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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

‘Very disappointing’: PC candidates fail to weigh in on Lake Simcoe

‘Very disappointing’: PC candidates fail to weigh in on Lake Simcoe

'I will be happy to be a persistent voice in parliament advocating for this cause,' says Simcoe North Liberal candidate, noting he is 'all for' a plan to protect the lake
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‘Stay safe and stay home’: Local police advise against travel

‘Stay safe and stay home’: Local police advise against travel

'Non-essential travel should be avoided,' police say in Sunday morning social-media post. 'Your cooperation is crucial for everyone's safety'
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'Use caution': Salt hauler takes spill, closes Hwy. 400 off-ramp

'Use caution': Salt hauler takes spill, closes Hwy. 400 off-ramp

Police closed northbound off-ramp at Innisfil Beach Road this afternoon; no injuries were reported
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Lake Simcoe second on list of best Canadian ice-fishing destinations

Lake Simcoe second on list of best Canadian ice-fishing destinations

'With numerous options for guided trips, ice hut rentals and comfortable accommodations, it’s a haven for fishing enthusiasts,' says FishingBooker representative
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Three girders damaged in Highway 400 bridge crash: MTO

Three girders damaged in Highway 400 bridge crash: MTO

Repair work still being arranged following incident, which has closed a key portion of busy stretch of road since Friday
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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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