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Katie Nicholls, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Katie Nicholls, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Katie's career in media started 15 years ago as she worked at many radio stations across Simcoe County. Coming to NWO was an adventure for her and her family. Katie has extensive on-air experience and is very interested in what's going on across the region. She also enjoys delving into stories that involve the criminal justice system

Email
knicholls@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Katie

Vickers Park playground revamp begins

Vickers Park playground revamp begins

The park was originally to be finished in the fall, but the specialty surface needs consistent temperatures above 10 C to cure correctly, so the project was pushed to 2024. 
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Councillor wants to raise marina parking rates before they kick in

Councillor wants to raise marina parking rates before they kick in

Coun. Rajni Agarwal expressed her concern that users would buy the marina pass because it's less expensive than the parkade, and park there instead.
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Ontario getting $200M for new child care spaces

Ontario getting $200M for new child care spaces

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that Ontario will receive $201.87 million to create child care spaces. 
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Council to review report to electrify city vehicle fleet on Monday

Council to review report to electrify city vehicle fleet on Monday

The city hopes to have all vehicles replaced by 2044.
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Quest: Tech & Gaming is back at the Gardens

Quest: Tech & Gaming is back at the Gardens

The event runs on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fort William Gardens.
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Mine rescuers testing their skills in a competition

Mine rescuers testing their skills in a competition

Mines from across the province are battling it out in a safety competition that will lead them to a province-wide face-off in June in Thunder Bay.
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Great Lighthouse Rescue ready to raise cash and save castaways

Great Lighthouse Rescue ready to raise cash and save castaways

It's the second year for the Great Lighthouse Rescue down at the marina.
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FedNor investing over $500k for local internship jobs

FedNor investing over $500k for local internship jobs

Over $500,000 is being invested by FedNor for various youth internship opportunities across Northwestern Ontario. 
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As motorcycle season starts, be alert on the road: Thunder Bay Police

As motorcycle season starts, be alert on the road: Thunder Bay Police

Police report there were 12 motorcycle collisions in 2023. So far, two have been reported to police for 2024. 
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ICYMI: GFL delivering new recycling bins to homes this week

ICYMI: GFL delivering new recycling bins to homes this week

New recycling containers that are being delivered now must not be used until July 1.
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