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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

Northern actor hitting it big role after role

Northern actor hitting it big role after role

‘Everything fell into place,’ Derica Lyn Lafrance said, ‘and its one of the best things that has ever happened to me’
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Temiskaming Shores wants to dry up

Temiskaming Shores wants to dry up

Municipality wants province to ‘reverse decision to allow alcohol to be sold in more locations’
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Remediation will follow environmental assessment at former Northern mill site

Remediation will follow environmental assessment at former Northern mill site

'That land really has the power to shape what our community looks like in the years to come, and we really want to do it in a strategic way,'
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Organization seeking northern job opportunities for Ukrainian newcomers

Organization seeking northern job opportunities for Ukrainian newcomers

Waterloo organization visit Northern towns to better help Ukrainian’s seeking permanent residence
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Should small towns pay for policing? Mattawa doesn't think so

Should small towns pay for policing? Mattawa doesn't think so

Town pushing for province to cover policing costs for areas with 10,000 people or less
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Union leader wants Rayonier to sell Témiscaming plant as layoffs begin

Union leader wants Rayonier to sell Témiscaming plant as layoffs begin

‘We’re not asking them to give the mill away,” Unifor Local 233 President said, ‘but to sell it for its market value and get out of town.’
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Trailer explosion in West Nipissing injures traveller

Trailer explosion in West Nipissing injures traveller

Propane tank exploded this past Saturday at a campground, injuring one, who was sent to hospital with ‘serious, but non-life-threatening injuries’ OPP said
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‘Sombre mood’ in Témiscaming as layoffs made official

‘Sombre mood’ in Témiscaming as layoffs made official

‘This is a crisis, this is my community in crisis,” union president emphasized. ‘The governments are sitting on their hands.’
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Vanessa Brousseau honoured as a TikTok visionary voice

Vanessa Brousseau honoured as a TikTok visionary voice

Local Indigenous artist and advocate acknowledged by social media platform. 'I never had the voice or the platform to reach outside of my community. Now I’m not just reaching people in Canada, but also the US, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland,' and wherever TikTok reaches
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Beware of bison on Highway 64

Beware of bison on Highway 64

A fence was damaged by a fallen tree, and once the bison caught on, they decided to see if the grass truly is greener on the other side
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