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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

50 years ago, Victoria Harbour served as epicentre of scientific world

50 years ago, Victoria Harbour served as epicentre of scientific world

'The participation by experts from so many nations underlines the importance attached to environmental impact studies in all parts of the world,' 1974 conference leader says
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Province's plan to allow houses on farmland ‘disturbing': OFA

Province's plan to allow houses on farmland ‘disturbing': OFA

‘“The 2021 Census shows us that we are losing 319 acres per day in the province to development of some type; something that we are extremely concerned about ,’ says Ontario Federation of Agriculture
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Happiness short-lived for birders after piping plover goes missing

Happiness short-lived for birders after piping plover goes missing

Birds Canada staff suspects predator falcon cause of disappearance of Flash; eggs recovered to be raised in captivity in Michigan
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'Very big deal': Pair of piping plovers return to Tiny beach

'Very big deal': Pair of piping plovers return to Tiny beach

Flash and Pepa, a pair of endangered piping plovers, are back again this year to lay their eggs; township staff ask public to respect cordoned-off beach area
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Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Royal acknowledgement 'very exciting,' says official, noting accolades from 'such a powerful person' are welcomed by the group and its volunteers
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Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Royal acknowledgement 'very exciting,' says official, noting accolades from 'such a powerful person' are welcomed by the group and its volunteers
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Pecan into the ‘raisin d’être’ of a butter tart festival

Pecan into the ‘raisin d’être’ of a butter tart festival

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival returns to Midland Saturday after two-year hiatus
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Endangered piping plover pair return to nest on Tiny beach

Endangered piping plover pair return to nest on Tiny beach

Healthy ecosystem of Woodland Beach is ‘attracting quality wildlife to the area,’ says Birds Canada program coordinator for the endangered species
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'Paperback Writer:' Author explores Beatles' Canadian connection

'Paperback Writer:' Author explores Beatles' Canadian connection

Researched and penned during pandemic, Us and Them: Canada, Canadians and The Beatles shares rare photos and unique stories of the Fab Four
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All you need is '50 bucks, a dozen worms' to enjoy a fishing jaunt

All you need is '50 bucks, a dozen worms' to enjoy a fishing jaunt

'A lot of people are trying to get out of the house; you can do some social distancing even if you’re fishing from shore,' says area fishing expert
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