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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

Fire safety tips keep holiday season ‘merry and bright’

Fire safety tips keep holiday season ‘merry and bright’

Campaign ‘12 Days of Holiday Safety’ from Ontario Fire Marshal asks public to check smoke alarms, keep paths clear, water trees, check lights and use battery-powered candles
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Ex-flight paramedic creates app to provide emergency first-aid help

Ex-flight paramedic creates app to provide emergency first-aid help

Scott Ashley teams with peers to get instant information into ‘willing bystander’ hands, aiming to save lives through web-based app
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'Understaffed, overcrowded' superjail creating increase in lockdowns: union

'Understaffed, overcrowded' superjail creating increase in lockdowns: union

‘Every effort is made to allow inmates to have a shower and phone call during lockdowns,’ says local acting OPSEU president on balancing safety of staff and inmates while allowing legal counsel contact at Penetanguishene facility
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50 years ago, Victoria Harbour served as epicentre of scientific world

50 years ago, Victoria Harbour served as epicentre of scientific world

'The participation by experts from so many nations underlines the importance attached to environmental impact studies in all parts of the world,' 1974 conference leader says
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Province's plan to allow houses on farmland ‘disturbing': OFA

Province's plan to allow houses on farmland ‘disturbing': OFA

‘“The 2021 Census shows us that we are losing 319 acres per day in the province to development of some type; something that we are extremely concerned about ,’ says Ontario Federation of Agriculture
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Happiness short-lived for birders after piping plover goes missing

Happiness short-lived for birders after piping plover goes missing

Birds Canada staff suspects predator falcon cause of disappearance of Flash; eggs recovered to be raised in captivity in Michigan
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'Very big deal': Pair of piping plovers return to Tiny beach

'Very big deal': Pair of piping plovers return to Tiny beach

Flash and Pepa, a pair of endangered piping plovers, are back again this year to lay their eggs; township staff ask public to respect cordoned-off beach area
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Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Royal acknowledgement 'very exciting,' says official, noting accolades from 'such a powerful person' are welcomed by the group and its volunteers
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Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Royal acknowledgement 'very exciting,' says official, noting accolades from 'such a powerful person' are welcomed by the group and its volunteers
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Pecan into the ‘raisin d’être’ of a butter tart festival

Pecan into the ‘raisin d’être’ of a butter tart festival

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival returns to Midland Saturday after two-year hiatus
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