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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

Huronia Airport talks land municipalities in hot water with ombudsman

Huronia Airport talks land municipalities in hot water with ombudsman

No minutes and lack of TV broadcast for 2022 airport task force meeting prompted complaint
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'Sudden and unexpected': Midland deputy mayor dies

'Sudden and unexpected': Midland deputy mayor dies

'He was my wing man, and he’s left a void that won’t be easily filled,' Midland mayor says of Jack Contin, who passed away this morning at age 70
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'Big concern': Blue-green algae sparks deep dive into area lake

'Big concern': Blue-green algae sparks deep dive into area lake

'The residents have a big role to play in making sure the health of that lake is maintained,' says Tiny public works director, calling for proactive resident vigilance
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Victoria Harbour legion gets OK to put flags on veterans' graves

Victoria Harbour legion gets OK to put flags on veterans' graves

'We will be granting that. That’s a good idea,' says Tay Township mayor
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International experts want to tap into area's pristine water

International experts want to tap into area's pristine water

With 'most pristine water yet described on the face of the Earth,’ Alberta water scientist gets Midland support to flush out reasons for water quality
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Tiny Township withdraws from library agreement with Springwater

Tiny Township withdraws from library agreement with Springwater

Infrastructure-burdened township tries to break ‘catch-22’ by pulling back funding Penetanguishene, Midland and Springwater libraries and arenas
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New rules aim to scuttle slip 'campers' at Midland harbour next year

New rules aim to scuttle slip 'campers' at Midland harbour next year

Town to give two free hours and then charge hourly fee as part of 'forward-thinking' ideas to promote turnover on the docks
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'Great joy': Franco-Ontarian Day celebrated in the region

'Great joy': Franco-Ontarian Day celebrated in the region

'It’s a day to celebrate who we are, our heritage, and the group we belong to,' says Le Caron vice-principal
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OPP assures ‘justice’ will be served following Tay shooting

OPP assures ‘justice’ will be served following Tay shooting

'We want our streets to be safe, our communities to be safe, our children to be safe, and we are committed to making that happen,' says OPP official
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Council lauds 'amazing effort' after Penetang building collapse

Council lauds 'amazing effort' after Penetang building collapse

'It’s just really a true testament to how caring our community is. It makes me very proud,' councillor says
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