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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

Feds invest to support inclusive tourism in northern Ontario

Feds invest to support inclusive tourism in northern Ontario

‘It’s a vast range of programs targeting different areas, so we are here for the community, but also to support allies on their way to be more inclusive,’ project coordinator said
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Drum maker brings the beat for nearly 30 years

Drum maker brings the beat for nearly 30 years

From his small workshop in Burk’s Falls, Russell Duke creates some of the world’s best bodhran drums.
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NFL Canada unveils game ball designed by Nipissing First Nation artist

NFL Canada unveils game ball designed by Nipissing First Nation artist

‘In my culture artwork is educational, so for the NFL to unveil these footballs as part of Super Bowl celebrations is an incredible opportunity,’ Quentin Commanda said
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Time to return non-alcoholic bottles? Mattawa thinks so

Time to return non-alcoholic bottles? Mattawa thinks so

More municipalities call on province to expand deposit return program to include plastic bottles
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Photography helps Navy vet see the light

Photography helps Navy vet see the light

‘Alcohol was my way of coping,’ Waldram said, ‘It got to the point where I had to seek help, and it was at that point that I decided that photography was what I wanted to do to help myself.’
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Death Café helps the living face the inevitable

Death Café helps the living face the inevitable

Nipissing Serenity Hospice offers a workshop to help break the ice on a taboo subject
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Broadcasting legend sworn is as Nipissing University’s chancellor

Broadcasting legend sworn is as Nipissing University’s chancellor

‘It was pretty emotional,’ Scott Russell said of his acceptance ceremony, ‘because there’s a lot of trust that is placed in you when you assume a position like this.’
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Northern Ontario resident angered after council silencing

Northern Ontario resident angered after council silencing

‘To refuse to allow a constituent to present because they don't want to admit they failed their duties as councillors is utterly reprehensible,’ Chadbourn said
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Town wants Province to foot bill for rural municipality policing

Town wants Province to foot bill for rural municipality policing

Mattawa’s motion asks the province to foot the bill for small town OPP services
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West Nipissing couple giving back – one hotdog at a time

West Nipissing couple giving back – one hotdog at a time

‘We wanted to start a hot dog cart, or a hot dog stand, that’s what we want to do. But our main goal is to help the community.’
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