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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

Provincial OPP relief a hit with municipality

Provincial OPP relief a hit with municipality

‘The Ontario government was pressured by municipalities across Ontario, so if you think your voices are not heard, here’s a great example of what can happen when you pull together,’ said CAO Maitland
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Province proposes $77 million to offset OPP costs

Province proposes $77 million to offset OPP costs

‘ROMA welcomes provincial action to reduce the impact of increasing Ontario Provincial Police costs on rural municipalities,’ the Chair of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association said.
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‘Ludicrous,’ Mattawa’s CAO says of OPP service increase

‘Ludicrous,’ Mattawa’s CAO says of OPP service increase

‘I’m frustrated, I don’t know what to do other than raise taxes,’ councillor Thibert said. ‘What else can we do? We can’t do nothing, unless we open our mouths and start screaming at the top of our voice’
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Town wants Province to foot bill for rural municipal policing

Town wants Province to foot bill for rural municipal policing

Mattawa’s motion asks the province to foot the bill for small town OPP services
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Allegations mount against Native Education and Training College

Allegations mount against Native Education and Training College

Students accuse private college of taking tuition without coming through with the courses
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West Nipissing planning a reserve fund for municipal land sales

West Nipissing planning a reserve fund for municipal land sales

New policy additions outline how money can be used
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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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Calvin Township sparks national wildfire measures

Calvin Township sparks national wildfire measures

Council urges the feds to create a national firefighting strategy and pitch in more money for the cause
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West Nipissing could limit licenses for short term rentals

West Nipissing could limit licenses for short term rentals

‘We have to keep a handle on this, and not let it spread like a wildfire,’ Restoule warned
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West Nipissing council denies motion to halt homeless evictions

West Nipissing council denies motion to halt homeless evictions

'The solution is to get the individuals the help and services that they need,' Restoule said. 'That’s what everybody around the table wants.'
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