police, mortgage company hitting the ice to help SickKids

Mortgage Partners Corporation staff set to face off against South Simcoe Police Service members in charity game on Dec. 9 with all proceeds going to the Hospital for Sick Children
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Total calls for service approaching pre-COVID-19 level: South Simcoe police

Total calls for service approaching pre-COVID-19 level: South Simcoe police

Chief John Van Dyke says incidents of intimate partner violence are 'high' right now, but down compared to the same month last year
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Needed engine, chassis work forces replica police car into retirement

Needed engine, chassis work forces replica police car into retirement

Vehicle requires $25,000 in repairs to make it roadworthy; 'It is a really good community engagement tool, but it’s a lot of money,' South Simcoe chief says
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'We are thrilled': Students to benefit from Bond Head craft sale

'We are thrilled': Students to benefit from Bond Head craft sale

Quilts, ornaments, woodworking, art and more available at annual Bond Head Women’s Institute craft and bake sale on Nov. 25; local kids also making holiday-themed items for purchase
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Hospital wait times an ‘extreme’ cost to South Simcoe police

Hospital wait times an ‘extreme’ cost to South Simcoe police

Deputy chief estimates officers have spent about 727 hours so far in 2023 offloading people at hospitals, but an estimated cost in wages was not available
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South Simcoe business shares story of secret sauce

South Simcoe business shares story of secret sauce

Vegan, gluten-free garlic chili oil sauce made with local onions and imported spices provides plenty of flavour without all the prep work of washing, peeling and chopping
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Bradford legend Dossey to be honoured at hockey tournament

Bradford legend Dossey to be honoured at hockey tournament

South Simcoe Minor Hockey’s Blue and Gold Classic and BWG Leisure Centre Blue Rink renamed after town's ‘Mr. Hockey’
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