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Dave Dale

Dave Dale

Dave Dale is a veteran journalist who has been writing about Northern Ontario issues for more than three decades. He specializes in opinion and analysis while drawing on extensive experience covering politics, business, education, native affairs and sports. Dale has lived primarily in the North Bay area since 1986. He is an avid photographer and proud father of one son

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Recent Work by Dave

Interesting tidbits found in North Bay’s history

Interesting tidbits found in North Bay’s history

It can be fun digging into the past and finding out how many of the families in the area are connected with long and tangled roots
Juno-nominated saxophonist Shirantha Beddage: North Bay gig

Juno-nominated saxophonist Shirantha Beddage: North Bay gig

'I have such fond memories of growing up in North Bay and a lot of my formative musical experiences happened there as a kid'
Opinion: Dave Dale, Feints, jabs and hooks

Opinion: Dave Dale, Feints, jabs and hooks

North Bay Coun. Tanya Vrebosch gets points for a good opening jab, council ducked the blow and took a step back while Mayor Peter Chirico appears to be playing the ref and stepping in to break it up. Let’s just wait to see what happens in the next round.
Opinion, Dave Dale: Don't grow old, city isn't ready

Opinion, Dave Dale: Don't grow old, city isn't ready

Several items on the North Bay council agenda Tuesday are related to a massive demographic surge of elderly on the way, with two motions likely to create political sparks
Opinion, Dave Dale: Labels on political promises needed

Opinion, Dave Dale: Labels on political promises needed

Perhaps Canadians will drink less if politicians stop lying so much?
Opinion: Dave Dale: Vaccine waivers, ICU triage better than mandate mentality

Opinion: Dave Dale: Vaccine waivers, ICU triage better than mandate mentality

Those who choose, upon their own volition, to not participate by eschewing vaccination can accept a waiver of consequence. ICU care and ventilators for COVID patients can be triaged for those who take the vaccines and those who are exempted
Birdcount: 3,553 birds were seen by 41 participants in the event organized by the Nipissing Naturalists Club

Birdcount: 3,553 birds were seen by 41 participants in the event organized by the Nipissing Naturalists Club

To start the millennium, North Bay had the highest number of participants in the world with a staggering 1,000 taking part in 2000
North Bay Farmers' Market bids farewell to founding executive member Ron Warman: Video

North Bay Farmers' Market bids farewell to founding executive member Ron Warman: Video

Ron and Liz have been a driving force behind the market for 20 years
Opinion: Dave Dale, Lessons to learn for the next pandemic

Opinion: Dave Dale, Lessons to learn for the next pandemic

The wind carried amplified talk about a looming new world order, threatened freedoms, vaccines something, something and mask-wearing oppression to the skies above.
Ice sculptures, virtual family feuds and puzzle contest highlighted East Ferris centennial celebration

Ice sculptures, virtual family feuds and puzzle contest highlighted East Ferris centennial celebration

Cornicks top Giroux clan, Corbeil family claim puzzle crown and Howe’s frozen fire hose tops 15 sculptures entries as municipality celebrates 100th anniversary
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