Writer, editor, columnist,
author
I am a veteran of 40 years in the media
and publishing. Through the 1990s I was reporter and managing editor of
Collingwood's Enterprise Bulletin newspaper, and previously managing editor/feature
writer of
its Huronia Sunday weekly supplement.
I was local correspondent for CBC's Ontario Morning radio
show for over a decade. Locally, I hosted the current events
program, Politically Speaking, for Rogers TV and was co-host of the variety/interview
show, Medium Rare on Maclean Hunter (later Rogers) TV.
In the years before we moved to Collingwood, I was in the publishing trade, including book and software editor for Holt, Rinehart & Winston publishers in the 1980s. I was editor and feature writer for many magazines
including InfoAge, Microcomputer News, Moves, Ontario Motorcycle Guide,
and Discover Mexico.
More recently, I have written several articles on local government issues
for Municipal World.
I was also a freelance writer for many years, specializing in
technical writing and software manuals. I have written non-fiction
feature articles and columns for many publications
across Canada, the USA and UK, and published or contributed to newsletters for
organizations, special interest and community groups.
I was winner
of the Northern Lights short story contest in 1991. My short story about Henry Hudson has been
reprinted in several publications. I am currently working on a humorous novel about small-town politics and a work of fantasy.
Politician, blogger,
businessman
In 2003, I was elected to local political office as a councillor
in the Town of Collingwood.
I was re-elected in 2006 and 2010. Since
my first election, I have been the council representative on the airport
board, Downtown BIA, Elvis committee, library board, sustainability committee, affordable housing committee, and hospital board.
I am proud to serve the municipality in my role, and to contribute
to our community's wellbeing.
In December, 2011, Municipal World published my latest book, Politically Speaking, a guide
to media relations and communications strategies for municipal politicians.
My second book with Municipal
World, Digital Connections, on social media for municipal
politicians and municipal organizations, was released in May, 2012.
I completed a third book (not yet published) on Machiavelli's The Prince for municipal politicians (online here).
I submitted my fourth book, on municipal public relations, this
spring, and am working on a fifth, about e-government, for publication in
late 2013. Writing remains one of my passions.
I have been blogging regularly about local issues, as well as on areas of
personal interest, politics, literature, society, culture and
science since 2005. I am active on social media both personally and
as a politician.
I was owner and operator of the local Mail Boxes Etc./UPS Store franchise for 11 years, where
I did graphic design, editing, writing and layout for many small businesses, entrepreneurs and community groups.
During that time, the store was ranked among the top 20% of the 300+
franchise outlets across Canada. We supported many local charities
and community groups through the store.
Follow me on Twitter @iwchadwick and look for my Facebook pages. I'm also on LinkedIn and
Google+.
