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Nicky Shaw

Nicky Shaw

Nicky started working as a Newswatch reporter in December 2024 after graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism and a minor in Environmental and Climate Humanities from Carleton University.

Previously, she worked as a casual reporter and editor for CBC Thunder Bay. Aligning with her passion for covering global environmental and humanitarian issues, she has worked to develop in-depth multimedia content to share the diverse experiences of those in Northwestern Ontario, especially those often left with little voice in the media. She also has practical knowledge covering stories from other various topics, including science, business, policy, entertainment and culture.

Recent Work by Nicky

Marit Stiles coming to Thunder Bay

Marit Stiles coming to Thunder Bay

Ontario NDP and official Ontario opposition leader Marit Stiles says she wants to hear from people in the area, Thunder Bay and the region.
Mushkegowuk chiefs designate Ring of Fire as ‘protected homeland’

Mushkegowuk chiefs designate Ring of Fire as ‘protected homeland’

The motion was drafted and passed following a presentation to the chiefs by Jeronimo Kataquapit on Tuesday.
First Nations training and employment organization has a new home

First Nations training and employment organization has a new home

Anishinabek Employment and Training Services is now located at the former Dawson Court building, owned by Matawa First Nations, after leaving the Thunder Bay Public Library's Waverley branch on unfavourable terms earlier this year.
Life savings returned to elderly resident after scam

Life savings returned to elderly resident after scam

The OPP says early intervention allowed the wire transfer to be flagged as fraud and it was intercepted before the offenders could access it.
Transport fire closed Highway 17 for over six hours near Nipigon

Transport fire closed Highway 17 for over six hours near Nipigon

Ontario 511 reported the incident at 11:40 p.m.
World Wildlife Fund Canada raises concerns over Bill C-5

World Wildlife Fund Canada raises concerns over Bill C-5

If the country fast-tracks development and exempts things from environmental regulation, Karen Saunders, WWF Canada’s vice president of wildlife and industry, says it can risk repeating the same mistakes that were made in the past.
Ontario and Canada won't 'trample over our rights', First Nation chief says as rally concludes

Ontario and Canada won't 'trample over our rights', First Nation chief says as rally concludes

Louis Kwissiwa, Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg’s chief, says the days of action were more to have the community engaged with the legislation.
Peeters Mushroom Farm brand sliced mushrooms recalled in Ontario

Peeters Mushroom Farm brand sliced mushrooms recalled in Ontario

As of Sunday, no illnesses have been reported associated with the consumption of these products.
Gammondale Farm hosts the 2025 Archery Ontario 3D provincial championships

Gammondale Farm hosts the 2025 Archery Ontario 3D provincial championships

While more archers were expected to participate, Shane Baker, Archery Ontario’s Northwest zone director and Lakehead Archers’ junior development chair, says they were super impressed and proud of the ones that came.
Fire hazard builds moving into the weekend

Fire hazard builds moving into the weekend

As of Friday evening, there are 22 total active fires in the Northwest region.
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