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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 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

‘Very disappointing’: PC candidates fail to weigh in on Lake Simcoe

‘Very disappointing’: PC candidates fail to weigh in on Lake Simcoe

'I will be happy to be a persistent voice in parliament advocating for this cause,' says Simcoe North Liberal candidate, noting he is 'all for' a plan to protect the lake
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‘Something special’: Area seniors receive cards, carnations, knitted hearts

‘Something special’: Area seniors receive cards, carnations, knitted hearts

Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 made 3,700 cards for distribution to local seniors this year
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Here's where you can 'sea' a giant snow sculpture of a walrus

Here's where you can 'sea' a giant snow sculpture of a walrus

'It’s for the community. That’s what it’s here for. Come on up. It’s facing outwards, not in,' area resident says of his latest chilly creation
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‘Nothing more Canadiana’: Area syrup producer taps first trees of the season

‘Nothing more Canadiana’: Area syrup producer taps first trees of the season

Simcoe and District Maple Syrup Producers Association members, local dignitaries gathered at Maple Heights Farms for 'first tapping ceremony'
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Excavator strikes Highway 400 bridge, closing stretch of busy road

Excavator strikes Highway 400 bridge, closing stretch of busy road

South Simcoe police investigating incident that occurred on Friday
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Fishing trip turns into harrowing ice rescue on Lake Simcoe

Fishing trip turns into harrowing ice rescue on Lake Simcoe

'While out fishing, the wind picked up and broke the ice up, resulting (in) him being on an ice floe separated from shore by open water,' deputy fire chief says
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Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Health unit sees increase in emergency room visits due to respiratory illness over Christmas holidays with COVID-19, influenza A and RSV all circulating
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COLUMN: An awful year can still end with hope and promise

COLUMN: An awful year can still end with hope and promise

After losing his wife to cancer in September, editor reflects on the holiday season with a range of emotions
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'Irreplaceable void': Tributes pour in for controversial police officer

'Irreplaceable void': Tributes pour in for controversial police officer

Constable who had been facing discreditable conduct charges remembered by friends and family for his 'ambition, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to doing his best'
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Handyman honoured for saving colleague's life at area work site

Handyman honoured for saving colleague's life at area work site

Bill Murray saw a colleague collapse to the ground on Sept. 27 and immediately took action; mayor says Murray showed 'heroism and bravery'
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