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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

Only three candidates participate in muted Simcoe North debate

Only three candidates participate in muted Simcoe North debate

Half of candidates appeared for hour-long virtual Q&A that focused on regional and provincial issues
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PROFILE: Tiny councillor flying New Blue banner in Simcoe North

PROFILE: Tiny councillor flying New Blue banner in Simcoe North

‘It’s time for a change in how we do politics,’ says Brunelle on party looking to stop ‘woke’ activism and COVID-19 non-compliance while challenging the big four
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Tall Ships event planned for Midland encounters heavy seas

Tall Ships event planned for Midland encounters heavy seas

‘It just means either that It may be smaller… or we are hopefully successful in other funding sources,' says mayor on loss of provincial funding for popular August festival
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Ice-age grass: Province denies request for referendum over Tiny build

Ice-age grass: Province denies request for referendum over Tiny build

Minister encourages 'Tiny Township council and its residents to continue their dialogue and work together to reach a resolution on this matter'
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Bird-flu risk makes popular Wye Marsh chickadee activity verboten

Bird-flu risk makes popular Wye Marsh chickadee activity verboten

Concerns of H5N1 avian flu spreading to humans means exposure safety protocols in place at local wildlife centre, says executive director
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Fire safety tips can help keep holiday season ‘merry and bright’

Fire safety tips can help keep holiday season ‘merry and bright’

'The holidays are probably our deadliest times in terms of fatal fires,' warns acting Ontario Fire Marshal
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Midland quits Cultural Alliance after 'wheels fell off the bus'

Midland quits Cultural Alliance after 'wheels fell off the bus'

'This thing – it's done. It's circling the bowl right now,' mayor says
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Group against pro-active climate change speak to North Simcoe councils

Group against pro-active climate change speak to North Simcoe councils

Anti-globalist group against SSEA municipal measures to address local climate change initiatives cites costs as reason to leave partnership; supported by regional freedom activists
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OLT paves the way for Waubaushene academy to begin fire training

OLT paves the way for Waubaushene academy to begin fire training

‘Hopefully there won’t be any impacts felt by the residents in the area,’ says Tay Township mayor in wake of OLT decision
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Midland mayor says premier promises relief for 'absurd' OPP costs

Midland mayor says premier promises relief for 'absurd' OPP costs

Frustrated Midland 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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