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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

West Nipissing takes official plan on the road

West Nipissing takes official plan on the road

Municipality is hosting a series of open houses to hear from residents
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East Ferris taxes on the rise

East Ferris taxes on the rise

‘If we had no increases from the external agencies, we’d be sitting at just over 3 per cent, so I’m very happy with what staff did,’ CAO said
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PHARA launches Save Massey campaign to maintain local affordable housing

PHARA launches Save Massey campaign to maintain local affordable housing

‘There is a housing crisis, and we know there is a critical shortage of affordable and accessible housing in North Bay,’ PHARA CEO said
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Ontario Elite Wrestling’s free show will electrify Callander

Ontario Elite Wrestling’s free show will electrify Callander

Organizers and sponsors felt this was a great way to thank fans for their support
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Bonfield reconsiders public conduct policy

Bonfield reconsiders public conduct policy

‘I don’t like the policy, and I’m being honest, I think that if I was out there as a taxpayer, I might be offended,’ Mayor Paquette said
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East Ferris celebrates Knights of Columbus’ milestone

East Ferris celebrates Knights of Columbus’ milestone

To honour 50 years, the municipality has announced Knights of Columbus week
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Mattawa tries again for water funds, connecting links in the bank

Mattawa tries again for water funds, connecting links in the bank

Part of the problem, Mayor Raymond Bélanger noted, ‘Is we’re in northern Ontario, and we’re small’
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NDP candidate Loren Mick grateful for the support

NDP candidate Loren Mick grateful for the support

With just over eight thousand votes, Mick earned second place in the Nipissing district
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Swale Street’s a tight squeeze, but progress is underway

Swale Street’s a tight squeeze, but progress is underway

‘The difficulty we have with Swale Street is we do not have a standard road right of way,’ Callander’s Manager of Operations noted
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All Callander lake accesses to become parkland

All Callander lake accesses to become parkland

Callander has decided to designate municipal lake accesses as parklands to ensure public access
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