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David Helwig

David Helwig

David Helwig's journalism career spans seven decades beginning in the 1960s.

His work has been recognized with national and international awards from groups including the Canadian Association of Journalists, Canadian Association of Broadcasters, U.S. Free Press Association, New York Festival of Radio, Radio Television News Directors Association of Canada, Canadian Community Newspapers Association, Digital Publishing Awards (Canada), Canadian Onllne Publishing Awards and the Michener Awards Foundation.

Helwig launched Village Media's news operations as founding editor in 2002.

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Recent Work by David

BREAKING: City can only afford to fix 3 blocks of Queen Street this year

BREAKING: City can only afford to fix 3 blocks of Queen Street this year

Intermittent closures on the Sault’s main downtown street are expected to start as early as next week
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GALLERY: $83M development proposed for Gateway site

GALLERY: $83M development proposed for Gateway site

So far it’s a pre-feasibility study with no proponent putting money behind it
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YMCA warned city two months ago that it might have to close

YMCA warned city two months ago that it might have to close

Childcare programs are expected to continue, most likely managed by YMCA of Northeastern Ontario (Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay)
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$20M apartment building rises from ashes of Tara Hall

$20M apartment building rises from ashes of Tara Hall

Construction is expected to continue into the new year
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Councillor who pushed for fewer ice rinks now wants more of them

Councillor who pushed for fewer ice rinks now wants more of them

Committee tasked with finding ways to slash $75,000 from outdoor rinks budget recommends no cuts, and instead asks that consideration be given to adding new rinks
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City partners with Dolly Parton to bring free books to little kids

City partners with Dolly Parton to bring free books to little kids

Enrolled children will receive one free book a month until their fifth birthday
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City council tweaks your property taxes

City council tweaks your property taxes

Municipal bills for 86.5 per cent of local residential properties will increase $17.67 per month or less
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BREAKING: Sault YMCA building for sale, all programs to close by May 15

BREAKING: Sault YMCA building for sale, all programs to close by May 15

Sault Ste. Marie employees were advised today that the charity's landmark recreation centre at 235 McNabb St. is being listed for sale
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City, Algoma Steel relaunch bid for huge port development

City, Algoma Steel relaunch bid for huge port development

Approval of a new $112,000-a-year job at city hall last week signalled the quiet rebirth of what used to be the Sault’s hottest job-creation prospect
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Should businesses be compensated when city tears up Queen Street?

Should businesses be compensated when city tears up Queen Street?

It’s a long shot, but the Downtown Association is researching whether businesses can be recompensed for construction-related losses
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