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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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Council meeting shut down after Bradford library workers clamour to be heard

Council meeting shut down after Bradford library workers clamour to be heard

Police called and mayor and some councillors eventually walked out; 'I think it shows how angry people are that they haven't been heard,' says union leader
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Bradford park renamed in honour of slain Const. Devon Northrup

Bradford park renamed in honour of slain Const. Devon Northrup

‘My hope is that Const. Devon Northrup Memorial Park is a place of happiness, a place of reflection, a place of play and of laughter,' says mayor
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Plans to clean up Holland River, Lake Simcoe take root

Plans to clean up Holland River, Lake Simcoe take root

The 'real culprits' of phosphorus pollution in the watershed are largely related to the development of urban communities and the associated activities, said Scott
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Area resident creates 'instant community' for RV enthusiasts

Area resident creates 'instant community' for RV enthusiasts

‘We just created this instant community that didn’t really exist before this came along,’ says group founder
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Mulroney embraces 'important' new role as Treasury Board president

Mulroney embraces 'important' new role as Treasury Board president

York-Simcoe MPP sidesteps some questions following cabinet shuffle, but says she will 'continue to stand up for taxpayers' in new role
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'Totally untrue': Bradford mayor refutes library union claims

'Totally untrue': Bradford mayor refutes library union claims

‘Strike is about a council and a mayor that has made up their mind that they will do whatever it takes to ensure that these workers do not get a fair wage increase,' says union
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Bradford Cricket Club officially hits new pitch at Joe Magani Park

Bradford Cricket Club officially hits new pitch at Joe Magani Park

‘It’s feeling very great. It came out very nice and it looks beautiful, so we are ready to play on it,’ says club executive committee member
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SCTV, Saturday Night Live alum bringing laughs to the area

SCTV, Saturday Night Live alum bringing laughs to the area

Robin Duke, also known for recurring role playing Wendy Kurtz on Schitt's Creek, will speak in Newton Robinson on Sept. 12
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Arbitration won't solve Bradford library labour dispute: union

Arbitration won't solve Bradford library labour dispute: union

‘Instead of providing fair wages, they’re spending yet more library funding on a lengthy legal fight,' says CUPE Local 905 president
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Bradford Tigers hosting baseball championship Labour Day weekend

Bradford Tigers hosting baseball championship Labour Day weekend

Tournament includes teams from Barrie, Waterdown, Guelph, Whitby, Oakville, Sarnia, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Aurora, Leaside, and Ancaster
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