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David Briggs, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

David Briggs, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

David Briggs is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter covering civic and diversity issues for BayToday. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada

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Recent Work by David

Former OPP commander Mike Pilon takes on CAO role in West Nipissing

Former OPP commander Mike Pilon takes on CAO role in West Nipissing

‘We are thrilled to have selected someone who not only meets every qualification we were looking for, but who is also part of our community,’ Mayor Kathleen Thorne Rochon said
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Minister of Education launching investigation into Near North School Board

Minister of Education launching investigation into Near North School Board

‘I want students back in classrooms as soon as possible. I have instructed the board to copy me personally on all communications with the Town,' Minister Calandra said, speaking of the Parry Sound JK-12 school delay
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Losing to Poilievre strengthens hopes for voting reform, northern electoral activist says

Losing to Poilievre strengthens hopes for voting reform, northern electoral activist says

‘Pierre Poilievre repeated last night that he wants to end the longest ballot scam. That’s how he worded it, so I’m interested to see what the opposition puts forward in the fall season,’ candidate Dillon Anderson said
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River Valley resident concerned about spotty cell and phone service

River Valley resident concerned about spotty cell and phone service

‘Phone and cell service in River Valley is frequently unavailable or unstable, leaving many of us—especially the seniors who make up a large portion of this community—vulnerable,’ Bigras said
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Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park will remain closed for season

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park will remain closed for season

Campers are urged to cancel reservations by July 30
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‘Longest night of our lives:’ Campers reeling after wicked storm

‘Longest night of our lives:’ Campers reeling after wicked storm

Rescued campers tell the tale of the harrowing weekend storm in Provincial Park
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West Nipissing considers selling highway Visitor’s Centre

West Nipissing considers selling highway Visitor’s Centre

‘I would hate for us to do something short sighted for financial gain without thinking through whether or not there are long term benefits,’ Mayor Kathleen Thorne Rochon cautioned
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Feds invest to support inclusive tourism in northern Ontario

Feds invest to support inclusive tourism in northern Ontario

‘It’s a vast range of programs targeting different areas, so we are here for the community, but also to support allies on their way to be more inclusive,’ project coordinator said
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Beware of craft show vendor scam, West Nipissing warns residents

Beware of craft show vendor scam, West Nipissing warns residents

Municipality warns residents of ‘suspicious posts circulating on social media’
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Sudbury's Scotia Boyd earns raves for her 'Beetlejuice' work

Sudbury's Scotia Boyd earns raves for her 'Beetlejuice' work

The makeup artist recently learned she has been nominated for Best Makeup in a Commercial or Music Video by the Makeup-Artists and Hair Stylists Guild
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