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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 his lovely wife Sarah and 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

Community mourns 'dear friend' struck by GO train in Innisfil

Community mourns 'dear friend' struck by GO train in Innisfil

GoFundMe page started by woman's next-door neighbour collects nearly $11,000 in its first day online
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'Always a concern': 2 vehicles hit by single gunshot in Bradford

'Always a concern': 2 vehicles hit by single gunshot in Bradford

No injuries reported in New Year's Day incident on Imperial Crescent, South Simcoe police say
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Rising salt level may push Lake Simcoe to 'tipping point' within century: LSRCA

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

From pickled sand to 'Snow School' for roads crews, municipalities are trying different ways to reduce salt application this winter
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SIU clears South Simcoe police in August shooting of 2 teens in Innisfil

SIU clears South Simcoe police in August 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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Developer 'didn't have a choice' in removing unsheltered woman from Innisfil property

Developer 'didn't have a choice' in removing unsheltered woman from Innisfil property

'Her belongings were removed by family members and she left the property with her family,' police said of one-person Innisfil Beach Road encampment
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Dump truck tips over, driver injured at Bradford landscaping supplier

Dump truck tips over, driver injured at Bradford landscaping supplier

Vehicle tipped over while unloading soil at Hermanns Thursday morning, King deputy fire chief says
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UPDATE: Driver charged with impaired after ‘up to’ 9 vehicles crash on Hwy. 400

UPDATE: Driver charged with impaired after ‘up to’ 9 vehicles crash on Hwy. 400

Incident happened in the southbound lanes, south of Highway 88, 'causing extensive traffic delays' Thursday morning, police say
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COLUMN: Cancer defined my wife's final chapter, but it was not her story

COLUMN: Cancer defined my wife's final chapter, but it was not her story

Village Media editor discusses his wife's legacy following her death at the age of 42 on Sept. 15
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'We're all human': Mom remembers daughter who fought depression, 'demons'

'We're all human': Mom remembers daughter who fought depression, 'demons'

'Our job on this Earth is to help one another out. Show kindness,' says Robin Legault, who shares the story of her daughter, Haley Porter, who took her own life by stepping in front of a GO train
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One teen dies, another seriously injured in ‘violent’ police shooting in Innisfil

One teen dies, another seriously injured in ‘violent’ police shooting in Innisfil

Ontario's police watchdog now investigating, says South Simcoe officers discharged their firearms at the two teenagers
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