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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

'There for him': Local man wants to grant lifelong friend’s dying wish

'There for him': Local man wants to grant lifelong friend’s dying wish

Online fundraiser to help mother spend time with son in what could be his final months; 'I know he’s still in there fighting,' family friend says
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‘Hurts my soul’: Parents say autistic son excluded from school

‘Hurts my soul’: Parents say autistic son excluded from school

'Like every other child in this province, he deserves the right to be in school and he doesn’t have that right, right now,' laments frustrated parent
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New phosphorus plant aims to help save Holland Marsh, Lake Simcoe

New phosphorus plant aims to help save Holland Marsh, Lake Simcoe

The plant was previously estimated to remove about 10 tonnes of phosphorus per year, but the current agreement only sets a target of two tonnes
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Abuse, neglect found at Simcoe County facility: regulatory authority

Abuse, neglect found at Simcoe County facility: regulatory authority

‘If you have loved ones, don’t bring them here,’ warns 70-year-old resident, who has lived at the site since March 2022
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'It's great to see': Province approves MZO for new Sarjeant plant

'It's great to see': Province approves MZO for new Sarjeant plant

New portable concrete facility anticipated to be in operation at 1934 Sideroad 5 as early as this spring, expanded plant planned for future
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Chop, chop: Tree clearing on Bradford Bypass stretch now underway

Chop, chop: Tree clearing on Bradford Bypass stretch now underway

'If we don’t build the transportation infrastructure we need the gridlock plaguing our roadways will only get worse,' says minister of transportation
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'Nightmare': New business owners facing $13M lawsuit

'Nightmare': New business owners facing $13M lawsuit

Counterclaim from owners of TK Home and TK Auction, who have several locations throughout Ontario, seeking $10.5 million in damages from ex-partner
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‘Fair shot’: Bradford council reconsidering Muslim conference

‘Fair shot’: Bradford council reconsidering Muslim conference

Staff to report back on whether new plan addresses concerns of residents and councillors; 'There’s a sense of relief,' says official
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Simcoe County teacher accused of abusing students physically, emotionally

Simcoe County teacher accused of abusing students physically, emotionally

'We should model respect, trust and empathy every day in our interactions — when this doesn’t happen, we have a responsibility to respond,' said board official
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Mom, daughter still trying to move on after 'devastating' 2011 crash

Mom, daughter still trying to move on after 'devastating' 2011 crash

Courts found County of Simcoe negligent for failing to properly clear snow from road; 'It's the best feeling in the world,' says victim's mom after $18.3M judgment
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