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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

'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

Decision gives 'real clarity' to rural residents who worried about possible phase out, councillor says
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'Significant project': Bradford Bypass moves step closer to reality

'Significant project': Bradford Bypass moves step closer to reality

Minister of Transportation announces province has awarded a $16-million contract to AECOM for detailed design of the western portion of the bypass
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'Right thing': Bradford councillors give themselves 57% pay raise

'Right thing': Bradford councillors give themselves 57% pay raise

Phased approach also includes significant salary increases for mayor, deputy mayor
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Province gives $284K to Holland Marsh projects

Province gives $284K to Holland Marsh projects

Bank stabilization and vegetation harvesting expected to help reduce phosphorus levels while also offering educational opportunities for local youth
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Avid York Region pickleball players get their game on in Bradford

Avid York Region pickleball players get their game on in Bradford

With the sport's 'explosive' popularity, Bill Connery of Newmarket and Allan Roitner or Aurora both have been visiting Bradford as many days a week as they can to play on its outdoor courts
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Future 72-townhouse development ‘fits the culture’ for Bradford

Future 72-townhouse development ‘fits the culture’ for Bradford

Council approves new subdivision that will be built north of Line 8 and west of Professor Day Drive
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Hundreds sign Simcoe County 4 Palestine petition for film screening

Hundreds sign Simcoe County 4 Palestine petition for film screening

Bradford library cancelled weekend screening of 200 Meters recently after receiving concerns about safety
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Hacker sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison, pay back $860K

Hacker sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison, pay back $860K

Bradford's Mikhail Vasiliev set to be extradited to New Jersey in LockBit ransomware case
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Bradford library accused of censorship after axing film screening

Bradford library accused of censorship after axing film screening

While Jewish Bradford Association claims showing 200 Meters would ‘promote anti-Semitic sentiments,’ Simcoe County 4 Palestine calls cancellation ‘an act of anti-Palestinian racism’
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Bradford may pack up patio program as popularity has plunged

Bradford may pack up patio program as popularity has plunged

Demand for outdoor dining takes a dive in post-pandemic culture
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