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Austin Campbell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Austin Campbell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Originating from London, ON, Austin has lived and worked in Thunder Bay for close to a decade, including time spent obtaining his HBA and MA in English at Lakehead University. Now, he happily contributes to the ever-evolving landscape of journalism in Northern Ontario through Canada's LJI program and swears he is going to complete that novel he's been working on.

He currently resides on the Fort William side of Thunder Bay with his partner and their adopted cat (see: furry dependent), Tux.

Email
acampbell@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Austin

Pebble Beach celebrates grand re-opening

Pebble Beach celebrates grand re-opening

The town of Marathon is now welcoming residents and travellers to their new and improved beachfront.
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Mayor Kukko and Nipigon council respond to local concerns

Mayor Kukko and Nipigon council respond to local concerns

Facing questions about the resignation of several township officials, Nipigon's town council has issued a statement to alleviate resident's concerns. Mayor Suzanne Kukko recently sat down with Dougall Media to address the matter directly.
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Regional libraries invite local residents to ‘A Superior Adventure’

Regional libraries invite local residents to ‘A Superior Adventure’

The Red Rock, Nipigon, and Dorion Public Libraries are challenging their respective communities to get active and show their work while they're at it.
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Nipigon business owner speaks out about new tax

Nipigon business owner speaks out about new tax

Alan Aubut, owner of the Birchville Motel, sat down with Dougall Media to discuss his - and other Nipigon business owners' - concerns about the recently passed municipal accommodation tax resolution.
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Greenstone residents spring to action with clean-up challenge

Greenstone residents spring to action with clean-up challenge

The municipality of Greenstone is inviting residents to take on a community-wide challenge as part of their new beautification strategy.
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Greenstone honours former chief with 'push in' ceremony

Greenstone honours former chief with 'push in' ceremony

The dedication ceremony was held last week and drew a large crowd of local residents in addition to the mayor, municipal councillors, members of the fire department and the Marino family.
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"We will leave no stone unturned": Minister Smith on the Terrace Bay mill

"We will leave no stone unturned": Minister Smith on the Terrace Bay mill

Following comments made by Premier Ford earlier this month, Minister Graydon Smith spoke with Dougall Media at the NOMA conference in Thunder Bay and made it clear the provincial government cannot and will not give up on the people of Terrace Bay.
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New French school to open in Marathon

New French school to open in Marathon

Facing increased demand for space and growing enrolment in French education, the Ontario government is investing $2.3 million into renovating an unused wing of Margaret Twomey Public School in Marathon as a collaborative effort between Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord and the Superior-Greenstone District Schoolboard.
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Rec Centre undergoing extensive upgrades in Red Rock

Rec Centre undergoing extensive upgrades in Red Rock

While repairs on the Red Rock Recreation Centre's ice plant were completed in October, a number of other major improvements to the facility remain in progress. Ashley Davis, community development officer, provided some updates to Dougall Media.
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Paju Mountain Run a-go in Red Rock

Paju Mountain Run a-go in Red Rock

Celebrating 41 years this August, Red Rock's Paju Mountain Run aims to bring people from far and wide together with residents of Red Rock to race, enjoy the sights and sounds of the community, and - most importantly - have fun.
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