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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

Community groups to split $22.6K in grant funding from town

Community groups to split $22.6K in grant funding from town

Eighteen organizations — including board of trade, Rise Up BWG and South Simcoe Arts Council — to receive between $500 and $5,000 through Bradford program
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COUNCIL NOTES: Transit, dog parks, recycling plant on agenda

COUNCIL NOTES: Transit, dog parks, recycling plant on agenda

An on-demand transit pilot project could come in 2025; off-leash dog areas discouraged within existing parks; staff looking to enter agreement with province for phosphorus recycling plant
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Awards celebrate business excellence in Bradford (15 photos)

Awards celebrate business excellence in Bradford (15 photos)

Annual gala a ‘testament to the unwavering dedication, innovation and perseverance,’ of the local business community, board president says
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‘Huge disparity’: Disability services not meeting local demand

‘Huge disparity’: Disability services not meeting local demand

Empower Simcoe looking to expand partnership with Bradford West Gwillimbury to better meet needs of people with intellectual disabilities
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Bradford council OKs about $19.5M in projects pitched for 2025

Bradford council OKs about $19.5M in projects pitched for 2025

New baseball diamond for Joe Magani Park and new snow-storage facility set to receive funding this year, but new transit bus deferred to 2026
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'The right price': Bradford council aims for 2.7% tax increase in 2025

'The right price': Bradford council aims for 2.7% tax increase in 2025

The average home, assessed at $516,919, may pay roughly $145.22 more in property taxes in 2025 than it did last year
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'We sell everything': TK Home brings big discounts to Bradford

'We sell everything': TK Home brings big discounts to Bradford

Retailer selling housewares, furniture, clothing, appliances and more at 30 to 50 per cent less than original retail price
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Bradford councillors deny request for $19K development charge deferral

Bradford councillors deny request for $19K development charge deferral

Committee of the whole votes to reject Pat Agostino’s request related to a planned single-family home during Nov. 5 meeting
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Bradford’s draft 2025 budget proposes 3.51% property tax bump

Bradford’s draft 2025 budget proposes 3.51% property tax bump

Proposed increase translates into an extra $188.79 for the average home next year
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'Giving back': Tim Hortons all smiles in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

'Giving back': Tim Hortons all smiles in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Bradford Tims owner Perry Thornton hoping this year’s Holiday Smile Cookie campaign will exceed the almost $22,000 raised last year
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