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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

More oil spills in Bonfield, a furnace leak to blame

More oil spills in Bonfield, a furnace leak to blame

Ministry of Environment was contacted, and absorbent pads were laid to prevent spread
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Warnings continue against Native Education and Training College

Warnings continue against Native Education and Training College

‘I messaged them, and they said oh, we forgot about you. Oh, that’s great,’ the student said, “you take my money and you forget about me’
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Oil spill fuels a homeowner’s nightmare in Bonfield

Oil spill fuels a homeowner’s nightmare in Bonfield

‘For six years we’ve been dealing with this,’ Hodges said, ‘and they wait until this disaster happened, and they still refuse to fix it’
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Callander trims tree by-law, but still, thou shalt not cut

Callander trims tree by-law, but still, thou shalt not cut

After several years, council has revised the municipal tree cutting policy
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DramaFest returns and West Ferris aims for provincial victory

DramaFest returns and West Ferris aims for provincial victory

Ontario’s top student drama teams showcase their talents at West Ferris from May 8th to 11th
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It’s time for a spring clean, Callander

It’s time for a spring clean, Callander

On Saturday, May 4th, the annual Drop Off and Pitch-In Day returns
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Time to ride with West Nipissing Pride

Time to ride with West Nipissing Pride

On June 8th, the West Nipissing Pride Parade rolls through town and you’re invited to take part
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It’s not the Autobahn, it’s Callander’s main street

It’s not the Autobahn, it’s Callander’s main street

Municipality reminds drivers to roll slow through town
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Community paramedic a ‘permanent presence’ in West Nipissing

Community paramedic a ‘permanent presence’ in West Nipissing

'The real goal behind this is to keep people out of the hospital and at home and improve their quality of life'
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Temiscaming prepares for 'major impact' of RYAM layoffs

Temiscaming prepares for 'major impact' of RYAM layoffs

'Temiscamingue lives from the forest and the forestry industry is in peril'
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