Michael Owen

United Kingdom

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Reporter at TheTrillium.ca

Reporter at Bradford News

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Articles

Bradford planning for 'interesting' future water, sewer needs

1 week ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Michael Owen

Bradford’s strategy for the future of its drinking water and sewers started with a trickle. About 15 people attended the town’s open house public information centre (PIC) on May 26 at the community hub to learn about and provide feedback on the town’s water and wastewater master plan.
Bradford Latin Festival set to ‘start with a bang’ this summer

1 week ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Michael Owen

While workers are still putting the finishing touches on Bradford’s new Celebration Square, it’s already proven popular among event organizers. Based on a report from N’Diia Maharaj, the town’s events and marketing supervisor, committee of the whole recommended May 20 that council approve in principal the proposed Fuerza Latina — Bradford Latin Festival, planned to take place Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the square outside the library at 425 Holland St. W.
‘Beautiful’ old Bradford buildings offer ‘windows to the past’

1 week ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Michael Owen

In just this current term of council, Bradford’s heritage committee has already worked to designate almost 1,200 years worth of local history. Based on a report from Thomas Dysart, senior planner for the town, committee of the whole recommended May 20 that council enact bylaws to designate heritage status under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for five properties: 1641 County Road 27, 4029 Line 6, 3778 County Road 88, 3423 County Road 88 and 4381 Line 10.
Bradford celebrates ‘rich heritage’ of historic areas

1 week ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Michael Owen

Some of Bradford’s neighbourhood names may be oldies, but they’re also goodies that won’t be slipping into obscurity anytime soon. Council approved May 20 the heritage committee’s recommendation from their April 24 meeting that the town formally adopt its historic hamlet and neighbourhood identities and update the heritage page of the town’s website.
Bradford’s water/sewer capacity is running out, but you can help

1 week ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Michael Owen

Bradford is hoping to go with the flow and prepare for the rising tide of growth by upgrading its water and sewer systems — and residents can help. Everyone is welcome to attend the town’s open house public information centre (PIC) on May 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the community hub, 177 Church St., to learn about and provide feedback on the town’s water and wastewater master plan.
Local equine rescue claims to be a 'charity' but is unregistered and under investigation

1 week ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Michael Owen

We’ve all heard 'don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,' but what about when a horse rescue starts asking for gifts? Earlier this month, Stephanie Redlick reached out to Village Media, asking for promotion of her “charity” Above the Stars Equine Rescue, which she claimed to have been operating since 2013 and expanded to the Bradford area about six years ago, around the same time she moved to town. “I rescue horses because it makes difference,” she said.
Maintaining Fraser Creek ‘so critical’ to future of Bradford

1 week ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Michael Owen

Bradford is considering how to better protect and maintain the Fraser Creek to help it go with the flow. Based on a report from Frank Jonkman, the town's stormwater management and drainage superintendent, committee of the whole recommended May 20 that council endorse asking the Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board to designate the Fraser Creek as a municipal drain for stormwater under the Ontario Drainage Act.
Council approves $200K for new boilers at Bradford library

2 weeks ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Michael Owen

The discussion about boiler replacement led to a heated debate around spending authority in Bradford. Based on a report from Kevin Gale, the town’s facilities manager, council approved May 20 as much as $200,000 to replace the boilers at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library. “We’ve lost confidence in this type of boiler,” recreation and cultural services director Terry Foran said.
'This place is special': Street party kicks off summer in Bradford

2 weeks ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Michael Owen

Despite autumn-like weather, more than 1,000 people came out to celebrate the unofficial start to summer during the Victoria Day long weekend in Bradford. Along with local businesses, Ward 6 Coun. Nickolas Harper hosted a barbecue and street party along Chelsea Crescent, between MacKenzie Way and Gardiner Drive in the afternoon of May 19 featuring games, food, music and activities. “The event was a clear display of grassroots pride and the power of local support,” Harper said via email.
'Big project' will 'set a new trend' in downtown Bradford, councillor says

2 weeks ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Michael Owen

Two stalled mid-rise buildings proposed for Bradford’s downtown are once again making some progress. Based on a report from senior planner Ray Kelso, committee of the whole recommended May 20 that council endorse the updated request from 1800283 and 505845 Ontario Ltd. (Linda Giancola) to rezone 54-64 Holland St. W. from core commercial (C1) to a mix of core commercial and institutional (I6) with exceptions for height and setbacks in order to build two six-storey buildings.