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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

‘Everybody loved her’: Family, friends mourn Barrie mom killed in crash

‘Everybody loved her’: Family, friends mourn Barrie mom killed in crash

Barrie resident Natasha Smith, 33, described as 'the glue that kept everyone together' and the 'absolute sweetest'
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Shoppers Drug Mart locations closed due to computer network issues

Shoppers Drug Mart locations closed due to computer network issues

Company spokesperson confirms all 1,300 stores affected by software issue Monday
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Innisfil Town Square closed until June for repairs

Innisfil Town Square closed until June for repairs

Town official says they're 'confident' the square will be 'fully operational in time for summer activities'
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Dog dies in fire that caused $800K in damage to Innisfil home

Dog dies in fire that caused $800K in damage to Innisfil home

Incident happened near Big Bay Point Road on Thursday night
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Three-vehicle crash on Highway 400 sends two people to hospital

Three-vehicle crash on Highway 400 sends two people to hospital

'It looked worse than it was, so a lot of people were calling in about it,' OPP spokesperson says of Friday morning incident in Bradford; injuries were minor in nature, but two lanes were shut down during clean-up
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Off-duty York officer, Project Chameleon investigators honoured

Off-duty York officer, Project Chameleon investigators honoured

South Simcoe Police Service recognizes more than 30 people — mostly officers but also Good Samaritans and voluntary members of the auxiliary unit — during ceremony May 6
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Truck driver charged for allegedly leaving crash site

Truck driver charged for allegedly leaving crash site

Coldwater man, 51, later attended South Simcoe police station and has been charged with careless driving and failure to remain
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What does casino's possible move mean for Innisfil site?

What does casino's possible move mean for Innisfil site?

OLG spokesperson says horse racing will return as planned in June, and it’ll continue for at least three additional years
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'Excited': Nantyr student earns 'trust' of her peers

'Excited': Nantyr student earns 'trust' of her peers

J'Dae Simmons will serve as student trustee for 2024-25 term; area includes Nantyr Shores, Barrie North, Bear Creek, Innisdale and Maple Ridge secondary schools
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'Never give up': Local teen earns Canadian dancing crown

'Never give up': Local teen earns Canadian dancing crown

Marielle Shvaitser and her partner won junior Latin, Ballroom and 10 Dance categories at 66th Canadian Closed DanceSport Championships
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