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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

Midland budget schedule shift aims to reduce repetitive chatter

Midland budget schedule shift aims to reduce repetitive chatter

'I'm guilty of talking a lot,' councillor says of move to expedite budget talks, adhere to stricter procedure
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‘We all have to do better’: Penetanguishene mayor on garbage, organics and recycling

‘We all have to do better’: Penetanguishene mayor on garbage, organics and recycling

Low green bin usage in county sparks mayoral criticism toward area residents as landfills set to reach capacity in 2027
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North Simcoe pothole points, tips, and tricks for residents this spring

North Simcoe pothole points, tips, and tricks for residents this spring

Municipal road department heads and engineers weigh in on locations across region where pothole repairs are, how they happen, and how to stay safe this spring by reporting sightings
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'Super thing': Boisterous crowd cheers MRI grand opening at GBGH

'Super thing': Boisterous crowd cheers MRI grand opening at GBGH

Long-awaited diagnostic equipment to increase detection faster while reducing external travel, due to $4 million magnetic resonance imaging unit
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‘Nationally’ unique Midland Bay Landing project kicks off anew

‘Nationally’ unique Midland Bay Landing project kicks off anew

Community engagement through survey and upcoming information session key components in attracting developer to 40-acre, 1.1-kilometre Georgian Bay waterfront property by early 2026
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Short-term-rental violations trending downwards in Tiny

Short-term-rental violations trending downwards in Tiny

‘It seems like it’s one or two problem properties,’ mayor says regarding short-term rental section of municipal law enforcement activity report for fourth quarter of 2024
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Tay still looking for government aid on Victoria Harbour wastewater plant

Tay still looking for government aid on Victoria Harbour wastewater plant

Rebates of up to $250 for residents to disconnect downspouts just one option as township tries to find grant funding on treatment plant upgrade
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Penetanguishene parking concerns still docked; decision delayed

Penetanguishene parking concerns still docked; decision delayed

'We own the decision,' mayor says as potential remedy for six-year parking obstruction voted to come back in July
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More water meters for Tiny as resident consumption ebbs and savings rise

More water meters for Tiny as resident consumption ebbs and savings rise

Water quality report cites safe water in 2024 for township, noting consumption trending down due to water meters; more approved for installation in Lafontaine in 2025
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Tariffs: Local mayors 'planning for the worst and hoping for the best'

Tariffs: Local mayors 'planning for the worst and hoping for the best'

'I think that people are going to get a shock in all levels of society when they see how the costs go up,' says Tiny Township mayor
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