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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

Residents revolt against Bonfield’s building fees

Residents revolt against Bonfield’s building fees

‘We already pay more, and we get nothing,’ a citizen emphasized to councilors
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Historic moment as Indigenous woman elected school board chair first time ever in Ontario

Historic moment as Indigenous woman elected school board chair first time ever in Ontario

'Here I am as an Indigenous person sitting as a chair for a school board. I’m very touched about it, and it’s of huge significance'
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Phone ban? School violence the real issue

Phone ban? School violence the real issue

‘Physical violence, pushing, shoving, profanity,’ should top cell ban, Hammond said
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RYAM layoff ‘seems to be the beginning of the end,’ union leader worries

RYAM layoff ‘seems to be the beginning of the end,’ union leader worries

'To see the mills closing down, and still not knowing today how many of our members will be losing jobs, is a big deal for all of us'
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West Nipissing proclaims June as Pride Month

West Nipissing proclaims June as Pride Month

‘It serves as a beacon of hope, and a reminder of the progress we have made,’ West Nipissing Pride VP said
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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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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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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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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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