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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

‘Wild swings,’ more ‘extremes’ in weather could be new normal

‘Wild swings,’ more ‘extremes’ in weather could be new normal

'It was almost like the water-torture test in a way,' says senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Bradford mayor uses 'strong' powers to change committees

Bradford mayor uses 'strong' powers to change committees

'He is tired of losing and being out of touch. I am fed up with his outdated, egomaniacal, authoritarian leadership style,' says one councillor
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‘Excessively’ wet season can’t dampen farmers’ spirits

‘Excessively’ wet season can’t dampen farmers’ spirits

'We got out early, which was great, but now, with all the water, everything is basically swimming,' says Cookstown farmer
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Bradford breaks ground on $3.27M Celebration Square

Bradford breaks ground on $3.27M Celebration Square

Project will replace library lawn with concrete town square featuring event space and stage, water walk, year-round seating, tree and shrub plantings
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Province awards $91M contract for Hwy. 400 bridge, interchange work

Province awards $91M contract for Hwy. 400 bridge, interchange work

'Highway 400 and the much-needed Bradford Bypass are crucial highways that link northern and southern Ontario,' minister says at morning announcement
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'So grateful': Area man finds help in battle against unknown illness

'So grateful': Area man finds help in battle against unknown illness

Fundraiser collects more than $30,000 to allow Jonathan Andrews to visit specialists in Chang Mai, Thailand
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‘Inspiring’: Local sisters aim to raise $100K for charity

‘Inspiring’: Local sisters aim to raise $100K for charity

A Bradford Christmas launches toonie jar initiative across Simcoe-Muskoka region in support of Gilda’s Club
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Bradford’s new fire chief chasing fires since childhood

Bradford’s new fire chief chasing fires since childhood

Michael Rozario returns to town with more than two decades of experience fighting fires
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‘Critical priority’: Bradford council calls for new high school

‘Critical priority’: Bradford council calls for new high school

Simcoe County District School Board plans to submit funding request to province ‘in the near future’
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'Coming regardless': Bradford seeks feedback on long-term growth plan

'Coming regardless': Bradford seeks feedback on long-term growth plan

Municipality expected to accommodate additional 40,000 people and 19,000 jobs by 2051
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