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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 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

Excavator strikes Highway 400 bridge, closing stretch of busy road

Excavator strikes Highway 400 bridge, closing stretch of busy road

Police investigating incident that occurred on Friday
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Fishing trip turns into harrowing ice rescue on Lake Simcoe

Fishing trip turns into harrowing ice rescue on Lake Simcoe

'While out fishing, the wind picked up and broke the ice up, resulting (in) him being on an ice floe separated from shore by open water,' says official
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Police investigating after two vehicles were damaged by gunshot

Police investigating after two vehicles were damaged by gunshot

'At this time, the incident is believed to be isolated and targeted at a specific vehicle,' say police of bizarre New Year's Day incident
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Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Health unit sees increase in emergency department visits due to respiratory illness, with COVID-19, influenza A and RSV all circulating
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COLUMN: An awful year can still end with hope and promise

COLUMN: An awful year can still end with hope and promise

After losing his wife to cancer this year, editor reflects on the holiday season with a range of emotions
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They're lovin' it: New McDonald's in Cookstown has Orillia ties

They're lovin' it: New McDonald's in Cookstown has Orillia ties

'We’re just super excited to embrace the community that’s growing,' says fast-food franchisee, who also operates sites in Barrie, Bradford and Orillia
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'Irreplaceable void': Tributes pour in for controversial South Simcoe officer

'Irreplaceable void': Tributes pour in for controversial South Simcoe officer

Constable who had been facing discreditable conduct charges remembered by friends and family for his 'ambition, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to doing his best'
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Handyman honoured for saving colleague's life at Friday Harbour work site

Handyman honoured for saving colleague's life at Friday Harbour work site

Bill Murray saw a colleague collapse to the ground on Sept. 27 and immediately took action; Mayor says Murray showed 'heroism and bravery'
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SIU clears South Simcoe police in shooting of 2 teens in Innisfil

SIU clears South Simcoe police in shooting of 2 teens in Innisfil

'There is no basis for proceeding with criminal charges in this case,' police watchdog concludes. 'The file is closed'
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Rising salt level may push Lake Simcoe to 'tipping point': LSRCA

Rising salt level may push Lake Simcoe to 'tipping point': LSRCA

From pickled sand to 'Snow School' for roads crews, officials say they're trying different ways to reduce salt application this winter but there is 'no silver bullet'
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