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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

Should small towns pay for policing? This one says no

Should small towns pay for policing? This one says no

Mattawa’s motion asks the province to foot the bill for small town OPP services
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About 50 Northern Ontario bison take to the open road

About 50 Northern Ontario bison take to the open road

A fence was damaged by a fallen tree, and once the bison caught on, they decided to see if the grass truly is greener on the other side
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For first time ever, Indigenous woman elected chair of Ontario school board

For first time ever, Indigenous woman elected chair of Ontario school board

'I’m very touched about it, and it’s of huge significance': Ashley St. Pierre is new chair of Near North District School Board, which includes North Bay and Parry Sound
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New caucus will amplify women’s voices in northern Ontario

New caucus will amplify women’s voices in northern Ontario

With 21 participants, the Northern Ontario Women’s Caucus is starting strong
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Ontario’s Bill 60 makes access to medical procedures ‘faster and easier’

Ontario’s Bill 60 makes access to medical procedures ‘faster and easier’

Minister of Health’s spokesperson noted ‘more work needs to be done’ to improve current system and Bill 60 moves toward that goal
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First Nation members walking from Sudbury to Ottawa to push for Indian Act changes

First Nation members walking from Sudbury to Ottawa to push for Indian Act changes

Chipewyan Prairie First Nation trek to Ottawa to 'benefit all Canadians'
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