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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

Ex-flight paramedic creates app to provide emergency first-aid help

Ex-flight paramedic creates app to provide emergency first-aid help

Midland's Scott Ashley teaming with peers to get instant information into ‘willing bystander’ hands, aiming to save lives through web-based app
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'Understaffed and overcrowded' superjail creating increase in lockdowns: Union

'Understaffed and overcrowded' superjail creating increase in lockdowns: Union

‘Every effort is made to allow inmates to have a shower and phone call during lockdowns,’ says local acting OPSEU president on balancing safety of staff and inmates while allowing legal counsel contact
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'Beacon of hope': 20-bed inpatient unit to be built at Waypoint

'Beacon of hope': 20-bed inpatient unit to be built at Waypoint

New unit will 'play a significant role in relieving emergency department pressures for the eight partner hospitals across the region,' said Waypoint official
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Therapy dog graduation is a tail for the ages

Therapy dog graduation is a tail for the ages

Doggy bags of presents served for Chartwell Tiffin Retirement Residence attendees as Fitz and owner graduate 10-week training period from St. John Ambulance therapy dog program
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Awenda, Giants Tomb set to expand over next three years

Awenda, Giants Tomb set to expand over next three years

Federal and provincial partnership of $10 million over next three years for protected parks and conservations areas announced at provincial park Monday
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Midland's handling of biowaste raises stink

Midland's handling of biowaste raises stink

Midland's wastewater treatment plant will only accept septage from its own ratepayers, not from neighbouring municipalities
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Mayors get ‘fairly non-committal’ response to aggregate concerns

Mayors get ‘fairly non-committal’ response to aggregate concerns

Mayors of Springwater, Tiny and Tay, along with Midland and Penetanguishene, submitted letter to province explaining five concerns toward proposed policy amendments
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Ford government 'disrespecting' Penetang over jail costs: mayor

Ford government 'disrespecting' Penetang over jail costs: mayor

Previous calls for help ‘were all fallen on deaf ears, and nothing has occurred since,’ says Rawson as council approves next steps to lobby province
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'Sudden and unexpected': Midland deputy mayor dies

'Sudden and unexpected': Midland deputy mayor dies

'He was my wing man, and he’s left a void that won’t be easily filled,' Midland mayor says of Jack Contin, who passed away this morning at age 70
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Church vs. State: Amid opposition, Tiny debates taxing churches

Church vs. State: Amid opposition, Tiny debates taxing churches

While citizen thinks council should tackle 'bigger issues,' council ultimately agreed to send letter to province seeking permission for authority to tax places of worship
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