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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

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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'Poor decisions were made': Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell

'Poor decisions were made': Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell

'It could have been handled better': The cub is now one of 18 bears in the care of a Northern Ontario rehab facility
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From islands to a historic inn, here's what you can buy along Hwy 11

From islands to a historic inn, here's what you can buy along Hwy 11

The Kenogami Bridge Inn is currently on the market while the cheapest home, located near Cobalt, is listed for just $39,000
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Cochrane mayor expresses condolences after death of polar bear

Cochrane mayor expresses condolences after death of polar bear

Inukshuk, rescued from the coast of Hudson Bay at three months old, had a long history at various institutions, including the Toronto Zoo, before going to Cochrane
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Fire rips through northern town's historic plywood mill

Fire rips through northern town's historic plywood mill

Local firefighters were joined by helicopters to control the fire at the mill; no injuries were reported
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Northern Ontario animal rescue could close amid financial challenges

Northern Ontario animal rescue could close amid financial challenges

'Our area’s one of the worst for puppy mills and backyard breeders,' says group owner who fears culls may happen if they close their doors
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Four murders in Kirkland Lake linked to one suspect, police say

Four murders in Kirkland Lake linked to one suspect, police say

Ontario Provincial Police say the suspect, a 38-year-old man from Kirkland Lake, has died and 'cannot be charged criminally'
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