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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

Chiefs say Rickford made ‘threats of retribution’

Chiefs say Rickford made ‘threats of retribution’

“As this matter is before the courts, it would be inappropriate to comment further.”
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Town seeks volunteers to 'clean the Fort'

Town seeks volunteers to 'clean the Fort'

May 14 is Day of Action on Litter, and Fort Frances is looking for a few good citizens to join in.
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Ignace committee waits for willingness report

Ignace committee waits for willingness report

A consultant is expected to submit a report to the committee next month on community willingness for hosting a nuclear waste repository.
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Sioux Lookout and IFNA fire services work together

Sioux Lookout and IFNA fire services work together

The municipal fire department has reached a collaborative agreement with the Independent First Nations Alliance.
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$234M settlement is 'bittersweet,' Lac Seul chief says

$234M settlement is 'bittersweet,' Lac Seul chief says

“It’s something that’s been a long time in coming,” Chief Clifford Bull said, describing the settlement agreement as “closure.”
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Nuclear-waste compensation numbers raise eyebrows

Nuclear-waste compensation numbers raise eyebrows

South Bruce would receive $418 million in total compensation if its site is selected; the comparison figure for Ignace is $170 million.
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Ignace nuclear-waste vote concludes

Ignace nuclear-waste vote concludes

The ballot asked for each voter’s position on the township “continuing to participate as a potential host community” for a deep geological repository.
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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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Nuclear power called ‘an option of absolute last resort’

Nuclear power called ‘an option of absolute last resort’

Professor speaks to environmentalists ahead of Ignace’s community vote.
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Berens River bridge commitment deemed a 'game changer'

Berens River bridge commitment deemed a 'game changer'

“It’s a fantastic announcement for Northwestern Ontario, not only Red Lake but also for our First Nations community."
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