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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

Bradford backing businesses operating in homes

Bradford backing businesses operating in homes

Update to town’s zoning bylaw eight years in the making
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‘Far too low’: Bradford boosting vendor fees for events

‘Far too low’: Bradford boosting vendor fees for events

‘A drastic increase for non-local should be instituted right away,’ says councillor. ‘I’m in support of supporting Bradford first’
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South Simcoe police budget ‘under tremendous pressure’

South Simcoe police budget ‘under tremendous pressure’

Total funding request of $29.85 million is an increase of roughly 12.13 per cent over 2024; 'I acknowledge that this is a much bigger ask than in the past,' says police services board chair
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COUNCIL NOTES: Police costs, festival fees on tonight's agenda

COUNCIL NOTES: Police costs, festival fees on tonight's agenda

Police plan for nine new hires; vendor fees and registration changes proposed for town events; loosening of rules around home-based businesses to be discussed
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Chop, chop: Tree clearing on Bradford Bypass stretch now underway

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

'Ontario is growing at a historic rate,' says provincial minister. 'If we don’t build the transportation infrastructure we need the gridlock plaguing our roadways will only get worse'
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Bradford officially signs 'critical' deal with Southlake, health team

Bradford officially signs 'critical' deal with Southlake, health team

Memorandum of understanding expected to bring more health-care services closer to residents
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'No questions asked': Bradford restaurant feeding those in need this holiday season

'No questions asked': Bradford restaurant feeding those in need this holiday season

‘It feels great’ to continue tradition of businesses supporting the community, says co-owner of Hacienda Santa Teresa restaurant
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Youth group collects, donates 3 weeks worth of food for Helping Hand

Youth group collects, donates 3 weeks worth of food for Helping Hand

‘We’re so grateful for Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association for all their support year after year,’ says executive director of Bradford food bank
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‘Common sense’ to improve safety at Bradford park

‘Common sense’ to improve safety at Bradford park

Town looking to add stop signs around Isabella Park, on Wandering Glider Trail and Citrine Drive
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'Nightmare': New Bradford business owners facing $13M lawsuit

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

Counter claim from owners of TK Home and TK Auction, who have more than a dozen locations throughout Ontario, seeking $10.5 million in damages from ex-partner
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