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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

Beware of craft show vendor scam, West Nipissing warns residents

Beware of craft show vendor scam, West Nipissing warns residents

Municipality warns residents of ‘suspicious posts circulating on social media’
Sudbury's Scotia Boyd earns raves for her 'Beetlejuice' work

Sudbury's Scotia Boyd earns raves for her 'Beetlejuice' work

The makeup artist recently learned she has been nominated for Best Makeup in a Commercial or Music Video by the Makeup-Artists and Hair Stylists Guild
CION launches film mentorships for Indigenous talent

CION launches film mentorships for Indigenous talent

Eight emerging filmmakers will have the opportunity to network and learn from industry professionals
How bad is theft at West Nipissing landfills? Thieves stole the port-a-potty

How bad is theft at West Nipissing landfills? Thieves stole the port-a-potty

This past June, West Nipissing council heard about an alarming increase in theft, vandalism, and trespassing within the municipal landfills. Even a port-a-potty was stolen from one site. 'These costs are adding up for the municipality'
Dogs can contract Lyme disease, here’s what you should know

Dogs can contract Lyme disease, here’s what you should know

It’s been a ‘worrisome year for tick-borne illnesses,’ noted Dr. Neil Lawrence
Former Mattawa CAO sues town for $1.2 million

Former Mattawa CAO sues town for $1.2 million

Mayor Bélanger’s conduct, the court file noted, ‘was high-handed, callous, outrageous, and worthy of sanction in the form of punitive damages.’
Remediation will follow environmental assessment at former Sturgeon Falls mill site

Remediation will follow environmental assessment at former Sturgeon Falls mill site

'That land really has the power to shape what our community looks like in the years to come, and we really want to do it in a strategic way,'
Organization seeking northern job opportunities for Ukrainian newcomers

Organization seeking northern job opportunities for Ukrainian newcomers

Waterloo organization visit Northern towns to better help Ukrainian’s seeking permanent residence
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
Trailer explosion in West Nipissing injures traveller

Trailer explosion in West Nipissing injures traveller

Propane tank exploded this past Saturday at a campground, injuring one, who was sent to hospital with ‘serious, but non-life-threatening injuries’ OPP said
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