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Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

After working at newspapers across the Prairies, Mike found where he belongs when he moved to Northwestern Ontario.

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mstimpson@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Mike

Toll bridge should be publicly owned, Fort Frances mayor says

Toll bridge should be publicly owned, Fort Frances mayor says

“We don’t think that that bridge should be in private enterprise, and that’s no reflection on those who bought it."
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First Nations to get $15M from Housing Accelerator Fund

First Nations to get $15M from Housing Accelerator Fund

The federal government announced agreements to fast-track housing in nine First Nations.
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Ignace and nuclear waste organization ink 'historic' agreement

Ignace and nuclear waste organization ink 'historic' agreement

The 80-page agreement restates the township’s commitment to a “willingness process” to determine whether Ignace supports being host to a repository for nuclear waste
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Hotel construction ahead in Dryden

Hotel construction ahead in Dryden

Developers plan two new hotels for Government Street; dozens of apartments are in the works elsewhere in the city.
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Changes are coming at Sioux Lookout Airport

Changes are coming at Sioux Lookout Airport

Budget proposal includes $5 million in capital spending for airport's garage, terminal building
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First Nations 'take a stand together'

First Nations 'take a stand together'

The First Nations Land Defence Alliance has welcomed Ojibways of Onigaming into the coalition
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Dryden ready to tackle air challenge, says mayor

Dryden ready to tackle air challenge, says mayor

Dryden’s CAO, airport manager leading efforts to address a pending gap in plane service, mayor says
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Winter road time could be short for some First Nations

Winter road time could be short for some First Nations

"It’s almost like you’re sending out search parties looking for winter. And of course, this has implications for Northern Ontario because of the ice roads."
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Province commits $60M to clean up Atikokan mine site

Province commits $60M to clean up Atikokan mine site

Up to $60 million will be provided to rehabilitate former iron ore mine site
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Wunnumin Lake has new houses to go with power connection

Wunnumin Lake has new houses to go with power connection

Remote northern First Nation added more than 30 housing units in 2022 and 2023
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