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Michael Owen

Michael Owen

Michael Owen has worked in news since 2009 and most recently joined Village Media in 2023 as a general assignment reporter for BradfordToday

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michael@bradfordtoday.ca

Recent Work by Michael

Bradford opposes call to merge conservation authorities

Bradford opposes call to merge conservation authorities

‘As it stands, they’ve given us nothing ... Just saying there’s going to be efficiencies is BS,’ local councillor says of Oro-Medonte’s proposal
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Bradford snowplow costs continue to pile up amid tariff threats

Bradford snowplow costs continue to pile up amid tariff threats

Councillor calls ‘insane’ U.S. proposal a ‘bozo scheme’ that would cause ‘massive economic disruption’ to both countries
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Group breaks ground on 'incredible' new Scanlon Creek nature centre

Group breaks ground on 'incredible' new Scanlon Creek nature centre

LSRCA targeting early 2026 opening date for facility in the north end of Bradford
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'It hurts': Bradford landlord on the hook for $36K in repairs, unpaid rent

'It hurts': Bradford landlord on the hook for $36K in repairs, unpaid rent

Couple also left to cover nearly $3,400 in legal fees following more than two-year struggle to get tenant evicted
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Bradford pastor helping build orphanage, rehab centre in Mexico

Bradford pastor helping build orphanage, rehab centre in Mexico

‘It’s incredibly satisfying and it’s a privilege and it’s humbling all at the same time,’ says Rev. Tim Walker
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'There for him': Man wants to grant life-long friend’s dying wish

'There for him': Man wants to grant life-long friend’s dying wish

Online fundraiser to help mother spend time with son in what could be his final months; 'I know he’s still in there fighting,' family friend says
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‘It’s insane’: Bradford neighbours oppose infill project

‘It’s insane’: Bradford neighbours oppose infill project

Ontario numbered company proposing new block of 41 townhouses at 2856 Line 6, connected to end of residential cul-de-sac
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'We want to fix it': Bradford calls on province to help end homelessness

'We want to fix it': Bradford calls on province to help end homelessness

Association warns number of homeless people in Ontario could double in the next decade, and reach nearly 300,000 in an economic downturn
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'Tough' experience shows being homeless takes strength, resiliency

'Tough' experience shows being homeless takes strength, resiliency

‘Without question it was probably the hardest 24 hours I’ve ever experienced,’ says volunteer
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Bradford looks to fend off impacts of climate change

Bradford looks to fend off impacts of climate change

'It’s about protecting nature, saving local taxpayers’ money and supporting local businesses,' says councillor/chair of green initiatives advisory committee
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