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Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Matt joins the Newswatch team after more than 15 years working in print and broadcast media in Thunder Bay, where he was born and raised. A lover of music, he refuses to part with his (still growing) CD collection.

He covers civic issues in Northwestern Ontario under the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada.

Email
mprokopchuk@dougallmedia.ca

Recent Work by Matt

Tribal council, workplace safety board partnering on occupational health training

Tribal council, workplace safety board partnering on occupational health training

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board providing Nokiiwin Tribal Council with $4 million to build capacity
Far north tourism camp owners hoping for post-pandemic rebound

Far north tourism camp owners hoping for post-pandemic rebound

First Nations economic development officials market remote fishing excursions, primarily to U.S.-based clients, but some say business has dried up since COVID-19
Construction in progress to repair Webequie’s airport

Construction in progress to repair Webequie’s airport

The terminal building was badly damaged by fire in April, and two teens were charged
Revenue-sharing agreement with airline nets First Nation over $1M

Revenue-sharing agreement with airline nets First Nation over $1M

North Star Air officials presented the ceremonial cheque to Webequie First Nation during the community’s 50th annual summer festival
CN continues to investigate cause of Rainy Lake bridge collapse

CN continues to investigate cause of Rainy Lake bridge collapse

The Rainy River Rail Lift Bridge just outside Fort Frances was fully operational as of June 1, 2025
The search is back on: Parks Canada considering new sites for $37M facility

The search is back on: Parks Canada considering new sites for $37M facility

Nipigon and Red Rock among the communities that have proposed properties for a visitor and administrative centre after previous site was disqualified
‘A bold move’: Kenora to expropriate historic hotel

‘A bold move’: Kenora to expropriate historic hotel

The step is part of plans to revitalize the northwestern Ontario city’s downtown core
Northwestern municipal leaders excited about federal regional growth plan

Northwestern municipal leaders excited about federal regional growth plan

The federal government, through FedNor, says the five-year plan will target helping communities, growing businesses and strengthening innovation sector
First Nations development group offering mining-related courses

First Nations development group offering mining-related courses

The Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord Economic Development Corporation says it wants to better develop a local workforce.
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