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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

‘Sombre mood’ in Témiscaming as layoffs made official

‘Sombre mood’ in Témiscaming as layoffs made official

‘This is a crisis, this is my community in crisis,” union president emphasized. ‘The governments are sitting on their hands.’
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Vanessa Brousseau honoured as a TikTok visionary voice

Vanessa Brousseau honoured as a TikTok visionary voice

Local Indigenous artist and advocate acknowledged by social media platform. 'I never had the voice or the platform to reach outside of my community. Now I’m not just reaching people in Canada, but also the US, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland,' and wherever TikTok reaches
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Beware of bison on Highway 64

Beware of bison on Highway 64

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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Indigenous woman elected school board chair for first time ever in Ontario

Indigenous woman elected school board chair for 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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Temiscaming prepares for 'major impact' of RYAM layoffs

Temiscaming prepares for 'major impact' of RYAM layoffs

'Temiscamingue lives from the forest and the forestry industry is in peril'
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Greens grow amidst cold and snow in Nipissing First Nation

Greens grow amidst cold and snow in Nipissing First Nation

The Mnogin Greenhouse is growing strong at Jocko Point
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New caucus will amplify women’s voices in the North

New caucus will amplify women’s voices in the North

With 21 participants, the Northern Ontario Women’s Caucus is starting strong
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Moose Cree artist adds to new poetry collection

Moose Cree artist adds to new poetry collection

Once the Smudge is Lit was recently released
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Volunteer firefighter petition lands in Ottawa

Volunteer firefighter petition lands in Ottawa

Bill C-310 is gaining support, ‘We’re hoping the government will do the right thing,’ MP Johns said
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New funding helps northern forests’ health

New funding helps northern forests’ health

The cash will help landowners take inventory of their land, catalogue the types and number of trees on their property, says executive director
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