Community newspaper – Best news story: Nick Fearns

Nick Fearns
Senior Reporter/Assistant Editor, The Haldimand Press

After studying journalism at Niagara College, Nick Fearns began his reporting career immediately after graduation with the Macklin Mirror in Macklin, Saskatchewan. He later returned to the Niagara region, where he worked for Niagara This Week, writing for seven different newspapers across the area. Nick joined The Haldimand Press in the summer of 2024 and has since focused on community-driven reporting that highlights local voices and issues. He is an Ontario Community Newspaper Association award winner and is passionate about community journalism.