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

Email: ddiaczuk@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Doug

New police chief plans to build ‘strong, sustainable partnerships’ in community

City and police leaders are welcoming the appointment of Darcy Fleury as Thunder Bay's new police chief, as he pledges to focus on building stronger relationships with communities and police membership through engagement and communication.

Mar 21, 2023 3:13 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Former RCMP chief superintendent named new TBPS chief of police

Darcy Fleury, a citizen the Red River Métis, has served in various roles with the RCMP across Canada, including Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta, and Nunavut

Mar 21, 2023 9:25 AM Read more >

Province commits $29M for caribou protection and conservation

The funding will support boreal caribou habitat restoration, protection, and conservation throughout Northern Ontario

Mar 15, 2023 4:50 PM Read more >

Lakehead opens newest nursing simulation lab

The 10-bed nursing simulation lab includes mannequins and the latest health care technology, allowing nursing students an opportunity to gain confidence and competence before entering the field

Mar 14, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

LU unveils eight electric vehicle charging stations on campus

The eight level 2 ChargePoint stations in the parking lot of the Lakehead University Thunder Bay campus have 16 connectors to charge electric vehicles

Mar 10, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

<b>Update:</b> Administrator to remain on police board until at least 2024

Update: Administrator to remain on police board until at least 2024

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission has extended an order appointing Malcolm Mercer as administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board until March 2024, but the board will regain voting powers on July 1.

Mar 10, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Correctional centre 50-bed expansion ‘not nearly enough’

The 50-bed expansion at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre is complete and nearly fully occupied, but union representatives say overcrowding will remain a significant issue until a new facility is complete in 2026

Mar 9, 2023 2:46 PM Read more >

More female students picking up trade skills

Female students from Superior CVI participated in carpentry lessons at the Carpenters Union Training Centre as part of International Women’s Day

Mar 8, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

NAN grand chief suing Onigaming chief for defamation

The $200,000 lawsuit alleges Onigaming First Nation Chief Jeffrey Copenace made defamatory remarks against NAN Grand Chief Derek Fox, calling him a woman abuser, during the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa

Mar 6, 2023 4:50 PM Read more >

Public expresses support of police using AI video analytic software

A public survey issued by the Thunder Bay Police Service found the majority of respondents were in favour of investigators using the video analytic software BriefCam, which utilizes artificial intelligence

Feb 21, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >