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Maddie Johnson

Maddie Johnson

Maddie Johnson is an early career journalist working in financial, small business, adventure and lifestyle reporting. She studied Journalism at the University of King's College, and worked in Halifax, Malta and Costa Rica before settling in Collingwood

Recent Work by Maddie

Pedal to paddle: TBM athlete wins national SUP title

Pedal to paddle: TBM athlete wins national SUP title

Tim Oliver has qualified to compete in the world championship stand-up paddle races in Thailand in November
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Collingwood teen author releases second book

Collingwood teen author releases second book

Tyler Baz has recently unveiled the second instalment in his Noah's Story series, titled The Darkness: Part 1.
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Firehall Pizza celebrates 20 years serving the Blue Mountains

Firehall Pizza celebrates 20 years serving the Blue Mountains

Firehall Pizza Company, a well-known eatery in Blue Mountain Village, is gearing up for its 20th-anniversary celebration
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Memories of grandma inspired a ball at the Leisure Time Club

Memories of grandma inspired a ball at the Leisure Time Club

A community dance helped club members and guests celebrate the Leisure Time Club's 35th anniversary, and a special poem linked the celebration to the club's opening day in 1988
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Collingwood's 'Big Trouble' sauce inspired by mother's meals

Collingwood's 'Big Trouble' sauce inspired by mother's meals

'I believe that cooking is magic,' says Vivek Bhatia, the creator of Big Trouble hot sauces made locally and sold at the farmers' market
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Collingwood widow's mission to climb Kilimanjaro for higher purpose

Collingwood widow's mission to climb Kilimanjaro for higher purpose

'Through the tears, the pain, and the darkness, Kilimanjaro is my proclamation that I am still here,' says Averil Shadd, who is training for the feat and hopes to raise $50,000 to support widows living in poverty
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South Georgian Bay's Farmers' Markets bring field to table

South Georgian Bay's Farmers' Markets bring field to table

Summer has officially arrived in South Georgian Bay, and with it comes an array of farmers' markets that offer the community an opportunity to support local producers and savour the taste of farm-fresh flavours all season
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La Moda Salon marks 50 years in business

La Moda Salon marks 50 years in business

Salon owner Sam Boggia announced he's looking for a buyer for the long-standing salon
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Georgian Bay Forever launches 5th-annual shoreline cleanup

Georgian Bay Forever launches 5th-annual shoreline cleanup

Shoreline cleanups unite volunteers in protecting and preserving the bay's beauty
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Close-knit group brings creativity to Knitter’s Corner

Close-knit group brings creativity to Knitter’s Corner

'We hope by being visible, we can get more people involved and give them confidence to give it a try,' says library's adult and senior programming co-ordinator
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