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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

CDSB approves 5.03% budget hike, proposed HART Hub costs not included

CDSB approves 5.03% budget hike, proposed HART Hub costs not included

If funding isn't received in the new year, the CAO says they have a deal with the lender to only cover interest payments on the former Ramada Inn for the first 12 months
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Award-winning Northern healthcare leader hopes to inspire others

Award-winning Northern healthcare leader hopes to inspire others

'People don't have to go to Harvard or McGill, they can go to Northern College and be just as successful and accomplished,' says Lynne Innes
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Kirkland Lake mining agreement to bring jobs, financial benefits for First Nation

Kirkland Lake mining agreement to bring jobs, financial benefits for First Nation

Agnico Eagle and Beaverhouse First Nation formalize new agreement for the Macassa Mine Complex
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'Time is of the essence': Council waiting for progress on conservation area

'Time is of the essence': Council waiting for progress on conservation area

Mushkegowuk Council calls of Ontario, Canada to sit down and negotiate
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Paramedics deliver baby on Highway 11 during snowstorm

Paramedics deliver baby on Highway 11 during snowstorm

The Kirkland Lake family is back at home adjusting to life as a family of four
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Northern doctors recognized for their outstanding care

Northern doctors recognized for their outstanding care

'I credit him for saving my life,' says Mandy Weeden
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Postal strike hits 26 days: Local union president says no end in sight

Postal strike hits 26 days: Local union president says no end in sight

'My personal opinion is everyone's still acting like children and they need to figure this out'
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A ticket to the past: Uniform reunited with train conductor’s family

A ticket to the past: Uniform reunited with train 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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Province signs off on Timmins health unit merger

Province signs off on Timmins health unit merger

While the health unit says it will continue to engage the public on the changes, few details have been released on the merger
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Cochrane hires ex-Matheson staffers amid $1.8M lawsuit

Cochrane hires ex-Matheson staffers amid $1.8M lawsuit

The municipality's contracted Probity Municipal Consulting (PMC) for two roles
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