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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

'People need to be responsible': Tiny gets tough on water abuse

'People need to be responsible': Tiny gets tough on water abuse

‘We're serious about water conservation,’ stressed public works director as Wyevale water meter expansion grows
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Price tag for wastewater plant upgrade in Tay soars to $37.3-M

Price tag for wastewater plant upgrade in Tay soars to $37.3-M

'The project is very important and we keep turning away development and upgrades to homes (and other buildings and businesses),' said mayor
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Burkevale could find new home on former Dunlop Street school site

Burkevale could find new home on former Dunlop Street school site

'Could we look at the old PSS site at 51 Dunlop St. to become the future community hub, in consultation/collaboration with Burkevale?' wonders mayor
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After heated debate, council pours water on fire training academy

After heated debate, council pours water on fire training academy

Issue of contentious live fire through straw burning on 1.2 hectare site removed from proposal, but zoning amendment still goes up in flames
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'Nutty' neighbours cause hawkeye review of feeding bylaws

'Nutty' neighbours cause hawkeye review of feeding bylaws

Midland resident concerned about backyard overfeeding urges ‘council to accept its responsibility having a proper prohibition’ following recent decision
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Penetanguishene to Tiny: It's time to pay up on arena dues

Penetanguishene to Tiny: It's time to pay up on arena dues

‘I think it shows us what's fair; but I don't think we're getting the fair piece from our partners,' lamented Penetanguishene mayor
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OPP assures ‘justice’ will be served following recent shooting

OPP assures ‘justice’ will be served following recent shooting

'We want our streets to be safe, our communities to be safe, our children to be safe, and we are committed to making that happen,' says OPP official
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Building collapse: Council applauds 'amazing effort' of community

Building collapse: Council applauds 'amazing effort' of community

'It’s just really a true testament to how caring our community is. It makes me very proud,' says Coun. Marchand at Penetanguishene council meeting
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Tay residents urged to 'do their part' with autumn ditch cleaning

Tay residents urged to 'do their part' with autumn ditch cleaning

‘If everybody could pitch in’ to keep ditches clear, road ice from spring thaws would be mitigated, said councillor
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Midland council calls on feds to stop ‘catch and release’ policy

Midland council calls on feds to stop ‘catch and release’ policy

'Without any sort of punishment or disciplinary action, the criminals will continue to grow and become more violent,' warns Midland councillor
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