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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

Despite protesters, families enjoy Midland drag queen storytime event

Despite protesters, families enjoy Midland drag queen storytime event

'It’s to show that we accept everyone in our community, and it’s also about the love of reading and stories for children,' library official says of event
Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Royal acknowledgement 'very exciting,' says official, noting accolades from 'such a powerful person' are welcomed by the group and its volunteers
'Paperback Writer:' Victoria Harbour author explores Beatles' Canadian connection

'Paperback Writer:' Victoria Harbour author explores Beatles' Canadian connection

Researched and penned during pandemic, Us and Them: Canada, Canadians and The Beatles shares rare photos and unique stories of the Fab Four
‘Phragbusters’ lay siege to invasive species

‘Phragbusters’ lay siege to invasive species

Volunteers, Tay council members and Georgian Bay Forever team up to reduce ecological threat
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