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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

'Significant project': Bradford Bypass moves a step closer to reality

'Significant project': Bradford Bypass moves a step closer to reality

Minister of Transportation announces province has awarded a $16M contract to AECOM for detailed design of the western portion of the bypass
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'The right thing': Bradford councillors pass their 57% pay raise

'The right thing': Bradford councillors pass their 57% pay raise

Phased approach also includes significant salary increases for mayor, deputy mayor
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Petition to show film nixed by area library surpasses 1,000 signatures

Petition to show film nixed by area library surpasses 1,000 signatures

'I believe this film can foster an understanding of the plight of people in that besieged nation,' says resident of screening of '200 Meters' that was recently cancelled
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Local 'bad actor' faces almost 4 years in prison, must pay back $860K

Local 'bad actor' faces almost 4 years in prison, must pay back $860K

Mikhail Vasiliev set to be extradited to New Jersey in LockBit ransomware case after judge says cybercrime is a 'serious crime'
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Area library accused of 'censorship' after axing film screening

Area library accused of 'censorship' after axing film screening

While Jewish Bradford Association claims showing 200 Meters would ‘promote anti-Semitic sentiments,’ Simcoe County 4 Palestine calls cancellation ‘an act of anti-Palestinian racism’
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‘Heartbreaking’: Local woman, 93, removed from retirement home

‘Heartbreaking’: Local woman, 93, removed from retirement home

Family says woman was sent to live in hospital with little notice, but representative says residents’ health conditions can change rapidly
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'I want to cry': Resident waiting for supportive housing since 2013

'I want to cry': Resident waiting for supportive housing since 2013

Daniela Pethick, 29, applied through Developmental Services Ontario for a group home spot in late 2013 ... and she's still waiting
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Air force history brought to life through 'fantastic' photos

Air force history brought to life through 'fantastic' photos

'I had some excellent assistance from some people in Barrie, Borden, in order to get a lot more uniforms than I ever expected, growing to 23,” says retired Lt.-Col.
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'Fallen on deaf ears': MTO rejects proposed Bradford Bypass change

'Fallen on deaf ears': MTO rejects proposed Bradford Bypass change

'Council’s the monkey in the middle here. This isn’t our project,' laments councillor amid concerns from local residents
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Simcoe County farm faces $1M class-action human trafficking lawsuit

Simcoe County farm faces $1M class-action human trafficking lawsuit

'Gwillimdale Farms knowingly, recklessly and/or negligently took part in the human trafficking' of workers, alleges filing; owners vow to 'vigorously' defend against allegations
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