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Chris Simon

Chris Simon

Chris Simon is an award-winning journalist who has written for publications throughout Simcoe County and York Region. He is the current Editor of BradfordToday and InnisfilToday and has about two decades of experience in the sector. He lives in the community with his lovely wife Sarah and two active and amazing kids. His goal as Editor is to help cement BradfordToday and InnisfilToday as the publications of record within their respective municipalities. Got a news tip? Shoot him an email at the link below

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Recent Work by Chris

Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Health unit sees increase in emergency department visits due to respiratory illness between Dec. 22 and 28, with COVID-19, influenza A and RSV all circulating; Stroud pharmacist urges residents to get vaccinated
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Rising salt level may push Lake Simcoe to 'tipping point' within a century: LSRCA

Rising salt level may push Lake Simcoe to 'tipping point' within a century: LSRCA

From pickled sand to 'Snow School' for roads crews, the towns of Bradford and Innisfil say they're trying different ways to reduce salt application this winter
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Area police 'deeply saddened' by death of officer charged with discreditable conduct

Area police 'deeply saddened' by death of officer charged with discreditable conduct

Const. Paul Catling was facing a tribunal stemming from nine charges laid under the Police Services Act
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COLUMN: Cancer defined my wife's final chapter, but it was not her story

COLUMN: Cancer defined my wife's final chapter, but it was not her story

Village Media editor discusses his wife's legacy following her death at the age of 42 on Sept. 15
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'We're all human': Mom remembers daughter who fought depression, 'demons'

'We're all human': Mom remembers daughter who fought depression, 'demons'

Keswick's Haley Porter took her own life by stepping in front of a GO Transit train in Bradford in July
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One teen dies, another seriously injured in ‘violent’ police shooting in Innisfil

One teen dies, another seriously injured in ‘violent’ police shooting in Innisfil

Ontario's police watchdog now investigating, says South Simcoe officers discharged their firearms at the two teenagers
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Shoppers Drug Mart locations closed due to computer network issues

Shoppers Drug Mart locations closed due to computer network issues

Company spokesperson confirms all 1,300 stores affected by software issue Monday
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‘We love this’: GrandPals program bonds youth with older adults

‘We love this’: GrandPals program bonds youth with older adults

Program connects elementary students with seniors who share their stories, and aims to expand throughout Simcoe County
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Province pledges $6.6M to fight 'alarming' local bail violations

Province pledges $6.6M to fight 'alarming' local bail violations

Central Region OPP detachment, Barrie, Rama, South Simcoe and York police services set to receive money as part of three-year funding commitment
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'Disrupted': What winter's soggy, warm start means for gardens

'Disrupted': What winter's soggy, warm start means for gardens

Experts hearing reports of roses blooming into December, garlic and daffodils sprouting elsewhere in Ontario
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