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Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative

Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative

Marissa Lentz-McGrath covers civic issues along the Highway 11 corridor under the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada

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Recent Work by Marissa

'Heartbreaking': Northern Ontario native loses home in L.A. fire

'Heartbreaking': Northern Ontario native loses home in L.A. fire

'You know, the house you can rebuild. A lot of the things you can re-buy. But, there's so many you just can't replace,' says distraught owner
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Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell, now hibernating

Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell, now hibernating

In August, the cub's story gained national attention after rescuers transported it from Cochrane to Windsor
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From islands to properties with private walking trails, here's what's on the market along Highway 11

From islands to properties with private walking trails, here's what's on the market along Highway 11

A private island on Sesekinika Lake, featuring a rock lookout point, is on the market for just $99,000
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Paramedics deliver baby on Highway 11 during snowstorm

Paramedics deliver baby on Highway 11 during snowstorm

'It quickly became clear the little one wasn’t going to wait for the hospital. We made the decision to pull over on the side of the highway, keeping our lights on for safety,' said paramedic
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Thrift store gem: Uniform reunited with conductor’s family

Thrift store gem: Uniform reunited with conductor’s family

'It brought back some memories of when I was a little girl. I used to take the train for a ride and I remember seeing my uncle Spike on there all the time,' says Shawne Dutkiewicz
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MPP wants mandatory winter driving training for new truck drivers

MPP wants mandatory winter driving training for new truck drivers

'The minister likes to say that we have the safest highways in North America, but I can guarantee he would not say that if he drove highways 11 and 17 in the winter,' says MPP
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In memory of mom: Med student making a mark in the Far North

In memory of mom: Med student making a mark in the Far North

Working the far north 'healed my soul a little bit,' says woman who was inspired by her mother to take her talents to underserved northern communities
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Northern town flooded with 4,000 inquiries over $10 building lots

Northern town flooded with 4,000 inquiries over $10 building lots

'It's really exciting that there's that much interest,' said Cochrane official of response that has included requests from international developers
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'People over politics': Northern singer's protest song goes international

'People over politics': Northern singer's protest song goes international

'It's always been frustrating to see how things unfold once politicians get in,' says Adrian Sutherland, who teamed up with a Brazilian-Mexican singer for new song
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'People over politics': Northern singer's protest song goes international

'People over politics': Northern singer's protest song goes international

Adrian Sutherland teamed up with a Brazilian-Mexican singer to release a new version of his 2019 hit
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