Richard Coffin

Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
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West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Community Richard Coffin -
Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Police investigating Oct. 2 incident at Northern

Near North District School Board Richard Coffin -
The Near North District School Board confirms two separate incidents at Northern Secondary School in recent days resulted in emergency measures being put in place.

Community Drug Alert issued after 16 overdoses in 13 days

Community Richard Coffin -
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says between Sept. 13 and 26, there were 16 overdoses, with two resulting in death.

Urgent drug alert issued by Nipissing First Nation

Community Richard Coffin -
Nipissing First Nation has issued an urgent alert saying a spike in overdoses has been reported in the past 24 hours.

Watermain work to impact water capacity in West Nipissing

Community Richard Coffin -
West Nipissing says it’s replacing an important watermain component, starting this week, and water system capacity will be reduced during the work.     

Anishinabek Police say stolen vehicle driven on railway tracks

Police Richard Coffin -
Two West Nipissing residents are facing charges after police were called to a suspicious vehicle near a railway bed in Nipissing First Nation.

Teachers’ union urging province to respect local democracy, reinstate trustees

Near North District School Board Richard Coffin -
Local union officials are calling for the province to relinquish control of the Near North District School Board and re-instate trustees following the October election.

Meet the candidates event scheduled in West Nipissing

Elections Richard Coffin -
West Nipissing residents will have the chance to meet the people running to represent them in this fall’s Municipal Election.

Buses back on area roads with start of school year

Education Richard Coffin -
It’s the first day of school and that means school buses are on the road, and drivers need to stop when their flashing lights are activated.  

Temporary shutdown at RYAM in TĂ©miscaming due to U.S. tariffs

Business Richard Coffin -
The implementation of U.S. tariffs is having a direct impact on jobs in our area.

Ottawa getting support from FONOM in U.S. trade war

Community Richard Coffin -
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is supporting Ottawa’s decision to stand firm in defence of Canadian industries, workers, communities, and national sovereignty.

Chamber wants to hear from businesses impacted by new tariffs

Chamber of Commerce Richard Coffin -
The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce says it’s working closely with its provincial and national groups to ensure the voice of business is represented as governments respond to trade uncertainty.

West Nipissing says John Street reconstruction is impacting water service Monday and Tuesday

Community Richard Coffin -
Water service is being temporarily shut off as part of the ongoing John Street Rehabilitation project in Sturgeon Falls.

OPP identify individuals in Sturgeon Falls fight video

OPP Richard Coffin -
The Nipissing West OPP says it's aware of a video circulating on social media showing a group of young males allegedly assaulting an unhoused individual in Sturgeon Falls.

Heat warning now expected to end Wednesday

Weather Richard Coffin -
The enduring heat continues, with a heat warning for the area now expected to end this evening (Wednesday, July 15).

Wildfire smoke hazing up the sky

Wildfires Richard Coffin -
Not only is our area dealing with the heat and humidity, there's wildfire smoke wafting in.
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West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Community
Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Police investigating Oct. 2 incident at Northern

Near North District School Board
The Near North District School Board confirms two separate incidents at Northern Secondary School in recent days resulted in emergency measures being put in place.

Community Drug Alert issued after 16 overdoses in 13 days

Community
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says between Sept. 13 and 26, there were 16 overdoses, with two resulting in death.

Urgent drug alert issued by Nipissing First Nation

Community
Nipissing First Nation has issued an urgent alert saying a spike in overdoses has been reported in the past 24 hours.

Watermain work to impact water capacity in West Nipissing

Community
West Nipissing says it’s replacing an important watermain component, starting this week, and water system capacity will be reduced during the work.     
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