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Marissa Lentz, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Marissa Lentz, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Marissa Lentz 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 rare move, province ousts all councillors in northern township

In rare move, province ousts all councillors in northern township

A byelection will be held in the coming months
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'There's still a long way to go': New group bringing northern women together

'There's still a long way to go': New group bringing northern women together

'As much progress as we've seen, I think that that concept of the ‘all boys club’ is still existent,' says Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau
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Teacher guilty of professional misconduct for anti-COVID social media posts

Teacher guilty of professional misconduct for anti-COVID social media posts

She has to complete a course regarding professional boundaries with a focus on the appropriate use of social media at her own expense
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BEYOND LOCAL: Teacher guilty of misconduct for anti-COVID posts

BEYOND LOCAL: Teacher guilty of misconduct for anti-COVID posts

She has to complete a course regarding professional boundaries with a focus on the appropriate use of social media at her own expense
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Northern Ontario polar bears helping test tracking devices

Northern Ontario polar bears helping test tracking devices

The minimally invasive devices are being developed by Polar Bears International and 3M
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BEYOND LOCAL: Cochrane polar bears helping test tracking devices

BEYOND LOCAL: Cochrane polar bears helping test tracking devices

The minimally invasive devices are being developed by Polar Bears International and 3M
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Northern community looks to put time limit on roadside memorials

Northern community looks to put time limit on roadside memorials

Chief paramedic says he plans to continue to fight for the initiative
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This northern town wants to sell residential lots for $10

This northern town wants to sell residential lots for $10

'We have a whole generation, our youth, who believe they will never be able to own a home, and most would see that as being borderline tragic'
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Cochrane planning to sell residential lots as low as $10

Cochrane planning to sell residential lots as low as $10

'We have a whole generation, our youth, who believe they will never be able to own a home, and most would see that as being borderline tragic'
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