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

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Recent Work by Mike

Peer-led 'recovery college' set to open in Northwest

Peer-led 'recovery college' set to open in Northwest

The CMHA's Recovery College provides 'a supportive and educational environment' for people struggling with addictions and mental health issues.
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Matawa language program needs stable funding, CEO says

Matawa language program needs stable funding, CEO says

Matawa Waka Tere has been running in all nine communities served by Matawa First Nations Management and in Thunder Bay.
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Strong mayor powers 'a tool in our toolbox,' Kenora's Poirier says

Strong mayor powers 'a tool in our toolbox,' Kenora's Poirier says

Kenora council discussed strong mayor powers in mid-April, and Poirier discussed it with Newswatch during the 2025 NOMA conference.
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UPDATED: Conservative Melillo wins third term as MP

UPDATED: Conservative Melillo wins third term as MP

With about half the vote, Eric Melillo tops Liberal Charles Fox and New Democrat Tania Cameron.
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Fort Frances mayor raises border concern at NOMA conference

Fort Frances mayor raises border concern at NOMA conference

Mayor Andrew Hallikas asked if the province will increase the presence of OPP and conservation officers on Ontario boundary waters.
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‘Huge strides’ and a simple plan: Superior North candidates on housing

‘Huge strides’ and a simple plan: Superior North candidates on housing

More than half of Canadians aged 20-35 report being very concerned about their ability to afford housing.
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Lecce makes pitch for bill to ‘unleash’ economy by cutting red tape

Lecce makes pitch for bill to ‘unleash’ economy by cutting red tape

Mines minister says Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, is necessary for domestic control of key resources.
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Candidates’ Ring of Fire concerns: inclusion, reconciliation, environment

Candidates’ Ring of Fire concerns: inclusion, reconciliation, environment

Thunder Bay–Superior North’s major party candidates talk about potential mines in the mineral-rich region.
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Marathon mayor takes NOMA helm

Marathon mayor takes NOMA helm

Rick Dumas, a longtime NOMA board member, replaces eight-year president Wendy Landry.
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Advance voter turnout much higher than in 2021

Advance voter turnout much higher than in 2021

Elections Canada says 7.3 million people have voted in advance nationwide; more than 15,000 have cast ballots in Thunder Bay–Superior North.
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