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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

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

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

In August, cub's story gained attention after rescuers transported it from Cochrane to Windsor
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'Forever grateful': Paramedics deliver baby during snowstorm on Hwy. 11

'Forever grateful': Paramedics deliver baby during snowstorm on Hwy. 11

Kirkland Lake family back at home adjusting to life as a family of four; yet-to-be-named baby boy tipped the scales at five pounds, six ounces
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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 niece
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MPP wants mandatory winter driving training for new truck drivers

MPP wants mandatory winter driving training for new truck drivers

'Winter driving on these single-lane highways is dangerous for even the most experienced drivers,' says Guy Bourgouin
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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

Candice Martin worked in communities on James Bay coast and is committed to being part of combined effort to improve health care in remote area
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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

'You can't have favouritism and you can't provide special benefits to people over others,' says Cochrane mayor
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'Proud northern miners': Detour Lake gold used for mint's new coin

'Proud northern miners': Detour Lake gold used for mint's new coin

It's the first time a northern Ontario mine is being used for the program
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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

Cub now one of 18 bears in the care of northern Ontario rehab facility
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Northern Ontario animal rescue struggles against closure amid financial challenges

Northern Ontario animal rescue struggles against closure amid financial challenges

Jennifer MacKewn, the founder and president of Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary located in New Liskeard, says they are spending upwards of $30,000 a month just on vet bills alone
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