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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

‘Wild swings,’ more ‘extremes’ in weather could be new normal

‘Wild swings,’ more ‘extremes’ in weather could be new normal

Senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada explains position of jet stream leading to ‘active weather’ patterns
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‘Excessively’ wet season can’t dampen local farmers’ spirits

‘Excessively’ wet season can’t dampen local farmers’ spirits

Warmer than average spring offered early start to planting season, but persistent greater-than-average rainfall leaves some fields flooded
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Province awards $91M contract for Hwy. 400 bridge, interchange work in Bradford

Province awards $91M contract for Hwy. 400 bridge, interchange work in Bradford

Minister of transportation announces Dufferin Construction as the contractor for the project, which includes a new lane to help connect the 400 with the future bypass
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Collecting toonies puts Bradford sisters on target to raise $100K for charity

Collecting toonies puts Bradford sisters on target to raise $100K for charity

Newmarket businesses among those with toonie jar collections in support of Gilda’s Club
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Newmarket native 'born to be in water' medals at Special Olympics

Newmarket native 'born to be in water' medals at Special Olympics

Zoe Barnes gives a shoutout to her Newmarket Crest Club coaches after earning two golds and a silver at Special Olympics Provincial Spring Games
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'Brought tears to my eyes': Parade, airshow honour 100 years of RCAF

'Brought tears to my eyes': Parade, airshow honour 100 years of RCAF

Local groups paraded, including the Aurora Lodge 148 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and SkyHawks parachuted onto high school grounds in tribute to the Royal Canadian Air Force's centennial celebration
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Long-serving police, paramedics should be honoured: EMS advocate

Long-serving police, paramedics should be honoured: EMS advocate

'I would like the province to officially recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by police officers and paramedics, the same way they recognize firefighters in Ontario,' says paramedic who has worked for 33 years in York Region, Toronto
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' celebration of RCAF features parade, flyovers

'Once-in-a-lifetime' celebration of RCAF features parade, flyovers

Bradford is hosting various events to mark the 100th anniversary of the Air Force this week until June 14
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Historic farmhouse, barn to be demolished for Bradford Bypass

Historic farmhouse, barn to be demolished for Bradford Bypass

In recommending demolition, heritage committee required materials and fixtures to be salvaged where possible for use in a new building at the Auld Kirk
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Seasonal foreign workers help local farms thrive

Seasonal foreign workers help local farms thrive

'It’s incredibly important for us on our farms to stay sustainable and to have a workforce that is reliable,' says King farmer of federal government’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program
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