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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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marissa@timminstoday.com

Recent Work by Marissa

Betty White's stealing the show in Hudson Bay polar bear study

Betty White's stealing the show in Hudson Bay polar bear study

'This is the only way we know what polar bears are doing out there,' says Alysa McCall, a staff scientist and director of conservation outreach at Polar Bears International
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'People are just scared': Timmins travel agent sees drop in U.S. bookings

'People are just scared': Timmins travel agent sees drop in U.S. bookings

'One family chose Lake Louise over a road trip in the States. The dad told me he’d rather keep his dollars in Canada,' says Laurie Leonard
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Fort Albany declares state of emergency due to flooding

Fort Albany declares state of emergency due to flooding

The remote community is being evacuated
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Lumberjack statue relocation sparks concern in Iroquois Falls

Lumberjack statue relocation sparks concern in Iroquois Falls

Guy-Paul Treefall has stood as a Northern Ontario roadside attraction on Highway 11 for years, but is set to be relocated outside the museum on Devonshire Avenue
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'Not the way we were taught': Moose calf killed in violent video shared online

'Not the way we were taught': Moose calf killed in violent video shared online

'The moose, the geese, and everything that we harvest are gifts from the Creator and should be treated accordingly,' says Acting Chief
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Mixed reactions from Northern leaders on strong mayor powers

Mixed reactions from Northern leaders on strong mayor powers

Kirkland Lake's mayor has no plans to use them, and Cochrane's head of council is welcoming the change
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Cochrane makes surprise cameo in final season of The Handmaid’s Tale

Cochrane makes surprise cameo in final season of The Handmaid’s Tale

With the airing of the season premiere, Jean-François Brisson can finally share a secret he's been keeping for months
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Ministry investigating allegations of sewage dumping in Montreal River

Ministry investigating allegations of sewage dumping in Montreal River

The township has issued a public notice urging residents to report any suspicious activity related to waste disposal in the river
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Kirkland Lake museum readying to reopen

Kirkland Lake museum readying to reopen

'It almost feels a little bit unbelievable that we are here. In a relatively short time, we’ve accomplished quite a bit,' says Ann Black
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'Heartbreaking': Kapuskasing native loses home in LA fire

'Heartbreaking': Kapuskasing native loses home in LA fire

In the aftermath of the blaze that destroyed her neighbourhood, Natasha Dowling says there's a lot of good happening, with the community rallying to help eachother
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