Maddie Johnson

Maddie Johnson is an early career journalist working in financial, small business, adventure and lifestyle reporting. She studied Journalism at the University of King's College, and worked in Halifax, Malta and Costa Rica before settling in Collingwood

Recent Work by Maddie

Snow Angels spread kindness, build community in Simcoe County

'The easiest way to describe our program is that it’s like a dating site,' says founder of site that connects snow shovellers with people who need help clearing their driveways

Jan 30, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Beckett circles career goals skating for Barrie Jr. Sharks

'If I didn’t go to Barrie, I don’t think any of these opportunities would have come,' says Collingwood teen, who's heading to Missouri in the fall to play women’s hockey for Maryville College

Dec 17, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Siblings ready to make the leap at Royal Winter Fair

Dougie Ottewell makes his debut at Royal Winter Fair National Horse Show while older sister Abbi returns for her second appearance at top-level competition

Nov 3, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

'Cooking is magic': Big Trouble sauce inspired by mother's meals

'Culinary found me by destiny,' says Vivek Bhatia, creator of hot sauces made locally in the Collingwood area

Jul 22, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Widow sets mission to climb Kilimanjaro for higher purpose

'Through the tears, the pain, and the darkness, Kilimanjaro is my proclamation that I am still here,' says woman who hopes to raise $50,000 to support widows living in poverty

Jul 13, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >