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Doug Diaczuk

Doug Diaczuk

Doug Diaczuk is a reporter and award-winning author from Thunder Bay. He has a master’s degree in English from Lakehead University and has been working as a freelance and full-time reporter for more than seven years. His work has been published in Geist, SubTerrain, and Quill and Quire Magazine. Doug has been a member of the Tbnewswatch team since 2016 and covers stories relating to arts and entertainment, community events, health care, and court.

Twitter: @DougDiaczuk

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ddiaczuk@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Doug

Verdict in local police officer assault trial expected in September

Verdict in local police officer assault trial expected in September

Closing submissions were heard in the trial for Const. Ryan Dougherty of the Thunder Bay Police Service who pleaded not guilty to assault causing bodily harm for punching a 60-year-old man in the face four times.
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Local police officer testifies in own defence at assault trial

Local police officer testifies in own defence at assault trial

Const. Ryan Dougherty said he felt panicked and afraid for his safety and that of the 60-year-old complainant who suffered a broken nose during an altercation between the two near the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
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Complainant testifies in local police officer assault trial

Complainant testifies in local police officer assault trial

The 60-year-old complainant testified that after leaving the hospital Const. Ryan Dougherty ‘assaulted’ him by punching him in the face, but the defence says that is inconsistent with the evidence.
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City police officer pleads not guilty to assault charge

City police officer pleads not guilty to assault charge

Const. Ryan Dougherty was charged with assault causing bodily harm following an interaction with a 60-year-old man who was detained earlier under the Mental Health Act.
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ICYMI: Country on the Bay happens this weekend

ICYMI: Country on the Bay happens this weekend

The music festival is bringing in some of the biggest names in country music, including Blake Shelton, Dallas Smith, and Trace Adkins.
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City council to vote on new housing incentives

City council to vote on new housing incentives

The report to city council includes a recommendation to designate the entire city as community improvement project area and allocate $2.23 million from the Housing Accelerator Fund budget to the Housing Community Improvement Plan.
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United Way CommUNITY BBQ welcomes new partner

United Way CommUNITY BBQ welcomes new partner

The Rowan Tree Collective is the latest organization to join the RFDA, the Dew Drop Inn, and the United Way of Thunder Bay for the annual CommUNITY BBQ.
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ICYMI: Country on the Bay ready for its biggest year yet

ICYMI: Country on the Bay ready for its biggest year yet

The music festival is bringing in some of the biggest names in country music, including Blake Shelton, Dallas Smith, and Trace Adkins.
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Local pickleball tournament continues to grow

Local pickleball tournament continues to grow

More than 100 players are participating in the third annual Pickleball Open at the Boulevard Lake courts throughout the weekend.
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Magnus Theatre bringing Romeo and Juliet to the outdoor stage

Magnus Theatre bringing Romeo and Juliet to the outdoor stage

Magnus Theatre’s outdoor theatre experience this summer presents William Shakespeare’s classic love story, Romeo and Juliet.
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