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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

Sibling pilots to Passchendaele: Innisfil's military history is 'extraordinary'

Sibling pilots to Passchendaele: Innisfil's military history is 'extraordinary'

With the help of the Innisfil Historical Society's Donna Wice, InnisfilToday has compiled four stories about a few of the town's bravest heroes
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AI, oh my: Three ways Innisfil is embracing new technology

AI, oh my: Three ways Innisfil is embracing new technology

Chief financial officer discusses the ways in which the municipality is using artificial intelligence and data analysis to help make local government run more efficiently
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'Keep vigilant': Thieves target 'little old ladies' at grocery stores

'Keep vigilant': Thieves target 'little old ladies' at grocery stores

A long-time Bradford resident says she was targeted by two suspects while shopping at Sobeys last month; 'They literally followed her up and down the aisles,' says woman's daughter
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Property owners accused of bylaw infraction over Halloween display

Property owners accused of bylaw infraction over Halloween display

Temporary structure part of 'haunted house walk through' but it appeared to obstruct road view; town and resident have reached a resolution on the matter, municipality says
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Try the veal: Innisfil cook serves one of Ontario’s best sandwiches

Try the veal: Innisfil cook serves one of Ontario’s best sandwiches

Owner of Nonna’s Cucina made top 10 in Ontario’s Best Veal Sandwich competition, received a visit from a panel of judges in mid-August that included Food Network Canada host John Catucci
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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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'Fun moment': Hollywood star danced to Taylor Swift on Lake Simcoe shore

'Fun moment': Hollywood star danced to Taylor Swift on Lake Simcoe shore

Star of The Office, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan was the centrepiece of filming that occurred on Lake Simcoe and at Innisfil Beach Park in June
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Family scores with 'brilliant' laceless cleat design

Family scores with 'brilliant' laceless cleat design

All four members of family involved in development process; 'For both of my kids, it’s about empowering them to step out into the world and not give up,' mom says
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Ford helps break ground on ‘remarkable’ $200M Innisfil warehousing site

Ford helps break ground on ‘remarkable’ $200M Innisfil warehousing site

Once complete, 1.3-million-sq.-ft. facility will create about 225 jobs
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Fur real: Innisfil resident helping establish museum for cats

Fur real: Innisfil resident helping establish museum for cats

'Cats all have individual personalities. It may take longer than a dog to bond with you, but they do,' says Meowseum co-founder
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