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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

Drug, addiction issues causing property crime spike across north Simcoe: OPP official

Drug, addiction issues causing property crime spike across north Simcoe: OPP official

OPP official says 45 per cent of all charges laid over the last five years in the region were 'marked as withdrawn by the courty'
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Waypoint worker's research helps determine domestic violence risk

Waypoint worker's research helps determine domestic violence risk

Locally-made tool has helped define intimate partner violence risk assessment for decades, with online training teaching over 1,800 police and others since 2023
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Life's a beach: 'Unique speed limit' encourages drivers to slow down

Life's a beach: 'Unique speed limit' encourages drivers to slow down

Public works director shares safety announcements for speed limits on water and roads along Tiny Township western shore during council meeting
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'Emotional topic': Hundreds protest township's municipal centre plan

'Emotional topic': Hundreds protest township's municipal centre plan

Mayor says 'no secret the majority is somewhat silent. Sometimes the minority position tends to be a little bit louder'
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Interim control bylaw to stay in place to protect Tiny shoreline

Interim control bylaw to stay in place to protect Tiny shoreline

'In this township, you do have these beautiful natural features that haven’t been totally destroyed yet,' consulting engineer says as bylaw extended to allow for studies' completion
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'Intimidation' becoming an ugly part of being a local politician

'Intimidation' becoming an ugly part of being a local politician

'I’m in council chambers with people that have joked about killing council and I’m just expected to sit up there and smile,' Tiny councillor says of social media posts
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Luck of the draw: In bizarre twist, Midland chooses new councillor

Luck of the draw: In bizarre twist, Midland chooses new councillor

'I’m happy with the outcome, clearly, but I just wish it hadn’t come to a random draw,' says mayor after 'Jaz' Patel was selected to join town council
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Penetanguishene eyeing cameras to catch speeders, calm traffic

Penetanguishene eyeing cameras to catch speeders, calm traffic

Mayor calls traffic-control report a ‘grand slam’ while section chair says it’s too hasty; three community safety zones and speed cameras could be implemented this spring under new partnership with Newmarket
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'Very rewarding': Therapy dog graduation is a tail for the ages

'Very rewarding': Therapy dog graduation is a tail for the ages

'The residents’ faces just light up when they see him,' said owner of Fitz, who is always a big hit at the retirement home
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'Very excited': Awenda, Giants Tomb set to grow over next 3 years

'Very excited': Awenda, Giants Tomb set to grow over next 3 years

'What’s better than expanding more recreational opportunities for people who love to live here and to come visit?' says minister
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