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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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Recent Work by Michael

Bradford unwilling to exceed provincial minimum for ADUs

Bradford unwilling to exceed provincial minimum for ADUs

‘I don’t want to have apartments in my backyard, my neighbour’s backyard or all around the town,’ says councillor
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‘It will take us all working together’: Bradford attempts to tackle poverty

‘It will take us all working together’: Bradford attempts to tackle poverty

About 100 people attended the BWG Anti-Poverty Summit in town on May 9, hosted in partnership with the town and local agencies
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Bradford looking to boost development with concierge program

Bradford looking to boost development with concierge program

With mounting pressure from developers and missed opportunities in the past, the town is introducing a fast-track system aimed at expediting major building projects
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A hospital in Bradford would be ‘absolutely transformational,’ councillor says

A hospital in Bradford would be ‘absolutely transformational,’ councillor says

Council ‘strongly’ supports potential Southlake Health site in town, commits to expedited approvals if chosen
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A hospital in Bradford would be ‘absolutely transformational,’ councillor says

A hospital in Bradford would be ‘absolutely transformational,’ councillor says

Council ‘strongly’ supports potential Southlake Health site in town, commits to expedited approvals if chosen
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Bradford asks province to remove 'barriers' and help landlords, renters

Bradford asks province to remove 'barriers' and help landlords, renters

Push for ADUs has councillor concerned about the need to protect small-scale landlords while also respecting the rights of tenants
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Bradford council moving to limit ‘mega’ events on farmland

Bradford council moving to limit ‘mega’ events on farmland

Change to special events bylaw would limit events of more than 2,000 people from occurring on agricultural land more than once every 10 years
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Learn more about a long-awaited growth plan for Bradford’s north end

Learn more about a long-awaited growth plan for Bradford’s north end

Town and consultants hosting public open house about the planning process for Special Policy Area 8 at the library on Jan. 22
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Bradford mayor, deputy mayor persist on county council reform

Bradford mayor, deputy mayor persist on county council reform

‘If we’re going to make change at the county, we need to make significant change,’ says mayor
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Ontario government approves MZO for Sarjeant plant in Bradford

Ontario government approves MZO for Sarjeant plant in Bradford

New portable concrete facility anticipated to be in operation at 1934 Sideroad 5 as early as this spring, expanded plant planned for future
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